These Netflix Halloween Flicks Will Have You Glued To Your Couch All Spooky Season
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In between all your Halloween bashes and monster mashes, it’s always fun to fit in a movie night (or two) this ~spooky~ season—even if a horror flick scares your pants off. But whatever the season, you already know that Netflix has a treasure trove of (commercial-free) films that will pair perfectly with your choice of scarily-good treats and ghoulish snacks.
The platform has familiar favorites like Ouija: Origin of Evil alongside newer, buzzy Netflix originals, like The Fall of the House of Usher (a miniseries that *just* dropped) and family-friendly fare, like We Have A Ghost and The Curse of Bridge Hollow.
Not to mention, the streaming service offers some foreign films for you to expand your horror movie repertoire, like the Korean thriller #Alive and the Spanish horror flick Veronica that had some viewers so terrified, they had to turn it off halfway through. There are even romantic Halloween film options like Warm Bodies. (A zombie rom-com is really the perfect way to Netflix and chill when there's a ~chill~ in the air.)
No matter what you end up watching, you might even find the perfect movie-inspired Halloween costume while you’re at it. So, sit back, try your darndest to relax, and—worst case scenario—have a huggable throw pillow at the ready as you stream these 33 spooktacular Halloween movies on Netflix:
The Fall of The House of Usher (2023)
Okay, so this one is technically a miniseries, but it’s based off a short story by Edgar Allan Poe (which has also been adapted into several movies). As the story goes, the house of Usher is, quite literally, a house. But when the family within it becomes ill with confusing ailments, the narrator wonders if it might be the home itself that’s causing them. From the creator of Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House, this new horror series is basically the epitome of everything Halloween.
We Have A Ghost (2023)
For a more lighthearted pick that's also a new Netflix original, opt for We Have A Ghost. The movie follows the Presley family as they move to a new town for a fresh start. Unfortunately, their new house is literally haunted (that seems to be the Halloween theme this year!). But not to worry, it's just Ernest, a friendly ghost who lives in the family’s attic. Played by Stranger Things' David Harbour, Ernest befriends Kevin, the youngest son (Jahi Di'Allo Winston), and they become overnight social media sensations. Unfortunately, that's when things start to get a bit scary...
The Munsters (2022)
A reboot of the 1960s classic sitcom, this film is a comedic play on Romeo and Juliet's forbidden love affair. Transylvanian Vampire Lily falls for Herman, Frankenstein's monster, against her father’s best wishes. He’ll eat your brains, she’ll suck your blood. Could I make it any more obvious?
There’s Someone Inside Your House (2021)
This scary movie takes the saying "You are your own worst enemy " to a new, deadly level. I'm sure you've seen the mysterious killer-who-wears-a-mask horror film before, but imagine the mask makes them look just like you. That's exactly what's happening to the graduating class of Osborne High as a mysterious murderer picks them off one by one, each time wearing their victim's face. This must-watch movie stars a fresh cast, including Moxie's Sydney Park.
I See You (2019)
For those who prefer psychological thrillers to full-on horror, I See You is a great film option. The plot follows the family of a detective, Greg Harper (Jon Tenney), as he attempts to solve a decades-long kidnapping case. Meanwhile, mysterious events begin to take place at Greg’s home. Consider this movie to be 90 minutes of non-stop edge-of-your-seat action.
Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
Before there was the A24 hit Talk To Me, the Ouija franchise really taught you not to play games with the dead. The second installment, Ouija: Origin of Evil, follows a young girl, Doris (Lulu Wilson) living with her family in 1967 Los Angeles. She tries to communicate with her late father via a Oujia board, but ends up becoming possessed by—you guessed it—a demon instead.
Veronica (2017)
A girl (Sandra Escacena) tries to use an Ouija board to contact her dead father but inadvertently lets an evil demon into her home (oops). This Spanish movie made headlines when it first hit Netflix in 2018 because people were so terrified, they had to stop watching it. You'll definitely want to leave the lights on for this one.
End Of The Road (2022)
You can't miss Queen Latifah and Ludacris starring in a horror movie (you just can't!). This action-packed thriller is about a family whose roadtrip becomes mayhem after they become the target of a mysterious and relentless killer. Think of it as The Fast and the Furious meets Halloween. You'll get an enjoyable, but frightening watch from this pick.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)
Mr. Harrigan's Phone follows a teenage boy who becomes friends with an elderly billionaire through the grave. The twist? They communicate through the iPhone that was buried with Harrigan when he died.
P.S. This is based on a Stephen King short story—and stars Jaeden Martell from It, so you already know it's worth the watch.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)
The Curse of Bridge Hollow is a family-friendly Halloween movie that's bound to become a part of your annual holiday traditions. The film follows as a father (Marlon Wayans) and his teenage daughter (Priah Ferguson) join forces to save their town from an evil spirit. To make matters more challenging, the spirit also makes Halloween decorations come to life—but, like, not in a fun way.
If you were a fan of Halloweentown back in the nineties, you'll love this film just as much!
The School For Good And Evil (2022)
The School For Good And Evil hit Netflix last year, and it's already a huge crowd pleaser. The star-studded movie (hello, Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron!) follows a pair of best friends who end up on opposing sides of a fairytale. They begin attending schools where heroes and villains are taught how to maintain the balance of good and evil in the world. But will their friendship hold up despite their differences? Watch to find out.
Unfriended (2014)
A horror-thriller fit for the digital age, Unfriended tells the story of a group of teenagers whose online chat session goes dangerously wrong. As if the Internet wasn't scary enough! The group finds themselves being stalked by an unseen figure using the account of a classmate who committed suicide the year prior to seek revenge for her death. Beware, it will make you want to deactivate all your accounts.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
This Netflix remake of the 1974 classic horror film follows a group of influencers trying to breathe new life into a Texas ghost town. Safe to say that these content creators are taken wayyy out of their comfort zone when they encounter Leatherface, an infamous serial killer who wears a mask of human skin. (You've never seen TSITP's Elsie Fisher like this before, trust.) If you're planning a Halloween marathon, screen a triple feature of the the original, the 2003 version, and this latest take.
A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting (2020)
Based on the book series by Joe Ballarini, this family-friendly Netflix original movie is all about a babysitter who tries to save a child abducted by monsters. Ya know, just normal babysitting stuff. This pick is great for kids craving to get into the Halloween spirit, especially because there's only some minor fright elements.
Fear Street Trilogy (2021)
This movie trilogy based on R.L. Stine’s best-selling book series begins in a small town called Shadyside. In 1994, a group of teens learn that the terrifying events plaguing their town for decades are all connected. Oh, and the last piece of the puzzle? They may be the next targets. One "pleasantly surprised" reviewer dubbed this Stranger Things meets a typical 1990s slasher flick.
#ALIVE (2020)
Where are my The Last Of Us fans at? This Korean film follows character June-woo (Yoo Ah-in), the lone survivor of a virus that ravages a city. Digitally cut off from seeking outside help, he needs to find a way out—alive. When all hope is lost, he realizes he might not be all alone after all.
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010)
Victoria Justice stars in this Nickelodeon Halloween movie. Siblings Jordan and Hunter (Chase Ellison) move to a Romanian castle with their dad after the family unexpectedly inherit the estate from their late mother’s family. Once there, Jordan starts acting strange, and Hunter has a sneaking suspicion that his sister might just be…a werewolf. This pick is ideal for tweens, but a great watch for the whole house.
Hubie Halloween (2020)
Not really into the whole scare factor of Halloween? Enter: Hubie Halloween. Adam Sandler stars as Hubie Dubois, Halloween’s biggest fan who just wants everyone in his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (yes, that Salem) to celebrate his favorite holiday happily and safely.
Unfortunately, that makes him kind of a local laughingstock—that is, until one year when people start disappearing. It’s up to Hubie to save the day. As with every Adam Sandler flick, expect a refreshing cast of great actors including Kevin James, Julie Bowen, and Kenan Thompson in this feel-good comedy.
The Babysitter (2017)
Consider The Babysitter franchise Jennifer's Body meets Good Boys. When middle schooler Cole (Judah Lewis) stays up past his bedtime to see just what his babysitter (Samara Weaving) does while he's asleep, he learns she's part of a satanic cult.
This is a great Halloween movie if you're looking for something that's a solid mix of fun and frightening. Its sequel is a bit scarier though, as it takes place somewhere far worse: high school.
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Gnome Alone (2017)
There's honestly nothing better than a quality animated Halloween film (hello, Monster House and Coraline). Gnome Alone is a great choice if you like those kinds of movies, but expect a slightly more wholesome experience.
When high schooler Chloe (voiced by none other than Becky G) moves into a new home, she discovers that the garden gnomes aren't exactly what they seem. In fact, they need her help saving the world from the Troggs (creatures from another dimension that are trying to take over the house).
Malevolent (2018)
Before Florence Pugh scared the sh*t out of audiences in Midsommar, she got her scary movie start in Malevolent. The horror film is about a brother-sister team of scammers who fake paranormal encounters to score cash—that is, until a job at a haunted county estate turns very, scary real.
Before I Wake (2016)
Get ready to be less than excited for bedtime after watching this film about a child (Jacob Tremblay) whose dreams—and nightmares—manifest in the physical world when he closes his eyes. As much as the boy tries to stay awake, some well-intentioned, but unfortunate circumstances lead to the unleashing of a creature called "The Canker Man." Sweet dreams, y’all.
Bird Box (2018)
Even with the viral challenge and memes galore prompted by the film, Bird Box is still a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you haven’t yet watched the Netflix original, grab some friends and, even when the characters do, don’t you dare cover your eyes. When you're done, try out Bird Box Barcelona, the film's pseudo-sequel.
Death Note (2017)
This manga-inspired film has a star studded cast including Margaret Qualley, LaKeith Stanfield, Nat Wolff, and Willem Dafoe (or, at least, his voice). The plot follows high schooler Light Turner after he receives a notebook from a mysterious Grim Reaper-like force, Ryuk. Light can kill anyone whose name is written in its pages. At first, the student attempts to use the book to rid the world of evil, but soon discovers he may have gone too far.
The Silence (2019)
Sure, lots of people are scared of the dark, but what about The Silence? This film stars Stanley Tucci and Kiernan Shipka as their family gets caught in a dystopian world under attack by mysterious creatures. These creatures hunt by sound, and similarly to A Quiet Place, the family's ability to communicate and travel without making a peep will be essential to their survival.
1922 (2017)
1922 is based on a novella by Stephen King, so you know it’s going to be at least a little unsettling. After his wife (Molly Parker) decides that the country life is not for her and wants to sell the land she inherited from her father, Wilfred James (Thomas Jane) convinces his son, Henry (Dylan Schmid), to help him kill her in order to keep the farm. And that, my friends, is just the beginning.
Creep (2014)
When it comes to the horror genre, sometimes, the simpler the better. Creep follows Aaron (Patrick Brice), a young guy who answers an Internet ad to film Josef for a day. Josef (Mark Duplass) has terminal brain cancer and wants to put together a video for his son, but he gradually begins acting stranger toward Aaron throughout the day. The movie is filmed in a handheld style that gives it an authentic homemade quality—which, at times, can make it feel all the more, um, creepy.
Apostle (2018)
If there’s one thing you should always, always remember, it’s that when it comes to cults on desert islands, it’s best to leave them be. While you might not have needed that reminder (because duh), Thomas Richardson (Dan Stevens) didn’t get that memo before heading to a remote Welsh island on an ill-fated attempt to rescue his sister.
In The Tall Grass (2019)
In The Tall Grass is based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King and Joe Hill. After siblings Becky (Laysla De Oliveira) and Cal (Avery Whitted) hear a young boy crying for help from a Kansas field, the two venture in to try to save him (which, almost inevitably, is the point in the film where you yell "That’s not a good idea!" at the screen).
Eerie (2018)
The first clue that something is off (to say the least) at this all-girls Catholic high school is when a student unexpectedly commits suicide. It’s soon discovered that all is not as it seems in this Filipino movie.
Eli (2019)
Eli is about an 11-year-old boy (Charlie Shotwell) and his parents, who, desperate for a cure for his debilitating illness, check him into an isolated hospital. It’s probably safe to assume that they later regret that decision. Get ready for a lot of jump scares, according to reviews. Plus, this pick also stars Sadie Sink.
The Cloverfield Paradox (2018)
In the third installment of J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield franchise, a group of astronauts on a space station accidentally find themselves in a dark alternate dimension. This film has a strong cast (including Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chris O'Dowd, John Ortiz), and TBH, what's scarier than the unknown entity of space?
The Ritual (2017)
Netflix is known for its killer original content, and The Ritual is no exception. This film follows a group of buddies (Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James Collier) who decide to go on a hike in honor of their late friend. Obviously, they get lost, and a lot of creepy stuff goes down. If you're looking for something new to watch, The Ritual should be at the top of your list.
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