Netflix has plenty of horror movies and spooky family favorites to stream this Halloween, from classic box-office blockbusters to modern hits. In addition to the streaming service’s exclusive original films, Netflix’s new movies in October 2024 bring numerous titles that fill its hub of Halloween content.
With so much variety, the best Halloween movies on Netflix in 2024 appeal to many different moods, ages, and audience preferences. Whether Netflix subscribers are looking for critically acclaimed horror and thriller movies from directors such as Steven Spielberg and Mike Flanagan or prefer family-friendly spooky ‘90s favorites, the October 2024 catalog has something for everyone.
From Jaws to The Pope’s Exorcist, Netflix’s selection of supernatural and horror-related movies is perfect for revisiting old favorites or experiencing a story’s thrills and scares for the first time.
10. Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)
In Fear Street Part Two: 1978, the second chapter of Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy, the story takes us back to a fateful summer camp where the rivalry between the towns of Shadyside and Sunnyvale erupts into a bloodbath.
Set at Camp Nightwing, the film follows a group of teens who find themselves trapped with a brutal killer on the loose, stalking the campers in a gruesome spree. The film is packed with nods to classic slasher films, particularly Friday the 13th, and is drenched in 70s horror nostalgia.
The movie stars Sadie Sink (of Stranger Things) and Emily Rudd (from One Piece) as sisters Cindy and Ziggy Berman, who must face not only a bloodthirsty murderer but also the dark history that haunts their town.
With plenty of chilling twists, the film builds on the ongoing mystery of Shadyside’s curse and sets the stage for the epic conclusion in Fear Street Part Three: 1666. The shocking final moments offer a perfect bridge to the trilogy’s finale, leaving viewers eager to see how the story unfolds.
9. Gerald’s Game (2017)
In addition to his Ouija prequel, Mike Flanagan’s 2017 psychological horror movie Gerald’s Game is streaming on Netflix in October 2023. The Netflix original movie is based on Stephen King’s 1992 novel of the same name, which had largely been considered unfilmable before Flanagan’s critically acclaimed outing.
Starring frequent Mike Flanagan collaborators Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Kate Siegel, and Henry Thomas, Gerald’s Game is centered around Jessie Burlingame, who is left stranded and handcuffed to her bed without a key after her husband dies of a heart attack. While trying to survive in the isolated cabin, Jessie is confronted with her personal demons in one of Mike Flanagan’s most chilling movies.
8. Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)
The third installment in Netflix’s Fear Street movie trilogy, Fear Street Part Three: 1666 brings the tale back to the titular year while revealing the truth behind Sarah Fier and the “cursed” nature of Shadyside.
The twists in the flashbacks lead to a thrilling reckoning in the “present” timeline of 1994, which continues the gory nature of the first two installments. Fear Street Part Three: 1666 received the highest critical acclaim of the three movies, marking a satisfying conclusion to the scary R.L. Stine-inspired Netflix trilogy.
7. Creep (2014)
Creep stands out as one of the most critically acclaimed horror movies within Netflix’s available Halloween content, as the 2014 found footage film received substantial praise from critics upon release.
With plenty of thrills and captivating performances by its cast, Creep’s creepy tale follows a videographer who is tasked with filming an eccentric client at a remote cabin. The success of the Blumhouse-produced horror movie even spawned a critically acclaimed sequel in 2018, which is expected to be followed by the sequel Creep 3.
6. The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)
Among the most recent horror movies that is available to stream on Netflix for Halloween is The Pope’s Exorcist, which debuted in theaters in April 2023 to mixed reviews from critics, but proved successful at the box office. Starring Russell Crowe as the real demon-fighting exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth.
The Pope’s Exorcist is inspired by the priest’s real claims, adding another creepy layer to the movie’s scares. Crowe’s performance allows Father Amorth’s demon-battling adventures to be a crowd-pleasing horror outing, providing a thrilling possession movie to watch this Halloween on Netflix.
5. Woman of the Hour (2023)
Woman of the Hour is the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick (50/50, Pitch Perfect). The film portrays the true-crime story of the real-life “Dating Game Killer” Rodney Alcala. Kendrick also stars in the film as Sheryl Bradshaw, a single woman in the 1970s looking for her perfect match on the classic game show The Dating Game.
Woman of the Hour features performances by Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Pete Holmes, and Daniel Zovatto as Rodney Alcala. The film received a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 91% and is considered one of the best true crime thriller movies of the year.
4. It’s What’s Inside (2024)
It’s What’s Inside follows the successful formula of recent party-oriented scary movies such as Bodies Bodies Bodies and Talk to Me. Written and directed by Greg Jardin, It’s What’s Inside is a dark comedy that follows a group of friends who gather for a pre-wedding part that unravels into a waking nightmare.
The film blends various genres to create a truly unique experience that’s perfect for more casual viewing this Halloween season. It’s What’s Inside has a slate of fresh faces and rising actors and earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 77%.
3. Pearl (2022)
As the middle entry of Ti West’s X trilogy, Pearl is arguably the best of the franchise following the divided response from 2024’s Maxine. If it wasn’t established already, Pearl really helped to solidify Mia Goth’s status as one of the best modern scream queens and was a triumph for independent horror filmmaking on a budget.
Pearl takes place in 1918 and a young woman on the brink of madness pursues a career in entertainment which leads her to a breaking point. The film also stars David Corenswet who plays an alluring film projectionist. The film earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 93%.
2. The Wailing (2016)
Often regarded as one of the best modern horrors of the 21st century, The Wailing has a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 99%. Considered a folk horror movie, The Wailing is written and directed by Na Hong-jin and follows the course of a mysterious illness that starts spreading after a stranger arrives in a village.
The filmmaking is masterful and the tension is palpable as the film creates a genuinely terrifying and unsettling atmosphere. The Wailing is undoubtedly one of the greatest horror movies currently on Netflix.
1. Halloween (2018)
The 2018 Halloween reboot is arguably the greatest Halloween movie ever made next to John Carpenter’s 1978 original starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence.
Directed by David Gordon Green, Jamie Lee Curtis returns as her iconic character Laurie Strode to confront her longtime foe, Michael Myers. With a title and legacy like Halloween and a legendary slasher antagonist like Michael Myers, Halloween 2018 is a safe bet this spooky season.
