October is the perfect time to curl up on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and watch a bunch of scary movies on TV. With numerous streaming services competing for your attention, it can be overwhelming to figure out what’s coming out on which platform and when. Don't worry, we have you covered.
This month, many streamers are loading up their catalogs with seasonally appropriate fare. From HBO Max to Peacock and more, there's plenty of horror to watch to get your fix of scares. Then, there's Shudder--a streaming service that specializes in horror content.
We went through a slew of announcements showcasing what's coming to all these streaming services for October and picked out some of the movies arriving on these services this month. Some of these are brand-new movies, some are movies hitting streaming services for the first time, and others are classics finding a new home. Check out all of the selections below.
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Superhost (Shudder)
While this Shudder original movie dropped at the beginning of September, it's still a movie you'll want to check out during the Halloween season. The film follows two travel vloggers who stay at vacation rental homes. Their followers are dwindling and the couple decides to make viral content while staying at a new place, whose owner is very enthusiastic about appearing on camera. However, she also harbors a dangerous secret.
Superhost is available now.
Slumber Party Massacre 2 (Shudder)
Slumber Party Massacre 2 isn’t new on Shudder this year. The horror/musical lives on the streaming service. However, it's October, and I try to write about this movie numerous times a year, in order to get you to watch it. The film follows a group of women in a rock band who head to a vacation house to let loose--and play some rockin' music. However, they're all being stalked by a killer who wields a guitar with a drill on the end. Yes, he's killing everyone he can, and yes, he gets his own dance number and song (Let's Buzz).
Slumber Party Massacre 2 is available now.
V/H/S/94 (Shudder)
The fourth film in the found-footage anthology series V/H/S arrives on Shudder on October 6. The series has launched the careers of directors like Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong), David Bruckner (upcoming Hellraiser reboot), Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (Ready or Not, upcoming Scream), and Tyler Gillett (Ready or Not, upcoming Scream). Even if each horror story in the new anthology isn't a huge hit, there is sure to be at least one you'll fall in love with. Check out GameSpot's review of V/H/S/94 here.
V/H/S/94 is available now.
The Medium (Shudder)
Director Banjong Pisanthanakun's newest movie is The Medium--you may recognize his name from his first movie, titled Shutter. The film takes place in Northern Thailand following a documentary team who is following a shaman who is about to pass the torch to the next generation. Obviously, expect some bizarre scares, as this is a horror movie. The Medium is one of South Korea's top 10 highest grossing movies of 2021.
The Medium debuts on October 14.
Horror Noire (Shudder)
Shudder has another horror anthology up its sleeve, and it's called Horror Noire. A follow-up to the 2019 documentary, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, this anthology series features horror from Black directors and screenwriters, both established and emerging talents. If you're a fan of anthology horror and finding new voices in the genre, this is a must-watch.
Horror Noire arrives on October 28.
Malignant (HBO Max)
James Wan's newest horror movie is a very wild ride. The film follows a woman who is haunted by visions of murders. She quickly discovers these visions are really happening. The film pays homage to the straight-to-VHS movies of the '80s in the best way possible. However, one of the best things about Malignant is the third act which is exceptionally bonkers--and we won't explain it here. Check out GameSpot's review of Malignant here.
However, you don't have a lot of time to watch Malignant, as it leaves HBO Max on October 10.
The Invisible Man (HBO Max)
A month before the pandemic locked us all down and changed everything forever, a remake and reimagining of The Invisible Man was released--and no, it's not part of the Dark Universe. Elisabeth Moss (Handmaid's Tale) plays a woman who escapes an abusive relationship--and her abuser kills himself. Living free of fear, she finds she's either haunted by his ghost or he's invisible--or she's losing her mind.
The Invisible Man is available on HBO Max now.
Warm Bodies (HBO Max)
Warm Bodies is a love story that just happens to involve a zombie. Nicholas Hoult (Skins, X-Men, Mad Max: Fury Road) plays a zombie named R who saves a young woman and falls in love with her. There's a change inside R and their relationship can change the world. Sure, this is a bit more of a love story than a horror movie, but this is one you should check out if you love a new take on the zombie genre.
Warm Bodies is available on HBO Max now.
It: Chapter 2 (HBO Max)
While Chapter 1 of It followed the kids of Derry, Maine dealing with the evil clown Pennywise, Chapter 2 catches up with them as adults, reuniting with each other. And guess what? Pennywise is back. The follow up wasn't as big of a hit as the first, but it helps close out the story and has some solid scares.
It: Chapter 2 arrives on October 10.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (HBO Max)
While the third Conjuring movie debuted on HBO Max back in June, it had to disappear for a little due to movie rights. Toward the end of October, it returns. In the latest adventures, the Warrens investigate a demonic possession. It's a Conjuring movie. You know what to expect.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It returns on October 21.
Escape The Undertaker (Netflix)
The newest interactive experience for Netflix is a collaboration with WWE. It's called Escape The Undertaker. In the movie, the New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, and Xavier Woods) travel to the Undertaker's house and are on a quest to steal his urn. The viewer has to make various choices in order to beat Taker at his own game. You can check out our Escape the Undertaker review here.
Escape the Undertaker is available now.
There's Someone Inside Your House (Netflix)
Based on Stephanie Perkins' novel of the same name, There's Someone Inside Your House takes place in a small town in Nebraska. As Makani and her friends are about to graduate, a serial killer is exposing people's darkest secrets. Oh, they're also killing people too. Makani and her friends have to find out who this killer is before it's too late.
There's Someone Inside Your House arrives on October 6.
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (Paramount+)
The ViacomCBS streaming service doesn't have a large slate of horror movies coming to the service in October. However, at the end of the month, the next installment in the Paranormal Activity arrives. There has been one trailer for Next of Kin, and from the looks of it, the movie will continue the tradition of found footage horror, as a person returns to their ancestral home, which has ties to a cult or the supernatural. It's unclear, but if you're a Paramount+ subscriber, you'll get to watch it at the end of the month.
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin is available on October 29 on Paramount+ along with the documentary Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity.
The Species Collection (Hulu/Paramount+)
Hulu got the short end of the stick when it comes to grabbing horror collections for October. However, the first of the month marks the first three Species movies arriving to the service. All three movies revolve around an alien coming to Earth and looking for a mate, so she gets it on--and kills--plenty of mates.
Species 1, 2, and 3 are available now on Hulu and these movies and Species: The Awakening are also available on Paramount+.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Hulu)
While the Rocky Horror Picture Show is not a typical horror movie, this comedy musical is a staple for spooky season--especially if you can watch it in a crowded theater. The film follows an engaged couple who find themselves stranded. They find Dr. Frank-N-Furter's house, where he's doing some odd experiments.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is available now.
Child's Play Collection (Peacock)
There have been plenty of killer dolls in the history of horror, but Chucky is the most iconic one--sorry Annabelle. The series of films, which become increasingly tongue-in-cheek, follows serial killer Charles Lee Ray, whose soul is trapped in a toy doll. Throughout his adventures, he kills people, gets married, kills people, has a child, kills people, and of course, kills people. Six movies are now available to watch on Peacock, which is a great segway to the upcoming Chucky TV series on Syfy, and you can read the Chucky TV series review here.
Child's Play 2,3, Bride of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, and Curse of Chucky are available on Peacock.
Friday the 13th Collection (Peacock)
Jason Voorhees has killed a lot of people throughout the years. And now, you can relive most of those murdering moments in the Friday the 13th Collection. All but three movies are available to watch on Peacock--missing are Friday the 13th 3 and 4 and Jason Goes to Hell. However, aside from those movies, you can watch all the zany, murders Jason committed over the years--even the ones in space!
Friday The 13th 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, Jason X and Freddy vs. Jason are available on Peacock now.
Leprechaun Collection (Peacock)
While every Friday the 13th movie may not be on Peacock, most of the Leprechaun movies are. Warwick Davis iconically plays the role throughout six movies, with former WWE wrestler Hornswoggle playing him in one. The titular villain is looking for his gold and murdering anyone and everyone that crosses his path.
Leprechaun 1-6 and Origins are available on Peacock.
Nightmare on Elm Street Collection (Peacock)
Freddy Krueger is one of the most iconic horror villains of the '80s. Unlike most other murderers from that era, Krueger only kills you in your dreams--unless the dreamer brings him into the real world. Peacock has almost every Freddy movie on the service in October--except for Wes Craven's New Nightmare, but that's technically not Freddy in the movie. This includes Freddy vs. Jason and the 2010 Elm Street remake, which was not even remotely good.
Nightmare on Elm Street 1-6, Freddy vs. Jason, and the Nightmare on Elm Street 2010 remake are all available now on Peacock.
Phantasm Collection (Peacock)
If you were to ask me the plot of the Phantasm series, I wouldn't know what to say. It for sure takes place in a cemetery, and there's the Tall Man, who controls these floating orbs that can kill you. The films are creepy, and Angus Scrimm's performance as the Tall Man is frightening.
Phantasm 1-4 and Ravager are available now on Peacock.
Saw Collection (Peacock)
Saw was the movie that launched James Wan's career. What was originally a short film, Wan went on to direct the feature-length movie about people playing games with deadly traps. And from there, we got The Conjuring, Insidious, and most recently, Malignant. After the first Saw movie, others took over the series, which also featured wild contraptions that will kill or mame people.
Saw 1-6, The Final Chapter, and Jigsaw are available now on Peacock.
Nightbreed (Peacock/Shudder)
Clive Barker's Nightbreed is a masterpiece. Based on the novel Cabal by Barker, the film follows a man who finds an underground society where mutants live. However, there is a serial killer looking for a scapegoat for their crimes. Barker's movie features a few icons from horror including Doug Bradley (Pinhead in Hellraiser) and David Cronenberg. If it's your first time watching the movie, see the Peacock version first, then jump over to Shudder and watch the Director's Cut.
Nightbreed is available now on Peacock and Shudder.
It Follows (Peacock)
One of the 21st century's best horror movies so far, It Follows follows a woman who is slowly being chased by a supernatural entity. If said entity reaches her, it kills her. The film is also great at promoting abstinence, as sex is the way you pass on this entity to another person.
It Follows is available now on Peacock.
Slither (Peacock)
James Gunn is pretty great, isn't he? Did you know he started in horror? You should watch his first feature-length movie Slither. It follows an alien plague taking over a town, and said plague turns the residents into monsters and zombies. The humor you love from Gunn's films is there as well.
Slither is available now on Peacock.
Videodrome (Peacock)
David Cronenberg (Nightbreed) was one of the kings of horror during the '80s; however, Cronenberg's films weren't filled with jumpscares. They mess with your mind, and Videodrome is one of the best examples of that. It's a movie about a local TV station president who plays very adult programming, and he's looking for new content for his channel. The entire movie messes with your mind. There's also a guy named Brian O'Blivion--who only exists as a TV feed.
Videodrome is available now on Peacock.
Halloween Kills (Peacock)
The latest installment in the Halloween series will be available to watch in theaters and on Peacock on the same day. The latest film takes place in the wake of 2018's Halloween with Michael Myers surviving his burning tomb and continuing to come after Laurie Strode.
Halloween Kills arrives on Peacock on October 15.
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