Halloween Guides: Movies, Theaters, Events

As Halloween approaches, theaters are running new horror releases and re-releases — including the sequel to The Black Phone and Michael B. Jordan’s vampire thriller — alongside cult showings like The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Streaming services and cable are offering classics and jump‑scare staples such as The Exorcist and The Conjuring, as well as slasher and franchise favorites. For gentler viewing, outlets recommend family‑friendly options including Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone, Casper, Universal’s 1930s monster films and nostalgic crowd‑pleasers like The Monster Squad. Local events complement viewing options, from the Village Halloween Parade — with City Harvest as grand marshal and restaurateur Simon Kim participating — to family trick‑or‑treating and activities at the B&O Railroad Museum. Beyond straight viewing lists, outlets offer themed engagement like a horror‑villain quiz, curated witch‑show catalogs, and decade‑by‑decade recommendations to guide binge sessions.