Spooky season is here! The weather is getting colder, the air turns crisp, pumpkins start popping up on porches, and it’s the perfect time to dim the lights and watch a frightful flick. Whether you love a good jump scare or prefer lighthearted Halloween fun, we’ve rounded up the best Halloween movies for every mood, and where you can watch them on streaming using Mainstream’s high-speed fiber internet. Grab your candy bowl and a cozy blanket, it’s showtime!
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Classic Horror Hits
Halloween (1978)
Where to Stream: Shudder, AMC+
One of the early pioneers of the slasher genre, John Carpenter’s classic established many of the tropes of modern-day horror films. We follow the victims of Michael Myers, who escapes a sanitarium and returns to his hometown for a terrifying night. Between its genre-defining villain and legendary soundtrack, it’s a must-watch for any horror fan.
The Shining (1980)
Where to Stream: Max
From the chilling slasher to a more psychological horror, Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of the legendary Stephen King novel details Jack Torrance’s descent into madness at a remote hotel in Colorado. One of the first films to ever use the Steadicam to truly capture the madness with its shockingly smooth camerawork, it’s a defining horror feature and one of the key performances in Jack Nicholson’s career.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Where to Stream: Max
Sleep tight… or not. Wes Craven’s take on the slasher film carries forward many of the tropes that Halloween initially established, helping cement the genre for generations to come. In the film, Freddy Krueger invades the dreams of his teenage victims and plays more on their minds, putting a surrealist spin on the normally more physically imposing monsters that the genre had produced up to this point.
Family-Friendly Frights
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Where to Stream: Disney+
If you spent any amount of time as a kid watching The Disney Channel, we don’t have to tell you a thing about this comedic take on Salem witches starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy as the iconic Sanderson Sisters. This cult classic is a must-watch for Halloween nostalgia and wicked fun. And if you love this one, the sequel is also out on Disney+!
Coraline (2009)
Where to Stream: Max, Prime Video
Based on the hauntingly beautiful book by Neil Gaiman, this creepy animated tale about a girl who finds a portal to a dark mirror world is sure to delight with its stunning stop-motion animation. Suitable for older kids and brave grown-ups.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Where to Stream: Disney+
Is it a Halloween movie? A Christmas movie? We leave the answers to such questions up to you, but there’s no question that this Tim Burton classic is a seasonal must. Whether you’re a full-time resident of Halloween Town and are watching Jack and Sally’s discovery of the Christmas spirit for the hundredth time or a newbie watching it for the first time, we’re sure you’ll be singing along either way. Whether you’re singing in October or December? That’s your call.
Horror-Comedy Treats
Beetlejuice (1988)
Where to Stream: Max, Prime Video
We’ve been told you can also find this one on streaming if you stare into your TV and say the title 3 times, but we were a little too scared to try that one out ourselves. Regardless, Tim Burton finds his way onto our list once again with his darkly humorous take on the ghostly haunted house tale starring Michael Keaton as the titular poltergeist.
Scary Movie (2000)
Where to Stream: Starz, Prime Video
The Wayans Brothers modern classic spoof of the 1980s slasher genre pokes fun and shows love to every single cliché in the book. From the slasher villain Ghostface to the over-the-top antics of his teenage victims, this side-splitting screamer is best enjoyed by the adults in the home.
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Where to Stream: Hulu
A mockumentary about vampire roommates in New Zealand. Spooky and sidesplitting, and an early directorial effort by Taika Waititi, it will have you and your friends quoting it for years to come.
Final Tips
- Got a freaky film you love to watch this time of year, but having trouble finding it on streaming? Use a streaming search tool like JustWatch to find exactly where your favorite Halloween film is currently streaming. It’s like the old TV Guide, but for the digital age.
- Is your favorite person to watch scary movies with halfway across the country? You can have a virtual hangout using Zoom or Discord, or even share the screen itself with apps like Teleparty, so everyone’s watching the same thing all at once.
- You can’t fully enjoy the spooky vibes in a bright room! Set the mood with dim lights, candles, and make sure you’ve got snacks for the ultimate scare-a-thon. Popcorn’s a classic for a reason, but it’s Halloween – we’re sure you’ve also got candy to spare.
No matter your scare level, there’s something to stream this Halloween thanks to Mainstream Fiber’s powerful fiber internet. So, fire up your favorite platform, and press play!
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