Courtesy of Shutterstock/Dimension Films Hosting a horror movie night this Halloween? 2025's lineup of scary movies is seriously killer-literally. From blood-soaked new releases to the iconic slashers that started it all, there's plenty to stream for every type of horror fan. Classic chills like Friday the 13th and Halloween (yes, Michael Myers is still haunting Apple TV and Prime Video) never miss. Prefer your terror with a twist? Hereditary on Hulu/Disney+ remains a bone-chilling masterpiece that'll have you side-eyeing your own family dinner table. And if you're hunting for something fresh, the last few years have dropped some hauntingly good contenders. Smile is on Netflix delivers buckets of gore, while Abigail on Peacock brings supernatural scares with a sinister bite. For psychological chaos that lingers long after the credits, Talk to Me on Paramount+ is the one to queue. So dim the lights, grab your popcorn, and let the screams roll. Your haunted movie marathon starts now.
Courtesy of Shutterstock/A24Hereditary (2018)Following the death of the Graham family matriarch, her daughter and grandchildren start to uncover unsettling and cryptic secrets from their lineage, desperately trying to escape the dark legacy that looms over them. As they delve deeper into their family's history, they realize that the terrifying fate they face may be inescapable. Where to Watch: HBO Max, Hulu Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90% Critics / 71% AudienceCourtesy of Shutterstock/MGMThe Silence of the Lambs (1991)An FBI trainee seeks the help of a brilliant but dangerous cannibalistic psychiatrist to catch a serial killer on the loose. As she dives deeper into the mind of a madman, the psychological tension is as gripping as the hunt itself. Where to Watch: Prime Video, Roku Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95% Critics / 95% AudienceCourtesy of Shutterstock/IFC MidnightThe Babadook (2014)A widowed mom struggles with her son's unsettling behavior, only to realize they're being terrorized by a creepy figure from a disturbing storybook. As the supernatural threat escalates, their world unravels in a spine-chilling mix of horror and psychological chaos that'll keep you glued to the screen. Where to Watch: Netflix, Prime Video Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% Critics / 72% AudienceCourtesy of Shutterstock/Paramount PicturesRosemary's Baby (1968)A young woman, played by Mia Farrow, starts to suspect something is seriously wrong with her pregnancy after moving into a creepy NYC apartment with her ambitious actor husband, Guy (John Cassavetes). As their strange neighbors, Roman and Minnie Castavet (Sidney Blackmer and Ruth Gordon), take a suspiciously keen interest in her unborn child, she slowly unravels the terrifying truth behind her baby's sinister origins. Where to Watch: Prime Video, Paramount+, Roku Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Critics / 87% AudienceCourtesy of Shutterstock/Compass International PicturesHalloween (1978)On Halloween night, babysitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) becomes the target of the masked killer Michael Myers, who escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown. As the night unfolds, Laurie fights for survival, facing nail-biting suspense and horrific encounters, while her friends fall victim to Myers's relentless pursuit, leading to a terrifying showdown that cements this film as a horror classic. Where to Watch: FuboTV, Roku, Prime Video Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Critics / 89% AudienceCourtesy of Shutterstock/Paramount Pictures Psycho (1960) Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals $40,000 from her boss to escape with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), but a heavy rainstorm forces her to take the back roads to avoid the police. She stops for the night at the eerie Bates Motel, where she encounters the polite yet troubled owner, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), whose unsettling obsession with his mother quickly turns Marion's simple getaway into a horrifying nightmare. Where to Watch: Prime Video Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Critics/ 95% Audience Courtesy of Shutterstock/Universal PicturesThe Black Phone (2022)A young boy named Finney finds himself kidnapped by a sinister man and trapped in a soundproof basement. When a mysterious phone on the wall starts ringing, he discovers he can communicate with the killer's previous victims, who provide chilling clues that might just help him escape. Where to Watch: Peacock, Starz, Roku, Prime Video Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81% Critics / 88% AudienceCourtesy of Shutterstock/20th Century FoxThe Omen (1976)When an American diplomat and his wife unexpectedly adopt a child, they are unaware that their new son harbors a sinister secret. As a series of terrifying events unfold, they must confront the horrifying truth about their child's true identity and the dark forces that threaten their lives. Where to Watch: Peacock Available: Now Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%