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80 Best Halloween Movies to Scare Yourself With This Holiday

There are so many classics on this list!

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One of the easiest ways to get into the Halloween spirit is by hosting a movie marathon with some seasonal flicks! We're talking classic Halloween movies, scary Halloween movies, and even some funny Halloween movies to ease the nerves! So, come October 1, we'll be streaming away with all things spooky! If this sounds like something you'd want to partake in, too—fear not! We've curated a list of the best Halloween movies to put on your watch list this holiday season.

Many of the classic Halloween movies on this list fall in the "horror" or "thriller" categories (they may be best suited for the adults in your house), but you can still get your little ones in on the fun with one of the more family-friendly Halloween movies. After all, you’re never too old for Disney Halloween movies, like Hocus Pocus, or the newly released Hocus Pocus 2! And to ensure we’ve covered the best Halloween movies of all time, we've included a healthy mix of timeless gems and modern classics. Remember the first time you saw The Shining? There's a good chance you’ll be just as creeped out by recent hits like A Quiet Place.

So, what are you waiting for? Put on your Halloween pajamas, make some popcorn (or a delicious Halloween dessert), and pick one of these spooky flicks for your next scary movie marathon!

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Knock at the Cabin

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Knock at the Cabin

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A rather sweet family decides to spend a weekend at a remote cabin for a mini vacation. They're having a relaxing time when four strangers show up unannounced, now holding them hostage. Horrified, the family is told by the intruders that they must make an important decision, or else the world will meet its' doom.

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The House With a Clock In Its Walls

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The House With a Clock In Its Walls

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After some unfortunate family events, Lewis must relocate and live with his peculiar uncle. Already feeling a bit unsettled with the move, Lewis is on high alert when he begins noticing strange happenings around the house. Could it be that his uncle *and* the new town he lives in are more than what meets the eye?

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Sinister

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Sinister

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Moving can already be stressful, but moving into a haunted house is—as the title of this movie states—sinister! Watch Ethan Hawke act in one of his most horrifying movies to date.

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Under Wraps

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Under Wraps

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Mummys aren't always mean! And Harold, a mummy recently risen from the dead, is a testament to that. Though, the kids who accidentally stumbled upon him must race to get him back to his resting place before midnight, or else some bad things will happen!

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Boo! A Madea Halloween

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Boo! A Madea Halloween

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If you know anything about Madea, you know just how hilarious her antics can be. So, when some spooky things begin happening in her home, she finds the most comedic ways to put a stop to it.

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All Hallows' Eve

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All Hallows' Eve

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There's no feeling more terrifying having a babysitter who is just as easily scared as you. Because when you both find a box of horrifying tapes filmed by a notorious serial killing clown, who's going to be the one to put the brave cap on?

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October Kiss

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October Kiss

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Falling in love during Halloweentime is already eerie enough. But falling in love during Halloweentime *with* the father of the children you nanny is just straight up scary! (Though, it's also romantic as heck!)

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Life After Beth

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Life After Beth

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This horror-comedy follows a young man grieving the recent loss of his lover. Soon after, he's greeted with a shocking surprise: His resurrected girlfriend! Only this time, she's a zombie. 😬

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Don't Look Under the Bed

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Don't Look Under the Bed

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It's one thing to find out that the boogeyman is indeed real. It's a whole other thing when you're the one getting blamed for his mischievous schemes!

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Fear Street Part 1: 1994

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Fear Street Part 1: 1994

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This Netflix original is broken up into three parts, all of them connecting the dots to a town's curse, which sees mass murders occur every few decades.

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Coraline

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Coraline

Coraline is bored of her ordinary life, so she makes a desperate search for a new one. When she stumbles upon a lookalike world with a set of parents identical to her own (without the button eyes, that is), she realizes she might have had it good in the first place.

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Cabin Fever

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Don't drink the water! Five college friends are no match for a flesh-eating virus in this cult classic from Hostel director Eli Roth.

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Fright Night

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Fright Night

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When 17-year-old Charley Brewster discovers his new neighbor is a vampire, he recruits a former movie vampire hunter to help save the day in this '80s cult classic.

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The Munsters (2022)

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The Munsters (2022)

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Welcome back to 1313 Mockingbird Lane! The spooky '60s sitcom gets an update from Rob Zombie, and this time the focus is on Herman and Lily's love story!

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Jennifer's Body

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Jennifer's Body

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This cult feminist horror film follows a high school girl who kills her male classmates after she is possessed by a demon.

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The Cabin in the Woods

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For laughs and scares, try this horror-comedy about a group of college students who set out for a cabin retreat and get so much more than their bargained for.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Everything about Buffy classifies her as a normal teenage girl. You know, except for the fact that she's destined to slay vampires! Watch as she becomes Los Angeles's unruly hero (all while navigating a newfound romance).

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than diving into the brisk air of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Yes, any of the eight films in this magical franchise will do the trick—but why not start at the beginning?

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Brightburn

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Brightburn

Sorry, Marvel fans. Not everyone with superpowers aims to be a superhero—and this kid (who was dropped off on Earth from another planet) proves just that.

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Trick 'r Treat

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Trick 'r Treat

Some rules are not meant to be broken—especially ones made by demons! This anthology horror comedy film tells five interwoven Halloween stories that will bring you both laughs and goosebumps.

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Megan Stein

Megan Stein is the executive editor for The Pioneer Woman, and oversees entertainment, features, and news for the website. Whether it's catching up on the latest true crime podcast, or re-watching the best '80s movies for the zillionth time, she's always here to talk about anything and everything relating to pop culture.

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