The Silly, Spooky, & Downright Scary: 22 Best Halloween Movies to Watch on Hulu
October 2, 2024
Happy Huluween, ghouls and goblins!
We know Halloween is technically only one day of the year — but if you’re anything like us, you prefer to celebrate spooky season from September to November (and beyond with holiday horror movies). That means we’re already streaming the best Halloween movies on Hulu to pair perfectly with your pumpkin spice lattes, apple crisp candles, and cozy sweaters.
Wondering which Halloween movies to watch on Hulu this year? From the silly and spooky to the downright scary — we have your favorite Halloween movies and new ones you haven’t discovered yet.
Whether you’re a horror movie junkie or are just looking for some not-so-scary movies to get into the spirit of the season, check out these Halloween movies on Hulu screaming — we mean, streaming — now.
1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the wicked Sanderson sisters Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and Mary (Kathy Najimy) wake from a centuries–long slumber and wreak havoc on the town. It’s up to a group of brave kids, a talking black cat, and a magical spellbook to save the day in this beloved Halloween movie.
Don’t forget to watch Hocus Pocus 2* (2022) for an enchanted and nostalgic Halloween-themed movie night!
Watch: Hocus Pocus*
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2. Halloweentown (1998)
Marnie has always felt a deep connection to Halloween despite her mom’s disdain for the holiday. It’s not until the Halloween before Marnie’s 13th birthday that she discovers her family’s bewitching secret, throwing Marnie and her siblings into a world of magic and monsters. Stream more nostalgic Halloween movies, including the rest of the Halloweentown saga, now on Disney+.
Watch: Halloweentown*
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3. Halloween (2018)
It’s not Halloween without Michael Myers. In this direct sequel to the original 1978 Halloween movie, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) comes face-to-face with the masked killer who’s been chasing her for nearly four decades.
Close the chapter on the Halloween franchise by finishing your movie night with Halloween Ends* (2022).
Watch: Halloween**
*Halloween Ends requires STARZ® on Hulu add-on subscription. STARZ and related channels and service marks are the property of STARZ Entertainment, LLC. All other titles and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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4. Beetlejuice (1988)
Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. BEETLEJUICE!
Do you want to discover what happens when you call his name three times? Find out in the weird and wacky Tim Burton classic Beetlejuice before seeing the sequel, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, in theaters.
Stream Beetlejuice on Hulu with the Hulu and MAX® bundle.
Watch: Beetlejuice*
*Beetlejuice is available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
5. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Are you ready to do the “Time Warp,” again? Of course you are! It’s just a jump to the left and a step to the right to stream The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Hulu, starting Thursday, October 1.
Watch: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Tim Burton is the king of Halloween, much like his character Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. Sing along to “This Is Halloween,” “What’s This,” and more in the classic animated Halloween (or Christmas) movie The Nightmare Before Christmas, available to stream with the Disney Bundle.
Watch: The Nightmare Before Christmas*
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7. Solar Opposites Halloween Special
The only thing that’s better than watching an episode of the beloved adult cartoon series Solar Opposites is watching a brand new Solar Opposites holiday special. Join your favorite human-loving aliens when the Solar Opposites Halloween Special premieres Monday, October 7 exclusively on Hulu.
Until then, rewatch the 2022 Halloween special, A Sinister Halloween Scary Opposites Solar Special, streaming now.
Watch: Solar Opposites Halloween Special
8. Huluween Dragstravaganza
It’s a Halloween (or should we say, Huluween) variety special unlike any you’ve seen before. Discover what toil and trouble Monét X Change and Ginger Minj have gotten themselves into this #SpookySzn.
Watch: Huluween Dragstravaganza
9. Hellraiser (2002)
It’s Clive Barker’s classic Halloween horror movie reimagined. In this Hulu Original, a young woman struggling with addiction finds a mysterious ancient puzzle box and accidentally summons Cenobites — mutilated extra-dimensional creatures on a mission to capture and torture anyone who solves the puzzle. Jamie Clayton stars as the iconic character, Pinhead, in this remake of a classic horror film.
Watch: Hellraiser
10. The Shining (1980)
Looking for a classic thriller to send shivers down your spine? The Stephen King novel-turned-movie, The Shining, will surely do just that.
What would you do if you were trapped inside a haunted hotel during a snowstorm with no way out? Most people would try to quietly keep to themselves, but the Torrence family has a different experience.
Whatever you do, do not enter Room 237.
Watch: The Shining*
*The Shining is available on Hulu with a Max® add-on subscription.
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11. Carrie (1976)
There are plenty more Stephen King stories to stream this Halloween, including the classic teen horror movie, Carrie. Sissy Spacek stars as Carrie, an outcast teenager who channels telekinetic powers after being humiliated during the senior prom.
Watch: Carrie*
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12. Child’s Play (1988)
Horror ensues when dying serial killer Charles Lee Ray uses voodoo to transfer his consciousness into a children’s doll, infamously known as Chucky. When Chucky finds a new home with six-year-old Andy, the doll comes to life to continue what Charles Lee Ray started.
Watch: Child’s Play*
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13. The Night Before Halloween (2016)
On the night before Halloween, a group of high schoolers take part in a prank that lands one of them in a coma and another in a fatal car crash. What they don’t know is the accidents weren’t actually accidents, but the curse of the carver. The only way for the cursed to break free? Trick a person into murdering someone.
Watch: The Night Before Halloween*
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14. Blood Moon (2021)
Esme and her son, Luna, move to a desert town in middle-of-nowhere Colorado for a fresh start. But it doesn’t take long for locals to notice something’s not quite right. As the town’s suspicion grows, Esme must do whatever it takes to protect her son before the next full moon exposes their terrifying secret.
Watch: Blood Moon
15. Carved (2018)
A cursed pumpkin makes its way from a pumpkin farm to a family home. Just as they start to celebrate their yearly tradition of jack-o-lantern carving, things quickly go awry when the pumpkin comes to life and terrorizes the family.
This bite-sized short film certainly packs a more suspenseful punch than the sour candy in your trick-or-treat bag.
Watch: Carved
16. Uncanny Annie (2019)
A group of college students gather on Halloween night to celebrate their friend Tony, who died a year ago to the day. The board game they choose to play, Uncanny Annie, quickly turns violent when the objective goes from winning to surviving.
Watch: Uncanny Annie
17. Little Monsters (2019)
In the Hulu Original horror movie, Little Monsters, a teacher, a musician, and a kid’s TV show host band together to protect children from being devoured by the walking dead during a sudden zombie invasion.
Watch: Little Monsters
18. Willy’s Wonderland (2021)
Is there anything scarier than being trapped in a decrepit kid’s funhouse with eight alive and homicidal animatronic mascots? No, we didn’t think so. Nicolas Cage stars in the suspenseful and extremely eerie horror movie, Willy’s Wonderland, streaming now on Hulu.
Watch: Willy’s Wonderland
19. Scary Movie (2000)
Do you prefer your Halloween movies on the lighter side? Scary Movie has horror and humor that will leave you laughing and screaming. In this horror spoof film, a husband and wife call on a paranormal specialist when they begin to notice strange activity after bringing their newborn baby home.
Scary Movie 2* (2001) and Scary Movie 5** (2013) are also available to stream for a Scary Movie marathon.
Watch: Scary Movie*
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20. Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
Need something not-so-spooky after a night of seriously scary Halloween movies? Written, directed, produced by, and starring Tyler Perry himself, Boo! A Medea Halloween is much more funny than frightening.
When Madea crashes a fraternity’s Halloween party, the angry students decide to plot their revenge against her with a bunch of Halloween pranks — but they don’t know what Medea is capable of (especially when she’s spooked).
Watch: Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween*
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21. The Paloni Show: Halloween Special (2022)
It’s always time for Animayhem, and spooky season is no exception. In this Halloween special, the Paloni family hosts a spooky extravaganza full of Halloween shorts by up-and-coming animators.
Watch: The Paloni Show: Halloween Special
22. Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Jennifer (Megan Fox) is a demon-possessed cheerleader who has an insatiable hunger for her male classmates. With a mix of dark comedy, horror, and drama, this cult classic will leave you craving more for your Halloween movie night.
Watch: Jennifer’s Body
Looking for even more freaky flicks to watch this Halloween? Check out the best horror movies streaming now on Hulu.
