Halloween, celebrated every year on October 31st, began as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. People believed the boundary between the living and the dead grew thin on this night, so they dressed in costumes to ward off spirits. Over time, it blended with Christian traditions and became a holiday filled with costumes, pumpkins, and playful scares.
Exchanging Halloween greetings and sharing quotes grew in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when postcards and cards decorated with witches, pumpkins, and black cats became a festive tradition. Today, people continue the custom in new ways, using quotes in cards, party invitations, and social media posts. These sayings keep the spirit of Halloween alive, whether you want something spooky, funny, or family-friendly.
Halloween is the perfect mix of scary, funny, and magical. Whether you’re planning a costume party, carving pumpkins, or simply want a festive caption for Instagram, Halloween quotes capture the spooky, fun, and festive spirit of the holiday through memorable words and phrases. From scary sayings and chilling lines from classic movies to lighthearted jokes, these words will help you celebrate October 31st in style.
We’ve rounded up more than 90 quotes, divided into sections so you can find the perfect one for any mood.
Scary Halloween Quotes
For those who love the eerie side of Halloween, these quotes capture the chills and thrills of the season.
- “There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
- “Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen. Voices whisper in the trees, ‘Tonight is Halloween!’” – Dexter Kozen
- “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” – William Shakespeare, Macbeth
- “Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” – William Shakespeare, Macbeth
- “When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ’tis near Halloween.”
- “It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus.” – Hocus Pocus
- “Be afraid… be very afraid.” – The Fly
- “Hell is empty and all the devils are here.” – William Shakespeare
- “During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I’m a little more open-minded.”
- “Something wicked this way comes.” – Ray Bradbury
Funny Halloween Quotes
Halloween isn’t only about scares. Sometimes, it’s about laughing at the silliness of costumes, candy, and haunted houses. These funny halloween quotes are perfect for cards or party invites.
- “I put a spell on you because you’re mine.” – Hocus Pocus
- “I’m here for the boos.”
- “This witch likes wine more than spells.”
- “Ghosts are just people who ran out of candy.”
- “Witch better have my candy.”
- “I’m resting witch face.”
- “Trick or tequila?”
- “A candy a day keeps the monsters away.”
- “Eat, drink, and be scary.”
- “If you’ve got it, haunt it.”
Halloween Movie Quotes
Horror movies have given us some of the most memorable lines that live on every October. These Halloween movie quotes are perfect for horror fans or anyone who loves a good classic.
- “Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” – A Nightmare on Elm Street
- “I am the pumpkin king!” – The Nightmare Before Christmas
- “We all go a little mad sometimes.” – Psycho
- “It’s Halloween, everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” – Halloween
- “Do you want to play a game?” – Saw
- “We are the weirdos, mister.” – The Craft
- “There’s only one true king of Halloween, and it’s me.” – The Nightmare Before Christmas
- “Sometimes what we wish for most is what will destroy us.” – The Witch
- “They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” – Night of the Living Dead
- “It’s alive!” – Frankenstein
Cute and Family-Friendly Halloween Quotes
Looking for something light and charming? These sweet sayings are great for kids, family gatherings, and school celebrations.
- “Trick or treat, bags of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street.”
- “There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly lit front porch.” – Robert Brault
- “Halloween is an opportunity to be really creative.” – Judy Gold
- “Pumpkins in the window, and candy on the floor, that’s what Halloween is for.”
- “If the broom fits, ride it.”
- “Pumpkin spice and everything nice.”
- “Halloween wraps fear in innocence, as though it were a slightly sour sweet.” – Nicholas Gordon
- “Life is gourd.”
- “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.”
- “Even the tiniest pumpkin can light up the night.”
Witch Quotes for Halloween
Witches have always been part of Halloween, whether scary or funny. These quotes will bring a little magic to your night.
- “You say witch like it’s a bad thing.”
- “There’s a little witch in all of us.” – Practical Magic
- “Magic is really very simple, all you’ve got to do is want something and then let yourself have it.” – Aggie Cromwell, Halloweentown
- “I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!” – The Wicked Witch of the West, The Wizard of Oz
- “The witch knows nothing in this world is permanent.”
- “Witchful thinking.”
- “Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.” – Arthur Conan Doyle
- “Keep calm and carry a wand.”
- “Witch, please.”
- “Hocus pocus, I need coffee to focus.”
Ghost/Undead Quotes
From spooky spirits to playful phantoms, ghosts are Halloween icons. These ghost quotes capture both the scary and fun side.
- “Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear.” – Edgar Allan Poe
- “The dead have risen. Let’s party.” – Return of the Living Dead
- “I ain’t afraid of no ghost.” – Ghostbusters
- “There’s something in the shadows, waiting to be seen.”
- “Sometimes the ghosts that haunt us most are the ones we carry inside.”
- “Who you gonna call?” – Ghostbusters
- “Every town has its ghosts.”
- “Some ghosts are memories that refuse to rest.”
- “There are more things in Heaven and Earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” – William Shakespeare
- “Haunting isn’t always scary. Sometimes, it’s comforting.”
Pumpkin Quotes
Nothing says Halloween like pumpkins. Whether carved or baked into pies, these pumpkin-inspired quotes are perfect for October.
- “There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” – Charles M. Schulz, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- “My blood type is pumpkin spice.”
- “Pumpkins are the only living creatures with faces you carve yourself.”
- “Jack-o’-lanterns are autumn’s smile.”
- “Pumpkin kisses and harvest wishes.”
- “I’m hollow inside, like a pumpkin.”
- “There’s magic in carving pumpkins by candlelight.”
- “A pumpkin is just a squash with dreams.”
- “Keep calm and carve on.”
- “You are the pumpkin to my spice.”
Halloween Quotes That Rhyme
Sometimes a little rhythm makes the words more fun. These rhyming Halloween quotes are great for kids and party invites.
- “Trick or treat, bags of sweets, costumes marching down the street.”
- “Black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween.”
- “When the clock strikes midnight, beware the fright, for ghosts and goblins come out tonight.”
- “Pumpkins aglow, spirits in flight, wishing you a haunting night.”
- “Witches fly and black cats roam, may Halloween night guide you home.”
- “Candy sweet and costumes neat, Halloween night is quite the treat.”
- “Monsters dance, and skeletons play, have a spooky Halloween day.”
- “Ghosts and ghouls are on parade, as the October moon begins to fade.”
- “Witches cackle, pumpkins shine, Halloween fun is yours and mine.”
- “Skeleton bones and jack-o’-lantern light, wishing you a chilling night.”
Short Halloween Quotes for Social Media
Need a quick caption for Instagram or TikTok? These short quotes are easy to post.
- “Boo!”
- “Creep it real.”
- “Squad ghouls.”
- “Boo-tiful night.”
- “Ghouls just wanna have fun.”
- “Boo, Felicia.”
- “Resting witch face.”
- “Witch way to the candy?”
- “Spooky vibes only.”
- “Stay spooky.”
Literary and Classic Halloween Quotes
Halloween has inspired poets and authors for centuries. Here are some hauntingly beautiful literary quotes.
- “Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” – Humbert Wolfe
- “On Halloween, the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thin.”
- “There is something haunting in the light of the moon.” – Joseph Conrad
- “Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.” – Mark Twain
- “October proved a riot, a riot to the senses and climaxed those giddy last weeks before Halloween.” – Keith Donohue
- “Nothing on Earth is so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.” – Steve Almond
- “Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.” – Mason Cooley
- “October was always the least dependable of months … full of ghosts and shadows.” – Joy Fielding
- “Ghost stories are more a tradition than a pastime.”
- “Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us.” – Tim Burton
Sharing Spooky Sentiments on Social
Halloween is all about sharing fun moments, from costumes and parties to pumpkins and quotes. If you want to post your favorite Halloween saying on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter, try pairing it with these popular hashtags to join the conversation:
- General Halloween Hashtags: #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Halloween2025 #SpookySeason #October31
- Quotes and Captions: #HalloweenQuotes #SpookyQuotes #ScaryQuotes #HalloweenCaptions #HalloweenInspiration
- Costumes and Parties: #HalloweenCostume #TrickOrTreat #HalloweenParty #HauntedHalloween #CostumeIdeas
- Spooky and Fun Vibes: #SpookyVibes #CreepinItReal #TooCuteToSpook #BooCrew #StaySpooky
- Pumpkins and Decor: #PumpkinSeason #JackOLantern #PumpkinCarving #FallVibes #AutumnAesthetic
Send a Memorable Quote with Spooky Flowers
Whether you’re leaning into the scary, funny, or magical side of Halloween, there’s a quote here for every vibe. Pair your favorite saying with a gift that captures the season. Send Halloween bouquets filled with autumn hues, or check out the best spooky flowers for Halloween to match the mood of October 31st.
And if you want to celebrate fall beyond Halloween, explore our collection of gorgeous fall flowers to bring warmth to your home all season long.
Sharing Halloween phrases continues a tradition that started with vintage postcards and greetings. Whether you add them to a card, a party invite, or a bouquet message, these sayings are a fun way to keep the holiday spirit alive and connect with friends and family. This Halloween, let your words and flowers bring the magic of October 31st to life.
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