With Halloween around the corner, there’s a certain magic in the air. Pumpkins glow on doorsteps, and kids dream of ghosts and goblins. Spooky tales become our favorite stories, and haunted houses our must-visit places.
But what’s Halloween without the perfect quote to set the mood? From classic movies to famous authors, some lines capture the eerie and fun spirit of the season. Here are some of the best Halloween quotes to enjoy and share.
Classic Halloween Quotes
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.”
“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.”
“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.”
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.”
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
“Be afraid… be very afraid.”
“It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus!”
“Ghosts are real, this much I know.”
“Everyone is a moon and has a dark side, which he never shows to anybody.”
“Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween!'”
“I am Dracula, and I bid you welcome.”
“There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
“I put a spell on you because you’re mine.”
“Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us.”
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”
“Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfsbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.”
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”
“There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.”
“I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey.”
“One need not be a chamber to be haunted; One need not be a house; The brain has corridors surpassing material place.”
“It’s Halloween; everyone’s entitled to one good scare.”
“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”
“Beware the autumn people.”
“From ghoulies and ghosties, and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!”
“The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun, the light has been broken; the spell has begun.”
“I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner.”
“She used to tell me that a full moon was when mysterious things happen and wishes come true.”
“On Halloween, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams. Each monster dances in the park.”
“This is Halloween, everybody make a scene.”
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.”
“Some people are born for Halloween, and some are just counting the days until Christmas.”
“There is something at work in my soul which I do not understand.”
“I have seen the future and it doesn’t scream.”
Spooky Movie Quotes
“It’s alive! It’s alive!”
“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.”
“I see dead people.”
“They’re here!”
“We all go a little mad sometimes.”
“Here’s Johnny!”
“Be afraid… Be very afraid.”
“I’m your number one fan.”
“Do you like scary movies?”
“Sometimes dead is better.”
“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.”
“In space, no one can hear you scream.”
“We have such sights to show you.”
“It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.”
“When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.”
“They’re all gonna laugh at you!”
“I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.”
“Do you want to play a game?”
“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you.”
“We have such wonders to show you.”
“Look at me, Damien! It’s all for you.”
“You play a good game, boy, but the game is finished.”
“I am your worst nightmare.”
“No tears, please. It’s a waste of good suffering.”
“The power of Christ compels you!”
“Come play with us, Danny.”
“Whatever you do, don’t enter room 237.”
“You can’t kill the boogeyman.”
“I am Dracula.”
“The night HE came home!”
“We all float down here.”
“I met this six-year-old child, with this blank, pale, emotionless face, and the blackest eyes… the devil’s eyes.”
“They’re coming to get you, Johnny.”
Funny Halloween Quotes
“When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween!”
“Hocus Pocus and chill.”
“I’m here for the boos.”
“I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey.”
“Ghosts were people too.”
“You say witch like it’s a bad thing.”
“I’ve seen enough horror movies to know that any weirdo wearing a mask is never friendly.”
“Demons are a ghoul’s best friend.”
“I put a spell on you because you’re mine.”
“A mask tells us more than a face.”
“This witch can be bribed with chocolate.”
“It’s Halloween, everyone’s entitled to one good scare.”
“Nothing on Earth so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.”
“If you’ve got it, haunt it.”
“There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
“I’m a haunt mess.”
“I’m just here for the candy.”
“Witch better have my candy.”
“There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.”
“Oh look, another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”
“I’m the ghost with the most, babe.”
“You are never too old to beg for free candy.”
“Trick or treat yo’ self.”
“I could never convince the financiers that Disneyland was feasible because dreams offer too little collateral.”
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”
“Eat, drink, and be scary.”
“I’ll stop wearing black when they make a darker color.”
“Boo Felicia!”
“We have nothing to fear but fear itself… and maybe a ghost or two.”
“Creepin’ it real!”
“To some, Halloween may be a spooky time of year. But every night is a spooky one if you’re a ghost.”
“When the crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake, spooks come out for a swinging wake.”
“Are you a good witch or a bad witch?”
“Some people are born for Halloween, and some are just counting the days until Christmas.”
Famous Horror Quotes
“We all go a little mad sometimes.”
“No one will ever believe you.”
“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.”
“Sometimes dead is better.”
“They’re here.”
“I see dead people.”
“Do you want to play a game?”
“A boy’s best friend is his mother.”
“Be afraid… Be very afraid.”
“They’re all gonna laugh at you!”
“Here’s Johnny!”
“It’s not the house that’s haunted. It’s your son.”
“I am your number one fan.”
“Swallow this!”
“We have such sights to show you!”
“I’m your boyfriend now, Nancy.”
“You play a good game, boy, but the game is finished. Now you die.”
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
“Whatever walks there, walks alone.”
“Live or die, make your choice.”
“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.”
“We have eternity to know your flesh.”
“When there’s no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the Earth.”
“It’s alive! It’s alive!”
“There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.”
“The world changes, we do not, therein lies the irony that finally kills us.”
“Whatever you do, don’t scream.”
“Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make.”
“It was the boogeyman.”
“Death has come to your little town, Sheriff.”
“You are all my children now.”
“In space, no one can hear you scream.”
“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors.”
“Do not disturb the dreamer.”
“The only thing to fear is fear itself… and you.”
Witchy Wisdom Quotes
“In the entire circle of the year, there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October.”
“Magic is really very simple, all you’ve got to do is want something and then let yourself have it.”
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.”
“Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand.”
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.”
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
“I put a spell on you, because you’re mine.”
“Ghosts are real, this much I know.”
“Every witch way you look, there’s magic all around.”
“Magic is not a practice. It is a living, breathing web of energy that, with our permission, can encase our every action.”
“Halloween is an opportunity to be really creative.”
“Something wicked this way comes.”
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ’tis near Halloween.”
“The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun, the light has been broken; the spell has begun.”
“There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
“Witch and ghost make merry on this last of dear October’s days.”
“Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”
“Wear black and pointy hats, and brew concoctions in old, rusty vats.”
“I am wicked in many ways.”
“A witch knows no boundaries, just the shadows of her dreams.”
“Magic is in the bones, in the heart, in the soul of the witch.”
“If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween.”
“Cold be hand and heart and bone, cold be travellers far from home.”
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch.”
“It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus.”
“Witchery is merely a lot of otherworldly mischief.”
“Magic is the wordless song that lives inside us all.”
“Fear is the spice that makes Halloween delicious.”
“To me, every day is Halloween.”
“Witches are the weavers of dreams, unseen and in between.”
“The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we’ve come to need Halloween.”
“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.”
“Witchcraft is, above all, the art of conjuring the impossible into being.”
Child-Friendly Halloween Quotes
“It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus!”
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.”
“There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ’tis near Halloween.”
“Be afraid… Be very afraid.”
“It’s all just a bit of fun and games until someone loses a broomstick!”
“Trick or treat, bags of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street.”
“Tis the night—the night of the grave’s delight.”
“The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible treads like unseen cats.”
“From ghoulies and ghosties, And long-leggedy beasties, And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!”
“Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us.”
“Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween!'”
“Ghosts, like ladies, never speak till spoke to.”
“If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween.”
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
“Everywhere you go, the goblins go too.”
“A mask tells us more than a face.”
“There’s only 365 days left until next Halloween!”
“On Halloween you get to become anything that you want to be.”
“There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.”
“Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.”
“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.”
“Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve.”
“During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I’m a little more open-minded.”
“There is something haunting in the light of the moon.”
“Every Halloween night, I’ll be the pumpkin that glows in the dark—guiding all the lost trick-or-treaters safely home.”
“On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.”
“Wear a smile, it’s perfectly safe for Halloween!”
“Let’s carve out some fun this Halloween!”
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.”
“Nothing on Earth so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.”
“Ghosts have been known to be quite friendly; just ask Casper!”
“It’s not just a costume, it’s an adventure!”
“May your Halloween be spooktacular!”
Creepy Literature Quotes
“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.”
“Be careful what you wish for, you may receive it.”
“Even in the grave, all is not lost.”
“The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?”
“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality.”
“Do you not think that there are things which you cannot understand, and yet which are; that some people see things that others cannot?”
“Ghosts could walk freely tonight, without the fear of being recognized. They were among their own.”
“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”
“I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.”
“We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven’t you?”
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
“I have a dream that one day, will come the nightmares to the daylight.”
“Something wicked this way comes.”
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
“We stopped checking for monsters under our bed when we realized they were inside us.”
“I was never really insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched.”
“There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action.”
“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.”
“Fear is a strange soil. It grows obedience like corn.”
“It is as though there were a veil in front of my eyes, through which I see dimly.”
“At night, here in the library, the ghosts have voices.”
“I see dead people.”
“I know I am but summer to your heart, and not the full four seasons of the year.”
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.”
“Every shadow no matter how deep is threatened by morning light.”
“The world outside had its own rules and those rules were not human.”
“From ghoulies and ghosties, and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!”
“Not every tale has a happy ending, for some only the darkness awaits.”
“Evil is always possible. And goodness is eternally difficult.”
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.”
“Sometimes dead is better.”
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”
“Blood is really warm, it’s like drinking hot chocolate but with more screaming.”
“And so being young and dipped in folly, I fell in love with melancholy.”
“Life is uncertain, death is assured.”
Motivational Halloween Quotes
“No ghost can stand against the power of your own light.”
“The darkness of Halloween is but a shadow; dare to shine your brightest.”
“Even the night itself is not dark enough to hide a determined soul.”
“Life is full of spooky starts, but courage lights the way.”
“Every ghastly moment prepares a stronger you.”
“In the midst of Halloween shadows, be a beacon of hope.”
“The courage to face your fears is the magic spell that breaks them.”
“Those who wear their courage like a cloak, cannot be haunted.”
“Dare to be brave in the spookiest of nights, for within you is a warrior.”
“The night is dark and full of terrors, but your spirit shines like a thousand lanterns.”
“Do not fear the ghosts of your past; they can’t hold you back if you rise.”
“Spooky paths lead to the brightest destinations.”
“Face the Halloween night with the same courage you face your challenges.”
“Every pumpkin has a spark of light within, as do you.”
“Frightful moments are but fleeting shadows before the dawn of your triumph.”
“The true monsters are the fears you conquer.”
“Let your inner light defy the haunting darkness.”
“Halloween is but a masquerade for your bravery.”
“No goblin can chase away the spirit that shines within you.”
“Fear has nothing on a heart full of courage.”
“Even the harshest Halloween nights yield to a determined spirit.”
“Unlock the magic of courage on this spooky night.”
“Ghouls and ghosts have nothing on a fearless heart.”
“The world may turn into a haunted scene, but your willpower remains undaunted.”
“Halloween’s shadows are dim compared to the brightness of your inner strength.”
“Not all who wander in darkness are lost; some are simply finding their light.”
“The scariest thing about Halloween? Realizing how strong you truly are.”
“Let the veil of night showcase your inner glow.”
“Every eerie whisper is a call to awaken your bravery.”
“Remember, behind each mask is a story of strength.”
“On this night of fright, your courage takes flight.”
“Traverse the haunted paths with valiant steps.”
“Halloween teaches us that the darkest night can be conquered with a single flame.”
Gothic Halloween Quotes
“The night is dark and full of terrors.”
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”
“In the shadow of the moon, we live in the night’s embrace.”
“I put a spell on you because you’re mine.”
“By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.”
“Even in the darkest of times, a candle can illuminate the way.”
“We all go a little mad sometimes.”
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.”
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
“I am the shadow on the moon at night, filling your dreams to the brim with fright.”
“Tis now the very witching time of night, when churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out contagion to this world.”
“There are horrors beyond life’s edge that we do not suspect, and once in a while, man’s evil prying calls them just within our range.”
“Hark! Hark to the wind! ‘Tis the night, they say, when all souls come back from the far away.”
“Darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand.”
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
“When black cats prowl, and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween.”
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
“To be, or not to be; that is the question.”
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble.”
“Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween!'”
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.”
“Ghosts and goblins come out to play on October’s final day.”
“Every day’s a winding road, but Halloween feels like dancing with ghosts and ghouls in the moon glow.”
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween.”
“Despite the dark shadows, there is always light to guide souls through the night.”
“Fear is the relinquishment of logic, the willing relinquishing of reasonable patterns. We yield to it or we fight it, but we cannot meet it halfway.”
“Something wicked this way comes.”
“Magic is really very simple, all you’ve got to do is want something and then let yourself have it.”
“Monsters are real, ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.”
“It’s as much fun to scare as to be scared.”
“Do not be afraid of shadows, for they simply mean there is a light shining somewhere nearby.”
“Be afraid… Be very afraid.”
“Not all monsters do monstrous things.”
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
To Recap
As Halloween approaches, these quotes capture the essence of the spooky season. Whether you’re planning a Halloween party or just enjoying the chilly nights, these words can add a touch of magic to your celebrations. They remind us of the fun, the fright, and the mystery that makes Halloween special.
So, pick your favorite quotes and share them with friends or use them to set the mood for your Halloween activities. With pumpkins glowing and the leaves rustling, these quotes will help you celebrate the spirit of Halloween in style.
