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

People Are Strange (Doors Cover)Echo & the Bunnymen

The Lost Boys – Soundtrack – People Are Strange – By Echo & The Bunnymen –

This track exudes a nightmarish atmosphere, with lyrics that strikingly portray loneliness and alienation.

Released in 1987, it was included on the soundtrack of the cult film The Lost Boys.

A cover of a classic by The Doors, the song features Echo & The Bunnymen’s uniquely dark and mysterious interpretation.

It meshes perfectly with the film’s worldview, expressing the struggles of youth through music.

It’s great as background music for a Halloween party, but also recommended for moments of quiet reflection.

Listen to this piece and you may feel as though you’re being pulled right into the film—a magical song indeed.

Good GirlsElle King

Elle King – Good Girls (from the “Ghostbusters” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Official Video)

This is the upbeat song that plays during the end credits of the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters, revived by director Paul Feig with an all-female cast.

The powerful female vocals are a perfect match for the film, and I’d love for you to check out the music video packed with homages to the movie.

KIRA KIRAEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing / KIRA KIRA (short ver.)

The theme song for the feature-length film “The Treasure of Pumpkin Kingdom,” shown as part of the 2015 release Go! Princess Precure the Movie: Go! Go!! A Splendid Triple Feature!!!.

This Halloween-themed movie premiered on October 31.

With Kaori Mochida’s gentle vocals, the song sparkles as if lighting up children’s futures.

Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid) (Audio) ft. Missy ElliottFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid) (Audio) ft. Missy Elliott

The theme song from the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters.

In the film, it plays during the scene where the new Ghostbusters hop in their car and head out on a ghost-busting call.

It has a slightly darker vibe than the original—be sure to listen to both the new and old versions and compare them.

I’m In Love With a MonsterFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony – I’m In Love With a Monster (from Hotel Transylvania 2 – Official Video)

The theme song of the 2015 animated film Hotel Transylvania 2.

The story takes place seven years after the previous film, maintaining a world perfectly suited for Halloween.

Fifth Harmony, known for their sexy performances, showcase gothic-style makeup and dance with monsters in a music video packed with homages to the movie.

This is a must-see as well.

UndergroundGrouplove

Grouplove ( Underground ) Soundtrack . Frankenweenie

An inspiration song for the 2012 animated film Frankenweenie.

It’s a track by the male-female twin-vocal indie rock band Grouplove, notable for its acoustic guitar.

Pay attention to the slightly dark lyrics about wanting to see Mom and Dad who lie sleeping underground.

Lost CauseImagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons – Lost Cause

An inspiration song from Tim Burton’s animated film “Frankenweenie.” After losing his beloved dog in a car accident, a boy named Victor uses the power of science to bring him back as “Franken-dog”—but what happens next…? It’s a fantasy film perfect for Halloween, and this track captures its dark, atmospheric vibe.