Movies on TV

Monday, Oct. 29

Ghostbusters

When paranormal perils threaten New York City, who you gonna call? Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis charge up their proton packs in this ’80s comedy. (1984) 6:10 p.m., Encore

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Tuesday, Oct. 30

The Breakfast Club

Five high school misfits bond during detention in John Hughes’s iconic teen hit. Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ally Sheedy star. (1985) 8:20 a.m., Cinemax

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Arachnophobia

Deadly spiders invade a small town in this deft blend of horror and comedy. Jeff Daniels stars. (1990) 11:30 a.m., HBO

Thursday, Nov. 1

Bride of Frankenstein

Dr. Frankenstein creates a mate for his monster in a horror masterpiece that’s worth setting the DVR for. With Boris Karloff and, in the title role, Elsa Lanchester. (1935) 4:15 a.m., AMC

Friday, Nov. 2

From Here to Eternity

Eight Oscars went to the film version of James Jones’s novel about a Hawaii Army base on the eve of World War II. With Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Montgomery Clift, and Frank Sinatra. (1953) 11:45 a.m., TCM

Saturday, Nov. 3

In the Loop

Inspired by the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, this hilarious satire was Oscar-nominated for its screenplay. Peter Capaldi stars. (2009) 8 p.m., Sundance

Sunday, Nov. 4

Pandora’s Box

Film icon Louise Brooks is perhaps best known for this silent German classic, in which she plays a woman whose sexuality brings ruin on everyone she touches. (1929) Midnight, TCM