Best Recent Horror Films and Series to Stream This Halloween
WHO:
Variety - Ti West created *Remnants*, a 27-minute horror short designed to be fully immersive.
ComingSoon - Tiffany Haddish and Brett Gelman star in a haunted-house heist comedy horror film.
Collider - Netflix’s series *Below* is described as “Spielbergian.”
Screen Rant - *Brightburn* and *Blade II* are among eight superhero movies ranked as horror films.
Screen Crush - The article covers classic horror movies that bombed on release.
Screen Rant - The article identifies nine scary anime series suitable for a weekend binge.
Mashable - The Paramount+ horror-movie list includes *The Faculty* and *Smile 2*.
Mashable - The Prime Video horror-movie list includes *Train to Busan*, *Saint Maud*, and *Nope*.
Mashable - The HBO Max horror-movie list includes *The Blob*, *Scanners*, *Sinners*, and *Weapons*.
Collider - The Paramount+ thriller list includes *Parasite*, *No Country for Old Men*, *Shutter Island*, *Killer Joe*, and *V for Vendetta*.
Screen Rant - *FROM* seasons 1–3 are available on Netflix, totaling 30 episodes; the series is approaching its fifth and final season.
Variety - *Terrifier*, *Terrifier 2*, and *Terrifier 3* are returning to Regal theaters nationwide.
Collider - The Netflix psychological-thriller list includes *Greta* and *Creep*.
Screen Rant - A new eight-part horror series based on a legendary folktale debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score.
Screen Rant - The article identifies *Obsession* and *Backrooms* among the horror films it discusses.
Collider - The article names MGM+’s *From*, HBO’s *The Last of Us*, and Netflix’s *The Fall of the House of Usher* as horror TV series.
WHAT:
Variety - The theatrical re-release of *Terrifier*, *Terrifier 2*, and *Terrifier 3* is presented by a video game; the article does not identify the game in the available text.
Collider - Zach Cregger’s *Resident Evil* is nearing the end of its theatrical run amid competition from new box-office releases.
ComingSoon - Shout! Studios uploaded the full 1988 film *Night of the Demons* to YouTube for free streaming.
Billboard - The upcoming Hot 100 chart race includes multiple Halloween-themed contenders for No. 1, a first for the century.
Variety - *Remnants* is Apple’s first fully immersive horror film.
ComingSoon - The haunted-house heist film starring Haddish and Gelman is streaming on Peacock.
Slickdeals - The *Scary Movie 3-Film Collection* DVD is listed for $5; shipping is free with Prime or on orders of $35 or more.
Collider - *Below* passed a major milestone for Netflix after two weeks of release.
Screen Rant - Netflix added 30 episodes of *FROM* ahead of the series’ fifth and final season.
Variety - The *Terrifier* trilogy is receiving a theatrical re-release for a Halloween run.
Screen Rant - The article presents 10 horror movies from 2026 that are available to stream for a Halloween night at home.
Screen Rant - The article describes *Obsession* as involving a “terrible wish” and *Backrooms* as featuring “endless corridors.”
Collider - The article identifies seven horror shows released since 2020 as among the best in the genre.
WHERE:
ComingSoon - *Night of the Demons* is available free on YouTube.
Mashable - The listed scary movies are streaming on Paramount+.
Mashable - The listed horror movies are streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Mashable - The listed horror movies are streaming on HBO Max.
Screen Rant - *FROM* seasons 1–3 are available on Netflix.
Variety - The *Terrifier* trilogy will screen at Regal theaters nationwide.
Collider - The listed psychological thrillers are available on Netflix.
Screen Rant - The movies are available to stream at home.
Collider - The named series are associated with MGM+, HBO, and Netflix, respectively.
WHEN:
Variety - The *Terrifier* trilogy’s Regal showtimes are scheduled for “Oct. 29-21,” as written in the article.
Billboard - The article discusses the Hot 100 race for the week after Halloween.
WHY:
Screen Rant - The eight-part horror series is based on a legendary folktale.
Screen Rant - The films are presented as streaming options for Halloween.
Collider - The article’s stated subject is identifying standout horror TV series.
HOW:
Screen Rant - The article describes the films as available through streaming.
Collider - The article selects shows based on their status as horror series released since 2020.
(UPDATED October 23, 2026 21:12 UTC)
Horror fans have plenty of ways to get into the spirit, from a theatrical return for the *Terrifier* trilogy at Regal theaters nationwide to new streaming picks. The films’ Regal showtimes are listed as “Oct. 29-21.” Apple’s first fully immersive horror film is *Remnants*, a 27-minute short created by Ti West. Netflix has added 30 episodes of *FROM*, covering its first three seasons, ahead of the series’ fifth and final season. Another Netflix series, *Below*, passed a major milestone after two weeks and has been described as “Spielbergian.” For a free watch, Shout! Studios has uploaded the 1988 film *Night of the Demons* to YouTube. Streaming options include *The Faculty* and *Smile 2* on Paramount+, *Train to Busan* and *Nope* on Prime Video, and *The Blob* and *Sinners* on HBO Max. Meanwhile, Halloween-themed contenders are competing for the Hot 100’s top spot in the week after Halloween.
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(UPDATED October 23, 2026 17:21 UTC)
There’s plenty of horror to watch at home or in theaters, with streaming services offering everything from classic scares to recent releases. Apple’s first fully immersive horror film, *Remnants*, is a 27-minute short created by Ti West. Netflix’s *Below*, described as “Spielbergian,” passed a major milestone after two weeks, while the service has also added all 30 episodes of *FROM* seasons one through three ahead of the series’ fifth and final season. For Halloween, the *Terrifier* trilogy is returning to Regal theaters nationwide. Streaming picks include *The Faculty* and *Smile 2* on Paramount+, *Train to Busan*, *Saint Maud*, and *Nope* on Prime Video, and *The Blob*, *Scanners*, *Sinners*, and *Weapons* on HBO Max. Netflix’s thriller choices include *Greta* and *Creep*. Other recommendations range from scary anime and horror films from 2026 to standout TV series, including *The Last of Us* and *The Fall of the House of Usher*.
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(UPDATED October 23, 2026 16:15 UTC)
Horror fans have a fresh batch of viewing options, including 30 episodes of *FROM* now streaming on Netflix ahead of the series’ fifth and final season. The *Terrifier* trilogy is also returning to Regal theaters nationwide for a Halloween run. For a night at home, a list of 2026 horror films includes *Obsession* and *Backrooms*, while another roundup highlights classic movies that initially bombed. Streaming picks span several platforms: Paramount+ has *The Faculty* and *Smile 2*; Prime Video offers *Train to Busan*, *Saint Maud*, and *Nope*; and HBO Max features *The Blob*, *Scanners*, *Sinners*, and *Weapons*. Netflix thriller recommendations include *Greta* and *Creep*, while Paramount+ has *Parasite* and *Shutter Island*. Viewers can also find scary anime, standout horror series, and a new eight-part show inspired by a legendary folktale.
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(UPDATED October 23, 2026 15:24 UTC)
Horror fans have two fresh ways to plan a night of scares, with streaming movies for Halloween and standout television series to explore. Ten horror films from 2026 are available to watch at home, offering options for a Halloween night without a trip to the theater. Among them are *Obsession*, which centers on a “terrible wish,” and *Backrooms*, with its “endless corridors.” The movie selection is presented specifically as a way to bring Halloween horror to the living room. On television, seven horror series released since 2020 are highlighted as some of the genre’s best. The picks include MGM+’s *From*, HBO’s *The Last of Us*, and Netflix’s *The Fall of the House of Usher*. Together, the selections offer movie and series choices for viewers looking for horror across streaming platforms.