We could all use a little escape, right? Halloween movie classics to the rescue! If you enjoy being scared out of your seat with horror films (you know who you are) there are some here for you, plus a few comedies and fantasies, all paired with fab wines. So sit back, stream, scream, sip and smile.
Thriller (1982) 
You know you can’t resist busting a move with Michael.
PAIRS WITH: A howling good red – Fog Vineyards 2022 Zinfandel
Frankenstein (1931) 
The Original OG monster film. This one started it all.
PAIRS WITH: A true original – Fact Red
Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 
An electrifying romance showing us that anybody can find true love.
PAIRS WITH: A frightfully nice red, in black and white, of course – Homage Cellars Lot 55
Dracula (1931) 
Transylvania’s Count comes to England in search of a few good meals. More campy than scary.
PAIRS WITH: A dressed-to-the-nines, deep red vamp – Harlow Court Private Reserve
Young Frankenstein (1974) 
Hilarious and endearing, it’s a masterpiece by Mel Brooks.
PAIRS WITH: A burst of feel-good bubbles – Suavé Bang
Beetlejuice (1988) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Bizarre fantasy brimming with surprises and unforgettable happenings.
PAIRS WITH: A devilishly delicious, vivacious white – Dusk Firefly
The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993)
They’re creepy, spooky and slightly murderous but underneath it all, a loving family.
PAIRS WITH: A wicked wine that's oh-so-sweet – Symbio 2021 Muscat of Alexandria
Ghostbusters (1984) 
Who ya gonna call?
PAIRS WITH: A hauntingly tasty white that will leave all the ghosties ghosting you – Pause Button Wind Down White
Psycho (1960) 
Whatever you do, don’t get in the shower at the Bates Motel.
PAIRS WITH: A wine even Mrs. Bates would approve of – Infinite Wisdom 2023 Merlot
Hocus Pocus (1993) 
A star-studded coven from Salem steals the show in this wacky tale.
PAIRS WITH: A magical, dark red – Dusk Evening Star
The Craft (1993) 
Troubled teens discover their supernatural powers in this cult favorite about growing up. High school is hell, after all.
PAIRS WITH: A delicious, sweet metaphor – Figurative Metaphor
Halloween (1978) 
Don’t hang out in Haddonfield. Just ask Jamie Lee.
PAIRS WITH: A black and orange, Halloween classic – Somersville Cellars Red Meritage
The Shining (1980) 
Dark secrets unravel Jack’s family at the extra creepy Overlook Hotel.
PAIRS WITH: A wine to remind you that all work and no play is dull indeed – Panache Lane Flamboyant
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) 
Let’s do the time warp again!
PAIRS WITH: A starry red that's outta this world – Dusk Shooting Star
