It is that time of the year again, so here are the best horror movies to watch this Halloween, and the streaming services they can be watched 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 having to be signed up to a live TV service or spending money on a rental fee. Of course, a subscription will still be needed to watch most of these movies, but this list has been intentionally created to avoid additional costs where possible.
As many of the services listed below offer a free trial, it might be possible to sign up and watch many of these horror movies for free.
Best new horror movies to watch this Halloween
Below are the best new (released in 2023) horror movies you can stream right now with a subscription.
Appendage (2023)
The Boogeyman (2023)
Brooklyn 45 (2023)
The Blackening (2023)
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Haunted Mansion (2023)
No One Will Save You (2023)
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)
- Runtime: 1h 24m | Starring Natalie Alyn Lind, Jackson White, David Duchovny, Henry Thomas, Pam Grier
Part of the series based on Stephen King’s novel, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines tells the story of a young Jud Crandall who, with the help of his childhood friends, confronts an ancient evil that has gripped his hometown.
Scream VI (2023)
- Runtime: 2h 2m | Starring Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Hayden Panettiere, Samara Weaving, Courteney Cox
Scream returned earlier this year, and in this latest installment, things have moved to New York City where four Woodsboro survivors now live, along with Ghostface.
Sister Death (2023)
- Runtime: 1h 30m | Starring: Aria Bedmar, Maru Valdivielso, Luisa Merelas
Available to stream on Netflix from Oct. 27, Sister Death tells the story of a young nun with supernatural powers who has to try and unravel the secrets that surround the convent she recently joined as a teacher.
Totally Killer (2023)
- Runtime: 1h 45m | Kiernan Shipka, Olivia Holt, Liana Liberato, Julie Bowen, Charlie Gillespie
It has been 35 years since the Sweet Sixteen Killer’s first murder spree, and it now looks like the infamous killer has returned to claim more victims, and on Halloween night.
V/H/S/85 (2023)
- Runtime: 1h 50m | James Ransone, Freddy Rodriguez, Jordan Belfi, Marcio Moreno
The latest installment in the popular V/H/S series unleashes five new tales of terror, all of which are set in the 1980s.
When Evil Lurks (2023)
- Runtime: 1h 39m | Starring Ezequiel Rodríguez, Luis Ziembrowski, Emilio Vodanovich, Demián Salomón, Federico Liss
Fresh from the movie theaters, When Evil Lurks is available to stream on Shudder from Oct. 27. The residents of a small rural town have to deal with the knowledge that a demon is about to be born among them.
Horror classics (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.
The list below includes classic horror movies that are available to watch right now without a live TV subscription or a rental.
- The Amityville Horror (1979) – Max
- The Birds (1963) – Peacock
- The Blair Witch Project (1999) – Paramount+
- The Cabin in the Woods (2012) – Max
- Candyman (1992) – Peacock
- Carrie (1976) – Max
- Child’s Play (1988) – Max
- The Exorcist (1973) – Max
- Halloween (1978) – Redbox
- Hellraiser (1987) – Prime Video, Pluto, Tubi
- House (1986) – Prime Video, Pluto, Tubi
- Phantasm (1979) – Prime Video, Pluto TV, Tubi
- Poltergeist (1982) – Max
- Psycho (1960) – Peacock
- The Ring (2002) – Paramount+
- The Shining (1980) – Max
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) – Peacock, Pluto TV, Tubi
- The Thing (1982) – Peacock
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
If none of the movies in this guide work, it may 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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