Happy October, readers! Over the last few years, I’ve put together various lists of horror movies from a variety of streaming platforms, but for 2018, I thought it might be fun to do some themed lists of what’s available on all the different streaming services, in case you happened to be in a mood for a particular kind of film. Because let’s be honest, we’ve all fallen down the rabbit hole of endlessly searching for something to watch after we’ve scrolled through hundreds of available titles on Netflix, Vudu, Tubi TV, Shudder, and the like.
So, for this first installment of our special “From Streams to Screams” column series this month, I’ve put together a rundown of 25 different supernatural-themed movies that should undoubtedly get you into the Halloween spirit (see what I did there?). And be sure to check back right here on Daily Dead throughout the rest of October for more lists featuring other genre-related titles that are available on different digital services.
Pumpkinhead (Streaming on Hulu & Amazon Prime)
A father (Lance Henriksen) invokes the demon Pumpkinhead to avenge his son’s death at the hands of big-city bikers in this horror classic filled with the essence of evil.
The Conjuring (Streaming on Netflix)
Based on true events, this spine-chiller tells the story of a New England family who begins having encounters with spirits in their farmhouse.
The Innkeepers (Streaming on Shudder & Amazon Prime)
Two amateur ghost-hunters explore a haunted hotel in the days before it closes.
City of the Living Dead (Streaming on Vudu)
A reporter and a psychic race to close the Gates of Hell after the suicide of a clergyman caused them to open, allowing the dead to rise from the grave.
The Amityville Horror (1979) (Streaming on Hulu & Amazon Prime)
Supposed true story about George and Kathleen Lutz whose dream house turns into a nightmare. Starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder.
Lovely Molly (Streaming on Shudder)
A former addict begins to have strange episodes after moving into her childhood home.
Ghostbusters (1984) (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
Ghosts invade New York and force a trio of spirit exterminators to save the city in one of the biggest comedies of all time. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver head the all-star cast.
A Dark Song (Streaming on Netflix)
Grieving the death of her son, a woman hires an occult expert to lead her through a psychologically grueling ritual to contact her child’s spirit.
The Blair Witch Project (Streaming on Shudder & Amazon Prime)
1994, three students disappeared while shooting a documentary. A year later, their footage was found.
The Revenant (2009) (Streaming on Tubi TV)
A confused man wakes up six feet under and thirsty for blood. Now that he no longer has to fear death, he sets out on a path of vigilante justice.
Stir of Echoes (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
After being hypnotized, Tom (Kevin Bacon) is haunted by terrifying visions that seem to be sending him a message from beyond.
Phenomena (Streaming on Shudder & Tubi TV)
A young girl who can somehow communicate with insects may be the key to solving a string of murders at an exclusive boarding school.
The Skeleton Key (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
When Caroline Ellis takes a job in Louisiana's bayous, she unlocks a deadly secret involving magic, conjure and sacrifice that pulls her into a terrifying world of strange, frightening and unexplained incidents.
Jug Face (Streaming on Vudu & Tubi TV)
Jug Face tells the story of a pregnant teen trying to escape a backwoods community when she discovers that she may be sacrificed to a creature in a pit.
Pet Sematary II (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
Antagonized by the neighborhood kids, Jeff befriends outsider, Drew Gilbert, who lives in fear of his cruel stepfather Gus. After Gus shoots Drew's beloved dog, the boys bury the body in a place rumored to have powers of resurrection.
The Housemaid (Streaming on Hulu)
A forbidden passion awakens vengeful spirits within a haunted mansion in this bloodcurdling, erotic tour-de-force.
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (Streaming on Shudder)
In this supernatural sequel, the spirit of a sexually voracious teen possesses a high schooler.
Under the Shadow (Streaming on Netflix)
During the Iran-Iraq conflict, a Tehran woman caring for her daughter while her husband is at war is gradually convinced evil spirits are at work.
Phantasm: Remastered (Streaming on Shudder)
Don Coscarelli’s beloved 1979 sci-fi horror classic returns in a new restoration.
Thelma (Streaming on Hulu)
Thelma is a powerful supernatural thriller about a young student who, upon falling in love for the first time, discovers that she has terrifying and inexplicable powers.
Witchboard (Streaming on Tubi TV)
A woman finds an interest in her friend Brandon's Ouija Board when he brings it by her party.
We Are Still Here (Streaming on Shudder & Amazon Prime)
Grieving parents move into a new home that houses a family of bloodthirsty spirits.
Oculus (Streaming on Netflix)
Now young adults, sibs Tim and Kaylie are still trying to recover from – and get to the bottom of – their parents’ deaths more than a decade ago.
The Amityville Horror (2005) (Streaming on Amazon Prime)
This modern remake tells the true story about a large house on the coast of Long Island where a newlywed couple and their three children move into, unaware that a murder took place in the house several years back.
Honeymoon (Streaming on Tubi TV & Hulu)
Newlyweds head to a remote lake cottage for their honeymoon, where the promise of romance turns sinister when Bea starts wandering the woods at night.
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Heather A. Wixson was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, until she followed her dreams and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. A 14-year veteran in the world of horror entertainment journalism, Wixson fell in love with genre films at a very early age, and has spent more than a decade as a writer and supporter of preserving the history of horror and science fiction cinema. Throughout her career, Wixson has contributed to several notable websites, including Fangoria, Dread Central, Terror Tube, and FEARnet, and she currently serves as the Managing Editor for Daily Dead, which has been her home since 2013. She's also written for both Fangoria Magazine & ReMind Magazine, and her latest book project, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume One will be released on October 20, 2021.
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