50 Best Halloween Songs That’ll Get the Monster Mash Started

!Including this Michael Jackson hit was a no-brainer—it’s practically the Halloween anthem! Just a heads-up: you might find yourself breaking into dance when the chorus hits.

Is it even Halloween if you don't have this movie playing all October long? Ghouls of all ages will love jamming out to this Halloween classic!

If the line "Who you gonna call?" doesn't immediately make you think "Ghostbusters," are you even a fearsome fanatic? Its groovy, upbeat vibe will have you dancing while forgetting it’s all about chasing away ghosts!

This song has over a million views on YouTube, so it's practically guaranteed to get the monster mash started.

This quintessential spooky song deserves a top spot (or ten) on your Halloween party playlist! If you can do the "Mash Potato," that makes it even more fun.

Originally written for the horror film Pet Sematary, this song became one of the Ramones' biggest radio hits. For an extra Halloween treat, check out the music video filmed at Sleepy Hollow cemetery in New York!

The eerie, otherworldly music video for this classic Rihanna track is a must-see for any Halloween watch party!

This Stevie Wonder classic will always have a place on every Halloween playlist.

This '90s kids' song made a comeback a few years ago and turned into a massive Halloween favorite. The video has racked up over 5 million views!

With its ominous lyrics and eerie beat, it's safe to say Katy Perry accomplished the "witchy, spell-y kind of black magic-y" vibe she hoped to create with this song.

This classic has been featured in a number of scary movies and shows—and for good reason! Its unsettling themes and memorable bassline create a spine-chilling atmosphere that will get everyone in the spooky spirit!

The dark, ‘80s synth vibe of this hit song make it an ideal option for a Halloween party. Its catchy beat and moody atmosphere perfectly capture that mix of fun and eeriness, ideal for a night of tricks and treats!

Lana Del Rey's cover of the groovy '60s tune was made for the movie Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark—and your Halloween playlist! Her smooth vocals juxtaposed with the eerie lyrics make the song equal parts soft and spooky.

Like the furry, mythical monsters, the she wolf Shakira sings about comes out to play on the night of a full moon. With its pulsating beat and themes of transformation, it’s sure to get everyone howling along on a spooky night!

This Disney dance number is practically a siren song for monsters (or partiers dressed like monsters). With lyrics like "Tonight all the monsters gonna dance," it's sure to get the Halloween party started!

Sometimes, a song has a haunting sound. This one by '80s English rock band Echo & The Bunnymen is just that. Add in some ominous lyrics about the moon and you've got yourself a perfect Halloween hit.

You'd never want to come across a wolf with an appetite—or, more fittingly, a werewolf—on Halloween. Though, listening to a song about such an experience can do no harm... right?

Beware of the maneaters! They'll "come out at night" and make sure to pounce while you're not looking. They may be scary, but this early 2000s song made for one mega hit.

Nothing wrong with a little black magic... depending on who you ask. If it's Little Mix, they'll tell you they're pretty fond of it after all.

One of the sleeper songs from the film, A Nightmare Before Christmas, it's hard to tell whether or not Catherine O'Hara's voice is inviting or eerie. Maybe that's the point?