Horror movies to watch on Halloween! From genuinely terrifying to laugh-out-loud comedies
Scary but funny, chilling yet giggle-worthy… Scary from start to finish! Here are some horror movies with that mysterious charm.
We’ve gathered films that blend horror and comedy in a perfect balance—just what you want to enjoy during the Halloween season.
Even if you’re easily scared, there are movies with unique worlds that let you soften the fear with laughter.
Watch with friends and the fun multiplies! Spend a special Halloween with horror films that make you laugh and shiver!
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Horror movies to watch on Halloween! From genuinely terrifying to laugh-out-loud comedies (1–10)
CarryBrian De Palma (1976) / Kimberly Peirce (2013)
This is a story about Carrie, a bullied girl who awakens to her telekinetic powers after a prank goes too far and goes on a rampage.
The original work is a famous novel by Stephen King.
Rather than a calamity where ghosts or zombies suddenly attack out of nowhere, it portrays a justified rebellion by Carrie that destroys everything around her, which really gives you a lot to think about.
When you watch this story as a human drama, it’s hard not to see Carrie’s telekinesis as a metaphor for the emotions buried deep within her.
Resident Evil: Death IslandEiichiro HAZUMI
Resident Evil, Capcom’s landmark in horror gaming.
Resident Evil: Death Island lets you enjoy a story that wasn’t depicted in the main series.
This film is directed by Eiichirô Hasumi, who also worked on Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness.
Beloved fan-favorite characters assemble for a story packed with over-the-top action.
It stands as a self-contained tale, so both longtime fans of the series and first-time viewers can enjoy it.
comeTetsuya Nakashima
Bogiwang ga, Kuru, known for winning the Japan Horror Novel Award, was adapted into the film It Comes, which drew attention for brilliantly bringing its world to the screen.
Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, the film stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Takako Matsu, and Junichi Okada.
The story portrays the terror of a mysterious entity and the struggle of those who attempt to exorcise it.
While it is a horror film, it also offers mystery and action elements.
Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween! From Truly Terrifying to Laugh-Out-Loud Comedies (11–20)
Scary Stories: A Scary BookGuillermo del Toro
It’s the 2019 horror film conceived by Guillermo del Toro and directed by André Øvredal, based on the children’s literature stories “The Haunted House” (“Someone Comes from the Graveyard”) and “The Dead Man’s Hand.” The story begins with an exploration of a haunted house and a book found there, then unfolds as the terror gradually closes in—from the surroundings to the protagonist.
Its clarity of plot, characteristic of children’s literature, is striking, and precisely because it delivers maximum fear within that clarity, the horror feels even more intense.
It’s also noteworthy to see how the original stories—once reportedly banned from some school libraries—have been adapted for the film.
Hubie’s HalloweenSteven Brill
This work portrays the exploits of Hubie, who loves Halloween more than anyone and is laughed at as the town eccentric.
Because he is devoted to Halloween, he notices when things are out of the ordinary, and because he’s mocked and not believed, he ends up fighting on his own.
As a comedy, the ridicule he faces is quite extreme, and the vigor with which he overcomes it is part of Hubie’s charm.
Released on Netflix in 2020, it also—ingloriously—won several Golden Raspberry Awards, making it a film worth noting in the opposite sense as well.
Seoul Station PandemicYeon Sang-ho
Train to Busan was the film that sparked the boom in Korean zombie works.
It was a big hit in Japan as well.
Positioned as its prequel is Yeon Sang-ho’s Seoul Station.
Although this one is an animated film, it offers quite realistic portrayals.
Another point of note is the voice cast, which includes Shim Eun-kyung.
With veteran actors cast, you can enjoy powerful, weighty performances.
The ConjuringJames Wan
Since it’s based on a real incident that happened in 1971, the realistic developments gave me chills.
The story follows the Warrens as they head to help the Perron family, who are plagued by paranormal phenomena, while the children become possessed by an evil spirit.
It’s astonishing that unbelievable occurrences—like a pet dying under mysterious circumstances or a doll starting to talk—are preserved as actual investigation records.
An extraordinary incident that took place in an ordinary house in an ordinary world is the kind of thing that leaves you carrying the fear with you even after the movie ends.