From “The ‘Burbs” to “The Blackening,” “A Haunted House” and more, we’re rounding up 14 movies and shows to stream this spooky season.
Some of the best horror shows take place right at home. Whether it’s the story of a haunted house, a clumsy killer preying on the occupants, that strange noise in the hallway, or even a sinister neighbor with strange comings and goings, these at-home thrillers are so petrifying because of their realism.
Take for example “The ‘Burbs,” starring Keke Palmer, currently streaming on Peacock. The comedy-horror series is a scary riot that doesn’t even once leave the stalemate.
The 8-episode comedy-drama chronicles what happens when Palmer’s character Samira, a new mother who moves with her husband into her childhood home, quickly finds herself caught up in a very serious Nancy Drew-level mystery when a suspicious stranger moves into the long-abandoned house across the street, leading her and a motley crew of neighbors on a suspense-filled investigative path. Between the hilarious antics of its unlikely mystery-solving gang and a plot that keeps you guessing, “The ‘Burbs” could make for a very satisfying Halloween weekend binge. If that’s not what you’re looking for, maybe something more family friendly or something even less; if not truly terrifying, there are plenty of other scary options featuring black talent. Below, we’ve rounded up 13 more movies and shows to stream this Halloween.
1. “Horror film” (2026)
More than 25 years after Shawn and Marlon Wayans first tackled some of pop culture’s biggest horror hits, the brothers are back, this time taking aim at films like “Smile,” “Sinners,” “M3GAN” and more in the latest installment of “Scary Movie,” with Regina Hall and Anna Faris returning to the franchise, which promises plenty of wild, gross and downright hilarious antics.
Paramount+
2. “The Blackening”
“The Blackening,” which follows a group of college friends whose Juneteenth weekend reunion at a cabin in the woods takes a deadly turn when a mysterious killer forces them to play a sinister game to test who among them is blackest, gave us something sorely missing from the horror-comedy world. Starring Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Yvonne Orji and more, the film is a hilarious send-up of horror movie tropes that black audiences know all too well.
Hulu, Tubi
3. “A haunted house”
The Wayans family doesn’t reserve all of its horror-comedy parodies for the “Scary Movie” franchise. In “A Haunted House,” Marlon Wayans tackles the found footage phenomenon made popular by “Paranormal Activity,” playing a man whose girlfriend moves in only for their house to become the site of increasingly bizarre, inappropriate and downright hilarious paranormal activity.
Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+
4. “We Have a Ghost”
For anyone who’s ever wondered what might happen if a black family discovered their new home was haunted, Netflix’s original horror comedy “We Have a Ghost” offers a hilarious answer. Starring Anthony Mackie, David Harbour, Jahi Di’Allo Winston and Jennifer Coolidge, the family film follows a teenager whose discovery of a ghost in his family’s new house turns him into an overnight Internet sensation and sends him on an unexpected adventure.
Netflix
5. “The Curse of Bridge Hollow”
Another movie you can watch before the little ones go to bed, where they absolutely won’t stay up eating all their Halloween candy, is the Netflix original movie “The Curse of Bridge Hollow.” Marlon Wayans, Kelly Rowland and Priah Ferguson star in the family comedy about a father and daughter who must team up to save their town after an ancient spirit brings its Halloween decorations to life.
Netflix
6. “Wendell and Savage”
For another family-friendly option that scratches the itch of “The Addams Family” and Tim Burton, but adds a little more black girl magic, look no further than the Netflix original animated film “Wendell & Wild.” Featuring voice performances from Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele and Angela Bassett, the deliciously creepy stop-motion film follows a rebellious teenager who finds herself caught up in the plans of two demon brothers hoping to find her way to the land of the living.
Netflix
7. “Live Stream from Hell”
In Prime Video’s original horror comedy “Livestream from Hell,” Kevin Hart invites Druski and Kai Cenat for what initially seems like a fairly standard evening of live antics, complete with celebrity guests and lots of laughs. That is, until the evening takes a decidedly deadly turn and the three find themselves in the middle of a horror comedy that gets more and more ridiculous as the night goes on.
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8. “Martin” Halloween Episodes
Some of our favorite classic black sitcoms have given us legendary holiday episodes over the years, and “Martin” is certainly no exception. From the haunted house hilarity of “The Night He Came Home” to the spooky antics of “The Night He Came Home Again,” the beloved sitcom offers a hilarious and reliable way to get into the Halloween spirit without committing to a full-on horror movie.
Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+
9. “Little Monsters”
Lupita Nyong’o has become a scream queen, from “Us” and “A Quiet Place: Day One” to the Hulu original film “Little Monsters,” a surprisingly charming horror comedy that even manages to sneak in a little romance. Nyong’o plays a kindergarten teacher whose field trip to a farm takes a horrific turn when zombies descend on the property, leaving her to entertain a class full of children, blissfully unaware and, most importantly, alive.
Hulu
10. “From”
For anyone looking for something a little more terrifying to binge, “From” might be just what you need. The supernatural horror series, which debuted on Epix, follows the residents of a mysterious town that traps anyone unfortunate enough to enter it, forcing them to confront terrifying creatures that emerge after dark while desperately searching for a way out. Harold Perrineau plays the town sheriff in a series that kept audiences on the edge of their seats through its increasingly bizarre mysteries and truly unsettling scares.
Netflix, MGM+
11. “The Other Black Girl”
Hulu’s original series, “The Other Black Girl,” may have missed some viewers when it premiered, but the workplace thriller is worth revisiting, especially for anyone who has ever been the only black woman in the office. Based on the bestselling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris, the series follows an editorial assistant at a predominantly white publishing house whose excitement about finally having another black colleague quickly gives way to suspicion as increasingly strange things begin happening around her.
Hulu
12. “Get out”
It’s simply not a true spooky season marathon without at least one Jordan Peele film, and “Get Out,” the Oscar-winning psychological thriller that launched his career as a horror filmmaker and changed the cultural cachet of the genre, remains just as scary, intelligent and disturbingly relevant nearly a decade after its debut. Daniel Kaluuya plays a young black man whose weekend visit to his white girlfriend’s family estate becomes a nightmare.
Peacock
13. “Sinners”
And what would a Halloween marathon be without real monsters? Ryan Coogler’s hit “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan as the twin brothers whose newly opened juke joint in 1930s Clarksdale, Mississippi, is attacked by vampires one fateful night, delivers plenty of thrills and chills. Between bloodthirsty creatures, blues, and an unforgettable cast that includes Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, and more, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into.
HBO Max
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