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 Truly Terrifying to Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy (41–50)
Exit 8Genki Kawamura
The film The Exit 8 is a horror movie slated for release in 2025, starring Kazunari Ninomiya.
In a certain underground passage, a strange phenomenon keeps occurring: only Exit 8 can never be escaped from.
The eerie loops and mysterious rules evoke fear, and the slowly mounting psychological terror is the highlight.
Rather than flashy set pieces, it draws viewers in with a quiet sense of unease and tension.
It also includes touches that make it enjoyable even for those who aren’t fond of horror, making it recommended not only for adults but also for junior high and high school students.
A must-see, buzzworthy title for horror fans that will keep your eyes glued to the screen right up to the final twist.
Demon’s VirusYukito Matsuno
The film “Virus of the Demon” is a horror-suspense movie released in Japan on January 24, 2025.
The lead role is played by former HKT48 member Anna Murashige, marking her first time starring in a film.
It’s suitable for viewers around middle-school age if accompanied by an adult.
Set in the former Ishiomura village, rumored to be a place of ‘spiriting away,’ the story follows the protagonist, an urban-legend YouTuber, who enters the village with friends to uncover the truth.
However, the village has a rule: ‘Do not go outside on the night of the new moon.’ Those who do are stricken by a strange illness known as the ‘Rotting Demon.’ As the mystery unfolds, a series of chilling and enigmatic images come to light.
It’s a must-watch not only for horror fans, but also for anyone who enjoys friendship, fear, and puzzle-solving—all packed into a heart-pounding experience.
Kisaragi StationJiro Nagae
Kisaragi Station is a Japanese horror film released in 2022, starring Yuri Tsunematsu.
It tells the story of a curious young woman who wanders into a mysterious station called “Kisaragi Station.” Based on an internet urban legend, it unfolds a strange world where reality and dreams intertwine.
It’s not only scary but also features elements of mystery and emotion, making it recommended even for those who aren’t fond of horror.
With a heart-pounding plot that both adults and children can enjoy, please note there are frightening scenes and eerie depictions, so adults should support sensitive children while watching.
Sweet My HomeTakumi Saito
The film “Sweet My Home” is a horror movie about a man who builds his dream house for his family and then experiences terrifying events.
The lead role is played by Masataka Kubota.
A certain secret hidden in the new home gradually destroys the family’s happiness in this thrilling story.
Highlights include the unsettling turn when a quiet everyday life shifts abruptly, and the way the house—normally a place of safety—transforms into a source of fear.
It’s recommended for adults as well as middle and high school students, but children who aren’t good with horror should watch with an adult.
It will make you think about what family means.
It’s frightening, yet impossible to look away.
Missing Child VideotapeRyota Kondo
The 2025 film “Missing Child Videotape” begins when Keita—who has lived with the past trauma of his younger brother disappearing during a childhood trip to the mountains—learns that an old videotape his mother sent him contains “the moment his brother vanished.” Together with his clairvoyant housemate, Tsukasa, and a journalist pursuing the case, he confronts the truths buried in the past, and the story creeps forward with mounting dread and unease.
The shaky footage, the stillness of the mountains, and the palpable presence of an eerie “unseen something” create scares that will chill even easily frightened adults.
For middle and high school students who scare easily, it’s recommended to watch with a guardian.
The Sixth SenseM. Night Shyamalan
The masterpiece horror film The Sixth Sense caused a social sensation.
It’s a story that begins with the meeting between Dr.
Malcolm, played by Bruce Willis, and a boy named Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment.
Cole has a “sixth sense,” in other words, a sensitivity to spirits.
He can see the dead and hear their voices, but no one believes him.
The first person to come to believe him is Dr.
Malcolm, a child psychiatrist.
Through their encounter, Cole learns why the spirits appear to him.
It’s a classic you should definitely watch without any spoilers.
Shaun of the DeadEdgar Wright
Director Edgar Wright, known for Scott Pilgrim vs.
the World and Hot Fuzz.
If you love comedies, you’ve surely heard of him! Here we’re introducing Shaun of the Dead, a zombie film directed by Edgar Wright.
It’s the story of an office worker stuck in a boring routine whose life is turned upside down by a zombie apocalypse.
There are plenty of horror movies about zombies, but Shaun of the Dead is a must-laugh comedy that portrays a world overrun by zombies with a certain coolness and a realistic perspective.
Watching the hapless office worker Shaun team up with his slacker friend Ed to muddle through is somehow ridiculous—and just a little bit cool.