Streaming horror: 10 titles to watch this Halloween

Streaming services have stocked their libraries with a slate of horror titles for the 2026 Halloween season. The selection includes high-budget film adaptations and a television series that recently secured a major awards victory. Viewers can access these productions across Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Mubi.

Netflix offers two major entries. The first is '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,' which follows Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson. In this sequel, Fiennes's character befriends an Alpha zombie while attempting to protect Spike, played by Alfie Williams, from gang leader Sir Jimmy Crystal, portrayed by Jack O'Connell. The second Netflix title is the series 'Below.' Starring Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton, the show depicts a Newfoundland community threatened by a sea monster. Hartnett plays Calvin, an iceberg harvester with a history against the creature.

HBO Max provides access to 'Backrooms.' This film from A24 is directed by Kane Parsons. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as a furniture seller who discovers a dimension of liminal spaces in his store's basement. The discovery leads to a loss of sanity for the protagonist.

Disney+ and Hulu share two films. 'Hokum' stars Adam Scott as a novelist who travels to Ireland to scatter his parents' ashes. He becomes entangled in a supernatural murder mystery. The second title is 'Send Help,' directed by Sam Raimi. Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star in this R-rated film about two people stranded on an island after a plane crash. O'Brien plays McAdams's boss in the story.

Peacock hosts 'Obsession' and the series 'Crystal Lake.' 'Obsession' is directed by Curry Barker. Michael Johnston plays Bear, who uses a supernatural toy to make his crush, played by Inde Navarrette, fall for him. The film is described as a box office success. Navarrette is scheduled to host 'Saturday Night Live' on Halloween night. 'Crystal Lake' is an eight-episode prequel to the 'Friday the 13th' franchise. Linda Cardellini plays Pamela Voorhees. The series details the origins of Jason Voorhees.

Prime Video offers a new adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie.' The series is directed by Mike Flanagan. Summer H. Howell stars as the telekinetic teen who takes revenge on her bullies. The show has already been renewed for a second season. The series has been a commercial success for the platform.

Apple TV streams 'Widow's Bay,' a horror-comedy filmed in Massachusetts. Matthew Rhys plays a mayor dealing with the residents of a spooky New England island. The series won 14 Emmy Awards, including the award for outstanding comedy series. It is cited as the top new show of the year by critics.

Mubi presents 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.' The film is directed by Jane Schoenbrun. Hannah Einbinder stars as a filmmaker attempting to revive a horror franchise. Gillian Anderson plays the original final girl of the project. Bodies begin to appear as the two women work together.