5 Great Movies To Stream For Free This Halloween

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Many excellent horror movies are available to watch for free. Tubi is a free streaming service that’s a good option if you don’t have subscriptions to popular platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, or HBO Max, and it’s especially great with Halloween just around the corner.

With Halloween here, it’s the perfect time to watch scary movies – think ghosts, werewolves, vampires, or any other spooky creature! Luckily, free streaming services like Tubi have plenty of great choices.

You can find lots of different spooky movies to watch, from films specifically about Halloween to classic haunted house stories, old horror films, and even some lesser-known favorites from the 1980s.

5. The Grudge

Considered one of the most frightening movies of the 2000s, The Grudge follows American nurse Karen Davis (Sarah Michelle Gellar) as she cares for an elderly Japanese woman in Tokyo. While working in the woman’s home, Karen realizes the house is haunted by the spirits of a family who suffered a terrible tragedy.

Kayako, the film’s central ghost, quickly became its most recognizable face and a defining horror villain of the 2000s. Beyond her frightening look – pale skin and a vacant stare – her chilling, raspy groan cemented her status as one of the scariest figures in horror history.

Let me tell you, the scares in this film weren’t just Kayako’s doing. Her son was genuinely unsettling, even at a young age, and delivered some fantastic jump scares of his own. What I really appreciated was how the movie built a compelling mystery around their deaths – it wasn’t just about being frightened, but about understanding why these hauntings were happening.

Along with the first film, one of its sequels – The Grudge 3 – is streaming on Tubi.

4. Horror Of Dracula

Christopher Lee became a horror icon thanks to his role as Count Dracula, which he played in nine films throughout his career. Several of these movies, including Horror of Dracula – the first in the Hammer Film series starring Lee as Dracula – are currently available to watch for free on Tubi.

Released in 1958, Horror of Dracula (also known as Dracula) marked Christopher Lee’s first time playing the iconic vampire and introduced Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. This influential horror film, based on Bram Stoker’s novel, offers some unique twists on the traditional Dracula story while remaining a faithful adaptation.

This film offers a surprising change to the typical dynamic between Jonathan Harker and Van Helsing as seen in most Dracula movies. This willingness to deviate from the norm increases the suspense as Van Helsing hunts Dracula. Combined with Christopher Lee’s fresh take on the character, it’s a horror film you won’t want to miss.

3. The Howling

Joe Dante’s The Howling is a beloved horror film about a news reporter (Dee Wallace) and her husband who visit a resort, only to discover it’s full of werewolves. The story is complicated by the reporter’s past connection to a serial killer, who is surprisingly linked to the creatures and has secretly returned as a werewolf.

Okay, let me tell you about The Howling. It’s gloriously over-the-top – think lots of fake blood, seriously impressive werewolf changes, and some really energetic chases. Honestly, the movie doesn’t try to be anything it’s not, and that’s exactly why it works. It’s just a genuinely fun, two-hour ride, and frankly, it’s perfect Halloween viewing. I had a blast!

Another great thing about watching it on Tubi is that you can continue the story with the rest of the series. The Howling actually grew into eight movies, and they’re all available to stream for free on the service.

2. Pumpkinhead

If you’re looking for a classic Halloween scare, the 1980s horror film Pumpkinhead is now available to stream on Tubi. The movie centers around a town haunted by a local legend: Pumpkinhead, a powerful demonic creature summoned to get revenge. Once unleashed, however, Pumpkinhead relentlessly pursues its targets until its mission is complete.

The 1988 horror film centers on a grieving father who teams up with a witch to get revenge on the teens he believes ruined his life. This pact unleashes Pumpkinhead, a terrifying creature who embarks on a violent rampage filled with gore and startling moments. Pumpkinhead is a particularly frightening villain thanks to his large size and distinctive, monstrous appearance.

Tubi isn’t just offering the first Pumpkinhead movie – you can also stream the third and fourth films, Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes and Pumpkinhead 4: Blood Feud.

1. The Snow Woman

Tubi has a great selection of international horror movies, including some lesser-known gems. One standout is The Snow Woman, a 1968 Japanese film set in the past. It’s a classic ghost story featuring a dangerous, white-robed female spirit with ice powers who haunts a snowy landscape.

Okay, so this movie has a really cool premise. It starts with these two guys getting attacked by what looks like a seriously vengeful ghost. She kills one of them right away, but lets the other one live… with a twisted condition. She basically tells him if he ever breathes a word about what happened, she’s coming for him too. The whole movie then is about this guy, our main character, and the incredible pressure he’s under to keep this terrifying secret. It’s a really tense setup!

This sets the stage for a captivating mystery. Soon after his unsettling experience with the ghost, a young woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the apparition enters his life and they begin a relationship.

The Snow Woman is a remarkably chilling film, building suspense through its extended shots and frightening portrayal of the ghost. It feels surprisingly modern for its age.

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2025-10-28 02:41