41 Horror Movies To Put You In The Halloween Spirit

October is upon us, and for most of us here, horror is a year-round endeavor. If you're a horror tourist visiting for the month of October… welcome! This month is prime time for peak horror movie viewing as we count down the days to Halloween. We're providing you with a horror movie advent calendar of sorts, but with a choose-your-own-adventure element thrown into the mix. Rather than revealing one a day, we're giving you the full list up front so you can plan ahead. And because I once tried a reveal one a day holiday horror calendar, I can confirm it was the undertaking of a madwoman.

Now I realize October has 31 days. 31 glorious days. Below you will find not 31 but 41 horror movies perfect for October, because what if you want to settle in for a double (or triple) feature one night? What if you hate one of the selections on this list (how could you?) and want to swap it out with another? We love options, so we've provided you with plenty to create your own version of the best horror movies to watch for Halloween.

You'll find everything from family-friendly fare to iconic slashers, horror comedies, legendary horror movie classics, and even horror musicals. There are no Halloween specials listed below because those deserve their own category. In the meantime, enjoy plenty of horror movies to fill your October, in no particular order. Stay tuned for our upcoming list of the best horror movies for people who don't like horror movies (our guide to bringing your friends and children to the dark side). And if you need some Halloween snack inspiration, we've got you covered with the best limited edition Halloween menu items this year.