Spooky Movies for Every Mood This Halloween, from Silly-Scary to Definitely Don’t Watch This Alone

Mar. 15, 2025

Tiffany Haddish in ‘Haunted Mansion,’ Florence Pugh in ‘Midsommar’ and Justin Long in ‘Barbarian.'.Photo:Disney; Gabor Kotschy/Courtesy of A24; 20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection

Disney; Gabor Kotschy/Courtesy of A24; 20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection

During spooky season, sometimes a viewing ofHocus Pocushits the spot — other times, you might want something with a little more bite. (If you literally want more bite, there are plenty of vampire movies to be found.) Stumped about what to stream? PEOPLE has recommendations for every mood and thrill threshhold.

Silly-Scary:The Haunted Mansion(2023)

Owen Wilson, Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish and Danny DeVito in ‘Haunted Mansion.'.Disney

Disney

Tiffany HaddishandDanny DeVitobring laughs to this lighthearted mystery based on the titular Disney World attraction. It’s a fun, relatively family-friendly diversion that won’t have you double-checking the locks before bedtime.Stream on Disney+

Mild Chills:It’s What’s Inside(2024)

Reina Hardesty, Devon Terrell, James Morosini, Brittany O’Grady, Gavin Leatherwood, Nina Bloomgarden, David Thompson and Alycia Debnam-Carey in ‘It’s What’s Inside.'.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

Gross, But Not Too Gross:House of Spoils(2024)

Ariana DeBose in ‘House of Spoils.'.Glodi Balazs/Prime

Glodi Balazs/Prime

The good news: An up-and-coming chef (Ariana DeBose) gets the backing of some wealthy investors who bankroll her dream restaurant. The bad news: The remote site of her fine dining spot is probably haunted. Food turns moldy instantly, creepy-crawly bugs emerge from nearly every dish…and well, Chef should look down when she’s chopping. Just sayin’. Definitely don’t eat before viewing.Streaming on Prime Video

Seriously Unsettling:Midsommar(2019)

Florence Pugh in ‘Midsommar.'.Courtesy of A24

Courtesy of A24

Florence Pughgives a tour de force as a grieving young woman who accompanies her distant boyfriend to a midsummer festival in a remote area of Sweden. Suicide and human sacrifice are just some of the horrors she witnesses while abroad.Stream on Max

Definitely Don’t Watch This Alone:Hush(2016)

Kate Siegel on the poster for ‘Hush.'.Netflix /Courtesy Everett Collection

Netflix /Courtesy Everett Collection

The jump scares don’t stop in this truly chilling tale of a deaf writer (Kate Siegel) who’s all alone at a remote cabin. Her lack of hearing puts her at a horrifying disadvantage against a masked stalker, who’s lurking in the words and determined to get inside the house.Stream on AMC+

Definitely Don’t Watch This Alone, Part II:Barbarian(2022)

Georgina Campbell in ‘Barbarian.'.20th Century Studios /Courtesy Everett Collection

20th Century Studios /Courtesy Everett Collection

A clever thriller that zigs when you think it will zag: After checking in to her Detroit house rental, Tess (Georgina Campbell) learns it’s been double-booked when a man (Bill Skarsgård) comes knocking after dark. Should she unlock the door and let him stay the night? Remarkably, that turns out to be one of the least suspenseful moments of this movie that costarsJustin Longas a badly-behaving landlord.Stream on Prime Video

source: people.com