30 Best Halloween Movies on Netflix for Those Who Love a Good Fright
You'll laugh, scream, and jump! 👻
Okay, Halloween fanatics—let's be real: The holiday would not be the same without a marathon of scary movies playing in the background! (Of course, dressing up your home with Halloween decorations and baking the tastiest Halloween treats also helps!) But throwing on a classic flick that's sure to bring the screams and jumps really does it for us. And what better place to watch them other than Netflix? The streaming platform has it all and then some, which is why we curated a list of the best Halloween movies on Netflix.
Whether you're in the mood for a horror movie or you're looking for a funny scary movie to enjoy with the kids (psst, Disney Halloween movies like Hocus Pocus and its' sequel are good for that, too!), the streaming service offers plenty of options. Fans of modern psychological thrillers need to add flicks like Unfriended to their watchlist, while classic Halloween movie buffs will love to rewatch The Birds. If you're looking for some laughs, Gnome Alone is always a winner. Don't forget to swap out the popcorn for candy corn before you queue up your favorite pick from Netflix's collection of the best Halloween movies. And if you opted for a scarier film, you might want to sleep with the lights on!
Goosebumps
Jack Black starred in this reimagining of the kids classic book series. He stars as a father who loves to write horror tales. That is, until, they come to life, haunting him, his daughter, and her newfound love interest.
The Invitation
Evie has it rough. With her mother's recent passing, she makes it her goal to find her distant family. After a successful DNA test, Evie reaches out to cousins she didn't know she had. When she arrives at their countryside home, she realizes they're a lot more sinister than she could have ever imagined.
Creep
Aaron is a freelance videographer who would do anything for a little extra cash. When he gets called all the way up to the mountains to film a special video for a man's new-born, Aaron doesn't think twice about taking it up. The request at hand seemed wholesome enough, until the the soon-to-be-dad makes some uncanny requests.
Nightbooks
Alex is a kid who just can't get enough of a good, haunting story! So he must use his love for these scary tales to his advantage when an evil witch captures him—making Alex tell her these horror stories each night. If he fails to come up with one, he... vanishes.
We Have a Ghost
Kevin and his family find out they have a ghost haunting their home named Ernest. Instead of running away, they record the visible entity, and become viral internet sensations because of it. Ernest and Kevin work together to find out his worldly past, which is exactly where the story takes a turn for the worst.
The Birds
No Halloween movie list would be complete without an Alfred Hitchcock classic. One watch of his classic The Birds, and you'll never want to be near a flying creature again.
A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting
Being a babysitter is some hard work! You have to make sure the kid you're watching after is fed, goes to bed on time, and doesn't get kidnapped by the lurking boogeyman!
I Know What You Did Last Summer
A group of teens were bounded together by a horrific act they committed together. A year later, someone who was "watching" them all along is coming back for revenge.
Wendell & Wild
Wendell and Wild may be demon brothers, but they long for a life outside of the underworld! They seek the help of a spunky teen who isn't too scared if otherworldly things.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Freddy Krueger is back and boy is he angry! These teens reawaken the slasher who has been "asleep" for decades. Now, their lives and dreams are changed forever.
Unfriended
You'll feel like you're a part of this digital horror as it takes a "screen life film" approach to tell this story. A cyberstalker knows everything about this teen friend group and uses this information to terrorize them on their regularly-held video chat.
The Babysitter
Cole has a huge crush on his babysitter. But when spies on her after staying up later than he should one night, he finds outs that she's a member of an evil group that's out for blood.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
You might remember the bestselling '80s book series that inspired this film. In a modern twist, we follow a group of teens who stumble upon an old book that possesses frightening powers.
In the Shadow of the Moon
A woman commits a series of murders, but only once every nine years. Watch as this detective tries to stop her from wreaking havoc in Philadelphia.
Vampires Vs. The Bronx
No one messes with The Bronx. Nope, not even vampires. This comedy is just what you need this Halloween season.
Escape the Undertaker
WWE fans, this one is for you! Watch as Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods take on the Undertaker's spookiest challenge yet: his haunted house of horrors.
There's Someone Inside Your House
This killer is on a mission to expose a group of high school teens' darkest secrets. The group tries to stop the killer by figuring out who they are—but things get complicated (and scary) when the culprit wears masks resembling the faces of their victims.
Hubie Halloween
Adam Sandler and Kevin James star in this hilarious Netflix original movie about a kind-hearted scaredy cat who faces his biggest fears to keep his town safe on Halloween. It's pretty much the Halloween version of Billy Madison, and our '90s-loving hearts are here for it!
Fear Street: A Film Trilogy
Three movies, one killer story. Based on R.L. Stine's best-selling horror novels, these intertwined Netflix original films are sure to deliver plenty of thrills and chills. Watch them all in one sitting for the ultimate fright night!
#Alive
This zombie film follows the sole survivor of an unknown infection after it rapidly spread, leaving an entire city in chaos. But is he really the last one left?
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