Here's Where You Can Stream These 13 Classic Horror Movies This Halloween

A selection of the much-loved horror films currently available to stream this spooky seasonIf ever there were a week to cram in as many horror movies as you can, this would be it.As Halloween is fast approaching, now seems like an opportune moment to revisit some of your old horror favourites – or, indeed, fill in some of the gaps of films you never quite got round to watching in the past.With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 13 (oooooh, spooky!) of the most popular horror movies available to stream now, as well as where they’re available to watch this Halloween.Oh, and we’ve also thrown in their trailers, just in case you wanted to prepare yourself for just how scared you’re going to be before diving inPsycho (1960)As chilling today as it was when it was first released 65 years ago, Psycho is still revered by both horror fans and film lovers in general, as one of the most popular movies in Alfred Hitchcock’s oeuvre.Of course, the iconic shower scene is one that will no doubt have you looking over your shoulder for at least a week after watching, but it’s Anthony Perkins’ understated performance as Norman Bates, whose true character slowly starts to emerge over the course of the film, that most stands out for us.Stream it on: NowRosemary’s Baby (1968)And speaking of horrors from the mid-20th century that still more than hold their own today, Rosemary’s Baby remains one of the genre’s greatest ever offerings not because of gruesome gore or well-timed jump-scares, but because of how deeply and unsettlingly weird it is.Horror is famously a hard sell when it comes to awards season, but the greatness of Rosemary’s Baby meant it bucked this trend, with Ruth Gordon picking up Best Supporting Actress for her performance (and its disgraced director Roman Polanski also landing a nomination in the Best Adapted Screenplay category).Stream it on: Paramount+ and Amazon PrimeThe Exorcist (1973)If nothing else, 1973’s game-changing offering The Exorcist is proof that, while CGI and computer trickery certainly have their place, nothing compares to a well-executed practical effect on the big screen.While some horror movies have aged like milk or become camp favourites because of their janky special effects, The Exorcist is still terrifying audiences after five decades because of its nightmarish visuals – as well as a revered performance from Linda Blair, of course.Stream it on: NowCarrie (1976)What is it about Carrie that makes it one of the greatest horrors of all time?For starters, it’s weird from the word go, only descending into stranger and stranger places as the story unfolds. There’s also a gold-star performance from its lead Sissy Spacek, who landed a rare horror Oscar nomination for her work in the film (as did her on-screen mum Piper Laurie for her disturbing and sinister performance as Carrie’s religious devotee mother Margaret White).Where Carrie really succeeds, though, is turning the idea of a “monster” movie on its head, giving us just enough sympathy for the title character to really root for her as things take a turn in the final act. To quote Chicago… “they had it coming”.Stream it on: BBC iPlayerHalloween (1978)The very first (and fittingly-titled) Halloween movie introduced the world not just to serial killer Michael Myers, who would go on to become an icon of the slasher genre, but also to future Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, as this marked her first on-screen appearance.After a string of sequels, Halloween was rebooted in 2018, with Jamie Lee returning to the role of Laurie Strode in the revival (which, incidentally, is available to watch on Netflix now if that’s more your thing).Stream it on: BBC iPlayerThe Shining (1980)The great mystery of The Shining is that, despite being widely revered today as one of the best films ever made (let alone the best horrors), it was widely panned by critics when it was first released, and considered something of a flop at the box office.Fortunately, history looks on this classic film more favourably, and while Jack Nicholson’s seminal performance as Jack Torrance is often singled out for praise, for us the late Shelley Duvall is the true MVP of the piece.Stream it on: NowScream (1996)More purist horror fans might find the genre’s best work being reserved for spooky season a little reductive, but even those who hold that opinion would have to concede that the mischievous and twisted world of Scream makes it a real perfect Halloween watch.There’s so much to love about Scream – from its star-studded cast and its imaginative kills to the surprising humour littered throughout the movie. And if you’re a big fan of horror in general, there are also Easter eggs scattered throughout to keep you hooked, too.Stream it on: BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Prime Video or Paramount+The Blair Witch Project (1999)Arguably the pinnacle of the “found footage” horror sub-genre, The Blair Witch Project became a cultural phenomenon upon its release in the late 90s, first premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and later garnering a loyal following through word of mouth.Its impact is still being felt on cinema even today, with the likes of Paranormal Activity, Cloverfield, X and Skinamarink all owing a debt to Blair Witch, which was filmed in just eight days, only to be met with universal critical acclaim.Stream it on: BBC iPlayer or Prime VideoSaw (2004)Body horror found what just might have been its most mainstream audience ever in the mid-2000s, when the first Saw movie became a box office hit, going on to spawn as many as nine sequels, all of which are streaming now.Whether you hate the “torture porn” aspect of the franchise, find yourself watching its gruesome sequences through your fingers or can’t take your eyes off the screen whenever Saw is on, the series has become hugely popular over the years, with its villain Jigsaw becoming one of the most iconic of the modern horror era.Stream it on: ITVX or Amazon Prime The Babadook (2014)Jennifer Kent’s exploration of grief, mental health struggles and the seldom-mentioned darker sides of parenting is often hailed as one of the earlier films to see in the “elevated horror” wave in the 2010s.Effective as it might be as an artier “psychological horror” than some of the other films on this list, The Babadook is also absolutely terrifying in the truer sense of the world, with straight-forward scares slotted in alongside its more thought-provoking moments.Stream it on: Tubi or ITVXGet Out (2017)Even the aforementioned horror-sceptics at the Oscars couldn’t deny the greatness of Jordan Peele’s Get Out, which explored racism – particularly from liberal-presenting white people – through the horror movie lens.Jordan deservedly won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Get Out, while performances from the always-dependable Catherine Keener and Allison Williams also among its stand-outs.The real star of the star, though, has to be its lead Daniel Kaluuya, whose nuanced performance throughout the film helped bring Chris’ story to life on screen.Stream it on: NetflixTalk To Me (2022)We’re going to be very honest with you here, there was a period in around 2022 when we were absolutely terrified to show up to the cinema on time in case we were subjected to the absolutely terrifying trailer for Talk To Me.Is the film any good? We have no idea, because we’re still too scared to watch it. But if you’re any braver than we are, it’s on Netflix now for your viewing pleasure/terror.Stream it on: NetflixThe Substance (2024)The Substance was undeniably the most-hyped horror of last year, with the film serving as a comeback vehicle for Demi Moore, who found herself within arm’s reach of an Oscar at the beginning of 2025.While sadly it wasn’t to be, The Substance is an absolute triumph of a movie, both as a visceral commentary on our society’s endless quest for youth, and a gory bloodbath that’s somehow hard to watch, yet impossible to look away from.Stream it on: Paramount+, Amazon Prime or MubiRelated...Netflix And Chills: Halloween Shows And Films To Treat Yourself To This Spooky SeasonHere Are All The Best Non-Scary Halloween Films To Watch This Spooky Season (And Where You Can Stream Them!)From Family Faves To Hair-Raising Horror, These Are The Best Halloween Picks Streaming On Disney+

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