The Top Halloween Movies Streaming on Netflix Right Now

Make sure you stock up on candy corn and have a fire going on with apple cider. Then prepare for Halloween by streaming our recommendations.

It's never too early to begin to get into the Halloween spirit. Halloween is here, and there's a patch of pumpkins everywhere, and the debate about whether or not candy corn is excellent is back in the news. The best way to experience the spirit of Halloween is by watching a great film, a classic from the season, a brand-new horror classic, or one of the beloved family films that exude fall vibes.

Currently, Netflix has little like actual Halloween-themed films. However, don't worry. Netflix offers a wide selection of movies with a horror theme that ranges from frightening to scary. We've narrowed the selection to the most terrifying, scariest, and most enjoyable films on the list. So, grab your candy corn (if you're a fan), fire up your apple cider, and watch the top Halloween films on Netflix today.

Editor's note The article was revised on October 5, 2012, to add The Conjuring 2, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Blair Witch.

Night books (2021)

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Director: David Yarovesky | Run Time: 1 hr 43 minutes

Casting: Winslow Fegley, Krysten Ritter, Lidya Jewett

Between spooky and terrifying, Nightbook is a fantastic novel in the "gateway horror" canon that's a joy and suitable for (not too young) both adults and kids. This Sam Raimi-produced YA adventure features Krysten Ritter as a beautiful but wicked witch who lures children to perform her whims. Two kids (played by Winslow Fegley and Lidya Jewett) in their quest to escape her clutches, Nightbook builds a fantasy world filled with magical creatures and a slew of monsters that steer away from gruesome gore while offering plenty of ooey-gooey thrills. It's among the best Netflix new shows of 2014 and the ideal choice for those who are looking for something fresh that they can add to their collection of Halloween films. - Haleigh Foutch

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The Conjuring 2 (2016)

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Director: James Wan | Run Time: 2 hr 14 min

Film CastPatrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Frances O'Connor

As frightening as James Wan's first The Conjuringwas, this spooky sequel could be more terrifying. The Warrens are tasked with solving a new case that leads the group overseas to England. At the same time, Lorraine ( Vera Farmiga) starts to believe the possibility that Ed ( Patrick Wilson) is likely to be killed in the course of the investigation. Both struggle to care for a family in crisis while they contemplate becoming parents for themselves. Between a demon child and a terrifying nun (the basis for the 2018 prequel named The Conjuring 2), The Conjuring 2 is packed with scary images. Patrick Wilson singing a little Elvis is the icing on the cake. Liam Gaughan - The Liam Gaughan

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Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

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Director: Mike Flanagan | Run Time: 1 hr 39 min

Starring: Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise basso Lulu Wilson, Henry Thomas

Although the first Ouijawas an uninspired gimmick for the horror genre that was far more funny than frightening and surprisingly good, Mike Flanagan's excellent Prequel showed that the idea was not entirely ill-conceived. With a focus less on the thrills of jump scares and more on the grounding of the character's psyche, Flanagan was able to investigate how trauma can trigger our most traumatic nightmares. The film follows widow Alice Zander ( Elizabeth Reaser) as she claims to be a medium of the spirit world; Zander and her daughter are forced to let go of their identities when a real demon shows up. This is a must-see film for those who love The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. The Haunting of Bly Manor - The Haunting of Bly Manor, Liam Gaughan

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Blair Witch (2016)

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Director: Adam Wingard | Run Time: 1 hr 29 min

Cast: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Brandon Scott, Corbin Reid

Although the 1999 film Blair Witch Project was undoubtedly among the top films from the past, it's struggling to keep up with the rapid technological advancements that have been made in the last two decades. If you're looking for a sleek, modernized version of the iconic found-footage tale, Adam Wingard's 2016 sequel uses drones, cell phones, and YouTube cameras to refresh the genre. Although the film has some interesting tie-ins with the original movie, it's also an excellent start for those new to the franchise. A truly bizarre third part creates Blair Witch, a terrifying experience that you won't forget any time shortly. Liam Gaughan - The Liam Gaughan

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Labyrinth (1986)

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Director: Jim Henson | Run Time: 1 hr 41 min

Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Brian Henson, Ron Mueck

Labyrinth doesn't seem to be frightening. It's not scary, and if your most-loved part of Halloween is pageantry, then it is Labyrinthhave pageantry. With stunning artwork by the Jim Henson Company. Jim Henson Company features all sorts of intriguing creatures, beautiful world-building as well, as the fantastic sense of the otherworldly bizarreness that we love about this holiday which is a celebration of the breaking down of the curtain. And, of course, David Bowie rocked the socks off of a generation playing Goblin King. Goblin King. Jennifer Connelly plays Sarah, the teen girl who is forced to travel to an enchanting maze after the Goblin King kidnaps her brother. They encounter many strange creatures, strange environments, and finally, the most magical of masquerades. It's not an explicit "Halloween film," but it has the right attitude in the right places and a soundtrack of classics that makes an appearance on various festive playlists. - Haleigh Foutch

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Hubie Halloween (2020)

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Director: Steven Brill | Duration: 1 hr 42 minutes

Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Kevin James, Ray Liotta, Shaquille O'Neal

Okay, so Hubie Halloween may not be "high art," but if you're seeking a slapstick comedy with all the Halloween trappings, this may be a good choice. It's an Adam Sandler film about a deli worker in Salem, Massachusetts, who fancies himself to be a "Halloween Monitor" during Halloween. The job becomes more severe after news comes in concerning an escaped prisoner. The film is ridiculous and, frankly, isn't excellent. However, it's a good option for those looking to watch something Halloween-themed. Adam Chitwood Adam Chitwood

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Crimson Peak (2015)

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Director: Guillermo del Toro | Run Time: 1 hr 59 min

Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, and Charlie Hunnam.

Everyone loves a good ghost story, and nobody can tell a great ghost story better than director Guillermo del Toro. The film that del Toro directed in 2015 is underrated. Crimson Peak is not so much an action film as a gothic romance.

However, it has scars and terrors in the movie, to be sure. It was set in 1901. The film follows a writer ( Mia Wasikowska) who meets a gorgeous English male ( Tom Hiddleston) and falls in love with him. They quickly get married, and she is then moved to a remote region in England to live in an old mansion with her husband and his icy daughter ( Jessica Chastain).

The house is filled with ghosts, and frightening twists and turns are everywhere as our protagonist is in a bind. The perfect movie for Halloween for those who enjoy Gothic stories that start with an emphasis on "G." -- Adam Chitwood

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The Fear Street Trilogy (2021)

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Director: Leigh Janiak | Run Time: 5 hr 30 minutes

Starring: Kiana Madeira Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Sadie Sink, and more

You cannot miss The Fear Street trilogy for the ultimate Halloween film marathon. The three films were released in the summer of 2014 and provide a feast of slasher and horror films and good times, which tells a story through three different timelines.

It starts by introducing Fear Street: 1994, in which teenagers in Shadyside, the town Shadyside are pursued by slashers that are unkillable, whom they believe are tied to a curse that has been placed on Shadyside. Fear Street: 1978 is an all-out summer camp slasher, as more details are revealed regarding the town's curse and background, while the third part Fear Street: 1666, is the history of the Shadyside witches. The three films are all fun. The director is Adam Chitwood.

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The Ritual (2017)

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Director: David Bruckner | Run Time: 1 hr 34 min

The Cast Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali Robert James-Collier, Sam Troughton

There took a lengthy time to see David Bruckner's debut feature film, but it was well worth the wait. The man who created the standout sequences on Signal and V/H/S made his debut in the feature film world last year through

The Ritual, a Netflix original that taps the depths of regret and shame to discover a range of piercing, adult-themed fears. There's the terrifying monster as well. The Ritual follows four friends through the forest, where they go to mourn the loss of a beloved friend; however, once they're in the woods, the spindly, barely visible creature stalks them each step of the way.

Bruckner is slow in constructing the terror by offering short glimpses of their terrifying stalker and using the natural camouflage of the forests to enhance his terrors.

In between the terrifying glances at the creature, he spends time bringing out the trauma of these old pals as well as the conflict that cause them to fall apart even if a supernatural force is not chasing them. The product is an adult and subtle horror film that slowly sinks to your level with lots of creepy folklore vibes right at home in the autumnal season. -- Haleigh Foutch

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I'm The Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016)

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Director: Osgood Perkins | Run Time: 1 hr 27 min

Film: Ruth Wilson, Bob Balaban, Lucy Boynton

I'm the Pretty Thing Who lives in the house could be better in terms of narrative. However, what it does lack in terms of narrative is made up for in suspenseful chills and slow-burned fear. However, if you're looking for a horror film with action propulsive, you should move on to the next one, as this one is undoubtedly a slow burn. The result is the sense of watching an immersive, creepy, slippery horror unfold on the screen.

Director and writer Oz Perkinsnever gets excessively flashy or clever with his story. Instead, he creates an unassuming table that is elegant. In mellow voiceovers that almost sound like whispers from Ruth Wilson's hospice nurse, Lily, the film clarifies two things immediately Ghosts are real, and Lily is on the verge of becoming the first. The actress is always enchanting. Wilson has a captivating presence onscreen, and her fear can never be denied. The pent-up and patient film is more about death than ghosts (though there are some chilling visual gags) and the inevitable fact that death is waiting, in a never-ending manner, for all of us. -- Haleigh Foutch

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Babysitter (2017) Babysitter (2017)

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Director: McG | Run Time: 1 hr 25 min

Cast: Samara Weaving, Bella Thorne, Judah Lewis, Robbie Amell

This thrilling horror comedy creates an ideal mood for Halloween people looking for a bit of bloody excitement without causing them nightmares. Based on a fantastic script by Brian Duffield, The Babysitter is a starring role for Samara Weaving in an awe-inspiring performance as the babysitter hiding secretly dark and shady secrets from the child she cares for. The babysitter is enthralled by rebellion one night. The child isn't a fan of the shot she gives her and is awake enough to wander into the Satanic Ritual. That eventually triggers an insane, explosive sequence of events that puts him against a gang of young and beautiful adults who will go to any lengths to achieve what they need. Robbie Amell, especially, is filled with deliciously out-of-control charisma. However, the entire film is full of charm and entertaining surprises for the crowd. -- Haleigh Foutch

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