15 Netflix Halloween Movies Fit for a Festival of Terror

15 Netflix Halloween Movies Fit for a Festival of Terror

Whether you're looking for a taste of terror or a lighthearted celebration of the holiday, the Scary Film Festival (opens in new tab) is a staple tradition when celebrating All Saints' Day, and if you have a Netflix account (and let's be honest, who doesn't at this point?), when planning your scary film festival, There are so many great options (opens in new tab) to choose from. So many choices, really. Because nothing says (and screams) "Halloween" more than a horror movie marathon, a big bowl of popcorn, an even bigger bowl of bite-sized candy, and your favorite human being nearby to grab when you answer the scariest moment: I don't think so.

The streaming giant has an array of scary (and not-so-scary, but Halloween-themed) films that you'll want to see to celebrate the spooky season. There are also classics of the horror genre like "The Evil Dead" and "Poltergeist. There are also Netflix originals like "The Babysitter" and "Hush". Plus, there are family-friendly films like "The Witches" and "Monster Family." The point is, Netflix has the perfect movie for your needs, no matter what level of terror you're looking for.

From thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat to spooky paranormal stories, full-blown slashers, and horror comedies, choose one of these movies for the perfect Halloween movie marathon.

This is not just a zombie movie. It is a zombie movie. This cult classic follows a group of college students who find a mysterious old book in a cabin in the woods and unleash an army of the evil dead.

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There will be awkward moments when you realize your house is built on an ancient burial ground and the ghosts of the dead you destroyed to build it haunt your appliances and terrorize your creepy, adorable daughter.

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If the horror of a home invasion like "The Stranger" rings a bell with what you're looking for, try "Hush". It's about a deaf writer who is terrorized by a masked intruder in his home in the woods.

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Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci star in this creepy Tim Burton-esque adaptation of the classically creepy "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" story. Razor-toothed Christopher Walken stars as the headless Horseman of your dreams.

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Based on the wonderfully creepy Roald Dahl novel of the same name, "The Witches" is as scary as a kids' movie without crossing the line of "no longer a kids' movie."

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If you like your horror movies with a tongue firmly planted in cheek without sacrificing scares or gore, "The Babysitter," about a child who stumbles upon a satanic cult meeting of babysitters, is for you.

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When their son falls into a never-ending sleep, the family realizes they are victims of demonic forces.

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A family of famous yokai try to live out their lives (and later lives.) A family-friendly animated film in which the famous yokai family tries to live out their lives (and later lives.)

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If you like vampire movies full of mythology and worldview, look no further than the "Underworld" series. The first film is a classic and is available for streaming on Netflix.

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Don't let anyone spoil this winding (and twisted) horror film. It has a Black Swan vibe that will leave you guessing.

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This is not a traditional horror film, but the psychological mindfuck will have you thinking about its scares for days.

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In this supernatural horror film, unsuspecting people drawn to a mysterious cry for help find themselves in real danger.

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For those who don't want to take horror too seriously, this cult classic is for you.

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Everyone knows Chucky, the serial killer doll.

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The film reinvigorated the found footage subgenre of horror.

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