Top 14 Horror Movies and Shows to Stream in October

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no need to wait to get your dose of horror. Streaming services like Peacock, Prime Video, Netflix, and more are serving up a chilling array of new TV shows and movies to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Over on Prime Video, you can catch the premiere of Harlan Coben’s Lazarus, a thrilling six-episode series starring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy that promises mystery and suspense galore. Meanwhile, Hulu is bringing back the 1992 psychological thriller The Hand That Rocks the Cradle with a fresh new take featuring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe.

If zombies are more your speed, check out The Elixir on Netflix, an Indonesian movie that delves into the horrors of a herbal medicine business gone wrong. And over on HBO Max, don’t miss Weapons, a chilling tale starring Julia Garner as a teacher caught in a mysterious disappearance of her students.

Fans of the It series can look forward to It: Welcome to Derry on HBO Max, a prequel show set in 1962 that promises to transport viewers back to the creepy town of Derry, Maine. And for a more classic horror experience, dive into R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead on Tubi for a dose of young adult scares.

These are just a few of the hair-raising offerings you can catch this October on various streaming services. From supernatural thrills to psychological horrors, there’s something to spook everyone this Halloween season. So grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready for a scream-worthy streaming marathon!