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)
What We Do in the ShadowsTaika Waititi, Jemaine Clement
If you find yourself saying, “Horror movies are too scary for me…,” I recommend the 2015 film What We Do in the Shadows.
It’s technically a horror movie, but the story has a fun, comedic tone, making it perfect for Halloween! It follows a group of vampires sharing a flat and living together.
Enjoy their cheerful communal life, their interactions with humans, and all the hilarious, chaotic antics that ensue!
Horror movies to watch on Halloween! From truly terrifying to laugh-out-loud comedies (51–60)
FrankenweenieTim Burton
Director Tim Burton’s works have countless passionate fans around the world.
The 2012 film Frankenweenie is a collaboration with Disney.
Presented entirely in black and white, using CG and Burton’s signature stop-motion style, it’s a delight to watch for the visuals alone.
After a boy loses his beloved dog, he hears in a school lesson that “even if something is dead, muscles still respond to electric current,” and manages to bring his dog back to life.
However, this sets off a chain of various troubles…
In any case, the dog Sparky is irresistibly adorable!
BeetlejuiceTim Burton
A foreign film released in December 1988.
After dying suddenly in an accident, a married couple become ghosts bound to their house.
They struggle to drive out the new residents but fail, and when they turn to Beetlejuice, known as a bio-exorcist, things only get worse.
Although the film is quite old and both the picture and sound quality feel dated, the story is extremely entertaining, so please take this opportunity to watch it.
GremlinJoe Dante
It’s a 1984 American film—you might not know the story, but you’ve probably seen the Gremlins themselves.
Mogwai are mysterious creatures that multiply just by getting wet and are weak to sunlight.
This is their tale, and it became a massive hit in the United States and around the world.
Its popularity is such that new merchandise continues to be released years after its debut.
If you haven’t seen the movie yet, it’s a classic you should definitely watch.
purgeJames DeMonaco
“The Purge” is a horror film directed by American filmmaker James DeMonaco and released in 2013—perfect for Halloween viewing! That said, it’s not a ghost-or-monster kind of horror; what’s scary in this movie is the humans.
Set in a United States where the economy has collapsed and the “New Founding Fathers of America” rule the country, the story unfolds over an annual event called the Purge.
The Purge is a law that legalizes all crime for one night each year.
Supposedly, this maintains order.
On this night when anything goes without punishment, the protagonist’s family gets caught up in a deadly conflict—an absolutely shocking premise.
However, it’s not just shock value; the film also portrays the kindness and compassion of its characters, making it a story you can genuinely enjoy.
Snoopy and the Great PumpkinBill Meléndez
Created by Charles M.
Schulz, the beloved American comic strip Peanuts enjoys immense popularity here in Japan as well, centered around Snoopy, arguably the most famous dog character in the world.
It has been adapted into a TV anime and several animated films.
This time, I’d like to introduce a work that’s perfect for a Halloween party: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
In this special, Linus—Charlie Brown’s best friend and a fan-favorite character who believes the Great Pumpkin brings presents on Halloween night—effectively serves as the main character.
It’s a must-watch not only for Snoopy fans but also for anyone who loves Linus!
Bryan Singer’s Trick or TreatMichael Doherty
An omnibus work with a Halloween theme.
It’s composed of four stories set in a certain rural town, and each one is connected in subtle ways.
Rather than prioritizing sheer terror or gore, it’s an elegantly crafted Halloween tale through and through, and the frequent use of tension-breaking gags and black humor is another enjoyable element.
With its highly stylish visuals, it’s a film that lets you fully savor the Halloween atmosphere.
