Supernatural & ParanormalNo. 1235 · The 2026 edition
83 Best Halloween Movies to Watch This Season
From spooky classics to modern frights, discover the ultimate movie list for Hallow's Eve.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at countryliving.com.
This article curates 83 Halloween movies perfect for the season, covering a wide range of genres from horror to family-friendly, ensuring there's something for every taste and age group.
About this
Country Living's ranked round-up of Halloween movies, mixing new theatrical releases with streaming favorites and family-friendly classics. Each entry notes the premise, cast or key details, and where it can be watched. Although the headline promises 83 titles, the page presents the first 20 entries of the list. The intro also points readers to companion lists for Netflix Halloween movies, witch, vampire, werewolf, and ghost movies.
The list
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Sequel with original cast returning; Justin Theroux, Jenna Ortega join; theaters only from September 6.
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Monster Summer
Teens team with retired detective Mel Gibson to solve island mystery; theaters October 4.
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Salem's Lot
Vampire film based on a Stephen King thriller; streams on Max October 3.
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Peanuts holiday special; the only streaming option is AppleTV+.
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Hubie Halloween
Recent Adam Sandler comedy already a must-watch; streaming on Netflix.
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Freaky
Freaky Friday-style slasher; Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton swap bodies; Peacock.
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When a Stranger Calls 1979
Psychological thriller about a babysitter and infamous phone call; streams on Peacock.
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The Purge 2013
Original home-invasion premise is especially creepy; stream on Peacock.
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When a Stranger Calls Back 1993
Follow-up about a woman tormented by someone moving items; Prime Video.
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Halloweentown 1996
Disney movie with a witch family; Debbie Reynolds stars; streaming on Disney+.
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Scary Movie
Spoof of famous horror films; teens pay for an accidental killing; Paramount+.
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Us 2019
Jordan Peele film; family confronted by nightmarish doppelgängers; Netflix or Prime.
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Disney's Haunted Mansion 2023
Remake starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson; Disney+ exclusive.
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Umma 2022
Sandra Oh raises daughter on a farm; estranged mother's ashes arrive; Netflix or Prime.
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Zombieland 2009
Zombie comedy with Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone; Peacock.
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Coco 2017
Pixar animated film about Día de los Muertos; boy visits the Land of the Dead.
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later 1998
Jamie Lee Curtis's Laurie Strode battles the Shape again to save her son.
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Monster House 2006
Animated film; neighborhood house is a real monster; voices include Steve Buscemi.
Where to watch: AppleTV+ · Netflix · Peacock · Prime Video · Disney+ · Max · Paramount+
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