25 Best Halloween Movies to Watch in October
Spooky season, ranked from cozy to crawl-out-of-your-skin.
A spread of films for every Halloween mood — from gateway scares for jumpy beginners to the genuine modern classics. We cover slashers, supernatural horror, atmospheric folk horror, found footage, and the handful of "horror movies that aren't really that scary" that show up at every Halloween party.
Frequently asked
Are non-horror Halloween movies included?
A few crossovers like Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas can show up on related cozy-October lists. This list focuses on horror proper.