The best Halloween movies and TV shows to watch this spooky season (2024)

This Halloween those looking for frights and chills will be able to find them both in cinemas and from the comfort of their own home, whether they're cowering behind the sofa or not.

From scary movies to terrifying TV shows, there's an array of productions to choose from for those hoping to celebrate the spooky season in some way as the trick or treaters come knocking. This includes titles on streaming and live TV, as well as the new and classic films that are on offer in most cinemas.

Here is everything that you need to know about what there is to watch that is Halloween themed in the lead-up to Halloween.

What to watch on TV this Halloween

The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee | Sky Arts

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He became a legend of Hollywood after transforming into Dracula for Hammer Horror, and went on to be one of the most iconic actors on the silver screen as a result of his villainous roles. Now Christopher Lee is being celebrated with a new documentary, that explores his life and career as an actor and how he came to be the man we know today.

When is it on TV: 24 October, 9pm

Strictly Come Dancing: Halloween Special | BBC One

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As always, Strictly is on hand to deliver a fun and spooky night of entertainment with its Halloween special, where the stars step onto the ballroom floor to deliver their best moves in costume.

Generation Z | Channel 4

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Fans of Shaun of the Dead will enjoy Channel 4's new zombie horror series Generation Z, the series sees flesh-eating baby-boomers go up against teens in this black comedy. Ben Wheatley directs, with the cast including the likes of Robert Lindsay, Sue Johnston, and Anita Dobson.

When is it on TV: 26 October, 9pm

Fresh | Film 4

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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan star in this chilling thriller about a woman whose new boyfriend turns out to be a cannibal. When he takes her captive she must fight to survive the ordeal and take him down, no matter what it takes.

When is it on TV: 28th October, 11.20pm

Bram Stoker's Dracula | BBC One

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Francis Ford Coppola delivered his own take on the classic tale of Dracula in 1992, with Gary Oldman starring as the vampiric entity opposite Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves. The chilling narrative follows the villain as he travels to England in search of his lost love Elisabeta, who has been reincarnated decades after her death as Mina Murray (Ryder).

When is it on TV: 29 October, 10.40pm

Ghostbusters | BBC One

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It's not Halloween without a few fun horror films, and Ghostbusters is sure to be a delight for any film fan. The classic stars Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as the titular group who travel around New York City finding ghosts to catch. It's an oldie but a goodie.

When is it on TV: 30 October, 10.40pm

Halloween movies in cinemas

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For those looking to see something spooky in the cinema, there is a lot to choose from as to be expected in October. New releases that are currently dominating the box office include Smile 2 and Terrifier 3, there is also movies like the new adaptation of Stephen King's Salem's Lot.

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Other titles that could give viewers a thrill this Halloween include The Substance, Venom: The Last Dance, Beetlejuice Beetljuice, and A24 movie The Front Room. Hugh Grant's new horror film Heretic will also be released for previews on 31 October.

There are a number of classics being re-released this Halloween season, with Vue cinemas releasing A Nightmare on Elm Street and Carrie for their respective 40th anniversaries, as well as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2, and The Evil Dead 2.

Halloween movies and TV shows on streaming services

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Streaming services also have a lot to offer those in need of a fright, with Disney+ being the home for Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, American Horror Stories, and his newest horror series Grotesquerie.

The streaming platform also has Marvel horror titles like Agatha All Along and Werewolf By Night. Classic movies like Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Casper are also available on the platform.

Netflix also has an array of horror productions to catch over the spooky season, including Mike Flanagan's shows like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Haunting of Bly Manor. The platform also has movies like Halloween, Split, Get Out, and Scream to name just a few.

Of course, the horror streaming platform Shudder has a number of titles, new and old, for subscribers to enjoy. Horror fans can sign up either directly through Shudder or on Prime Video.

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