Free Halloween Movies You Can Stream on Tubi
Every October, the same dilemma hits: you want a movie night full of chills, but you don’t want to add another subscription to your pile or pay a rental fee for a film you might not even finish. Tubi to the rescue. The free, ad-supported streaming service has a surprisingly stacked horror shelf, with everything from black-and-white classics to splatter-fest modern nightmares, plus a few options gentle enough for the family. Whether you’re hosting a spooky marathon or just want something creepy to watch with the lights off, here are 15 picks you can stream for free.
1. Haunt (2019)
Written and directed by the duo behind A Quiet Place, this lean, mean thriller follows a group of friends who stumble into an “extreme” haunted house on Halloween night, only to find the scares are far too real. It’s a tightly paced, mean-spirited good time that works best with a group and a few jump-scare-friendly snacks.
2. House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Vincent Price plays an eccentric millionaire who offers a group of strangers $10,000 each if they can survive one night in a haunted mansion. Campy, atmospheric, and endlessly fun, this William Castle classic (complete with a famous skeleton gag) is the perfect gateway to vintage horror.
3. Night of the Living Dead (1968)
George A. Romero’s low-budget landmark basically invented the modern zombie movie. A group of strangers barricades themselves in a farmhouse as the dead rise outside, and the film’s bleak tone and sharp social undercurrents still hit hard more than 50 years later.
4. Hellraiser (1987)
Clive Barker’s twisted debut introduces the Cenobites, otherworldly beings who blur the line between pain and pleasure, after a man opens a mysterious puzzle box. It’s grisly, imaginative, and wonderfully strange, with Pinhead securing his place in the horror hall of fame.
5. Sleepaway Camp (1983)
This cult slasher sends a shy teen to a summer camp where the counselors and campers start meeting gruesome ends. Cheesy 80s fashion, questionable acting, and one of the most jaw-dropping endings in horror history make it a must-watch for slasher fans.
6. Terrifier (2016) & Terrifier 2 (2022)
Art the Clown is the stuff of nightmares, and these two films are not for the faint of heart. Brutal, gory, and uncompromising, the series has become a modern splatter phenomenon, so consider yourself warned. If extreme horror is your thing, queue up both back to back.
7. Jeepers Creepers (2001)
Two siblings driving home on a quiet country road are stalked by something ancient and hungry that’s very much not human. With its eerie rural setting and a villain who’s equal parts creepy and unforgettable, it’s a road-trip nightmare that still delivers.
8. Halloween (2007)
Rob Zombie’s reimagining of John Carpenter’s classic digs deep into Michael Myers’ troubled childhood before unleashing him on Haddonfield once more. It’s grittier and more brutal than the original, making for an interesting comparison if you’re a fan of the franchise.
9. Monster House (2006)
Three kids are convinced the creepy house across the street is alive, and, well, they’re right. This animated adventure balances real scares with humor and heart, making it a great choice for families and anyone who wants Halloween fun without the gore.
10. Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
Madea is back, and this time she’s facing off against ghosts, ghouls, and a house full of teenagers on Halloween night. It’s more comedy than horror, with the sassy matriarch’s outrageous antics front and center, so expect big laughs rather than big frights.
11. Monster Family
When a witch’s curse turns a bickering family into classic monsters (a vampire, a Frankenstein, a mummy, and a werewolf baby), they have to work together to break the spell. It’s a colorful, lighthearted animated pick for younger viewers and a good start to a family movie night.
12. I Know What You Did Last Summer
A group of friends cover up a deadly accident, then find themselves hunted a year later by a hook-wielding killer who knows their secret. This late-90s slasher is packed with a star-studded young cast and plenty of nostalgic thrills.
13. Spirit Halloween: The Movie
Based on the pop-up Halloween store that appears in empty storefronts every fall, this adventure follows a group of kids who discover that the store’s animatronics and props come to life with a little too much personality. It’s playful, spooky-lite, and a fitting pick for fans of the seasonal retail institution.
14. Mystery Science Theater 3000
Technically a series rather than a film, MST3K is a delight for anyone who loves to heckle bad movies. A man and his wisecracking robot pals trapped in space are forced to watch cheesy B-movies, and their running commentary turns even the corniest creature features into comedy gold.
15. Children of the Corn
Based on a Stephen King short story, this one drops a bickering couple into a Nebraska town where the kids have taken over, and the adults are gone. The creepy cornfields and sinister child cult have kept it a Halloween staple for decades.
