Need the perfect movie lineup for Halloween? Fear not, I’ve got you covered with a spooky selection of deliciously scary films sure to make you scream (with delight). Whether you prefer classic scares or body horror, art films or comedic gore fests, I’ve included a little something for everyone.
Choose one movie from each section or curl up with all the movie selections from your favorite sub-genre! Grab some snacks and settle in for a hauntingly good time. Stay spooky friends!
All-Time Classics
Iconic films that never go out of style
- Dracula – 1931
- Halloween – 1978
- Evil Dead 2 – 1987
- Friday The 13th – 1980
- Night of the Living Dead – 1968
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre – 1974
Silent Scares
Keep it creepy with a silent scary movie
- Nosferatu – 1922
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – 1922
- Phantom of the Opera – 1925
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – 1920
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Beauty in the Darkness
Films that are equally high on scares and aesthetics
- A Tale of Two Sisters – 2003
- Let The Right One In – 2008
- Suspiria – 1977 & 2018
- A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night – 2014
Horror Comedies
Laugh, scream, and laugh again . When silly meets spooky, everyone wins.
- What We Do In The Shadows – 2014
- Shaun of the Dead – 2004
- Wild Zero – 1999
- Return of the Living Dead – 1985
Found Footage Favorites
Scares that feel all too real
- The Blair Witch Project – 1999
- Grave Encounters – 2011
- Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum – 2018
- Hell House LLC – 2015
Body Ody Ody Horror
For when it’s time to get gross
- The Substance – 2024
- Videodrome – 1983
- The Thing – 1982
WTF Did I Just Watch
Surreal films that stick with you long after the credits roll
- Audition – 1999
- House – 1977
- Titane – 2001
- Dead Alive (Braindead) – 1982
Happy Halloween ghouls! Drop your Halloween horror line up in the comments.
Allison Goldstein 