Generation Z is categorized as being between 1997 and 2012. During this era, film and television underwent massive changes as stories matured and the quality of the programming began to improve exponentially. This could also be felt in movies that took place during the holiday season, specifically Halloween. As a result, multiple films were released that pushed the envelope of a Halloween movie. Due to their efforts, these films are remembered for their accomplishments rather than what took place.

Here are some great Halloween movies for Gen Z to revisit.

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Twitches

The poster for Twitches

A 2005 Disney Channel original movie, Twitches followed two sisters played by Tia and Tamara Mowry after being separated at birth. When the two reunite on their 21st birthday, they discover that they're witches from a magical world called Coventry. Following this discovery, the siblings visit their home dimension and uncover a plot involving the death of their father. Twitches plays up the chemistry between the real-life sisters and offers an entertaining story that the whole family can enjoy. It's also a Halloween staple for many who watched the film when it first premiered and remains in the Gen Z zeitgeist.

Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge

Gwen Piper and her children in Halloweentown

Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge was another Disney Channel original movie that followed up the original film's events. In this one, Marnie and her family learn of a plot to destroy Halloweentown by turning everyone back to normal. In a race against time, it's up to Marnie and her siblings to uncover the plot against Halloweentown and stop whoever is the mastermind behind it. The film is an excellent follow-up to the original and manages to capture and evolve the same essence of Halloween that made the original film such a classic. It also helped to introduce the franchise to many Gen Z viewers when it was released.

Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko is a psychological thriller set around Halloween that follows a young man with strange visions of a man in a rabbit costume named Frank. According to Frank, the world will end in 28 days. In that time, Donnie embarks on a journey where he meets and impacts an array of people, both good and bad. However, as he does this, he begins to see strange visions or hallucinations that culminate into a mind-bending ending. The themes covered in the film aren't explicitly explained during its runtime, but it makes the movie even more impactful once understood. While it's an unconventional Halloween film, it's an excellent addition for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary.

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Trick 'r Treat

Trick 'r Treat is the quintessential Halloween movie for Generation Z. The anthology film tells a collection of stories that interweave between one another through their supernatural stories that involve ghosts, werewolves and serial killers. At the center of it all is the film's mascot, Sam. A childlike creature that ensures each person observes the rules of Halloween. Trick 'r Treat keeps audiences on their feet with a surprise around every turn. The film is as creative as it is violent and brings the fun back into a time where the themes of Halloween are sometimes hard to come by.

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

Laurie Strode faces Michael Myers in Halloween H20

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later is the franchise's first attempt to modernize Michael Myers. The movie follows an older Laurie Strode, now with a son, as she lives a life in hiding from Michael, teaching at a boarding school. The film sets up that Laurie is deeply affected by her experience with the killer and makes their reunion just as terrifying. The film takes all of the stakes of the original and updates them while adding the extra tension of Laurie's son in the crossfire. The movie is a great way to bring back the tropes that made the original so great and a fun addition to the Halloween season.

Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps is a Canadian horror film that takes the classic werewolf story and gives it a fresh perspective. The film follows sisters Brigitte and Ginger after a werewolf attacks the latter. The film takes the slow-burn approach to Ginger's transformation and shows how her character changes over the course of the story. By the time it's Halloween, however, things take a turn for the violent as her curse takes full form. The film is largely unknown when compared to other similar movies but is wildly creative and a great way to get a monster movie in during the spooky season.

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ParaNorman

ParaNorman is a stop-motion family film by LAIKA studios that follows a young boy who can see and speak to spirits. While he is ridiculed by classmates and alienated by his family, he manages to find solace in his friend Neil. In the film, Norman learns of a witch's curse that could raise the dead and destroy the town. It's up to Norman and his unlikely band of friends to help stop the curse before it destroys his home. The film is an excellent addition for the whole family and features fantastic animation and endearing characters that stick with the viewer long after the credits roll.

House of 1,000 Corpses

Still from House of 1,000 Corpses

Taking place on Halloween, Rob Zombie's House of 1,000 Corpses is the perfect blend of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and a 1950s creature feature. The film follows a group of road trippers who find themselves strange and take refuge in the Firefly home. Here, they are tortured and some even get killed by the psychotic family, as the survivors fight to escape. The film feels like a fever dream and haunted house rolled into one but has a unique style that can only be found in early 2000s movies. The story takes place during Halloween and even uses it as a plot device later in the film. House of 1,000 Corpses is a great addition to any Gen Z's Halloween lineup.

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