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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House of Frankenstein (1944)
Revenge of the Creature (1955)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
The Mummy (1932)
The Invisible Man (1933)
The Wolf Man (1941)
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Frankenstein (1931)
Dracula (1931)
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Street-smart Detroit detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) travels to affluent Beverly Hills after the murder of his childhood friend Mikey Tandino (James Russo). Out of his element but undeterred, Foley investigates Mikey’s connection to a suspicious art dealer, Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff). With persistent wit and improvisational charm, Foley clashes with the local police—especially straight-laced officers Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton)—as he uncovers a complex ring of drug smuggling and corruption. Amid action-packed confrontations and comedic antics, Foley’s relentless pursuit of justice leads to a dramatic showdown, cementing him as an unconventional but brilliant cop.
When prominent Beverly Hills police lieutenant Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox) is shot during a string of bizarre robberies known as the “Alphabet Crimes,” Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) returns to California to help his old friends, Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Taggart (John Ashton). The trio’s investigation leads them to a ruthless arms dealer, Maxwell Dent, and his cunning henchwoman, Karla Fry. Balancing comedic banter with escalating danger, Axel employs his signature unconventional methods to unravel the criminal operation, exposing a high-stakes conspiracy and saving the day with energetic action and resourcefulness.
Axel Foley’s (Eddie Murphy) quest continues when his boss is murdered while investigating links to a Southern California amusement park, Wonder World. Foley teams up once more with Rosewood (Judge Reinhold), now promoted within the police force, to infiltrate the park and uncover its dark secrets. Facing elaborate cover-ups and deadly adversaries hiding behind family-friendly facades, Axel must rely on his trademark humor and street smarts to crack the case and bring justice to those responsible.
Decades after his first Beverly Hills adventure, Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) finds himself drawn back to California when a new threat jeopardizes both old allies and the city itself. Surrounded by fresh faces and reuniting with familiar partners, Foley’s investigation exposes a new wave of crime that challenges modern law enforcement with high-tech schemes and local corruption. Balancing nostalgia with contemporary urgency, Axel’s trademark style and relentless determination make for an electrifying return, bridging the legacy of past cases with present-day excitement
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