In 1998, family fantasy film, Halloweentown spirited its way onto the Disney Channel. The movie, about a town where supernatural beings live in harmony, proved popular with viewers and quickly became a hit for the channel.

Due to the popularity of Halloweentown a sequel was put into production to continue the story. This follow-up film also proved popular with viewers and more Halloweentown movies were commissioned.

But how many Halloweentown movies are there and what is the viewing order? For all the spooky details, keep reading.

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The Halloweentown movies

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Halloweentown (1998)

As noted above, the first entry in the Halloweentown movie series made its debut in 1998. The film followed the story of Marnie – a young girl who discovers a hidden world she knew nothing about.

In the movie, on Marnie’s 13th Halloween she learns she is a witch. But there are more surprises in store, as she also learns about Halloweentown – a magical realm where supernatural beings live apart from regular humans. (84 mins)

Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001)

Picking up two years after the events of the first film, Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge sees Marnie return to Halloweentown to discover something sinister has taken place. The citizens have undergone a transformation, turning them into dull, black-and-white humans. (80 mins)

Halloweentown High (2004)

In movie No. 3, Halloweentown High, Marnie persuades the Halloweentown Council to allow magical students to attend a mortal school. However, her family’s powers are at risk if something goes wrong before Halloween. (82 mins)

Return to Halloweentown (2006)

In the fourth movie, Return to Halloweentown, Marnie is off to college at Witch University in Halloweentown. However dark forces attempt to control her magic. (87 mins)

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The Halloweentown movies in order

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To date, there are four Halloweentown movies. The films should be viewed in this order:

  • Halloweentown (1998)
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001)
  • Halloweentown High (2004)
  • Return to Halloweentown (2006)
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Who are the cast of the Halloweentown movie series and are the films the work of the same director?

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Notable cast members in the Halloweentown film series include: Debbie Reynolds, Judith Hoag, Sara Paxton, Lucas Grabeel, Joey Zimmerman, Robin Thomas, Emily Roeske, Katie Cockrell, Kellie Cockrell and Kimberly J Brown.

In terms of directors, the Halloweentown movies are the work of the following:

  • Duwayne Dunham directed Halloweentown
  • Mary Lambert directed Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge
  • Mark A. Z. Dippé directed Halloweentown High
  • David Jackson directed Return to Halloweentown
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Which is the best Halloweentown movie?

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According to IMDb, the Halloweentown movies are rated as follows:

  • Halloweentown (1998) – 6.5/10
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) – 6.3/10
  • Halloweentown High (2004) – 6.0/10
  • Return to Halloweentown (2006) – 5.3/10
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