Netflix Halloween Movies: Over 20 Of The Best Horror Movies To Stream In October

It's October, the weather is turning cold and with Halloween coming up, it's a perfect time to stream some horror movies on Netflix. But with hundreds of choices, it's easy to get overwhelmed, so we're here to help, with a list of horror movies to stream if you want to scream. If television is more your speed, check out our Halloween-themed list here with a range of options, including programming from AMC and Syfy.

“Cabin in the Woods”

Released in 2012, “Cabin in the Woods” is a smart and fun deconstruction, as well as a love letter to the horror genre. With lots of traditional tropes, a bunch of teens out in the woods and smart leadership from Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon, this one's a winner.

“Carrie”

The original and the remake are both on Netflix, so don't get confused! Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie are great as the leads, while the original "Carrie" even features a young John Travolta.

“Let the Right One In”

Skip the American remake. "Let the Right One In" is as much a vampire story as a coming-of-age story.

“Monsters”

Gareth Edwards went from "Monsters" to "Godzilla." Instead of focusing on a big monster movie, Edwards went minimal and focused on the relationship between the characters.

“Silence of the Lambs”

Buffalo Bill, Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling. What more do you need?

"Hellraiser"

Pinhead is a recognizable icon, and while the sequels may not be that good, the original remains a solid choice for horror fans.

“You’re Next”

A bit underrated that did pretty well at the box office on a budget of just $1 million. "You're Next" has some inventive moments that elevates it above another home invasion movie.

“Rosemary’s Baby”

A classic horror movie about the birth of the antichrist.

“The Frighteners”

You may know Peter Jackson from "Lord of the Rings," but the director started out making horror movies. "The Frighteners" is not as gory or over-the-top as "Dead Alive" but remains a fun movie.

“Fright Night”

A good vampire story that features some great makeup and effects.

“Night of the Creeps”

Another horror-comedy that has a little bit of everything.

“House”

A quick and fun take on the haunted house genre.

“Night Watch”/”Day Watch”

This two-part series from Russia is an interesting take on light vs. dark with some interesting special effects and action sequences.

“Shivers”

Not quite on the same level as say "Scanners," "Videodrome" or "The Fly," "Shivers" is still a solid David Cronenberg movie. Expect plenty of horror and gory content.

“Dumplings”

Originally a segment of "Three...Extremes," "Dumplings" gets the feature treatment. The Hong Kong horror flick looks at one woman's quest for beauty and youth at any cost.

“V/H/S 2”

The second in this anthology series is hit-or-miss but much better than its predecessor. If anything, “Safe Haven” is worth checking out on its own as it’s an original and creepy tale.

“Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil”

Another horror-comedy that builds off the idea of a well-meaning pair of hillbillies.

“Evil Dead 2”

Sam Raimi's classic is required viewing for any horror fan. Bruce Campbell as the incompetent Ash is one of the great icons of the genre.

“John Dies at the End”

A mix of comedy and horror, "John Dies at the End" is an easy movie to enjoy with low expectations.

“Troll Hunter”

"Troll Hunter" is a fun look into Norweigian culture and uses the found footage idea well.

“House of the Devil”

Ti West takes an old school approach in "House of the Devil." It takes its time to build up the tension but your patience is rewarded greatly.

“The Host”

A South Korean take on the the "Kaiju" genre runs the gamut from silly to scary. "The Host" is currently the second-highest-grossing film in South Korea of all time and the director, Bong Joon-ho, also directed "Snowpiercer."

“Funny Games”

A home invasion movie that defies convention. While it doesn't deliver traditional scares, the senseless acts of violence make "Funny Games" terrifying.