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Top 7 Halloween Movies Every 90s Kid Will Know

If you didn't watch these movies, are you really a 90s kid?

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Top 7 Halloween Movies Every 90s Kid Will Know

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The Halloween season is upon us. It's officially time for Tim Burton, pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, decorations, and—let's not forget— Disney Channel original Halloween-themed movies! From Casper Meets Wendy to HalloweenTown (yes, all four of them), these are the top 7 Halloween movies every kid born from 1993-1999 probably remembers.

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton

Easily the most notable Tim Burton film to date, and a double holiday classic based on a poem Tim Burton wrote and illustrated, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." As kids, my friends and I loved watching this from September 1st to December 25th, and who could forget the fantastic score composed by Danny Elfman! (Psst: click on the photo to see some fun facts about the movie and its production from Oh My Disney!)

2. Hocus Pocus (1993), directed by Kenny Ortega

A Halloween classic from the same director who gifted us High School Musical! This is one of my personal favorites shown on Freeform's (previously ABC Family) 13 Days of Halloween movie special.

3. HalloweenTown (1998), directed by Duwayne Dunham

For kids born and growing up around the late 90s, this is a timeless classic, even with the cheesy acting. The movie followed with three sequels: HalloweenTown II: Kalabar's Revenge, HalloweenTown High, and Return to HalloweenTown; making it the perfect movie marathon for post-apple picking and cider donuts!

4. Casper Meets Wendy (1998), directed by Sean McNamara and Bruce McCarthy

Starring a young Hillary Duff, this movie is a classic for the Halloween season. Although it only received a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it makes for a great throwback before Hillary became Lizzie.

5. Twitches (2005), directed by Stuart Gillard

Starring Tia and Tamara Mowry, the twin witch story is a DCOM classic, and even though it's not necessarily Halloween-themed, it's still part of Freeform's 13 Days of Halloween special! Plus, it's a great Disney throwback for marathoning with Twitches Too (2007).

6. The Corpse Bride (2005), directed by Tim Burton

My personal favorite Halloween movie, and favorite movie ever, this Tim Burton movie is a great follow up for anyone who loves The Nightmare Before Christmas (and let's be real, who doesn't?!) The score, composed by Danny Elfman, gives the same creepy but beautiful sound that we all know and love; plus, the piano duets are to die for!

7. Edward Scissorhands (1990), directed by Tim Burton

Another Tim Burton and Danny Elfman classic that has the perfect mix of creepy and fascinating. Starring Johnny Depp, this almost-30-year old Halloween movie has become a must-watch during the fall season.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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