It is that time of the year again so here are the best horror movies to watch this Halloween, and the streaming services you can watch them on. Before delving into the list of scary movies, some caveats should probably be made. After all, is this really a list of the very best movies to watch this Halloween?
Well, the movies listed below were specifically chosen as they are available to stream right now. More importantly, they are available to stream without the need for a live TV service or to spend money on a rental. While a subscription will still be needed to watch most of these movies, the list has been intentionally created to avoid additional costs where possible.
Best new horror movies to watch this Halloween
Below are the best new (released in 2024) horror movies you can stream right now with a subscription.
Apartment 7A | Horror/Drama | 1h 44m
An ambitious young dancer finds herself in Apartment 7A in the luxury ‘Bramford’ apartment building in New York City following a devastating injury. While things are looking up, the dancer soon questions what exactly is living in Apartment 7A and the Bramford.
Caddo Lake | Horror/Mystery | 1h 39m
The mysterious disappearance of an 8-year-old girl starts to link together a series of past deaths and disappearances.
Daddy’s Head | Horror | 1h 37m
While dealing with the death of his father, a boy and his widowed stepmother are visited by an unexplainable creature.
Don’t Move | Horror/Thriller | 1h 25m
If trying to escape a serial killer in the forests of Big Sur wasn’t bad enough, this woman has just 20 minutes before her body completely shuts down.
Hold Your Breath | Horror/Drama | 1h 34m
During horrific dust storms in 1930s Oklahoma, a woman becomes convinced that her family is under attack from a sinister presence.
It’s What’s Inside | Horror/Sci-fi | 1h 43m
A pre-wedding party descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game.
Mr. Crocket | Horror | 1h 28m
A mother sets out to save her son from Mr. Crocket, a children’s show host who magically emerges from TV sets to kidnap children.
Oddity | Horror/Thriller | 1h 38m
Using inherited haunted items, a blind occultist seeks revenge against those responsible for the death of her twin sister.
Time Cut | Horror/Suspense | 1h 31m
If you’ve seen 2023’s Totally Killer, Time Cut seems to follow a similar plotline. A teenage girl travels back in time to stop a vicious killer.
Trap | Horror/Mystery | 1h 45m
In the latest M. Night Shyamalan movie, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.
V/H/S/Beyond | Horror | 1h 54m
The latest installment in the popular found footage series unleashes another six bloodcurdling tapes full of fear, suspense and horror.
Classic Horror Movies (and where to stream them)
While the movies listed above were all released this year, there are plenty of certified horror royalty movies from past years available to stream as well.
The list below includes classic horror movies that are available to watch right now without a live TV subscription or a rental fee.
- The Amityville Horror (1979) – Max
- The Birds (1963) – Netflix
- The Blair Witch Project (1999) – Peacock
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) – Peacock
- Candyman (1992) – Peacock
- Carrie (1976) – AMC+
- Child’s Play (1988) – AMC+
- The Exorcist (1973) – Max
- Halloween (1978) – Xumo Play
- Hellraiser (1987) – Pluto, Tubi
- House (1986) – Pluto, Tubi
- The Omen (1976) – Hulu
- Phantasm (1979) – Pluto TV, Tubi
- Poltergeist (1982) – Max
- Psycho (1960) – Netflix
- The Ring (2002) – AMC+
- The Shining (1980) – Max
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) – Pluto TV, Tubi
- The Thing (1982) – Peacock
- The Wicker Man (1973) – Pluto TV, Tubi
Best horror movies by streaming service
For those interesting in watching horror movies available with a specific streaming service, the following guides might be worth checking out.
- Best horror movies on Hulu
- Best horror movies on Max
- Best horror movies on Netflix
- Best horror movies on Paramount+
- Best horror movies on Peacock
Still not finding the right horror movie? It might be worth considering signing up for a subscription to a service like Shudder or Screambox. Both of these streaming services are loaded with an extensive catalog of horror and supernatural-themed movies and shows, making them great options to try this Halloween.
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