Kourtney's 2022 Halloween Picks
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  • Writer's pictureKourtney Attwell

Kourtney's 2022 Halloween Picks

I am someone who watches horror movies all year round so when it comes to creating my Halloween watchlist I like to include movies that make me feel most halloweeny if you know what I mean. I like to watch most of these movies every Halloween but throw in a few random horrors to change it up. This list includes a variety of scary flicks and there should be something for everyone. So if you are in need of some ideas on what to watch this Halloween then keep reading!


Death Becomes her (1992)

When a fading actress learns of a miracle cure that prevents ageing and turns you immortal, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.

Poltergeist (1982)

A family's dream home turns into their worst nightmare when evil spirits rise up to torment them and possess the soul of their innocent daughter.

Casper (1995)

An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

When teenagers Mike and Debbie see a comet crash outside their sleepy small town, they investigate and discover a pack of murderous aliens who look very much like circus clowns. They try to warn the local authorities, but everyone assumes their story is a prank. Meanwhile, the clowns set about harvesting and eating as many people as they can.

Us (2019)

Adelaide Wilson and her family are terrorised and attacked whilst on vacation by mysterious figures dressed in red. Upon closer inspection, the Wilsons realise that the intruders are exact lookalikes of them.

Monster House (2006)

Three teenagers discover that their neighbour's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster that hates children. Soon they decide to try and destroy the heart of the house and kill it.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

After a night out revelry, four friends accidentally run over a man and dump his body to conceal their secret, unaware that they following year they will be stalked by a hook-wielding killer.

The Haunted Mansion (2003)

A realtor and his wife and children are summoned to a mansion, which they soon discover is haunted, and while they attempt to escape, he learns an important lesson about the family he has neglected.

Haunt (2019)

A group of friends discover a haunted house on Halloween and decide to explore it. However, things do not go as per plan and the night turns deadly.

Idle Hands (1999)

A teenaged slacker finds his parents turned into headless Halloween decorations and realises that his right hand has a blood-thirsty mind of it's own that wreaks havoc.

Cloverfield (2008)

After a giant monster attacks New York City, Rob, Hud, Lily and Marlena form a group and desperately try to rescue their friend Beth who is trapped in her apartment.

The Witches (1990)

While on vacation with his grandmother, a young boy encounters a group of witches who are plotting to turn all the world's children into mice.

Silent Hill (2006)

Rose and her daughter, Sharon, leave their house to go to Silent Hill. On their way Rose meets with an accident knocking her unconscious and when she awakes, Sharon is missing.

Hell House LLC (2015)

Five years after an unexplained malfunction causes the death of 15 tour-goers and staff on the opening night of a Halloween haunted house tour, a documentary crew travels back to the scene of the tragedy to find out what really happened.

The Addams Family (1991)

Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be their long-lost uncle.

Jennifer's Body (2009)

A newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who specializes in killing her male classmates after she is sacrificed to Satan. When her best friend finds out about it she tries to put an end to the horror.

Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

Arthur, a financially ravaged widower with two children, inherits his eccentric, ghost-hunter uncle's glass house. However, the family encounters 12 vengeful entities when they enter the house.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

Chainsaw-wielding maniac Leatherface is up to his cannibalistic ways once again, along with the rest of his twisted clan, including the equally disturbed Chop-Top. This time, the masked killer has set his sights on a pretty disc jockey, who teams up with the Texas lawman to battle the psychopath and his family deep within their lair, a macabre abandoned amusement park.

The Strangers (2008)

James and his partner Kristen arrive at night to James' isolated childhood summer home, returning from a friend's wedding. Their lives are changed when there is a knock at the door.

Terrifier (2016)

On Halloween night, Tara finds herself as the obsession of a sadistic murderer known as Art the Clown.

The Houses October Built (2014)

Five friends are stalked by a group of mysterious and disturbed individuals while on a road trip looking for the ultimate haunted house attraction.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

A flat tyre leaves Brad and Janet stranded on a stormy night. They experience strange incidents when they seek shelter in a nearby castle belonging to Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

A group of people get stranded on the streets during the Purge, a period where all crimes are legal and emergency services are closed.

The Descent (2005)

A group of friends go on an expedition to a cave. Their expedition turns into a nightmare when they get trapped inside the cave and are pursued by blood-thirsty predators.

Halloween (2018)

After a narrow escape over four decades ago, Laurie Strode comes face-to-face with Michael Myers after he escapes from captivity. She must confront her worst fears and put an end to his killing spree.

I hope you all have a great Halloween! I will be spending my Halloween night munching on popcorn and watching the rest of Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities, currently streaming on Netflix. I am absolutely loving it so far and I highly recommend!


Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in a visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.


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