[2026] Perfect for Halloween Parties! A Collection of BGM for Halloween and Horror Movies
What makes or breaks a Halloween party is, of course, the music! There are countless tracks that instantly elevate the Halloween vibe—unforgettable theme songs from classic Halloween films and spine-chilling scores from horror movies that send shivers down your spine.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs you can use for any scene, from staple Halloween movie themes that set the mood for costume parties and events to the latest popular horror movie soundtracks.
They’re sure to turn your party into an unforgettable memory.
Playlist
| [2026] Perfect for Halloween Parties! A Collection of BGM for Halloween and Horror Movies | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | RebornColin Stetson |  play_arrow | The score of the film “Hereditary.” An instrumental piece where terror and beauty coexist. |
| 2east | Stranger ThingsKyle Dixon & Michael Stein |  play_arrow | Stranger Things synth theme song |
| 3east | Hell on EarthZilgi |  play_arrow | Soundtrack song from a horror movie |
| 4east | Fright NightMickey & the gang |  play_arrow | Disney Halloween music, singing joyfully with friends |
| 5east | HalloweenDead Kennedys |  play_arrow | A punk band expresses social satire through costumes |
| 6east | Call me CruellaFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | A song that embodies Cruella’s aesthetic of evil |
| 7east | HauntHildur Guðnadóttir |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of horror film music, a heart-trembling piece |
| 8east | Grim Grinning Ghosts (Dance Party)Kris Bowers |  play_arrow | The gorgeous music of “The Haunted Mansion.” |
| 9east | Forever My QueenPentagram |  play_arrow | The mystique of doom metal that beckons from the darkness |
| 10east | The Equaliser (Not Alone)The Midnight |  play_arrow | An emotive nighttime synthwave track |
| 11east | Halloween ThemeJohn Carpenter |  play_arrow | The legendary independent horror film Halloween is a massive hit. |
| 12east | This Is HalloweenDanny Elfman |  play_arrow | Nightmare’s Halloween song is blasting at full volume |
| 13east | One Way or AnotherBette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy |  play_arrow | The best witch songs for Halloween |
| 14east | Main TitlesDanny Elfman |  play_arrow | The dark theme song of “Sleepy Hollow” |
| 15east | Rest in PeaceDarren Criss |  play_arrow | A Gothic-style song by Darren Criss |
| 16east | Main Titles (Trick ‘r Treat)Douglas Pipes |  play_arrow | Eerie music that colors the night of Halloween |
| 17east | Ave SataniJerry Goldsmith |  play_arrow | Music that depicts the terror of 'The Omen' |
| 18east | OpeningMarco Beltrami |  play_arrow | An eerie melody foreshadows the story’s terror. |
| 19east | Pumpkinhead (End Credits)Richard Stone |  play_arrow | The end credits song of 'Pumpkinhead' is tinged with melancholy. |
| 20east | House of 1000 CorpsesRob Zombie |  play_arrow | Carnival of Hell: Music of Mad Terror |
| 21east | Addams GrooveMC Hammer |  play_arrow | Popular theme song from the Halloween movie |
| 22east | I Put A Spell On YouBette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy |  play_arrow | Hawkins's occult song becomes a big hit |
| 23east | Main TitlesDanny Elfman |  play_arrow | Beetlejuice's eerie and funny music |
| 24east | Deck The Halls Main TitlesMarc Shaiman |  play_arrow | Theme music of The Addams Family |
| 25east | The Carnival of the Animals: AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns |  play_arrow | Saint-Saëns’s fantastical music |
| 26east | Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | The famous theme song from the movie “Harry Potter” |
| 27east | Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn Williams |  play_arrow | An iconic magical theme from Harry Potter |
| 28east | “Ma mère l’Oye” Scene 3: Dialogue of Beauty and the BeastMaurice Ravel |  play_arrow | Ravel’s masterpiece that paints a fairy-tale world in sound |
| 29east | SO BADKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Halloween song, the sound of madness and revelry |
| 30east | Halloween Monsterchokorabi |  play_arrow | A fun, danceable Halloween party song |
| 31east | Wonka’s Welcome SongDanny Elfman |  play_arrow | The theme song of Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' |
| 32east | Remember Me This WayJordan Hill |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the companionship of Casper and Cat |
| 33east | Pet SemataryRamones |  play_arrow | A tale of death and life woven by punk rock |
| 34east | HalloweenSiouxsie And The Banshees |  play_arrow | Monster House and the Halloween Song |
| 35east | Problem(The Monster Remix) ft. will.i.amBecky G |  play_arrow | The story of Dracula and his daughter at the Monster Hotel |
| 36east | One, Two, Freddy’s Coming For You |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses fear through Freddie's singing |
| 37east | Midnight, The Stars and YouAl Bowlly |  play_arrow | Midnight date song becomes famous through a movie |
| 38east | The Phantom of the Opera OvertureAndrew Lloyd Webber |  play_arrow | The Phantom of the Opera overture, perfect for Halloween |
| 39east | AliceAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Theme song of Tim Burton’s Alice |
| 40east | Small worldBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Sumikkogurashi movie theme song, a heartwarming tune |
| 41east | ChronostasisBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Detective Conan movie is memorable. |
| 42east | The Buddi SongBear McCreary |  play_arrow | AI Chucky’s theme song, a creepy and scary song |
| 43east | Every 27 YearsBenjamin Wallfisch |  play_arrow | The eerie song from the horror movie 'IT' |
| 44east | Beginners (Theme Suite)Brian Reitzell, Dave Palmer, Roger Neill |  play_arrow | Heartwarming film music woven by encounters and conversations |
| 45east | Grim Grinning GhostsBuddy Baker |  play_arrow | The eerie theme song from The Haunted Mansion |
| 46east | People Are Strange (Doors Cover)Echo & the Bunnymen |  play_arrow | Dark music that immerses you in the film’s world |
| 47east | Good GirlsElle King |  play_arrow | Theme song of the female-cast 'Ghostbusters' |
| 48east | KIRA KIRAEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | Theme song of a Halloween movie brings hope to children |
| 49east | Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid) (Audio) ft. Missy ElliottFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | Theme song of The Real Ghostbusters |
| 50east | I’m In Love With a MonsterFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | Theme song of a Halloween movie, captivating dance |
| 51east | UndergroundGrouplove |  play_arrow | The poignant theme song of Frankenweenie |
| 52east | Lost CauseImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | A boy’s story of resurrecting his deceased beloved dog |
| 53east | Carol Anne’s ThemeJerry Goldsmith |  play_arrow | A classic song from a horror film: a girl and the paranormal |
| 54east | If I Didn’t Have YouJohn Goodman & Billy Crystal |  play_arrow | The theme song of Monsters, Inc., for Halloween |
| 55east | Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Halloween and the Harry Potter movies |
| 56east | Pretty WomenJohnny Depp, Alan Rickman |  play_arrow | A poignant musical about a murderous barber |
| 57east | My FriendsJohnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter |  play_arrow | The demon barber song from the musical film |
| 58east | Friends on the Other SideKeith David |  play_arrow | Villain songs from princess movies |
| 59east | Tubular BellsMike Oldfield |  play_arrow | The Allure of the Eerie Music of 'Tubular Bells' |
| 60east | GhostbustersRay Parker Jr. |  play_arrow | The theme song from Ghostbusters; the piece of music. |
| 61east | Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | Death Note movie theme song, rock artist-style music video |
| 62east | Time WarpRichard O’Brien |  play_arrow | Time Warp, a Halloween classic song |
| 63east | HoppípollaSigur Rós |  play_arrow | A story about a girl with a pig's nose finding her true self |
| 64east | Building a MonsterSkylar Grey |  play_arrow | A lament compared to a monster |
| 65east | Whatcha Gonna Do About It?The Litter |  play_arrow | The Halloween dance song from “Beginners” |
| 66east | VampireVersailles |  play_arrow | Theme song of a vampire movie, a track by Versailles |
| 67east | GhostbustersWalk the Moon |  play_arrow | New Ghostbusters theme song features an 80s-style track |
| 68east | Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Yokai Theme Song from a Halloween Movie |
| 69east | Ask DNAshiitoberutsu |  play_arrow | The Cowboy Bebop movie and its theme song |
| 70east | There’s no such thing as ghosts.doriimingu |  play_arrow | Enjoying Halloween with Ghostly Songs |
| 71east | Sharin’ MiraclePanpururu Hime (Hanazawa Kana) |  play_arrow | Insert song of Princess Pamplulu from Pretty Cure |
| 72east | Ghostbusters～Japan Original ver.～Tomochika, Watanabe Naomi, Tsubaki Oniyakko, Shizuchan |  play_arrow | Ghostbusters music video: Female comedian belts it out |
| 73east | Gotta knock a little harderYamane Mai |  play_arrow | The iconic ending theme of Cowboy Bebop |
| 74east | Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s movie theme song, Melody from Another World |
| 75east | WONDER VoltKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Song from the black-and-white animated film by Tim Burton |
| 76east | The ZingAndy Samberg, CeeLo Green, Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler and Kevin James |  | Ending theme song of Monster Hotel |
| 77east | FighterAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Theme song for the new Death Note, Namie Amuro |
| 78east | Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)Harry Belafonte |  play_arrow | Harry Belafonte’s labor songs become a local specialty |