{
  "id": 11352402,
  "title": "5 best movies to stream on Netflix for Halloween 2026 — including an '80s classic (who ya gonna call?)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/5-best-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-for-halloween-2026-including-an",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T04:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/5-best-movies-to-stream-on-netflix-for-halloween-2026-including-an-80s-classic-who-ya-gonna-call"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Halloween is one of my favorite seasons, as there's nothing quite like settling in with a good horror movie to embrace the spooky vibes. Netflix offers an array of movies to help get you into the Halloween spirit, from genuinely terrifying films to haunted favorites that are easier to watch in the dark. Here are some of the top Halloween movies currently streaming on Netflix to help you spend less time scrolling and more time watching.\n\n\"Ready or Not\" (2019): This horror movie, which spawned a sequel this year, is a great choice for Halloween. It's a funny yet tense film that manages to balance humor with genuinely brutal moments. The story revolves around Grace (Samara Weaving) being hunted by her new in-laws during a hide-and-seek game. The film stars Samara Weaving, Mark O'Brien, Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, and Andie MacDowell.\n\n\"The Witch\" (2015): If you prefer darker and more unsettling horror, \"The Witch\" is an excellent pick. Directed by Robert Eggers, this folk horror movie is a slow-burning, increasingly unsettling experience. Set in 1630s New England, it features a family who become increasingly convinced that supernatural forces are responsible for their struggles after a newborn son disappears and their crops begin to fail. The movie's score, composed by Mark Korven, is genuinely one of the creepiest in horror movie history.\n\n\"Oculus\" (2013): For a creepy and emotional horror movie that stays with you, \"Oculus\" is a great choice. Directed by Mike Flanagan, this supernatural thriller features a haunted mirror that causes strange events to occur. Siblings Tim (Brenton Thwaites) and Kaylie Russell (Karen Gillan) reunite after Tim is released from a psychiatric hospital, where they attempt to prove that the mirror, known as the Lasser Glass, is responsible for their parents' deaths. The film is a clever exploration of reality and perception.\n\n\"Ghostbusters\" (1984): For those who want a spooky but funny Halloween movie, \"Ghostbusters\" is the perfect choice. This classic 1984 film became an instant hit, grossing nearly $230 million domestically during its original theatrical run. It features three parapsychologists who start their own ghost-catching business, ultimately teaming up with Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) to save New York City from supernatural threats.",
  "summary": "Our guide to the best Netflix movies that deserve a spot on your Halloween watchlist this year.",
  "key_points": [
    "The Witch (2015): Set in 1630s New England, explores supernatural forces",
    "Ghostbusters (1984): Classic Halloween movie, grossed nearly $230 million"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Netflix's lineup of Halloween movies shifts the focus from strictly scary films to a mix of horror and comedy, offering something for different viewer preferences this spooky season.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}