Now that October’s finally here, you’re probably wondering…where can I watch all my favorite Halloween content?
With so many places to watch – from cable to streaming – finding what you want can feel daunting. But don’t worry – THS has you covered! We’ve compiled any easy-to-navigate guide to figuring out where to watch your favorites this season. Browse the charts below for an overview and click the channel/platform links for full content lists. Happy binging!
Note: These charts will update with more content as announced, so be sure to check back throughout October!
Cable
Channel | What You Can Watch | Best For… |
AMC | Halloween, The Shining, Final Destination, The Exorcist | Classic big-name horror blockbusters |
Freeform | Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, Halloweentown | Family friendly frights |
Paramount | The Dark Knight, Twilight, Jurassic Park, Clue, Rocky Horror Picture Show | Blockbuster fans who don’t actually want to be scared (+Tim Curry fans) |
SYFY | Harry Potter series, Zombieland, The Purge, Back to the Future series, Nightmare on Elm Street series | People who want to settle in for a couple all-day movie marathons |
TBS | Halloween episodes of Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, Big Bang Theory, Seinfeld, Family Matters and more | Sitcom fans |
TNT | Supernatural, Disturbia, The Blair Witch Project, The Nun | ‘Supernatural’ fans |
Streaming
Platform | Subscription? | What You Can Watch | Best For… |
Criterion Channel | Yes | Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, Season of the Witch, The Crazies | People who believe the 70’s was the best decade for horror flicks |
Disney+ | Yes | Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twitches, Frankenweenie | Spooky content for kids |
HBO Max | Yes | Doctor Sleep, It, The Invisible Man, Us, Annabelle Comes Home, Ready or Not | Recent horror blockbusters |
Hulu | Yes | The Cabin in the Woods, Pet Semetary, Little Monsters, Tragedy Girls, The Omen, Interview with the Vampire | Modern indie horror flicks |
Netflix | Yes | Haunting of Bly Manor, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Stranger Things, Poltergeist, Silence of the Lambs | Scary TV series and Netflix originals |
Peacock | No | Psycho, Rear Window, Harry Potter series, Dracula, Frankenstein, Creature From the Black Lagoon | People who want top-tier old school horror classics…or Harry Potter |
Shout! Factory TV | No | Sleepaway Camp, Witchboard, Werewolves on Wheels, Horror Hospital, Ghosthouse | Fans of classic horror B-movies and horror comedies |
Still wondering where to start? Check out Fright-A-Thon, our celebration of all things spooky and scary leading up to Halloween. You’ll find reviews and recommendations for frights new and old, plus even more Halloween content.