There are many ways to celebrate Halloween. Kids typically opt for trick-or-treating, while adults usually prefer partying, and most peopledress up in some wayno matter what they’re doing. Another way to commemorate the spookiest of holidays is by watching movies.
Naturally, the most relevant films to put on arehorrortitles as they capture the spirit of the season, but which ones? The genre is extremely vast, so there are many horror movies out there. Are you looking for gore? Jump scares? Psychological spooks? All of that is covered in the following set of Blu-rays that are all perfect for celebrating the Halloween season.
Updated June 16, 2025 By Ben Jessey:Halloween is coming up, so now is the perfect time to start watching horror movies. We already had this collection of exceptional horror Blu-rays, and now we’ve updated it to add a few more that you may want to add to your home collection.
Get Out
Best Horror Movie Blu-Rays For Halloween
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror thriller about an FBI trainee who attempts to track down a serial killer. In the process, she acquires help from the impressed cannibal known as Hannibal Lecter. The Blu-ray version comes with all sorts of bonus content, including behind-the-scenes documentaries.
Silence of the Limbs is arguably one of the most famous horror movies ever. It’s referenced a lot in pop culture, particularly the scene where someone is asked to put lotion in a basket. The movie’s fame is deserved as it’s excellent.
Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter gives one of the most captivating performances ever seen in a horror movie. That alone is worth picking up the film on Blu-ray. Yet, the thriller also boasts an excellent performance from Jodie Foster and a narrative that is continually tense and captivating.
Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection
A Monster Mash
This Blu-ray set contains eight movies featuring some of the most iconic monsters in history. The collection includes Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera, and the Creature From the Black Lagoon.
These days, the horror genre has moved away from more traditional movie monsters. However, they are a big part of the genre’s history. If you’ve never experienced classic horror, then this is the collection to get, as it contains films from 1931 to 1954.
Of course, with the movies being as old as they are, they don’t all hold up. The special effects are particularly questionable. Yet, there is still a charm to these films and the fact you get so many in this one collection makes it worth the price.
The Shining
Here’s Johnny!
A family trip to an extravagant hotel sounds nice. But there is nothing nice about the experience the Torrance family goes through in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic horror flick. The movie is as disturbing as it is compelling.
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is one of the most well-known and influential horror movies and is a must-watch for fans of the genre. It’s more creepy and unnerving than outright scary. And it certainly doesn’t rely on jump scares, as there are only a few in the entire film.
This Blu-ray provides several special features in addition to the movie. You get additional commentary, a documentary about the making of the movie, and a few featurettes. The main reason to nab this Blu-ray, though, is the movie itself.
The Saw franchise has become a series that is now ten movies long. Odds are you like some of the entries more than you like others, and this Blu-ray collection lets you own the first seven as you follow Jigsaw on his quest to help those who have wronged prove they can change.
Saw came along with its gorey traps and third-act twists almost two decades ago and gave us horror fans a brand new franchise on which to hang our hats. For me, nothing in the series has surpassed what those first three movies did, so for those alone, this box set is absolutely worth the price.
Even better, there’s a brand new Saw movie out now which is set between the events of movies two and three. What better way to refresh your memories before checking out the newest Saw movie than to watch the original ones?
A reporter is intrigued by an urban legend that dictates the viewer of a creepy video tape dies exactly seven days after watching it, dragged into the nightmare herself after curiosity gets the better of her.
The Ring was my real introduction to horror movies, and what a way to be introduced. A modern classic that immediately captivated audiences when it hit cinemas, especially since it was a US adaptation of a popular Japanese version of the movie. Watch the tape and exactly seven days later, you die.
There are a few horror movies from around this time that already don’t hold up, but The Ring really isn’t one of them. Try not to watch this one when trick-or-treaters are out and about, especially if anyone in your neighborhood looks even remotely like the creepy girl who comes crawling out of the TV.
Megan
The dangers of artificial intelligence
In real life, many people are concerned about AI taking their jobs. In Megan, it’s their lives that are in danger, as the movie is about an android doll that is not above killing to protect her owner.
Megan is too recent to be considered a classic horror movie, but it may earn that title someday. Its combination of the science-fiction and horror genres works well, and the use of AI feels very relevant these days.
The movie isn’t completely serious, as there is plenty of intentional silliness and humor throughout. While that does lessen the fear factor, it also results in a very entertaining film. This Blu-ray includes both the unrated and theatrical versions of the movie, as well as a few behind-the-scenes looks.
Scream 3-Movie Collection
At least he gives you a call before killing you
Ghostface is one of the most recognizable faces in horror. See how he gained his fame with this Scream movie collection that contains the first three films in the series. In all of them, someone in a Ghostface mask attempts to kill everybody.
There has been an abundance of Scream movies by this point. This isn’t really a surprise since the series has been around since the mid-’90s.
Everyone has their own favorites, but many consider the first two to be among the best in the series. The third one isn’t as good, but overall, this is a strong collection. And it’s a good starter pack for those who have never seen a Scream flick before. Even if you have seen the films, the collection comes with a couple of documentaries to sweeten the deal.
Evil Dead Rise
A new kind of Evil Dead movie
The classic Evil Dead silliness is mostly missing in Evil Dead Rise. However, the incredible level of gore is still there, and the scares have increased. The movie is about two estranged sisters attempting to save their family from deadites (aka demonic spirits).
Horror and comedy can fit together really well. For example,the Resident Evil games have plenty of funny moments. When it comes to movies, though, Evil Dead is the main series known for providing silly horror experiences.
However, Evil Dead Rise leans far more into horror than the original titles in the series did. This is partially because the violence and gore look much more realistic. So, if you’re looking for a gore-filled horror title, this Evil Dead Rise Blu-ray may be the right choice for you. It has little connection to the previous titles, so you don’t have to have seen any other Evil Dead movies before watching this one.
Chucky 7-Movie Collection
The most famous killer doll
Own the first seven Child’s Play and Chucky movies with this collection. They all vary in quality and tone, but they all include one of the most iconic killers in horror movie history: Chucky.
Few horror series are as famous as Chucky (aka Child’s Play). Since the ’80s, there have been a litany of movies about this little murderous doll. They provide scares, humor, and gore. you’re able to own the first seven titles, from the original Child’s Play to The Cult Of Chucky, by acquiring this Blu-ray.
On top of that, the collection contains a whole host of special features, including deleted scenes, a gag reel, an in-depth look into the series, and more. Thus, it’s a perfect set for fans of the series or those trying to get into it.
Meeting your partner’s parents is always difficult
Get Out is among the best psychological horror movies in recent history. It follows a man who visits his girlfriend’s family for the weekend. It isn’t a happy trip, as there is something unnerving about the family and the locals.
If you’re a fan of psychological horror films, then Get Out might be a good choice for you. This 2017 movie is always unnerving and continuously engaging. It’s also one of those movies where a second viewing is almost as good as the first since there are little details that you don’t notice the first time you watch. This makes it a perfect choice to get on Blu-ray.
The bonus features on this Blu-ray dive deeper into the movie through a behind-the-scenes featurette as well as a Q&A discussion and feature commentary. Plus, there are also some deleted scenes and even an alternate ending included on the disk.
FAQ
What to watch on Halloween if you don’t like horror?
There are plenty of movies that have a horror aesthetic, but they aren’t traditional horror titles, nor are they scary. So, they’re perfect for Halloween. For example, the likes of Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, and Beetlejuice fit that description.
What is the highest-grossing horror film of all time?
According toBoxOfficeMojo, the highest-grossing horror movie ever is 2017’s It, with a lifetime gross of $701 million. That is unless you consider the Jurrasic movies to be part of the horror genre. If so, the most successful horror flick would be Jurrasic World, which grossed $1.6 billion.
