The Best Halloween Movies to Watch This Spooky Season (and Where to Stream Them)

It’s that time of year again — when the air turns crisp, pumpkins start popping up on porches, and spooky season officially begins. Whether you love a good jump scare or prefer lighthearted Halloween fun, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween movies for every mood — plus where you can stream them right now. Grab your candy bowl and a cozy blanket — it’s showtime!

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🧟‍♂️ Classic Horror Hits

1. Halloween (1978)
Where to Stream: Shudder, AMC+
The one that started it all. Michael Myers escapes a sanitarium and returns to his hometown for a terrifying night. Still chilling after all these years.

2. The Shining (1980)
Where to Stream: Max
All work and no play makes Jack a very creepy boy. A psychological horror masterpiece from Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick.

3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Where to Stream: Max
Sleep tight… or not. Freddy Krueger invades dreams in this surreal slasher classic.

🧙‍♀️ Family-Friendly Frights

4. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Where to Stream: Disney+
The Sanderson Sisters are back (again)! This cult classic is a must-watch for Halloween nostalgia and wicked fun.

5. Coraline (2009)
Where to Stream: Max, Prime Video
A beautifully creepy animated tale about a girl who finds a portal to a dark mirror world. Suitable for older kids and brave grown-ups.

6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Where to Stream: Disney+
Is it a Halloween movie? A Christmas movie? The answer is yes. This Tim Burton classic is a seasonal must.

🧛‍♀️ Modern Scares

7. Get Out (2017)
Where to Stream: Prime Video, Peacock
A brilliant and socially charged horror-thriller that will stick with you long after the credits roll.

8. Hereditary (2018)
Where to Stream: Max, Prime Video
A modern psychological horror film that redefined the genre. Not for the faint of heart.

9. The Witch (2015)
Where to Stream: Max, Prime Video
Haunting, atmospheric, and slow-burning terror in 1600s New England.

😂 Horror-Comedy Treats

10. Beetlejuice (1988)
Where to Stream: Max, Prime Video
It’s showtime! This quirky ghost story is equal parts funny and weird — and totally rewatchable.

11. Scary Movie (2000)
Where to Stream: Starz, Prime Video
A hilarious spoof on every horror cliché. Best with a group of friends and popcorn.

12. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Where to Stream: Hulu
A mockumentary about vampire roommates in New Zealand. Spooky and sidesplitting.

👁️ Final Tips

• Use a streaming search tool like JustWatch to find the most updated availability.

• Watch with friends using apps like Teleparty for a virtual Halloween hangout.

• Set the mood with dim lights, candles, and snacks for the ultimate scare-a-thon.

🎬 No matter your scare level, there’s something to stream this Halloween. So, fire up your favorite platform, press play — and let the spooky fun begin!

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