The spooky season is here! Dressing up in costumes may not be everybody’s jam, but you can definitely watch some horror movies or shows to celebrate Halloween. There’s already a chill in the air, how about adding some chill to your TV room as well? Grab your blankets tight if you are watching alone. Or grab your partner. Here are some of the best horror movies and shows to get you in the mood for Halloween.

TV Series

The Haunting of Hill House

Hugh and Olivia Crain move into Hill House with their kids in the summer of 1992. All they want is to renovate the mansion and sell it to build their own house. Unexpected repairs have them stay longer and they begin to experience paranormal phenomena. A tragic loss has the family running away. Twenty-six years later, the sibling, Steven, Shirley, Theodora, Luke, and Eleanor come back to Hill House along with their father when another tragedy strikes them. The Haunting of Hill House will have you grabbing the edge of your seats with each episode.

Stream on Netflix.

Lore

Lore is a horror anthology series based on a podcast of the same name. It is an episodic series that follows the podcast, with each episode showing a different fact-based tale. These episodes are based on oft-told urban myths and folklore that have been passed down through the years. Check out the show for not just a scary experience, but also to know some famous urban legends.

Stream on Amazon Prime Video.

American Horror Story

American Horror Story is a classic on the list of horror shows to watch. It is an anthology horror series, with each season acting as a miniseries. Each season will see a brand new horrific story with a new set of characters and newer things to fear. The show has stories of a family haunted by the ghosts of their house’s former deceased occupants in Murder House. Another season, Coven, follows a coven of witches who fight against those who wish to destroy them. No matter the season, a scary episode is guaranteed for you.

Stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is based on an Archie comic book series of the same name. The series follows the life of half-human, half-witch teenager Sabrina Spellman. The series is grotesque by nature and hence the perfect fit for a Halloween watch. Apart from the constant darkness and occasional cannibalism, there’s also some teenage romance for those interested.

Stream on Netflix.

Dark

Dark is a German sci-fi thriller series set in the fictional town of Winden. It revolves around four interconnected families who are haunted by their secrets. The series is full of twists and intricate puzzles, time travel, and supernatural elements. The horror in Dark doesn’t come from ghosts, but rather from the sinister elements of the show. This complex story will surely have you racking your brains.

Stream the show on Netflix.

Movies

Train to Busan

Train to Busan is a South Korean action horror movie. Set on a high-speed train from Seoul to Busan, it follows a zombie apocalypse that threatens the lives of the passengers. A chemical leak at a biotech plant becomes the lynchpin of a zombie apocalypse spreading rapidly across South Korea. As the zombie outbreak sweeps the country, a father and his daughter take a mortifying train journey to reach the only place that’s safe. With zombies and the apocalypse taking over the screens, you can be sure it’ll be a terrifying watch.

Stream now on Amazon Prime Video.

The Babadook

Grab your blankets tight, peeps. Because The Babadook will take you on one hell of a scary ride. Amelia Vakan, a single mother, is plagued by the violent death of her husband. When her son starts seeing an imaginary monster, she doesn’t expect a sinister presence in their house. The eerieness of the movie will have you on the edge of your seats throughout.

Stream now on Amazon Prime Video.

The Curse of La Llorona

The Curse of La Llorona is based on the Latin American folklore of La Llorona, or the weeping woman. 1970s Los Angeles sees the legendary ghost La Llorona stalking children. When caseworker Anna Tate-Garcia is given an eerie warning, she ignores it. Soon, Anna and her kids are drawn into the frightening supernatural realm of La Llorona. They try to survive with the help of Rafael Olvera, a disillusioned priest.

Stream now on Netflix.

Howl

A train departs from London and hits a deer on the track as it passes through the countryside and derails. When the driver goes out to remove the carcass, you might think it’s an easy job. Except, he is attacked and killed by a werewolf. With no help in sight, the passengers try to save themselves from the werewolves out to hunt them during the full moon. This chilling movie will definitely spook you and get you in the mood for Halloween.

Stream now on Amazon Prime Video.

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