Why Halloween Was So Much Better In The 90s | Nostalgia Quest

Why Halloween Was So Much Better In The 90s | Nostalgia Quest.

Step back in time with us as we explore "Why Halloween Was So Much Better In The 90s" in this episode of Nostalgia Quest! Join Scotty Dunn as we dive into the colorful world of 90's Halloween memories, from iconic Halloween commercials that shaped our childhood to the beloved Halloween cereal that made trick-or-treating even sweeter. Remember the thrill of dressing up in creative Halloween costumes, the retro decorations that transformed neighborhoods, and the spine-tingling tales from "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"? We’ll reminisce about eerie shows like Eerie Indiana and how they contributed to our love for the season. This is more than just a nostalgia trip; it's a celebration of vintage Halloween traditions that made the 90s so special. Whether you're a fan of horror or simply love the magic of Halloween, this video will take you on a nostalgic journey that showcases why 90's Halloween celebrations were truly one-of-a-kind. Get ready to relive the excitement, the scares, and the joy of Halloween in the 90s! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your own Halloween memories with us!

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[belloq]

The '90s really were a great time to be a kid enjoying Halloween. Halloween of 1997 was probably my favorite of all Halloweens, because it was a Friday night and my parents let me have some friends spend the night after trick-or-treating. We stayed up late watching AMC's Monsterfest programming (I believe that was its first year) and ate way too much candy.

[GinaDunn]

I miss the Halloween commercials, the blocks of horror movie reruns, every tv show did their annual Halloween episode and a lot of people made their own costumes. Now it’s “buy a slutty costume for $120”

There was a more wholesome and festive vibe to Halloween back in the 90s that feels different now

[demisemedia]

You are right! “Back in the 90s, the Halloween spirit found you!” I was born in 1989 so most of my childhood memories of Halloween were from the mid 1990s through the early 2000’s and man was it was a fun time. There was a lot more trust and an actual sense of community back then. That’s what I miss the most. Halloween decorations were cute and cozy.. with the occasional gory limb or zombie. Cable television really set the mood during the month of October. Halloween commercials & specials were creative! Good thing we have YouTube which is our closest solution to a
Time machine! Happy Halloween everyone 🎃

[edwardthompson]

I'm so glad all my teenage years were in the 90s.

[FarleyProductions]

Halloween will always be one of my favorite holidays. Whether you were trick or treating as a kid or decorating and scaring as an adult. It felt like it was a holiday for all ages.

My favorite memory was watching hocus pocus or other shows and movies with Halloween themes; while also dressing up. As an adult I do a Halloween themed karate classes and watch some Halloween themed movies with the Mrs. 😁

Anywho, there isn’t as much charm or passion for it like there used to be. Honestly pretty sad. Enjoy what you can when October comes by though. PS. Home Depot is a good place for some cool Halloween decorations. Just ignore the Christmas stuff down the hall. 👀

[btetschner]

9:05 The Berentain Bears Trick or Treat book is awesome!

[tim_d_morrill]

I remember a lot of these things from the 90s, especially Eerie, Indiana! You bring up a good point that Halloween found us back then, which made it more fun to be apart of it and was more communal. There was an excitement around the entire night and all the movies to watch during that time. We still have a excitement around Halloween but it takes more effort to look for it.

[PlasticRealmToys]

I could not agree more. Times have definitely changed. Halloween does not get a fair shake like it used to. Christmas decorations are already on display, for crying out loud! I was watching TV the other day and noticed that there was not one Halloween commercial. So sad. I love Halloween. Great video!

[phillinsogood]

We weren’t allowed to celebrate Halloween for religious reasons but my parents always got us candy and I loved staying up watching all of the classic episodes.

Most Halloween episodes were usually about going to a costume petty but the best episodes were the ones that were unique like the Boy Meets World, Family Matters & the Suite Life episode which isn’t from the 90’s but close enough lol

[productplacement]

@ 06:02 Eerie Indiana is one of those TV shows from the early 90s that rarely gets mentioned by people a few decades later. It was pushed far back into the shadows by the popularity of shows like Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark. It's hardly included on compilations on Nostalgic Compilation vlogs of memorable 1990s horror shows made for kids. I don't see any home media releases for this show and it doesn't seem to be available on streaming platforms. One of my favorite episodes from this show was the one with the Tupperware products that enchants the town's people's minds.

[Ishitonyou]

3:41 bro that Batman costume was 🔥compared to the kids in my school/ neighborhood had😬. Yeah man the 90’s Halloween was the best, even my old Neighborhood, every house was decorated, and there was that one house that didn’t and will never give out candy. The commercials, Halloween specials was everything, I rewatch my favorite shows but it’s not the same.
Every year the first thing I put on is “Ernest Scared stupid”, it’s like a tradition haha.
Yeah I miss those Halloween decoration cut out😢
Do you remember this Halloween special “The Last Halloween “? It came out in the early 90’s, used to be on every year, I think it stopped by the late 90’s. It seems like no one knows what I’m talking about, but it’s on YouTube 😊

[barttheraven]

6:19 Joe Dante was the creative consultant. He created Small Soldiers and Gremlins. Thanks for the recommendation!

[justlaura]

I was such a wimp back in my childhood but now that I enjoy scary movies now, it’s been really fun experiencing Halloween in a new way!!

That being said, the things I did enjoy were the scary books like stories to tell in the dark. Those drawings are HAUNTING!!!! Then AND now!

[amberwilson]

I loved this! 🎃👻You're definitely not the only one missing & longing for those great 90s Halloweens!🙁My husband and I were talking about how happy we are to see the few decorations in yards& on houses these days. I live in Ohio& the Walmart's out here have lots of Halloween cereals.Our Lowes, Home Depots, Michael's, Joannes and Walmarts have large selections of Halloween decor. The Good Wills out here are the same though when it comes to Halloween stuff sadly. And It's so ironic watching this because just last week I had my daughter start watching Eerie Indiana and turned her into a fan!😄 Man I miss those great 90s childhood Halloweens and the awesome commercials!🤔😔

[native_earth]

Born in 91 Tales from the crypt was the best i was obsessed with it

[btetschner]

9:15 I have that book Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark on the kitchen table right now! (It is from the library)
o My elder brother bought a copy of the book from a Scholastic BooK Fair in the 80s!

[JennNofficial]

I loved going to school In costume for Halloween and I loved that parade! I was Dorothy from wizard of Oz a few times . had the itchest underskirt ever lol

[Sammi-jp]

Gotta love nic or treat God I miss the 90s

[gothasmr]

I love Halloween now because I think people get mad creative with decorations and costumes. A lot more options. But it is true I barely see any Halloween specials or commercials on TV. That was a huge part of the joy of Halloween. I don’t think trick or treating was really better back then though. I went to the same neighborhood I went to on Halloween when I was a kid—-that neighborhood goes all out now!

[senocakamber]

Watching “Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” always did and will get me excited for October. These days I recommend Bob’s Burgers Halloween episodes, they definitely give me the fall halloween cozies 🙂‍↕️