Every year, I like to make a list of the scary movies I'm watching in preparation for the Halloween season. I'm not on pace for the massive list I made last year, but I'm still stoked at some of the titles I've been able to dig up for 2016.
I will continue to update this post with horror films as I watch them.
House on Haunted Hill (1959) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu
Carnival of Souls (1962) - I watched my Criterion Collection Blu-ray. Any self-respecting horror fan ought to have this classic chiller in their home collection, but otherwise you should be able to find it just about anywhere. I've seen high-quality streams on Shudder and Hulu, and lesser quality ones for free on the Internet Archive.
Blood Feast (1963) - Streaming on Shudder
Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964) - Streaming on Shudder
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) - MPI & Dark Sky Films released an incredible 40th anniversary Blu-ray a couple years ago with a 4K remaster of the film and 7.1 lossless audio. I watch my copy every year. All others can find a lesser-quality version streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Carrie (1976) - All-new Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) - Streaming on Screambox
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - All-new Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Phantasm (1979) - Brand new 4K restoration screened at Art House Theater Day, September 24th.
Dressed to Kill (1980) - Streaming on HBO platforms / Blu-ray available from The Criterion Collection
The Fog (1980) - Collectors' Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Friday the 13th (1980) - I have the uncut Blu-ray, but if this slasher classic isn't in your collection (shame on you if it isn't!) it's usually on TV at some point during the season.
An American Werewolf in London (1981) - I have the original "Full Moon Edition" Blu-ray. Universal just re-released an alleged "remastered" version, although I've heard reports of false advertising.
The Howling (1981) - Found it for free through OnDemand on Time Warner Cable
Madman (1981) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shudder / Vinegar Syndrome released a great Blu-ray last year
The Beyond (1981) - You can find this gory classic streaming on Screambox and Shudder, but Grindhouse Releasing's Blu-ray is a must-own. Get it on Amazon.
The Burning (1981) - Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Pieces (1982) - Streaming on Shudder / There's also an incredible Blu-ray available from Grindhouse Releasing
Poltergeist (1982) - I watch my Blu-ray copy every year. You can still find the Blu, but Amazon has the DVD for $4.
The Thing (1982) - All-new Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Angst (1983) - Streaming on Shudder
The Evil Dead (1983) - Blu-ray available on the cheap just about everywhere this time of year
The House on Sorority Row (1983) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shudder
Sleepaway Camp (1983) - Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Children of the Corn (1984) - Streaming on Netflix
C.H.U.D. (1984) - Streaming on Shudder
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Blu-ray available most places on the cheap. You should be able to catch bits and pieces of this franchise on cable TV all season.
The Mutilator (1984) - Alternate title is "Fall Break." You can find this slasher streaming on Shudder.
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) - Found on Blu-ray at Best Buy for around $7. Will also dig this one out again around Christmastime!
Demons (1985) - There's an amazing Blu-ray available from Synapse Films. Otherwise, you can find "Demoni" streaming on Shudder.
Re-Animator (1985) - Streaming on Netflix and Shudder
The Stuff (1985) - Streaming on Shudder
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) - All-new Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Demons 2 (1986) - This one is also available via Limited edition Blu-ray steelbook from Synapse Films. I streamed it on Shudder.
Night of the Creeps (1986) - I have the Director's Cut Blu-ray which is on Amazon for under $10. Otherwise, I think it's streaming on Shudder.
House (1986) - Streaming on Shudder
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Viewed for free through Chiller On Demand via Time Warner Cable. Check cable providers.
The Fly (1986) - On Blu-ray at Best Buy in the $5-7 price range
Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn (1987) - Blu-ray available on the cheap just about everywhere right now. Best Buy is your Best Bet.
Hellraiser (1987) - Streaming on Netflix and Shudder
The Lost Boys (1987) - Screened as part of $5 Friday Night Flicks at Kenwood Theatre
Slaughterhouse (1987) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Screambox
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) - Part of the "Halloween: Complete Collection Limited Deluxe Edition" Box Set from Shout! Factory. Best place to find this on Blu-ray now is on Amazon.
Child's Play (1988) - Brand-new Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) - Streaming on Shudder
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) - Streaming on Hulu
Poltergeist III (1988) - Viewed for free through Chiller On Demand via Time Warner Cable. Check cable providers.
Pumpkinhead (1988) - Collector's Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
Society (1989) - Blu-ray available from Arrow Video. Also streaming on Shudder.
Army of Darkness (1993) - Collectors' Edition Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Couldn't find on streaming services this year. Available for cheap on Amazon. Take that deal!
Sleepy Hollow (1999) - Streaming on Amazon and Hulu
Donnie Darko (2001) - Found on Blu-ray at Best Buy for, I think, $7
Cabin Fever (2002) - Streaming on HBO platforms
Scary Movie 3 (2003) - Streaming on Netflix
Shaun of the Dead (2004) - Available for cheap on Amazon
The Amityville Horror (2005) - Found this one on Blu-ray for $5 at my local Best Buy. Go figure, because now it's streaming on Netflix.
Halloween Night (2006) - Streaming on Screambox
[Rec] (2007) - Streaming on Crackle
Trick 'r Treat (2007) - Blu-ray available from Amazon
The Messengers (2007) - Streaming on Hulu and Crackle
Murder Party (2007) - Streaming on Shudder
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) - Streaming on Netflix
The Strangers (2008) - Unrated Blu-ray available on Amazon
Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008) - Streaming on Shudder
Friday the 13th (2009) - Rented through VOD service
The Unborn (2009) - Streaming on Netflix
Insidious (2011) - I found this one in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart, but it's also streaming for free on Crackle
Monster Brawl (2011) - Streaming on Shudder and Screambox
Sinister (2012) - I have the Blu-ray, but I've also seen this one streaming on Shudder. It should also be airing on SyFy Channel all throughout the season.
Stitches (2012) - Streaming on Netflix
Contracted (2013) - Streaming on Netflix
Evil Dead (2013) - Streamed for free through FXM on Time Warner Cable OnDemand
Mr. Jones (2013) - Streaming on Netflix
The Den (2013) - Streaming on Netflix
WNUF Halloween Special (2013) - Streaming on Shudder
The Houses October Built (2014) - Streaming on Netflix
Honeyspider (2014) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Goodnight, Mommy (2014) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Contracted: Phase II (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
The Hallow (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
We Are Still Here (2015) - Streaming on Netflix and Shudder. I have the Blu-ray from Dark Sky Films which is available exclusively through Best Buy,
The Girl in the Photographs (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015) - Streaming on Crackle
The Vatican Tapes (2015) - Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
They Look Like People (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
Darling (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
Hellions (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
Baskin (2015) - Streaming on Netflix / Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
The Invitation (2015) - Streaming on Netflix / Blu-ray available from Drafthouse Films
Deathgasm (2015) - Streaming on Netflix
The Final Girls (2015) - "Free movie weekend" rental on Microsoft Movies & TV
Crimson Peak (2015) - This one is in my Blu-ray collection. Best Buy has it for around $12 at this point.
The Dead Room (2015) - Streaming on Netflix / Blu-ray available from Shout! Factory
The Forest (2016) - Streaming on HBO platforms
Dead Rising: Endgame (2016) - Streaming on Crackle
Hush (2016) - Streaming on Netflix
Holidays (2016) - Streaming on Netflix
Most Likely to Die (2016) - Streaming on Netflix
The Witch (2016) - Blu-ray is on sale currently for $10. You can also find the film streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The Conjuring 2 (2016) - Blu-ray available now
Lights Out (2016) - Blu-ray available now
Don't Breathe (2016) - Now in theaters
Blair Witch (2016) - Now in theaters
Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) - Now in theaters
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