On this episode of ReelTalk, host film critic R.L. Terry invites returning guest film critic E.J. Moreno and first-time guest film critic Sean Boelman to countdown their picks for Top Ten Halloween Movies. 

Now, when we think “Halloween,” our minds go straight to horror—monsters, masked killers, things that go bump in the night. But the beauty of this season is that it’s so much more than blood and screams. Halloween is about atmosphere and iconography—crisp autumn nights, the glow of a jack-o’-lantern, that electric sense of magic in the air. And yes, sometimes that magic comes in the form of a iconic slasher, but it can also be found in a trio of mischievous witches or even a certain pumpkin king.

And, we’re not just counting down the scariest films—we’re celebrating the spirit of Halloween. From gothic classics and supernatural thrillers to nostalgic family favorites, these are the movies that capture the trick, the treat, and everything in between.

So grab your candy corn, dim the lights, and get ready because we are going on a cinematic journey through haunted houses, enchanted forests, and maybe even a dance with death itself.