Halloween quotes that are eerie, inspirational and everything in between
What is Halloween without laughter and all things spooky fun, like Halloween puns, Halloween riddles, kids Halloween movies and even the best Halloween movies? There’s nothing like indulging in the chills and thrills of the holiday. To get you even more into the spooky mindset, you’ll want to have these Halloween quotes in your back pocket. From a classic Hocus Pocus quote to reflective quotes about Halloween’s allure, they’re fit for just about every conversation starter, Instagram caption and, well … all things Halloween!
“I’ve seen enough horror movies to know that any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly.” —Elizabeth, “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”
Test your Halloween knowledge by doing Halloween trivia. Do you have what it takes?
“A person should always choose a costume which is in direct contrast to her own personality.” —Lucy Van Pelt, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
Costumes are essential for this spooky evening. Grab your Halloween costume and some candy to keep you going through these Halloween quotes.
“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” —Nancy Thomas, “Nightmare on Elm Street”
Spooky quotes from scary movies are perfect to share around Halloween.
“On Halloween, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams. Each monster dances in the park.” —Nicholas Gordon
We love an eerie Halloween inspirational quote! Don’t forget to gather up all the ghosts and monsters to play these fun Halloween party games.
“It’s as much to scare as to be scared.” —Vincent Price
If you’re in the mood for some good scares, figure out your friend’s biggest fear.
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” —L.M. Montgomery
There are so many fall activities to do in October—just remember to reserve time for Halloween.
“Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves.” —Elvis Duran
Stuck in a rut and can’t decide what to wear? Check out these punny Halloween costumes.
“It’s Halloween; everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” —Brackett, “Halloween”
With a good scare comes good laughs. These Halloween memes will have you laughing all night long.
“When the witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ’tis near Halloween.” —Unknown
Witches, beware: These witch movies will have you seeing double.
“I’ll stop wearing black when they make a darker color.” —Wednesday Addams, “The Addams Family”
Make sure you add The Addams Family to your Halloween family movie night!
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.” —Arthur Conan Doyle
This short Halloween quote definitely rings true—who doesn’t love a good scary story?
“Nothing on Earth so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.” —Steve Almond
Learn the origin stories of spooky creatures—you might even be a little spooked reading them.
“It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus!” —Max Dennison, “Hocus Pocus”
Add Hocus Pocus (and its sequel) to your list of Disney Halloween movies to stream.
“Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.” —Mason Cooley
Speaking of costumes—check out the best group Halloween costumes for 2022.
“The dead rise again, bats fly, terror strikes and screams echo, for tonight it’s Halloween.” —Unknown
Ever felt a slight tingle or chill on Halloween night? These ghost stories will certainly give you a fright.
“I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner.” —Evan Peters
“Have you come to sing pumpkin carols?” —Linus, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
Linus and the rest of the Peanuts have gone to the pumpkin patch—have you?
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch.” —Robert Brault
“Magic is really very simple, all you’ve got to do is want something and then let yourself have it.” —Aggie Cromwell, “Halloweentown”
“Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it.” —Jack Skellington, “Nightmare Before Christmas”
Learn the backstory behind why we carve pumpkins and other jack-o’-lantern history.
“The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we’ve come to need Halloween.” —Paula Guran
Enjoy some Halloween traditions like bobbing for apples on the spookiest night of the year.
“Everyone here knows that Halloween was invented by the candy companies. It’s a conspiracy.” —Max Dennison, “Hocus Pocus”
“Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us.” —Tim Burton
Find out why black, orange and purple have long been considered Halloween colors.
“This witch can be bribed with chocolate.” —Unknown
Funny Halloween quote are fun to share with loved ones—here are more funny quotes that will make you chuckle.
“During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I’m a little more open-minded.” —Unknown
If you prefer to skip the reading, these scary podcasts will have you up at night.
“On Halloween, you get to become anything that you want to be.”—Ava Dellaira, “Love Letters to the Dead”
Talk about an uplifting quote for the holiday!
“We’re all mad here.” —Lewis Carroll, ”Alice in Wonderland”
A great quote from a great children’s book—especially for Halloween.
“Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.” —Edgar Allen Poe
Take your pumpkins to a whole other level with these pumpkin carving stencils.
“Be afraid, be very afraid.” —Ronnie, “The Fly”
Looking for more thrills? Read these riveting horror books.
“Halloween wraps fear in innocence, as though it were a slightly sour sweet. Let terror, then, be turned into a treat …” —Nicholas Gordon
“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” —Stephen King
Check out more profound—and terrifying—Stephen King quotes.
“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people … religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin!” —Linus Van Pelt, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
“I saw thousands of pumpkins last night come floating in on the tide, bumping up against the rocks and rolling up on the beaches; it must be Halloween in the sea.” —Richard Brautigan
After getting through these Halloween quotes, you’ll need to laugh at these corny Halloween jokes.
Written with contribution from Kelly Kuehn.