It’s the spookiest time of year, and what better way to get into a macabre mood than by watching a scary movie? We’ve compiled a list of the finest Halloween movies to watch online, whether you’re looking for a good fright from your sofa or want to play eerie sequences at your festive gathering.
It’s by no means a comprehensive list; Hollywood has created far too many must-see horror pictures to count on one hand. From family-friendly films and campy favourites to star-loved cult classics and a few new releases, this list makes it simple to sift through the zillions of selections available to view, rent, or purchase on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and many other streaming platforms. Take a look at our top selections below.
Halloween Kills (2021)
Michael Myers reappears in David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills, the second instalment of a trilogy based on John Carpenter’s legendary series. Jamie Lee Curtis returns as Laurie Strode, who urges survivors to track out the homicidal madman and put an end to his massacre.
Addams Family 2 (2021)
In this animated comedy, Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Chlo Grace Moretz, Bette Midler, Javon “Wann” Walton, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, and Bill Hader voice the eerie and goofy Addams clan on a vacation to enhance their terrifying family ties.
Get Out (2017)
The Oscar-winning Get Out, Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, portrays Daniel Kaluuya as an innocent African-American man who visits his white girlfriend’s family mansion, only to uncover a more horrific reality behind his invitation.
House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Vincent Price plays an eccentric businessman who gives five visitors the chance to win $10,000 apiece if they can survive the night in a haunted home in this Hollywood horror classic.
