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With the spooky season around the, ohh WATCH OUT, corner, what better way to get in the freaky swing of things than hopping on the sofa with your comfiest pillow and enjoying the very best Halloween movies? We thought we’d give you a ghoul-boosting hand with our top ten list. Five for Kids and five for Adults, it’s only fair. Okay, duvets at the ready, get out the candy and prepare to get your spook on!

What are the top 5 Halloween movies for Adults?

Witchcraft, girl powers, weird spells, this has all the making of a Halloween classic. Best not watched alone, dive into the world of three friends navigating high school with a fondness for the extraordinary…

You thought this would be on the Kid’s list? Not a chance (they can’t have all the fun). Join three 300-year-old witches tracking down their old spell book and prepare to laugh and scream. With a stellar cast of Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Middler and Najimy, this one will give you all the Halloween feels.

It’s another oldie but goodie! Beetlejuice delivers an effortless blend of comedy and horror following a couple trying to get rid of a mischievous spirit (best avoided if you have just moved into a new house)

4. Scream, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7

Just because. It’s like selection boxes at Christmas, Halloween doesn’t seem right without it. Join the familiar cast for the deadly games that have made this movie franchise a cult classic.

Proof you don’t need a big budget to make a really scary movie. This flash-light documentary will have you hiding under your duvet – so make sure it’s a snuggly one.

Ok, it’s the Kid’s turn for a screen based ghost ride.

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What are the best Halloween movies for Kids?

Let’s kick things off with pumpkins, mischief and skeletons at the best time of year. Naughty Jack Skellington plots to kidnap Santa Claus. Will he be able to mess up Christmas? You will have to watch the movie to find out.

Proof not all ghost are scary, Casper is a family favourite. The gentle ghost helps a young girl get rid of nasty spirits and will likely be the most loved movie you watch this Halloween.

Feisty and curious Coraline is the perfect Halloween heroine; following a big move, kids love following Coraline as she tries to make new friends and find excitement in her new world.

This modern take on the classic keeps all the best bits, spooky ghouls and monsters on the loose. It’s a bit of Halloween fun best enjoyed with candy and snuggles on the sofa.

Visit the hotel monsters go on holiday, a bit like Haribo – the big kids can’t help but enjoy it too. A little more fun than scary (thank you, Adam Sandler), this puts the cute into Halloween.

So there you go, you are all set to spend Halloween on the sofa with this movie marathon. And to make sure nobody is too scared to go to bed, explore our ghoul-proof range of super soft, snuggly, 100 % Bamboo Bedding to hide under when you are done.

Sweet Dreams

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Top 5 Christmas Movies to Watch in bed This Season https://pandalondon.com/top-5-christmas-movies-to-watch-in-bed-this-season/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:14:26 +0000 https://pandalondon.com/?p=178665

Of all the ways to spend the festive season, nothing beats snuggling into bed and watching a marathon of Christmas movies. Because let’s face it, it’s cold out there! While we all have our favourites, there’s always room for inspiration to festive up your flick list.

We have done our research to help get you well and truly in the mood for a very merry Christmas. Put away those phones and close the laptops, overworking can lead to burnout and never compete with the joy that these Christmas treasures will bring.

Grab some egg nog, pop yourself up on a good pillow and get ready. In no particular order, here are our hand-picked fave Christmas movies to indulge in this season.

1. A Christmas Carol (2009)

Kicking things off with an absolute classic. Charles Dickens’s much-loved story about Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited old man who hates Christmas, just makes us love it even more. Ebenezer is visited by four different ghosts each with a lesson on how to live a better life and be less of a misery guts. With all the trimmings of Disney animation and a stellar cast, this will leave you feeling stuffed with gratitude for all the simple things in life.

Where to find it? Netflix

Favourite line:God bless us every oneTiny Tim

IMBD Rating: 6.8

2. The Holiday (2006)

LA, London, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. There are four reasons to like it already. When Iris (Kate) and Amanda (Cameron) swap houses just before Christmas to escape their disastrous love lives, romance blossoms in the form of Graham (Jude Law) and Miles (Jack Black) With beautiful settings, from Iris’s dreamy countryside cottage to Amanda’s sunny mansion, this gorgeous story reminds us love can be found in unexpected places. Enjoy every moment, this one feels like it’s over way too fast. A bit like Christmas!

Where to find it? Amazon Prime

Favourite line: “I suppose I think about love more than anyone really should. I am constantly amazed by its sheer power to alter and define our lives.” Iris

IMBD Rating: 6.9

3. The Elf (2003)

Quite possibly Will Ferrell’s best-ever role, this wonderful holiday classic will have you laughing into your mince pies. Buddy (Will) is an overgrown elf who is transported to the North Pole as a toddler by mistake- oops! Realising he doesn’t fit in he travels to New York to find his real Father, a stern businessman who reluctantly starts to build a relationship with his son. This much-loved Christmas classic will make your heart melt and belly hurt with warmth and humour. An oldie, but a goodie.

Where to find it? Amazon Prime

Favourite line: “Does someone need a hug?” Buddy

IMBD Rating: 7.0

4. Love Actually (2003)

Another one about love, though it seems at Christmas we can’t get enough of the stuff. Nine stories set in London explore the tricky emotion that connects us all. Against the backdrop of Christmas, we watch a lively cast, from Hugh Grant to Martine Mccutcheon, navigate their complicated love lives. Or perhaps overcomplicate love in a way only we humans can- you decide. Be prepared, this one will leave you wanting more.

Where to find it? Amazon Prime, Apple TV

Favourite line: “At Christmas, you tell the truth” Mark

IMBD Rating: 7.6

5. Home Alone (1990)

Is it even Christmas without watching this at least once? Eight-year-old Kevin is left to fend for himself when his family accidentally leave him behind over Christmas. What starts as heaps of fun (having the house to himself, limitless pizza and jumping on his parent’s bed) quickly gets out of hand when two burglars try to rob his house on Christmas Eve. If there’s a movie to make you appreciate your family this one is it. They may not be perfect, though you wouldn’t have them any other way.

Where to find it? Disney+

Favourite line: “Mum, does Santa Claus have to go through customs?” Brooke

IMBD Rating: 7.7

So there you have it, you are all set for a thoroughly festive lineup! Hunker down and fill your boots (or stockings if you pardon the pun) with the joy and magic of Christmas, from the cosiest place in the world- bed!

 Happy Snuggling

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