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

GhostbustersRay Parker Jr.

Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters (Official HD Video)

The theme song from the 1984 sci-fi comedy film Ghostbusters, directed by Ivan Reitman.

This classic film, which follows four down-on-their-luck men who start a ghost-busting business and introduced many iconic characters like the giant Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, is perfect for Halloween.

It’s a track that will make you want to get up and dance as soon as you hear it.

Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers

Yaida Hitomi- 37ºC (Full Version)

The theme song for the 2006 films Death Note and Death Note: The Last Name, directed by Shusuke Kaneko.

Beyond the films’ content—which portrays a battle of wits centered on a death god’s notebook—and the striking visuals of the shinigami Ryuk, the music video is also noteworthy for the Red Hot Chili Peppers members dressing up as artists who have shaped rock history.

It’s a perfect track for Halloween.

Time WarpRichard O’Brien

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – The Time Warp Scene (2/5) | Movieclips

Born from the cult-classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, this song is known as a staple for livening up Halloween parties.

Composed by Richard O’Brien, it features a distinctive sound that fuses glam rock and rock ’n’ roll.

In the movie, it expresses escapism and a plunge into a surreal world through the dance known as the Time Warp.

Since the film’s 1975 release, it has continued to captivate many fans, and it was covered in the TV series Glee in 2010.

It’s a perfect pick for those who want to savor the Halloween vibe or seek free-spirited, unconventional expression.

HoppípollaSigur Rós

Sigur Rós – Hoppípolla [Official Music Video – 4K]

An insert song from the 2008 fantasy film Penelope.

It’s a coming-of-age story about a girl born with a pig’s nose due to a curse placed on her ancestors, who learns to accept herself.

The fairy-tale-inspired classic sets and costumes are highlights, and it’s a perfect Halloween movie where you can witness both “disguise” and “transformation.” Paired with the film’s themes, the track is sure to put you in a happy mood.

Building a MonsterSkylar Grey

Building A Monster by Skylar Grey | Frankenweenie Unleashed! Soundtrack

An inspiration song for the 2012 animated film Frankenweenie.

It’s an emotional track that likens the sorrow of a wounded human to that of a monster.

Skylar Grey also contributed a song to the 2015 erotic film Fifty Shades of Grey.

Whatcha Gonna Do About It?The Litter

The Litter “Whatcha Gonna Do About It?”

A song used in director Mike Mills’s 2010 film Beginners.

It plays during the scene where the protagonist and heroine, who met at a Halloween party, dance together.

It’s a classic track released in 1967 by The Litter, a band that represents 1960s–70s garage punk.

VampireVersailles

Versailles / Vampire [Official Music Video]

The theme song chosen for the Japanese vampire-themed film “Vampire Stories: CHASERS” is “Vampire” by the visual kei metal band Versailles.

For the simultaneously released “Vampire Stories: BROTHERS,” the band’s “MASQUERADE” was used.

Both tracks were written specifically for the films and were included on the 2011 album “Holy Grail.” Amid the hard, technically proficient performance, there’s a certain classical feel to the sound, making it a quintessentially metal track.

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