[2026] Perfect for Halloween Parties! A Collection of BGM for Halloween and Horror Movies

Rest in PeaceDarren Criss

Darren Criss – Rest in Peace (From “Muppets Haunted Mansion”)

A song performed by Darren Criss, who is active as both an actor and a singer, with an irresistible blend of playful and gothic vibes.

It’s uniquely charming how he belts out a comedic gospel-style melody as the caretaker desperately calls out to the graveyard ghosts to “rest in peace.” The track was featured in the Disney+ special “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” released in October 2021, and is included on the soundtrack EP “Muppets Haunted Mansion (Original Soundtrack).” In the show, Darren Criss himself sings in the role of the caretaker.

Toward the end of the piece, a familiar phrase from the attraction makes an appearance, a delightful touch for fans.

It’s a perfect pick for Halloween party BGM when you want to emphasize fun over fright!

Main Titles (Trick ‘r Treat)Douglas Pipes

Main Titles (Trick ‘r Treat)

With a gothic, majestic orchestral resonance, it casts a bewitching glow over Halloween night.

This piece is by composer Douglas Pipes, who commands a distinctive presence in horror film music.

It’s featured on the soundtrack Trick ‘r Treat, released in September 2009, and opens the film of the same name.

The way the melody, reminiscent of an innocent children’s play song, gradually twists into grand terror is superb.

The sound woven by a 65-piece orchestra and children’s choir blends beauty with eeriness, evocative of 1970s–80s horror films.

Capturing the essence of Halloween—where playfulness mingles with genuine fear—this work is perfect for anyone looking to set a party in a richly atmospheric, authentic horror world.

Ave SataniJerry Goldsmith

Ave Satani (from “The Omen”) (Official Audio)

The moment the majestic chorus resounds, this work envelops you in a spine-chilling fear.

Composed by Jerry Goldsmith, one of the leading figures in film music, it is the signature theme of the 1976 horror film The Omen.

The Latin chant, which seems to deliberately invert Gregorian chant, evokes a forbidden ritual where sanctity and blasphemy coexist.

For this score, Goldsmith won the Best Original Score at the 49th Academy Awards.

It is included on the soundtrack album The Omen.

The chorus and orchestra, which explode through the silence, can transform the atmosphere of a party into genuine terror in an instant.

It’s the perfect track for those who find ordinary background music insufficient and want to stage a truly frightening Halloween!

OpeningMarco Beltrami

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Soundtrack Track 1 “Opening” Marco Beltrami

It’s a piece that leaves a strong impression with an eerie melody that quietly sends chills down your spine, signaling the beginning of a story.

Featured at the start of the 2019 horror film “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” it perfectly foreshadows the terror to come! The composer is Marco Beltrami, known for the Scream series and a two-time Academy Award nominee.

The restrained, slowly intensifying sound design that stirs unease is simply masterful.

Even though it’s instrumental, you can almost feel the sorrow and loneliness of the girl who holds the key to the story.

If you want to create a haunted-house-like atmosphere or use it as intro BGM for a ghost story, it might make your party even more exciting!

Pumpkinhead (End Credits)Richard Stone

Pumpkinhead (1988) – End Titles

If you want to create a slightly more mature, melancholy Halloween atmosphere, I recommend the end credits track from the 1988 horror film Pumpkinhead.

The composer is Richard Stone, known for winning multiple Emmys for his animation scores, including Animaniacs.

This piece features a haunting minor-key melody that seems to mirror the protagonist’s turmoil of vengeance and regret.

The earthy tones of harmonica and guitar blend exquisitely with the cold, chilling presence of synthesizers, producing an elegiac mood that lingers with the story’s aftertaste.

In 2019, the album Pumpkinhead was released in a limited run of 666 copies.

It’s a track that lets you savor a subdued, eerie tale—quite different from a boisterous party vibe.

House of 1000 CorpsesRob Zombie

House Of 1000 Corpses (From “House Of 1000 Corpses” Soundtrack)

It’s a track that lets you taste an intense fear, as if you’d wandered into a carnival straight from hell! The industrial low-end and distorted melodies intertwine, dragging the listener instantly into a dark world.

The sound conjures the image of a murderous family’s deranged revel, as presumably depicted in the lyrics, and will push Halloween vibes to the absolute limit.

This piece is included on the album The Sinister Urge, released in November 2001, and was later used as the opening theme for the horror film of the same name, directed by Rob Zombie himself.

It’s perfect for a party that aims for genuine terror rather than cute Halloween fun.

If your crowd is into metal and horror movies, this could be the ultimate pick.

Addams GrooveMC Hammer

Mc Hammer – Addams Groove (1991)

This track is known as the theme song for The Addams Family, making it perfect for the Halloween season.

Released by MC Hammer in 1991, it was issued as the second single from the album Too Legit to Quit.

It became a hit in the United States, reaching the Top 10 and earning a Gold certification.

With catchy rap, it highlights the charm of the Addams Family’s colorful characters and brilliantly captures the film’s eerie yet humorous vibe.

Just listening to it brings the movie’s atmosphere right back.

It’s not only ideal as background music for a Halloween party, but also perfect for getting you pumped before heading out in costume.