15 Halloween Movies on Peacock (October 2026)
Find chilling classics, modern scares, and family-friendly frights with this Peacock horror roundup, from Scream and Saw to Casper and Monster House.
If you’re looking for a spooky watchlist, this guide to the best horror movies on Peacock pulls together slashers, haunted-house stories, supernatural scares, and a few darker family-friendly picks too. You’ll find classics like Night of the Living Dead, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Halloween, The Omen, and Scream, plus newer crowd-pleasers such as Paranormal Activity, Saw, and Drag Me to Hell. There’s also room for horror with a playful edge, including Casper, The Witches, and Monster House. Whether you want campfire chills, masked-killer tension, or something eerie to watch with younger viewers, the list offers a wide range of moods and eras.
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Casper
comedy · family · fantasy
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Why watch: If you want a lighter spooky pick, Casper blends comedy, family, and fantasy with a ghost-story setup that stays friendly for a wider audience. It’s a good choice when you want eerie atmosphere without going too far into hard horror.
Directed by Rob Letterman, Brad SilberlingCast Chauncey Leopardi, Spencer Vrooman, Malachi Pearson, Cathy Moriarty, Eric IdleHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Witches
1 BAFTA Film Award nomination
comedy · fantasy · horror · kids & family · made in europe
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.
Why watch: If you like horror with a playful twist, The Witches mixes comedy, fantasy, and family-friendly scares around a boy who stumbles into a witches' gathering. It suits viewers who want something unsettling but not too intense.
Directed by Nicolas RoegCast Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson, Bill PatersonPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Scream
horror · mystery
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Why watch: If you enjoy masked-killer slashers and mystery-driven horror, Scream is a strong fit. Its premise centers on a teenager being targeted after her mother’s murder, which makes it a natural pick for fans of suspense and genre games.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Drew Barrymore, Roger L. Jackson, Kevin Patrick Walls, David Booth, Carla HatleyHuluPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Friday the 13th
horror · mystery · thriller
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
Why watch: If you like classic summer-camp horror, Friday the 13th delivers the setup that helped define the slasher formula. It’s a good match for viewers who want a straightforward mystery-thriller with a famous premise.
Directed by Sean S. CunninghamCast Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, Kevin BaconNetflixPeacock PremiumAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Friday the 13th Part 2
horror · mystery · thriller
Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.
Why watch: If you’re in the mood for another camp-set slasher, Friday the 13th Part 2 continues the ominous Crystal Lake setup. It should appeal to anyone who enjoys the earlier film’s mix of horror, mystery, and thriller elements.
Directed by Steve MinerCast Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King, Kirsten Baker, Stuart CharnoPeacock PremiumAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb →
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Night of the Living Dead
horror · thriller
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Why watch: If you prefer old-school zombie horror, Night of the Living Dead is a strong pick. The farmhouse siege setup makes it ideal for viewers who like tense, survival-focused stories.
Directed by George A. RomeroCast Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith WayneStarzPeacock PremiumFreeveeMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Monster House
1 Oscar nomination
animation · comedy · family · mystery
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.
Why watch: If you want horror that also works as an animated family mystery, Monster House is worth a look. Its story about teens investigating a dangerous neighboring home gives it a fun, spooky edge.
Directed by Gil KenanCast Ryan Whitney, Steve Buscemi, Mitchel Musso, Catherine O'Hara, Fred WillardPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Fly
Won 1 Oscar
drama · horror · sci-fi
When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Why watch: If body-horror and sci-fi both appeal to you, The Fly is the one to choose. Its premise about a teleportation experiment gone wrong makes it a good fit for viewers who like unsettling genre blends.
Directed by David CronenbergCast Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie CarlsonHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
horror
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Why watch: If you want a minimalist but notorious slasher, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a key pick. Its rural-visit-gone-wrong setup is best for viewers who like intense, stripped-down horror.
Directed by Tobe HooperCast Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger, Paul A. Partain, William Vail, Teri McMinnNetflixAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Paranormal Activity
horror · mystery
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Why watch: If you enjoy haunted-house-style stories built around an unseen presence, Paranormal Activity fits that mood well. It’s a good choice for fans of mystery horror and creeping nighttime dread.
Directed by Oren PeliCast Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Ashley PalmerStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Halloween
horror
The early years of young Michael Myers and the events leading up to his fateful Halloween night murder rampage in the quiet town of Haddonfield, Illinois.
Why watch: If you want a retelling centered on Michael Myers, Halloween offers that origin-story angle. It works for viewers interested in a more direct slasher setup focused on a notorious killer.
Directed by Rob ZombieCast Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Tyler Mane, Daeg Faerch, Sheri Moon ZombiePeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Omen
Won 1 Oscar 2 nominations
horror · mystery & thriller
Immediately after their miscarriage, the US diplomat Robert Thorn adopts the newborn Damien without the knowledge of his wife. Yet what he doesn’t know is that their new son is the son of the devil.
Why watch: If you like devilish mystery horror, The Omen is a strong pick. The adoptive-family premise gives it a chilling setup for viewers who enjoy supernatural suspense.
Directed by Richard DonnerCast Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Harvey StephensPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Crow
action & adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller
Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven, watched over by a hypnotic crow, returns from the grave to exact revenge.
Why watch: If you want horror with action, drama, and fantasy mixed in, The Crow stands out from the more conventional entries. Its revenge-from-beyond-the-grave premise should appeal to viewers who like genre crossovers.
Directed by Alex ProyasCast Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai LingPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Drag Me to Hell
horror
After denying a woman the extension she needs to keep her home, loan officer Christine Brown sees her once-promising life take a startling turn for the worse. Christine is convinced she's been cursed by a Gypsy, but her boyfriend is skeptical. Her only hope seems to lie in a psychic who claims he can help her lift the curse and keep her soul from being dragged straight to hell.
Why watch: If you enjoy horror built around a curse and a desperate attempt to reverse it, Drag Me to Hell is a good match. It fits viewers who want a fast-moving story with a supernatural threat.
Directed by Sam RaimiCast Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David PaymerPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Saw
horror · mystery · thriller
Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
Why watch: If you like puzzle-box horror and trapped-room tension, Saw is the obvious pick here. Its mystery-thriller setup is best for viewers who enjoy grim games and high-stakes suspense.
Directed by James WanCast Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Ken Leung, Dina MeyerPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This lineup gives you plenty of ways to match your mood, from iconic slashers and possession-themed fright to animated or fantasy-leaning picks with a lighter touch. If you want a quick route to your next scary movie night, bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh idea. It’s updated regularly so the selection stays useful as your watchlist changes. With so many styles in one place, it’s easy to find a title that fits the kind of scare you want right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the No. 1 Halloween movie?
Our No. 1 pick right now is Casper (1995), streaming on Peacock.
What are some Halloween movies for families?
For something lighter, try Casper (1995) and Monster House (2006), all streaming on Peacock.
What are the top 10 scary movies on Peacock?
Our top 10 right now: The Witches (1990), Scream (1996), Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Fly (1986), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Paranormal Activity (2007), Halloween (2007) and The Omen (1976), all streaming on Peacock.
Do I need a Peacock subscription to watch these?
Yes. Every title on this list is currently available on Peacock. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these horror movies ranked?
The order follows curated IMDb lists, and we keep only the titles streaming right now, so the list changes as titles come and go.