With Halloween approaching, you may be looking for something spooky, frightful, or downright scary to watch as the weather cools down and sunset looms closer. Luckily, we’re here to help. Not everyone has access to the same streaming services, but we’ve dug into Hulu to pick out the most holiday-appropriate films to aid in your viewing experience. Not all of these films are Halloween-themed necessarily, but they each fill that “Halloween movie” vibe in their own way. So, without further ado, here are the best Halloween movies on Hulu that are currently available to stream.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best Halloween movies onNetflix,Prime Video, andDisney+.
Editor’s note: This list was updated October 27th to include Blade, Carved, The Accused, The Feast, and Jessabelle.
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The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Directed:Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez |Run Time: 1 hr 27 min
Cast:Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, and Joshua Leonard
If you’re just looking to get rightly spooked, the horror classicThe Blair Witch Projectis a solid bet. When the film was released in 1999, it blurred the lines between fact and fiction, as it was marketed as genuine found footage of a group of film students who went missing in the Maryland woods after attempting to make a documentary about the fabled Blair Witch. Jump scares abound as tensions run high, and this box office smash still holds up quite well. –Adam Chitwood
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Blade (1998)
Director: Stephen Norrington |Run Time: 2 hrs
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson
The first of the trilogy,BladestarsWesley Snipes(Coming 2 America) in the titular role of the half-vampire, day-walking hunter determined to protect the mortal world from evil bloodthirsty vampires. Along with Whistler (Kris Kristofferson), Blade facesStephen Dorffas Deacon Frost, a nemesis who attempts to remake the world in his image, forcing humans to either turn or be harvested as food.Bladeis an action-packed adventure mixed in with lightly philosophical conversations about the nature of humanity. Based on the Marvel comics,Bladeelevated late 90s action movies with witty quips and complex graphic fight sequences.– Yael Tygiel
Carved (2018)
Director: Justin Harding |Run Time: 5 min
Cast: Jonathan Craig, Findlay James Davies, Rick Amsbury, Dawn Sadler,
Part of the Huluween Film Fest,Carvedis a cleverly disguised horror comedy that tells a tale so clearly that the five-minute film feels like a full-length feature. Utilizing eerie and dramatic sweeping camera motions along with the stringers of the soundtrack,Carvedpacks both tension-breaking comical beats as well as swelling spookiness. Beginning with a farmer who harvests pumpkins (Jonathan Craig),Carvesunveils the journey of growing gourds to their ultimate final Jack-O-Lantern state. Written and directed byJustin Hardingwith a clear appreciation and passion for the horror genre,Carvedis creepy and entertaining.– Yael Tygiel
The Accursed (2021)
Director: Kathryn Michelle, Elizabeta Vidovic |Run Time: 1 hr 24 min
Cast: Yancy Butler, Goran Visnjic, Melora Walters, George H. Xanthis
With an independent film aesthetic,The AccursedstarsYancy Butler(Kick-Ass) as Hana, a woman reuniting with her estranged – and cursed – family for a wedding. When dark forces pick off their bloodline, it’s up to the matriarch of the clan to protect her family. Co-directed byKathryn MichelleandElizabeta Vidovicand featuring a haunting performance from the incredibleGoran Visnjic(Timeless),The Accursedis a dark film about family secrets and generational trauma. With unexpected twists and reveals as well as surprising visual effects,The Accursedbuilds an uneasy tension, elevating both the horror and mystery of the gripping story.– Yael Tygiel
The Feast (2021)
Director: Lee Haven Jones |Run Time: 1 hr 33 min
Cast: Annes Elwy, Nia Roberts, Julian Lewis Jones
The Feastis a folksy horror film about a mysterious woman working a dinner party for a wealthy family in a rural part of Wales. Subtitled and completely in Welsh,The Feastis an engrossing cinematic masterpiece, entrancingly graphic as the story of the dinner party unfolds.Lee Haven Joneshas a keen eye and directs an unnerving thriller with unpredictable twists. Written byRoger Williams,The Feastis a savage observation of classism wrapped inside disturbing imagery. An original and experimental take on the genre,The Feastis a must-see for horror fans.– Yael Tygiel
Jessabelle (2014)
Director: Kevin Greutert |Run Time: 1 hr 30 min
Cast: Sarah Snook, Mark Webber, Joelle Carter
Terrifyingly spooky,Sarah Snook(Succession) stars as the titular character inJessabelle, a film from Blumhouse – the producers behind big box office thrillersInsidiousandThe Purge. Supported by a traditional haunting premise,Jessabelleis unexpectedly written by comedy writerRobert Ben Garant, who expands on overplayed tropes with creative uses of mysticism and prophecy. Co-starringMark Webber(Scott Pilgrim vs. the World),David Andrews, andAna de la Reguera,Jessabellealso featuresJoelle Carter(Justified) as Snook’s deceased mother who sends her frightful messages from beyond the grave. – Yael Tygiel
Prey (2022)
Director:Dan Trachtenberg |Run Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Cast:Amber Midthunder, Dane DiLiegro, Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat
The 2022PredatorprequelfilmPreyis a revelation. The film takes place 300 years in the past, centering on the Comanche Nation in the Great Plains. The tribe is known for its hunting prowess, and protagonist Naru (Amber Midthunder) wants nothing more than to emulate her late father and her brother Taabe (Dakota Beavers) to become a skilled warrior as well. Her attempts to learn are thwarted at every turn – until she realizes that there is something bigger and scarier that’s hunting her people.Preyis a tightly directed, carefully crafted film that combines the tone and suspense of thePredatorfranchise while giving it new life. By setting the film amongst Native American people, the film departs from the usual look of period stories. Focusing the narrative on a young woman wholearns her skills throughout the filmalso allows the film to showcase a different kind of protagonist while also letting her fit in with the franchise. The film is tense and intense as you watch the prey become the hunter. It’s perfect for a Halloween night in. –Monita Mohan
Fresh (2020)
Director:Mimi Cave |Run Time: 1 hr 54 min
Cast:Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Jojo T. Gibbs, Dayo Okeniyi, Charlotte Le Bon
Hungry?Sebastian Stanmightseemlike the man of your dreams, but he’ll quickly become the man of your nightmares. Sharply written byLauryn Kahn, the dark comedy thrillerFreshfollows Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a young woman striking out in the romance department that is totally done with dating apps. After a meet-cute about grapes with the charming Steve (Stan) in the grocery store, Noa throws caution to the wind and gives him her digits. Thankfully, there is no expiration date on this film – but you might lose your appetite. -Emily Bernard
Run (2020)
Director: Aneesh Chaganty |Run Time:1 hr 30 min
Cast: Sarah Paulson, Kiera Allen
Starring Emmy and Golden Globe-winnerSarah Paulsonand newcomerKiera Allen,Runfollows a high schooler named Chloe (Allen), who’s anxious to leave her overbearing mother (Paulson) and go off to college. However, the more she begins to plan for the future, the more overprotective – and controlling – her mother gets, and soon, Chloe begins to suspect she may be hiding a dark secret. Original and terrifying,Runsucceeds due to its clever, suspenseful script and the excellent chemistry between its two leads. –Taylor Gates
False Positive (2021)
Director: John Lee |Run Time: 1 hr 32 min
Cast: Ilana Glazer, Justin Theroux, Pierce Brosnan, Sophia Bush
What’s more terrifying than pregnancy? According toFalse Positive, not much. Taking place from a young woman named Lucy’s (Ilana Glazer) perspective, the film follows her and her husband’s (Justin Theroux) journey with top fertility doctor Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan). Though Lucy does manage to get pregnant with triplets, Dr. Hindle suggests a procedure to either get rid of the female embryo or twin male embryos for the sake of Lucy’s safety. After it’s done, Lucy begins to spiral, believing that the doctor and her husband are conspiring against her. The creepy tension builds throughout the story, culminating in a shocking conclusion you have to see to believe. –Taylor Gates
