Halloween is the perfect time to cozy up with movies that bring out all the spooky, fun, and downright eerie vibes. Whether you’re into classic slashers, creepy animations, or light-hearted witchy antics, there’s something for every Halloween mood. Our Top Ten Halloween Movies list mixes timeless horror essentials with family favorites and modern chills, giving you a lineup that’s perfect for scary movie marathons or festive nights in.
From Michael Myers creeping through quiet suburbs to the magical mischief of Hocus Pocus, these films capture the wide range of Halloween spirit — whether you want to be scared, laugh, or just enjoy that perfect chill in the air. Streaming Movie Night is here to help you find your next Halloween obsession, whichever way you like your scares served.
Top Ten Movies to Watch for Halloween
NUMBER 10:
The Babadook (2014)
An emotionally gripping psychological horror about grief, motherhood, and an unsettling storybook monster. Starring Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West and Ben Winspear.
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NUMBER 9:
The Addams Family (1991)
A darkly humorous look at the eccentric Addams clan and their oddball adventures. Starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd and Christina Ricci.
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NUMBER 8:
Coraline (2009)
A dark animated fantasy where a young girl discovers a sinister alternate world behind a secret door. Starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, and Ian McShane.
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NUMBER 7:
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Three witches are resurrected in modern-day Salem, leading to comedic and magical chaos. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.
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NUMBER 6:
Scream (1996)
A clever self-aware slasher that both scares and pokes fun at horror movie tropes. Starring David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, and Drew Barrymore.
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NUMBER 5:
The Exorcist (1973)
One of the scariest films ever about a young girl possessed by a demonic force and the priests who try to save her. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair.
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NUMBER 4:
Beetlejuice (1988)
A zany supernatural comedy about ghosts haunting a home and a mischievous bio-exorcist. Starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder.
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NUMBER 3:
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Teenagers are haunted in their dreams by the blade-gloved Freddy Krueger, a deadly nightmare. Starring Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Robert Englund and Johnny Depp (in his film debut).
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NUMBER 2:
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Tim Burton’s animated musical blending spooky and festive, perfect for all ages. Starring Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Ken Page, Paul Reubens, Glenn Shadix and Ed Ivory.
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NUMBER 1:
Halloween (1978)
The slasher classic where Michael Myers returns to terrorize a small town, defining the horror genre. Starring Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut), P. J. Soles, and Nancy Loomis.
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