Ready for a Halloween movie night, or 100?! Grab a fuzzy blanket, your favorite movie snack, and turn on one of these gems!! This list will last you ALL month long no matter what kind of Halloween movie(s) you're looking for, because there are 100+ options (and 5 TV shows at the end)!! I've also listed which streaming services have them for free and channels you can find them on, so make sure you save this link or print out this page!!
I'm going to put these categories in order like wings: EASY –> YIKES!! Movies you can watch with the whole fam –> Movies you probably should NOT watch with little ones –> Movies that you should definitely NOT watch ALONE!!
Don't forget that I'm a real FANG girl when it comes to horror movies! SO, I have listed the rating of each movie, but if you are not super into scary, gory, etc… do a little research before you dive in and make sure it's your vibe 😉
FAMILY-FRIENDLY!
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG): Disney+, Hulu + Live TV,
Freeform
, AND showing at some theaters & drive-ins this month! - The Addams Family, 1991 (PG-13): Netflix, Hulu + Live TV, Amazon Prime Video, Freeform
- Addams Family Values (PG-13): Hulu + Live TV, CBS Streaming, Freeform
- The Addams Family, 2019 (PG): Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, CBS Streaming, showing at some theaters this month!
- Hocus Pocus (PG): Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, Freeform, showing at theaters & drive-ins this month!
- Halloweentown Series, There are 4! (PG): Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, Freeform
- It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! – Since it's actually a tv-special, it's only 25 minutes long… but when you're little, that can count as a movie! Be watching your local listings for the annual showings!
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Beetlejuice (PG): See when this one is playing on
Freeform!
- Twitches (PG): Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, Freeform
- Ghostbusters, 1984 (PG): Hulu + Live TV, Freeform, showing at some theaters & drive-ins this month!
- Corpse Bride (PG): Hulu + TV, Freeform
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Casper (PG): Another to catch on
Freeform!
- Coraline (PG): Starz Subscription
- The Haunted Mansion (PG): Disney+
- Hotel Transylvania Series, There are 3! (PG): Hulu + Live TV, Freeform
- Monster House (PG): Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, On SyFy channel throughout October!
- The Witches, 1990 (PG): Netflix
- The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (G): Disney+
- Kiki's Delivery Service (G): HBO Max
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13): Showtime channel throughout October! If you loved the books, you'll love the movie! I'm putting it at the end of this list because it's a fun one that is actually kind of scary! There are jump scares and moments that will make your skin crawl! If you have a younger teen that wants to watch a scary movie this year, consider this one!
ICONIC!
These could be put into some of the categories below, but they are ICONIC Halloween movies… so I am giving them their own category! Remember- some of these are *definitely* scary and others are just Halloween faves!
- Scream franchise, There are currently 4! (R): Scream 1 & 2 will be on Freeform, 1-3 are available on Hulu + Live TV, and Scream 4 is on Hulu basic subscription! Scream 1 will also be showing in some theaters and you can probably find them all on TV throughout the month!
- Halloween franchise, There are 11 including the remakes (R): They're always on TV this time of year!
- Psycho, 1960 (R): The OG slasher-horror film! You have to watch the original and love it for what it was back then! It will be on TV throughout the month and it is also on Peacock!
- Trick 'r Treat (R): A true Halloween movie! It'll be on AMC this month!
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R): A cult classic! It's on Hulu!
- The Shining (R): An obvious Stephen King classic! You'll definitely find it on TV in October!
- A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984 (R): Check it out on SyFy this month!
- Night of the Living Dead, 1968 (Not Rated): This is an OG!
- The Exorcist, 1973 (R): Catch it on AMC this month!
- Little Shop of Horrors, 1986 (PG-13): Musical/horror on HBO Max!
- Sleepy Hollow, 1999 (R): Tim Burton does it best! Watch this on Netflix, Hulu + Live TV, and Freeform!
- Suspiria, 1977 (R): Tubi
- Friday the 13th franchise, There are 12! (R): You definitely do not have to watch them all unless you are just trying to culture yourself, lol! They will be on tons of channels all October long!
CHEESY-SCARY!
If you're looking for something that is scary, somewhat gory, but OVERALL cheesy… try one of these!
- Evil Dead II (R): Hulu
- Jennifer's Body (R): Starz Subscription, Encore channels this month!
- Shaun of the Dead (R)
- Color Out of Space (Not Rated): Kind of gross / gory!
- Zombieland, 2009 (R): Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, SyFy channel in Oct!
THRILLING/CREEPY/MYSTERIOUS/ SPOOKY/HAUNTING!
This category is filled with movies that don't necessarily fit in the other categories… mostly they are psychological horror films, but some are just mysterious thrillers!
- Midsommar (R): This movie is definitely terrifying and gory, but most of all it is just very creepy and will leave you wondering what the heck just happened!
- Lake Mungo (R): If you want to contemplate your existence, this is the film for you! More dread than scares, and definitely unsettling! I think this one is on Amazon Prime Video!
- Ready or Not (R): This one is dark and suspenseful! I loved it! It's on HBO Max and on HBO channels throughout the month!
- As Above, So Below (R): You can watch this eerie horror/thriller on Netflix!
- Paranormal Activity franchise, There are currently 6! (R): Although I personally do not find these movies THAT scary, I do think they are incredibly chilling! Some of them are on Hulu, but they're also on Showtime channels throughout the month!
GORY!
You've been warned!
- Saw franchise, 8 total: Saw – Saw VII + Jigsaw (R): They are infamous for their gore, but I am OBSESSED with this franchise because of the storylines! Sometimes TV channels will show marathons and Jigsaw is on Peacock!
- You're Next (R): Peacock
- Green Room (R): Netflix
- The Descent (R): Amazon Prime Video, Tubi … PS- The UK ending is better if you can find it!
- Candyman (R): Hulu + Live TV, SyFy channel throughout the month!
SCARY!
I did my best to save the BEST (according to me, lol) for last! These movies have horror, gore, and everything in between!! Get ready to jump 😉
- It, 2017 (R): Hulu + Live TV, and it will be on TNT, TBS, and other TV channels all month!
- It Chapter Two (R): HBO Max and maybe on TV!
- 1408 (PG-13): AMC in October is a safe bet!
- The Conjuring (R): Another AMC in October gem! PS- the sequels & spin-offs don't compare!
- Poltergeist, 1982 (PG): Netflix
- The House of the Devil (R): Check Amazon Prime Video!
- Us (R): HBO Max
- Insidious (PG-13): You guessed it… AMC in October!
- It Follows (R): Hulu + Live TV, SyFy Channel this month, Peacock
- Shutter (PG-13): I have only seen the 2008 version, but the original (2004) is apparently even better! You can find the 2004 version on Netflix and Vudu!
- The Autopsy of Jane Doe (R): Netflix
- Hush (R): Netflix
- The Witch (R): Showtime channels in October! A few other streaming services have it with specific subscriptions!
**PS: A few of the movies listed I have NOT seen, but they were recommended to me by one of my life-long pals, who is a TOTAL Movie Queen, and her SPECIALTY is Spooky Szn Flicks!**
Wanna Binge Instead?!
Here are some of my favorite scary TV shows! They're all on Netflix!
- Haunting of Hill House: If you have not seen this, watch it NOW! This is definitely one of the scariest TV shows I've ever watched! It's one of my all-time favorite Netflix series. It's so intricate and the characters are PERFECT. There's a lot of scary images and jumping out, so beware!
- Marianne: This 8-episode, French horror show was a quarantine find and I LOVED it. Another genuinely scary show with a lot of jumping out, some gore, and most of all it's super creepy and witchy!
- Bates Motel: Adapted from Psycho, we get to see Norman Bates grow up… CREEPY! It can be violent and a little gory, but it's definitely thrilling!
- American Horror Story: Classic! My favorite seasons: Murder House(1), Hotel(5), Coven(3). You can find AHS on other streaming services, as well!
- Stranger Things: If you STILL have not seen it, this is your reminder to watch it because it's a masterpiece!!
If I missed YOUR favorite, let me know so I can add it to MY watch list!
BOO-ckle up! It's about to get scary!!
xoxo, Hallowqueen KG
