Where to Stream Classic Halloween & Horror Movies

Sometimes you just need a cheat sheet for where to find movies. Especially Halloween and horror movies!

Spooky season is short, so we’ve got to keep it moving.

You’re in luck because I’ve rounded up a list of classic Halloween and horror movies you’re likely to want to watch this October…and where you can currently find them streaming!

I’ll do my best to keep up with this list, but be aware movies often move from streaming platform to streaming platform as terms of deals change. JustWatch.us is always a great resource to check current data in case I missed a move!

But assuming I’ve got it all right…here are 19 classic Halloween and horror movies you can watch this spooky season—or any time of year!—and where to find them right now.

19 Classic Halloween & Horror Movies to Stream

Streaming platforms are as of April 2025.

Halloween (1978) — Shudder
Directed by John Carpenter, this seminal slasher film introduces Michael Myers as he escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to terrorize babysitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) on Halloween night.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Disney+
This stop-motion animated musical, produced by Tim Burton, tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who stumbles upon Christmas Town and decides to take over the holiday, leading to whimsical and spooky adventures.
Scream (1996) — Max
Wes Craven's meta-horror film revitalized the slasher genre by following a group of teenagers who become the targets of a mysterious killer known as Ghostface, blending self-aware humor with genuine scares.
Hocus Pocus (1993) — Disney+
A comedic tale of three 17th-century witches—played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy—who are resurrected in modern-day Salem, Massachusetts, and attempt to achieve immortality by preying on the town's children.
Beetlejuice (1988) — Prime Video
Directed by Tim Burton, this dark comedy follows a recently deceased couple who enlist the services of the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice to scare away the new inhabitants of their former home.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice (2024) — Max
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, accidentally opening a portal to the Afterlife.
Halloweentown (1998) — Disney+
On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns she comes from a family of witches. She follows her grandmother to Halloweentown—a magical place where supernatural beings live openly—and discovers that an evil force is plotting to take over the town. Marnie must help her family save Halloweentown from impending doom.
The Exorcist (1973) — fuboTV
A landmark horror film that chronicles the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother's desperate attempts to save her through an exorcism conducted by two priests.
Hubie Halloween (2020) — Netflix
Hubie Dubois, a devoted but often mocked resident of Salem, Massachusetts, spends every Halloween ensuring his fellow citizens celebrate safely and follow the rules. However, this year, an escaped criminal and a mysterious new neighbor put Hubie on high alert. When townspeople start disappearing, it's up to Hubie to convince the police and the townsfolk that the monsters are real, and only he can stop them.
Friday the 13th (1980) — PlutoTV
Set at Camp Crystal Lake, this slasher film follows a group of camp counselors who are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while attempting to reopen the camp.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022) — Netflix
A father and his teenage daughter are forced to team up and save their town after an ancient and mischievous spirit causes Halloween decorations to come to life and wreak havoc.
Poltergeist (1982) — Prime Video
A family's suburban home becomes infested with malevolent spirits that abduct their youngest daughter, leading them to seek help from parapsychologists to confront the supernatural entities.
Casper (1995) — Prime Video
A friendly young ghost named Casper resides in a haunted mansion in Maine. When a paranormal therapist and his daughter move in to rid the house of spirits, Casper develops a friendship with the daughter, leading to unexpected adventures.
Tales of Halloween (2015) — Shudder
This horror anthology film consists of ten interwoven stories set in a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night. Directed by various filmmakers, the segments feature ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and other supernatural entities terrorizing the residents.
The Witches (1990) — Prime Video
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, a young boy discovers a convention of witches plotting to turn children into mice. After being transformed himself, he must stop their sinister plans.
Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) — Prime Video
Ernest P. Worrell accidentally unleashes an evil troll that turns children into wooden dolls. Teaming up with a local old woman, Ernest must fight to save the town's children and put an end to the troll's reign of terror.
Trick 'r Treat (2007) — Prime Video
An anthology of interwoven stories set on Halloween night, featuring a high school principal with a dark secret, a college virgin's unusual encounter, a group of teenagers pulling a mean prank, and a hermit who meets a mischievous trick-or-treater.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) — Disney+
A realtor and his family find themselves trapped in a haunted mansion during a vacation. As they uncover the mansion's dark secrets, they must work together to break the curse and escape.
The Halloween Tree (1993) — Tubi
An animated adaptation of Ray Bradbury's novel, this film follows four friends who embark on a time-traveling journey on Halloween night to save their friend's spirit. Guided by the mysterious Mr. Moundshroud, they explore the origins of Halloween traditions across different cultures and eras.