For 13 nights, I'm going to attempt to watch a Halloween movie, complete with a movie-themed snack and drink. Initially, I thought I'd only tackle one or two, but there are just too many good Halloween / spooky movies out there. I know the list is missing some classics (when I came up with the original list, there were 30-some-odd movies), but there aren't enough days left in October. Plus, with a new baby, 13 is probably crazy enough.
For my list, I stuck to some tried-and-true classics, some newer or (slightly) more obscure films, and some that, surprisingly, I just haven't seen yet. I steered clear of horror and slasher flicks (just not my thing) and tried to include a range of ratings.
So, if you want to join along on this crazy adventure for one, two or all of the nights, below is the schedule I'm planning on sticking to, along with snack recipes & drink recipes. Most of the drinks are all non-alcoholic, but can easily be turned from mocktails into cocktails. I'll be posting on Instagram and Twitter (possibly live-tweeting, we'll see), and may even host some watch parties if enough people are interested. Stay tuned & stay spooky!
Monday, October 19th - Hocus Pocus (1993) - PG
- Streaming: Disney+
- Snacks:
- Drinks:
- Witch's Brew Mocktail
- 4 oz limeade
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of seltzer
- Garnish: sour gummy worms
- Spiced Cider
- 6 oz apple cider
- 2 oz seltzer
- Dash of cinnamon
- Garnish: apple slices
Tuesday, October 20th - Ghostbusters (1984) - PG
- Amazon Prime (rent: $2.99)
- Snacks:
- Nutter Butter Ghosts
- Stay Puft Marshmallow Men
- Green Cheese Fondue (add green food coloring)
- Drink
- Ecto-Cooler Punch
- 1 packet Kool-Aid orange flavored
- 1 cup lemonade
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- Green & blue food coloring
Wednesday, October 21st - Monster's, Inc. (2001) - G
- Streaming: Disney+
- Snacks:
- Drinks:
- Mike Wazowski Mocktail
- 4 oz lemonade
- 2 oz lemon-lime soda
- Green food coloring
- Garnish: mini marshmallow
- Sparkling Sully Spritzer
- 4 oz Berry Blue Jell-O (made w/ lemon-lime soda & frozen into slush)
- 4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
- Garnish: blue Pop Rocks or sugar sprinkles
Thursday, October 22nd - The Addams Family (1991) - PG-13
- Streaming: Netflix
- Snacks:
- Drinks:
- Uncle Fester's Electric Shock
- 4 oz Mountain Dew
- 2 oz Sprite
- Splash of lime juice
- Garnish: lime wedge, pink Pop Rocks
- The Morticia Addams
- 7 oz cranberry juice
- 1.5 oz black Vodka
- Garnish: Maraschino Cherries
Friday, October 23rd - Clue (1985) - PG
- Streaming: Amazon Prime
- Snacks:
- Drinks:
- Miss Scarlet Spiced Cranberry
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz ginger ale
- Garnish: fresh cranberries
- Professor Plum Punch
- 4 oz grape juice
- 2 oz lemon-lime soda
- Garnish: lemon slices
Saturday, October 24th - Casper (1995) - PG
- YouTube (rent: $3.99)
- Snacks:
- Drink:
- Casper Milkshake
- 5 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sunday, October 25th - Scooby-Doo (2002) - PG
- YouTube (rent: $3.99)
- Snacks:
- Scooby & Shaggy Mega-Sandwiches - make your favorite sandwich & stack it high!
- Halloween Puppy Chow
- Drink: Great Dane Cocktail
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz cherry brandy
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 tsp kirsch
- Drink: Little Hug Fruit Barrels
Monday, October 26th - Young Frankenstein (1974) - PG
- Streaming: Amazon Prime or Hulu (with free 7-day STARZ trial)
- Snacks:
- Puttin' on the Ritz Crackers & Cheese - exactly what it sounds like
- Franken-guac
- Drinks
- Frankenstein's Monster's Mocktail
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda
- 2 oz Torani green apple syrup
- Splash of cherry juice
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry
- Franken-wine - pour your favorite wine & enjoy
Tuesday, October 27th - Shaun of the Dead (2004) - R
- Streaming: Amazon Prime or Hulu (with free 7-day Cinemax trial)
- Snacks:
- Drinks:
- Zombie Mocktail
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp grenadine
- Garnish: lime wedge & maraschino cherry
- Pint from the Winchester - grab your favorite beer, head to the Winchester and wait for this all to blow over
Wednesday, October 28th - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) - PG
- Streaming: Peacock TV (free)
- Snacks:
- Drinks:
- Butterbeer (Hot)
- 1 cup apple cider (warmed)
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Garnish: whipped cream & more caramel sauce
- Butterbeer (Cold)
- 8 oz cream soda
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- Pumpkin Juice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 quart apple juice
Thursday, October 29th - Knives Out (2019) - PG-13
- Streaming: Amazon Prime
- Snacks:
- Murderous Meatballs
- Ransom's Biscoff cookies & milk
- Drinks:
- Old Fashioned (mocktail)
- 2 oz black tea (cold)
- 1 sugar cube
- 1 orange slice
- 2 dashes bitters
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry
- Fall Sangria (non-alcoholic)
- Fall Sangria (alcoholic)
Friday, October 30th - Beetlejuice (1988) - PG
- YouTube (rent $3.99)
- Snacks
- Breadstick Sandworm
- Beetlejuice Cakes (Zebra cakes)
- Drink:
- Beetlejuice
- 1 oz sweet & sour mix
- 2 oz limeade
- 2 oz lemon-lime soda
- Garnish: maraschino cherry
Saturday, October 31st - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) - G
- AppleTV (free 7-day trial)
- Snacks:
- Drink
- Pumpkin Spice Mocktail
- 6 oz ginger ale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Let's get spooky!
