As Halloween creeps closer and the Crescent City prepares for its most hauntingly fun celebration—Krewe of BOO!—there’s no better way to get in the spirit than by indulging in a few spine-tingling films that take full advantage of New Orleans' gothic charm, moss-draped mystery, and supernatural swagger. From voodoo queens to haunted mansions, NOLA isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a main character.

In New Orleans, putting on a mask is never just about hiding your face. It’s about transformation. Liberation. Celebration. It’s tradition. From the satin-cloaked mystery of Mardi Gras krewes to the ghoulish glamour of Halloween revelers, the Crescent City has a centuries-old love affair with dressing up—and dressing out. Here, costumes aren’t costumes—they’re identities with sequins.

In most cities, Halloween is a one-night affair. In New Orleans? It’s a month-long masquerade, a neighborhood block party, a costumed crawl through history with voodoo vibes and a side of absinthe. But it didn’t start that way. Halloween in the Crescent City has evolved over the last century—from quiet, candy-coated evenings to full-blown haunted spectacles like Krewe of BOO!, where the dead parade, the living dance, and the line between trick and treat is deliciously blurred.