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Add these classic scary movies to your list for 2022.

Sure, costumes, candy, and decorations are fun, but nothing can get you into spooky season quite like a Halloween film on screen.

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Add these classic scary movies to your list for 2022.

Whether vampire movies or witch movies are more your thing or you'd rather opt for a kid-friendly flick on Netflix that's not quite as likely to scare you silly, there's enough Halloween season films for you to watch one every night in October, or better yet to settle in with a bowl of popcorn (and some candy too!) for a mini marathon, best viewed after dark of course.

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Add these classic scary movies to your list for 2022.

With stars like Michael Myers and writers like Stephen Spielberg, there sure are some spooky winners for families and couples alike, probably plenty you haven't seen too. And now for our list of 50 classic Halloween films (and how to stream them on Hulu, Netflix, or Prime Video).

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Add these classic scary movies to your list for 2022.

Gather up your blankets to get cozy under (and if you need to cover your eyes, no one will know) for a scary good time! If this list isn't for you, check out these Halloween movie options.

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Young Frankenstein (1974)

Mel Brooks directs the story of the grandson of the infamous scientist who is struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe. When he is invited to Transylvania, he harkens back to his family heritage when a dead body is reanimated.

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Arachnophobia (1990)

For some, there's nothing scarier than a spider. If that's you, then this 1990 movie, starring Jeff Daniels and John Goodman, will scare you silly.

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Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Roman Polanski directs this classic film starring Mia Farrow as a young pregnant woman who suspects that her neighbors are members of a Satanic cult.

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The Addams Family (1991)

This spooky, kooky family based on the 1964 cartoon reconnects with what they believe to be a long-lost relative. It stars Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, and Christopher Lloyd.

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Children of the Corn (1984)

A young couple stranded in the rural town in Nebraska encounters a mysterious religious sect of children amidst prospering corn fields in this movie based on a short story by Stephen King.

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Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

Adapted from Anne Rice's gothic novel, this haunting film stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, and 11-year-old Kirsten Dunst.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

In this 2003 remake of the 1974 classic by the same name stars Jessica Biel, a group of friends traveling through Texas tries to dodge a serial killer.

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Twilight (2008)

This is the movie that started it all and catapulted Kristen Stewart (who plays the mortal Bella) and Robert Pattinson (who plays the vampire Edward) into international stardom. In this film set in the Pacific Northwest, lovestruck teenagers enter into a dangerous romance with exciting twists and vampire mystery.

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Frankenstein (1931)

Now we know why Frankenstein is such a popular Halloween costume choice. In this classic film from 1931, a scientist brings a monstrous creature to life, which eventually results in the demise of both.

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Clue (1985)

Almost as fun as the board game, this thriller about a death that occurs during a dinner party will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the shocking final reveal.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

This musical horror movie provides plenty of Halloween entertainment and costume inspiration. Dress up with your friends and sing along!

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Poltergeist (1982)

Craig T. Nelson stars in this truly terrifying Steven Spielberg film about a family whose house has unexplained disturbances.

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The Witches (1990)

This popular tale of a young boy who stumbles upon a gaggle of witches is just-right for Halloween viewing.

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Dracula (1931)

For a Halloween movie that's a true classic, look no further than Dracula. Bela Lugosi stars as the Transylvanian vampire.

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The Haunting (1963)

This ghost story is based on the 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House, which inspired the 2018 Netflix series by the same name.

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Death Becomes Her (1992)

Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep star as rivals who find the secret to eternal life. The all-star cast also includes Bruce Willis and Isabella Rossellini.

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Halloween (2018)

Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode in the 2018 continuation of the time-tested franchise.

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The Amityville Horror (1979)

Said to be based on a true story, James Broland and Margot Kidder star as the new owners of a home whose previous tenants were murdered.

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Trick 'r Treat (2007)

This thriller, starring Anna Paquin and Dylan Baker, follows five intertwined stories that all happen on the same Ohio street.

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Get Out (2017)

Fans were captivated by this dark comedy with Allison Williams and Daniel Kaluuya. The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Pet Sematary (1989)

The '80s cult classic follows a family who’s moved to a rural town and is greeted with a burial ground of evil forces that sits just outside their home.

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Child's Play (1988)

This move about a terrifying doll, Chucky, who comes to life to wreak havoc on a town has inspired six sequels, a television series, and an 2019 reboot.

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Annabelle (2014)

This truly terrifying movie finds a couple being haunted by a vintage doll.

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Brightburn (2019)

Brightburn is proof that not all superhuman babies grow up to be superheroes.

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House on Haunted Hill (1958)

The story has been remade time and time again, but nothing quite compares to the classic tale about five guests who have to spend the night in a creepy mansion in hopes of earning some serious money.

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The Hills Have Eyes (2005)

A family vacation takes a gruesome turn when they encounter cannibalistic mutants. This version is a remake of the 1977 Wes Anderson horror movie.

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The Ring (2002)

Four teenagers die after watching a mysterious video, prompting reporter Rachel Kelly, played by Naomi Watts, to investigate the film. She then finds herself fighting for her own life, of which she only has seven days left to live.

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Paranormal Activity (2007)

The horror movie terrified audiences when it was first released, and we can see why: Who wouldn’t be scared after watching a supernatural presence terrorize two young homeowners?

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Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman go head-to-head (pun intended) in the modern take on one of Halloween’s spookiest ghost stories.

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A Quiet Place (2018)

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt put their marriage to the test by starring side by side in this super-scary release where an entire family must live in silence.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

The original Freddy Krueger film still gives a fright decades later. If you really want a serious spook, have a marathon with all the sequels, including the 2010 remake.

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Practical Magic (1998)

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play supernatural sisters earnestly attempting to end a family curse that keeps them from finding true love.

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The Craft (1996)

A pack of high school girls gets creative with their magic tricks, conjuring up trouble for anyone who gets in their way.

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The Exorcist (1973)

A possessed daughter, a terrified mother, and two priests hoping to rid the girl of her demons make for one memorable horror flick.

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Harry Potter (2001)

Any of the eight movies from the fan-favorite series will do, but we’re partial to the magical story that started it all.

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It (2017)

Whether you opt for the 1990 original, or test out the remake, you’ll likely need to sleep with the lights on after a viewing of this terrorizing tale.

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Carrie (1976)

A friendless (and telekinetic!) teen takes the fate of her town into her own hands after her fellow students humiliate her at the prom.

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Gremlins (1984)

Viewers of all ages will delight in watching these little monsters reek mayhem on a small town.

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Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Tim Burton’s unlikely love story is just eerie enough to include in your October lineup.

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Ghostbusters (1984)

This legendary movie features three kooky college professors who lose their university jobs. Naturally, they opt for careers in the ghost-busting business, and they team up to de-haunt houses and save people from the supernatural. We dare you to watch this classic without singing "who ya gonna call!"

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Scream (1996)

If you're a fan of scary movies, you can't let Halloween pass by without watching this one. In Scream, a group of teens in California uses their knowledge of horror films to outsmart—or try to outsmart—real-life killers.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Buffy was your typical cheerleading, shopping, Christian Slater-loving high school teen until she learned she was destined to kill vampires. This action-packed '90s classic will keep you guessing, laughing, and cheering on Buffy as she saves Los Angeles from bloodsuckers.

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Hocus Pocus (1993)

In one of the most popular Halloween movies of all time, Hocus Pocus follows three sister witches, who are accidentally resurrected by three teenagers on Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts. Make it a double feature and follow the original up with the new sequel, now available on Disney+.

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Halloween (1978)

Get scared straight all over again as murderer Michael Myers escapes a psychiatric hospital on the night before Halloween then returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, to terrorize scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis.

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Beetlejuice (1988)

Starring Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, and Alec Baldwin, Beetlejuice tells the tale of a recently deceased couple, who get stuck haunting their former residence. Things take a turn when the house is purchased by another couple and their teen daughter, Lydia (Winona Ryder).

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The Shining (1980)

In this ultra-scary film, writer Jack Torrance takes on a job as a caretaker for an isolated Colorado hotel, in the hopes of overcoming his writer's block. But his son, who has psychic abilities, is able to see the dark spirits that haunt the hotel. After a snowstorm traps the family in the hotel, Jack becomes more and more influenced by the ghosts and ultimately falls deep into madness.

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What We Do in the Shadows (2015)

This hilarious take on modern-day vampires stars Jemaine Clement from Flight of the Concords.

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Blade (1998)

The main character in this Marvel film is 50% part vampire and 50% part man. The movie, on the other hand, is 100% Halloween-approved.

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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

If you've got to hide from zombies, you might as well do it together. In this 1968 drama, the dead are on the loose, and the only place to hide it out is inside a rural farmhouse.

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

After three students disappear during an exploration into a supposedly haunted forest, there's just one item found: their video camera.

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The Sixth Sense (1999)

A frightened, confused 8-year-old boy encounters a child psychologist who turns out to be very unprepared for the truth of what haunts him.

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The Conjuring (2013)

Two ghost hunters, Lorraine and Ed Warren, come alongside a family terrorized by a dark spirit in tale inspired by a true story.

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Friday the 13th (1980)

One by one counselors are murdered one at Camp Crystal Lake, and add to that a child's drowning and a double murder at the same camp years before

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