10 Spooky Picks Like Witch’s Night Out

Description: A charming coming-of-age story about a young witch finding her place in the world, with a focus on self-discovery and gentle magical elements.

Fact: The film's European-inspired setting was based on director Hayao Miyazaki's travels through Sweden. Kiki's black cat Jiji was voiced by Phil Hartman in the English dub, his only voice acting role in a Studio Ghibli film.

Description: A dark fantasy film about witches with a child protagonist, blending horror and whimsy in a way that captivates younger audiences while delivering eerie moments.

Fact: Based on Roald Dahl's novel, the movie's Grand High Witch design was so terrifying it had to be toned down for the film. The transformation scenes used groundbreaking animatronics for the time.

Description: A Halloween-themed story featuring witches with a mix of comedy and supernatural elements, appealing to both children and adults.

Fact: The film initially underperformed at the box office but became a cult classic through annual television broadcasts. The Sanderson sisters' spell book was made from real leather and weighed over 40 pounds.

Description: A darker exploration of teenage witchcraft, focusing on the bonding and subsequent power struggles among a group of young witches.

Fact: The film's portrayal of Wicca sparked a surge of interest in real-life witchcraft among teenagers. Many of the spells used in the movie were based on actual Wiccan practices.

Description: A story about sisterhood and witchcraft with a romantic and lighthearted tone, focusing on the everyday lives of witches and their magical mishaps.

Fact: The Owens family house was a real Victorian home built specifically for the film. The midnight margarita scene was improvised by the actors during filming.

Description: A family-friendly fantasy about a hidden magical world, featuring a young protagonist discovering her witch heritage and saving a supernatural community.

Fact: The Disney Channel original movie spawned three sequels. The iconic flying bus was actually a modified London double-decker bus suspended from a crane.

Description: A comedic take on witchcraft, featuring a witch trying to live a normal life while dealing with the humorous consequences of her powers.

Fact: The film is a meta-adaptation of the classic TV series, blending the show's premise with a behind-the-scenes Hollywood story. Nicole Kidman learned to wiggle her nose without using her hands for the role.

Description: A story of twin witches reuniting to fulfill their magical destiny, combining elements of sisterhood, fantasy, and light adventure.

Fact: Based on the book series by H.B. Gilmour and Randi Reisfeld. The film's success led to a sequel, Twitches Too, released the following year.

Description: A fairy tale adventure featuring witches as both antagonists and complex characters, blending romance, adventure, and magical elements in a whimsical setting.

Fact: The film's script was written by Jane Goldman and director Matthew Vaughn in just two weeks. The magical inn's exterior was filmed at the same Scottish castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Description: A heartwarming tale about a young witch learning magic and the importance of kindness, with a focus on childhood wonder and magical mishaps.

Fact: Based on the classic German children's book by Otfried Preußler. The film used extensive practical effects for the magical elements rather than relying solely on CGI.