Are you scared? You should be! As the clock ticks closer to Halloween the pressure to pick the best horror movies for a perfectly spooky Halloweekend binge is on, and the last thing you want is to be boo-ed down by your friends and family for picking a movie that doesn’t even garner a scream. From laugh out loud horror-comedies like Stree 2: Sarkate ka Aatank to Netflix’s latest bodyswapping indie-horror film, It’s What’s Inside, the ghosts, witches, and otherworldly monsters have been working overtime to make 2024 a standout year for horror movies in the world of Bollywood and beyond.
Ghostly or gory, spooky or silly, with so many options to pick from, finding the right movie can be a haunting task—but don’t worry, we’ve brewed up the ultimate Halloween 2024 movie lineup to keep you thrilled, chilled, and entertained all weekend. So get cozy, lock the doors, and take a peek at JustWatch’s top recommendations for Halloween this year (only if you dare.)
Our #1 Pick for Halloween 2024
If you’re looking for a well-rounded Halloween movie that’s sure to please the entire family, check out Stree 2. A thrilling follow-up to the blockbuster horror-comedy Stree, this sequel sees all the leads from the first film—Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi—revive their roles as Stree, Vicky, and Rudra, and return to the town of Chanderi. The film follows Vicky and his friends as they face a new antagonist: a headless, bloodthirsty ghost with a vendetta against progressive women, once again haunting the streets of Chanderi.
Interestingly, Stree, the villain from the first film, returns to the franchise, but this time, she supports the other protagonists in taking down the new villain, rounding out her own story. After a blockbuster run at the cinemas, the film has finally made its way to streaming. Filled with witty one-liners, iconic dialogues, and a gripping narrative, Stree 2 is a great choice to kick off the Halloween festivities with and also offers a range of characters to inspire your costume ideas.
The best kid-friendly movies to stream this Halloween
Halloween isn’t just a season of thrills and scares. There’s a plethora of kid-approved animated horror films that the whole family can enjoy—ones that won’t keep you up at night once your movie marathon is over. For full family vibes, consider starting with the Hotel Transylvania series, where Dracula, a goofy yet loving dad, manages a hotel for monsters while balancing the challenges of parenting his daughter.
Keeping in tune with wholesome Halloween films, you could add Coco to your list—the lively animated movie that introduces kids to the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead through its brightly colored, captivating animation.
If you’re in the mood for something more classic, you can never go wrong with any of Tim Burton’s films like Corpse Bride or The Nightmare Before Christmas—timeless tales that bring just the right touch of spookiness and charm.
The best Indian horror films to watch this Halloween
India is home to some of the scariest old village tales and haunting folklore, perfect for spine-chilling horror films. Leading the pack as the scariest Hindi horror film of all time, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the king of Indian horror himself, is Raat. This eerie psychological thriller follows a young girl possessed by an evil spirit, delivering relentless jump scares that’ll have you gripping your popcorn tight.
Another standout is Pari, a modern horror that ventures into the dark realms of demonic spirits and satanism. Marking Anushka Sharma's only entry into horror, this film is gritty and intense, with scenes that are both gory and serious, including themes of domestic violence—ideal for a Halloween pick if you’re after something a bit darker.
Finally, no Bollywood horror list would be complete without Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The original is a true classic, seamlessly blending supernatural suspense with humor, making it a fan-favorite that’s earned its iconic status in Indian horror.
The top horror movies to stream online this Halloween 2024
Interested in browsing through a more extensive selection of horror movies from around the world? Check out JustWatch’s top 25 horror movie picks for Halloween 2024 down below. This list includes a healthy mix of scary, creepy, spine-chilling, and funny horror movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Disney+, and is sorted in order of release from newest to oldest.
You can also see all the popular horror movies streaming online by checking out JustWatch’s horror movie guide. Without further ado, let’s dive in:
