Happy Halloween! With only new R-rated movies coming out this week, here are our recommendations for Halloween-themed movies already in theaters that you should see instead. Revisit parent movie reviews for “Goosebumps,” “The Final Girls,” and “The Visit.” Find out which movies to take your kids to and which are best for the adults in the house. 

1) Family Review of Goosebumps

Rating: PG

R. L. Stine’s scary children’s stories come to life in ‘Goosebumps,’ but the film is more funny than frightening. Its uneven character development is its major weak point..........……Read More

2) Family Review of The Final Girls

Rating: PG-13

‘The Final Girls’ delivers like a slap in the face — it’s bracing and invigorating. The film respects ’80s horror movies while also mocking their conventions, and its self-awareness and thoughtfulness is a gift..........……Read More  

3) Family Review of The Visit

Rating: PG-13

‘The Visit’ doesn’t really have a reason to exist. It’s an uninspired horror film with false emotional beats, unnecessary gross-out humor, and nothing new to add to the genre..........……Read More 

Interested in another previously released film? Read our reviews of films already showing in your local theater.