2025 Halloween Programming Guide: Top Picks and Must-See Movies

It’s spooky season, which means a month filled with all things macabre leading up to Halloween. From hardcore horror to dark comedy, there’s a wide variety of content to enjoy on television and streaming services. With so many options, it can be overwhelming, but fear not – Rotten Tomatoes is here to help you navigate all the spooky programming this October.

Let’s kick things off with a rundown of the Halloween offerings on various streaming hubs:

– **AMC+ Countdown to Fearfest:** Featuring films like “The Shining,” “Misery,” and “Nightmare on Elm Street.”
– **Apple TV+ Halloween Frights and Delights:** Including classics like “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” and “Ghostwriter.”
– **Disney+ This Is Halloween:** Offering a lineup that includes “Goosebumps,” “Hocus Pocus,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
– **Huluween:** With films like “The Fly,” “Late Night with the Devil,” and “Signs.”
– **HBO Max:** Providing viewers with Scooby-Doo, The Conjuring franchise, and It Follows.
– **Netflix & Chills:** Featuring “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” “Haunted Hotel,” and “The Blackening.”
– **Paramount+ Peak Screaming:** Including “Scary Movie,” “Scream VI,” and “Smile 2.”
– **Peacock Countdown to Halloween Horror:** With films like “M3gan 2.0,” “Brightburn,” and “Terrifier 3.”
– **Pluto TV Pluto Horror:** Offering “The Evil Dead,” “Ginger Snaps,” and “Secret Window.”
– **Prime Video:** Featuring titles like “War of the Worlds (2025),” “The Craft,” and “Nosferatu (2024).”
– **Shudder Season of Screams:** Including “Late Night with the Devil,” “Clown in a Cornfield,” and “V/H/S 94.”
– **Tubi Horror:** With films like “The Possession,” “Terrifier,” and “The Strangers.”

In addition to the streaming options, here’s a daily breakdown of some of the programming you can catch on TV or stream on different platforms throughout the month of October. From Halloween classics to new releases, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Let’s dive into the daily offerings, from Wednesday, October 1st through Friday, October 10th, including fan favorites like “Hocus Pocus,” “Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “Hotel Transylvania.” Whether you’re a horror aficionado or looking for family-friendly content, there’s plenty to choose from.

Stay tuned for the next installment of our Halloween Programming Guide, covering October 11th through October 20th, for more thrilling options to add to your watchlist this spooky season. Happy viewing!