[08/31/23 - 09:04 AM] Freeform Celebrates an Eerily Epic Anniversary: 25 Years of Chills and Thrills with "31 Nights of Halloween" From October 1 to October 31, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems.
[via press release from Freeform]
FREEFORM CELEBRATES AN EERILY EPIC ANNIVERSARY:
25 YEARS OF CHILLS AND THRILLS WITH '31 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN'
Lineup of Nostalgic Halloween Classics Includes 'Hocus Pocus,' 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'The Addams Family'
Plus, the Freeform Premieres of 'Encanto,' 'ZOMBIES' and 'ZOMBIES 2'
'31 Nights of Halloween' Trailer Will Put a Spell on You
It's spooky season, witches! Freeform's "31 Nights of Halloween" programming event returns for its 25th anniversary with a spellbinding lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers enchanted all month long.
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, hair-raising entertainment awaits with a collection of Halloween films ranging from timeless classics to contemporary gems. Reconnect with beloved movies, including "Hocus Pocus," "Monsters, Inc.," the 30th anniversary of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Cruella" and "The Addams Family," and cozy up to the Freeform premieres of "Encanto," "ZOMBIES" and "ZOMBIES 2."
Last year's "31 Nights of Halloween" programming levitated Freeform to the No. 1 ranking among primetime cable networks in entertainment across Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49 (excludes news and sports).*
"Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with '31 Nights of Halloween' as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season," said Simran Sethi, EVP of Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform. "There's something sentimental about these holiday classics that brings a real sense of comfort and nostalgia to people, and we look forward to celebrating this anniversary with another spirited lineup."
So, grab your broomsticks, sweep your schedules, light your black-flame candle, and gather around the couch for a month's worth of opportunity to binge all of these devilishly delightful films. It's Halloween time!
Below is a night-by-night list of the programming airing during "31 Nights of Halloween":
Freeform's distinct brand of young adult programming helps to position it as the No. 1 primetime cable network in entertainment among Women 18-34 and No. 2 among Adults 18-34 in the 2022/2023 TV season to date. Connecting to audiences with its bold original programming and immersive social engagement, Freeform channels the force and momentum of its young adult audience in its quest for progress with authentic, groundbreaking original series such as Emmy(R)-nominated "grown-ish," "Good Trouble," and "Cruel Summer," which returned in 2023 with the network's most-watched telecast in two years (4.3 million total viewers across linear and digital platforms in the first 35 days available). This year, "grown-ish" ranks among cable's Top 10 live-action original comedy series in Women 18-34, while "Good Trouble" and "Cruel Summer" rank among basic cable's Top 10 drama series in the demo.
*Source: Nielsen, L+SD, 10/1-10/31/22 and 9/26/22-8/13/23 for October 2022 and 2022/23 TV season network ranks, 6p-11p strict daypart, excludes news and sports. L+7 for original series ranks,12/26/22-8/6/23, excluding repeats. Cruel Summer viewership based on internal multiplatform ratings.
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