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 comedies (51–60)
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.
Winnie the Pooh: Lumpy and the Shivery GhostFrank Nissen
Among the many Disney characters beloved by fans, Winnie the Pooh stands out—and among the animated works that feature him, this one, Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie, is squarely themed around Halloween.
The spotlight is on Lumpy the Heffalump, who is looking forward to his very first Halloween, so if you watch it together with the previous film in which Lumpy first appears, Pooh’s Heffalump Movie, you’ll enjoy it even more.
Its content is gentle enough for small children, making it a great pick for a family Halloween party.
If you love Pooh and Lumpy and are looking for a Halloween movie, be sure to check this one out!
Ichabod and Mr. ToadBen Sharpsteen
Adventures of Ichabod and Mr.
Toad, known in Japanese as Ikabōdo to Tōdo-shi no Bōken, is a classic Disney film that was released all the way back in 1949.
Despite being such a classic animated feature, Disney’s humor and its lively, adorable characters are still captivating.
And the music, rooted in classical styles, also lets you sink into a special kind of mood.
Horror Movies to Watch on Halloween! From Truly Terrifying to Laugh-Out-Loud Comedies (61–70)
CandymanNia DaCosta
Some of you may be fans of slasher films among horror movies.
In that case, I’d like to recommend Candyman.
This film portrays the terrifying figure known as Candyman, who kills anyone who says his name five times.
In addition to plenty of shocking scenes, it also features mystery elements and unexpected twists.
This work is actually a remake of the film of the same name released in 1992.
The original is also popular, so why not watch them together?
Secret of HalloweenNicolas Belsaw
A coming-of-age film that blends horror and fantasy, Secret of Halloween is an Australian movie made in 2016.
Two boys who were once best friends drift apart in adolescence: Corey starts hanging out with delinquents and joins them in bullying his former friend, Jonah.
Despite their complicated relationship, on one Halloween night Corey uncharacteristically steps in to defend Jonah.
Jonah then leads Corey deep into the mountains…
This film adds elements of horror and fantasy to the uniquely challenging friendships of adolescence.
Paranormal ActivityOren Peli
Released in 2007, this horror film drew a great deal of attention as a major hit at the time.
The director, Oren Peli, was unknown as a filmmaker and originally a game designer.
Shot with a handycam, the film was also notable for its extremely low budget—just about 1.35 million yen.
Above all, the footage unfolds with a home-video feel that makes it all the more realistic and terrifying.
Highly recommended if you want a genuinely scary movie to watch on Halloween night.
