Sure, it helps that it shares a name with the holiday, but this series has earned its place in the genre thanks to that legendary first film, which is a true cinematic classic. Add all the others that came after and you've got some of the best horror films ever made.

From family favorites to new horror hits, these are the 25 best Halloween movies to stream in 2025 for scares, laughs, and spooky fun.

Henry Selick's The Nightmare Before Christmas is often considered an essential Halloween and Christmas viewing due to its intricate ties to both holidays. It follows Jack Skellington, a.k.a. the Pumpkin King, the king of Halloweentown, as he hits sort of a midlife crisis.