Hauntingly Delicious Recipes for A Halloween Movie Marathon!
It’s Halloween! Everyone’s putting together their must-watch list for the ultimate spooky movie marathon! And while they’re planning their lineup of scary flicks, I’m over here thinking about the snacks. Because, let’s be real—what’s a horror movie night without some seriously tasty treats? Whether it’s popcorn with a twist, themed sweets, or savory bites, I’m already dreaming up the perfect spread to keep me munching while I watch my favorite genre come to life on screen.
I know I’m not the only person who thinks this way, so I figured I would gussy up a hauntingly delicious menu of recipes to make for your Horror movie marathon! It’s a true buffet of all things creepy and delicious for all ages to enjoy…depending on the movie, of course. Start making your shopping list to get ahead of the game of things to make. Until next time, I’ll scream you later!
Creepy Eyeball Pie – “The Gate” (1987)
Eyeball Pie turns a classic cherry rhubarb dessert pie into a spooky holiday pie that will instantly give you the chills! The sweet and tangy pie is decorated with cherries as eyeballs and additional pie pastry, creatively shaped into eyelids! This definitely reminds of the scene in “The Gate” movie where you see the eyeball on his hand!
Get the Recipe: Eyeball Pie
Reese’s Pieces Cookies – “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982)
Soft, chewy and delicious, these Reeses Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with peanut butter and chocolate flavors. The whole world fell in love with them while watching E.T. follow a trail of them to get into the house! It’s a movie and recipe made in heaven.
Get the Recipe: Reeses Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookies
Puking Pumpkin Taco Bar – “The Exorcist” (1973)
Heads will definitely turn when you pair this and fantastic puking pumpkin taco board while getting ready to watch “The Exorcist.” Say good bye to the pea soup, and Hello to all the guacamole, sour cream, and salsa you can dip your little tacos in!
Get the Recipe: Puking Pumpkin Taco Board
Frankenstein Cookie Bars – Frankenstein (1931)
Nothing is as electrifying as watching the original Black and White version of the movie, “Frankenstein” on Halloween, then making these adorable Frankenstein cookie bars to help colorize the scenes!
Get the Recipe: Frankenstein Cookie Bars
Syring Jello Shots – Nightmare on Elms Street 3: Dream Warriors
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is literally my comfort horror movie. I can watch it a 1,000 times over, and watch it again. These syringe jello shots are just a perfect match before Freddy says, “What a rush!”
Get the Recipe: Syringe Jello Shots
Mummy Wrapped Hot Dogs – Frankenweenie (2012)
When Sparky, the dog, gets hit by a car, Victor brings him back to life with attached bolts to his neck. Havoc is wreaked into the hearts and homes of families everywhere. No tongue in cheek required, but these Mummy Wrapped Franks are a great recipe to enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Mummy Wrapped Hot Dogs
Ghost With The Most Cocktail – “Beetlejuice” (1988)
Maybe you’re in the mood for a Ghostly Cocktail made straight form the juice of the Beetles, dare we say his name Thrice in the right order! Sip this delightfully frightening Midori cocktail that was made to be paired with Beetlejuice!
Get the Recipe: Beetlejuice Cocktail
Halloween Jello Brain – “Silence of the Lambs” (1991)
Hannibal might not have had his fava beans and a nice chianti prepared, but we will always remember the ending scene at the dinner table. What a better way to enjoy the carnivorous chills than with a mold of the brain. Your friends will be blissfully aghast with this delicious recipe.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Jello Brain
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies – “Arachnophobia” (1990)
These Spooky Spider Cookies are perfect for Halloween. They’re also delicious, soft, and chewy peanut butter cookies with chocolate spiders that are so much fun to eat while you watch John Goodman in Arachanphobia!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
Pumpkin Hand Pies – “Sleepy Hollow” (1999)
Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp, is definitely one of my favorites of the year to watch! From the headless horseman trolling through the woods with his trusty steed to watching Depp figure out the true cause of the curse, these pumpkin hand pies are a perfect delight to make and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Pumpkin Hand Pies
Midnight Margaritas – “Practical Magic” (1998)
Who doesn’t love a great beverage during the witching hours? Practical Magic brought life to the name, Midnight Margaritas! yum! This bewitching potion begins with a yummy tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice, triple sec, a homemade sour mix, and special ingredients that only real witches know. Throw it in a blender with ice, and garnish the rim with a cajun salt and sliced jalapeños. It’s truly magical!
Ghost Cupcakes – “Casper” (1995)
Who could ever forget that famous quote whispered into the hearts of millions of teens everywhere, “Can I keep you?” All of our hearts melted when we watched Casper and Kat dancing in mid-air. Rewatch that magical scene while eating these hauntingly delicious chocolate ghost cupcakes!
Get the Recipe: Ghostly Chocolate Cupcakes
S’mores Bars – “The Blair Witch Project” (1999)
Did you hear about those film students who went missing in the Maryland forest while filming a documentary on the Blair Witch legend? All they left behind was their footage. Cook up a batch of these delicious S’mores bars before you get caught by the witch!
Get the Recipe: S’mores Bars Recipe
No-Churn Halloween Ice Cream – “Hocus Pocus” – (1993)
No ice cream machine? No problem! This colorful no-churn ice cream is a fun and easy Halloween treat, with birthday cake flavor and vibrant colors. As one of your go-to Hocus Pocus recipes, this dessert adds a splash of color and sweetness to your spooky season. This is a Sanderson’s Sisters approved dessert!
Get the Recipe: Hocus Pocus No-Churn Ice Cream
Ground Beef Rice Krispies – “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”
We all know that perfect chili begins with lots of amazing spices and some ground meat. Not everyone gives out their source of secret meat used, so that’s why this will go great with watching the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2! The secret ingredient in the family’s award winning chili will definitely go to the grave with them.
Get the Recipe: Ground Meat Rice Krispies
Date & Marzipan Alien Xenomorph Eggs – “Aliens” (1986)
Everyone will squeal with delight once they see your perfectly made replicas of Xenomorph eggs made from Dates and marzipan (Some also recommend using a Mochi ball, if you don’t have marzipan). These make a perfect snack combination while watching an Aliens movie!
Get the Recipe: Aliens Xenomorph Eggs
Homemade Twinkies – “Zombieland” (2009)
We all know that in a Zombie Apocalypse, there’s nothing worse than having to be on the hunt for one of your most beloved sweet, creamy treats: a twinkie. No more stressing about having double-tap some zombies to find a token twinkie – you can now make your own!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Twinkies Recipe
Southern Fried Chicken – “Poltergeist” (1982)
Many of us are still haunted by that one scene in “Poltergeist” where the camera guy takes a piece of fried chicken out of the fridge, and a mirror nightmare ensues for him! There’s no better movie than this to enjoy some delicious Southern fried chicken, and the Wilkes’ makes it look sinfully delicious.
Get the Recipe: Southern Fried Chicken
Halloween Bark with Oreos – “Candyman” (1995)
Nothing can say “Sweets for the sweet” better than some Halloween Oreo Candy Bark! It’s just screaming for you to his name 3 times in the mirror in the dark. You’ll easily get…”hooked” into this deliciously perfect Halloween bark!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Oreo Bark
Halloween Vampire Float – “Hotel Transylvania” (2012)
In the haunted hollows, lives Count Drac and his Daughter, Mavis…and the rest of the whole spooky bunch! This Vampire float is something that their Chef Quasimodo (with a little help from Esmerelda) would whip up in their ghastly kitchen for their guests!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Vampire Float
Pumpkin Desserts You’ll Want To Make All Year Long
If you love pumpkin flavored desserts, then these are the ones you’ll want to make every day, all year long! No need to wait for Fall.