16 movies as original and scary as Hocus Pocus

Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without at least a few viewings of "Hocus Pocus". Pocus-ed and wondering what to watch if you're looking for something that hits all the same offbeat notes, but is always a little different? Or if you need another option for a spooky double feature (it's not the upcoming sequel, "Hocus Pocus 2", of course)?

Turns out there are plenty of fun movies out there with the same combination of hijinks and creepy moments that are perfectly laid out to appeal to everyone. You don't need tons of horror to make a good Halloween movie; these options are the proof! We've rounded up a dozen of our favorite movies that, like "Hocus Pocus," strike that fun balance between laughs and scares. Keep reading to discover your next watch for an autumn night.

— Additional reporting by Tasha Dowbachuk