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Spooky but not scary: movies to watch when you want chills, not nightmares

By Avery Keatley,
Sacha Pfeiffer, Marc Rivers
Published October 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM PDT

All Things Considered producers Avery Keatley and Marc Rivers talk about movies that capture the eerie spirit of Halloween without the blood, gore, or jump scares.

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Avery Keatley
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Sacha Pfeiffer
Sacha Pfeiffer is a correspondent for NPR's Investigations team and an occasional guest host for some of NPR's national shows.
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Marc Rivers
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