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The scariest time of the year is here. Whether you celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating or going to a costume party, it’s the perfect time of year to find something interesting to watch on your TV.
From movies to TV shows, we’ve got you covered with a wide range of new releases, old favourites, family-friendly fare and genuine horror.
Here’s what to watch and stream on Halloween 2024.
“Net”
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest twisty thriller Streaming is finally happening. Josh Hartnett plays a caring father who takes his daughter to a Taylor Swift concert in this stirring 2024 film. Oh, and he also happens to be a serial killer. And the whole concert is a trap to catch him.
Where to watch: Max.
“Goosebumps”
There have been several adaptations of the classic RL Stine children’s book thriller, but 2023 tv series This is surprisingly good scary programming that even kids and teens can watch. The story is based on a group of high school students investigating a mystery from the past. Justin Long plays a teacher. Season 2, arriving on January 10, 2025, will have a new storyline with a new cast.
Where to watch: Disney+
“Practical Magic”
This 1998 film stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman As two witch sisters who are unlucky in love. It’s not a horror film, but the iconic house and candle-filled atmosphere make it an autumn classic, plus there are some creepy magical hijinks, including one where the sisters accidentally resurrect an evil ex-boyfriend.
Where to watch: Max.
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
This modern classic show is usually a great Halloween watch, as Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) has to fight vampires and various creatures in every episode. However, if you want a particularly chill time, look no further than the season 4 episode “Hush.” In this eerily silent episode, everyone loses the power to speak, thanks to a group of terrifying ghosts. Say what you want about the vintage special effects in “Buffy,” but the jerky floating movements of the ghouls remain genuinely scary today. The episode blends the show’s typical horror with some laugh-out-loud moments.
Where to watch: Tubi, Disney+, Hulu.
“What do we do in the shadows”
If you don’t have the courage for true horror, fear not: vampires of staten island Here to serve comedy. This hilarious show follows vampire roommates Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), Nandor (Kayvan Novak) and his various enemies and friends such as Guillermo (Harvey Guillen). It’s quirky and hilarious, and it’s currently on its sixth and final season, so it’s the perfect time to catch up.
Where to watch: Hulu.
“The Fall of the House of Usher”
If you missed this show from horror master Mike Flanagan – or just want to see it again – now is the time. it creepy miniseries is both ancient and modern, as it takes inspiration from the classic Edgar Allan Poe story of the same name, but also connects it to the “removed from the limelight” tale of a small-screen version of the Sackler family. In the show, which stars Kaila Gugino, Mark Hamill, Mary McDonnell and Rahul Kohli, members of a wealthy and corrupt family who lead a pharmaceutical empire die in a manner reminiscent of Poe’s timeless horror stories. Reflects.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Late Night with the Devil”
This 2023 horror film is a relatively recent release that is now streaming. In case you missed it, it follows ’70s late-night talk show host Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian), who is doing a occult-themed Halloween special, where things go horribly wrong. Goes wrong.
Where to watch: Hulu
“the cabin in the Woods”
This 2011 film is an underrated horror-comedy classic. Starring pre-famed Chris Hemsworth, the plot follows the usual “Evil Dead” style formula in which college kids party in the woods when things go awry and they start dying one by one. But it has several twists, and a winking self-awareness that pokes fun at the genre while also paying homage to it. Apart from being a horror film, it is also a satire on them.
Where to see: Peacock.
“evil”
This under-appreciated drama recently ended after four seasons, so it’s the perfect time to watch it. Created by “The Good Wife” duo Robert and Michelle King, it follows forensic psychologist Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), former war journalist turned aspiring pastor David Acosta (Mike Colter) and tech whiz Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi). It is a supernatural drama. As they investigate seemingly supernatural events.
Where to watch: Paramount+, Netflix.
“I saw the glow of the TV”
The 2024 film follows Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddie (Bridget Lundy-Paine) who become fans of a mysterious TV show, where their view of reality begins to shatter.
Where to watch: Max
“No”
Jordan Peele’s other films, “Get Out” and “Us,” were more popular, but his most recent release, 2022’s “Noop.” still worth a lookStarring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun, the story follows a family who trains horses for film production who discover a UFO.
Where to watch: Starz, Hulu.
“crazy”
If you want to revisit a classic, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” Is streaming. Starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, the plot focuses on a runaway woman (Janet Leigh) who is mysteriously murdered in a motel with a shady owner, and the spiraling events following her death.
Where to watch: Netflix.
