Spooky season is here, which means I'm making room on my October watch list for witches, ghosts, and characters that make for interesting stories.Netflix has plenty to choose from, whether you want a supernatural mystery with a shade of comedy or a proper horror series that haunts you for days.These five Netflix shows cover the whole spectrum of spooky, mixing lighter adventures with some unsettling stories.
If you’re planning a Halloween binge or just want something eerie for the evenings this month, here’s where you can start.Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Greendale holds some dark secrets A quintessential October watch, brings the occult themes to your watch list this spooky season.The supernatural drama follows Archie Comics character Sabrina Spellman, who, on her 16th birthday, discovers she must choose between her ordinary life in Greendale and her family's link to witchcraft.
She ends up embracing both sides as a half-witch, half-mortal, but that comes with plenty of trouble, especially when dark forces begin taking an interest in her.As she learns more about her family's history, she gets caught up with witches, warlocks, demons, ancient rituals, and other dark supernatural/horror forces.It's a nice blend of teenage drama and supernatural horror, anchored by the fascinating character of Sabrina.
The show itself has a strong Halloween vibe, with the variety of characters bringing the spookiness you might be looking for.is also a quick watch at two seasons, since it was canceled during the pandemic.However, fans did get some closure, because two crossovers with Riverdale occurred during the sixth season of the latter series, acting as a backdoor series finale.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina TV-14 Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Horror Romance Supernatural Release Date 2018 - 2020-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Cast Kiernan Shipka, Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Miranda Otto, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Jaz Sinclair, Richard Coyle, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Gavin Leatherwood, Darren Mann, Lachlan Watson, Kurt Max Runte, John Rubinstein, Vanessa Przada, Cassandra Naud, Quinton Boisclair, Aaron Hale, BJ Harrison, Kavandeep Hayre, Richard Ian Cox, Jett Klyne, Nicole G.Leier, Christiaan Westerveld Showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Directors Rob Seidenglanz, Alex Pillai, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Antonio Negret, Jeff Woolnough, Maggie Kiley, Michael Goi, Viet Nguyen, Craig William Macneill, Lee Toland Krieger, amanda tapping, Rachel Talalay, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Catriona McKenzie, Roxanne Benjamin, Lisa Soper Writers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Oanh Ly, Donna Thorland, Ross Maxwell, Matthew Barry, Lindsay Calhoon Bring, Christianne Hedtke, Mj Kaufman, Christina Ham, Axelle Carolyn, Gigi Swift, Daniel G.King, Katie Avery Seasons 2 Story By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Streaming Service(s) Netflix Powered by Expand Collapse The Midnight Club Everyone has a story to tell Telling scary stories after dark is practically a Halloween tradition, and builds an entire show around it.
At Brightcliffe Hospice, a group of teenagers meets every night at midnight to share stories.Their tales range from unsettling mysteries to supernatural nightmares, but the club also has a pact: whoever dies first will try to contact the others from beyond the grave.That pact becomes harder to ignore as strange things begin happening around Brightcliffe.
New arrival Ilonka starts investigating the hospice’s past, and the mysteries surrounding the building become tangled with the group’s questions about what comes next.Co-created by Mike Flanagan and Leah Fong, the series gives you spooky scares alongside an emotional story about young people finding friendship despite the circumstances.The storytelling sessions also bring variety, with each member putting their own spin on what frightens them.
Just keep in mind that Netflix canceled it after one season, leaving some of the mysteries unresolved.The Midnight Club Horror Mystery Drama Release Date 2022 - 2022-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Network Netflix Cast Samantha Sloyan, Zach Gilford, Igby Rigney, Heather Langenkamp, Matt Biedel, Annarah Cymone, Ruth Codd, Aya Furukawa Showrunner Mike Flanagan Directors Mike Flanagan Writers Mike Flanagan, Leah Fong, Jamie Flanagan Seasons 1 Story By Christopher Pike Streaming Service(s) Netflix Powered by Expand Collapse Stranger Things Halloween hits differently in Hawkins Netflix's uber-popular sci-fi thriller, , may be done and dusted with a divisive Season 5, but spooky season is always a good excuse to return to Hawkins.Set in the 1980s, the show begins with the mysterious disappearance of Will Byers, a young boy whose friends refuse to stop looking for him.
Their search leads them to Eleven, a mysterious girl with psychic abilities, and a secret that shakes the reality of this seemingly normal town.As Will’s mother, Joyce (Winona Ryder), and police chief Jim Hopper (David Harbour) conduct their own investigation, the story opens up a world of government experiments, dangerous creatures, and the Upside Down, a terrifying alternate version of Hawkins.Suddenly, the party has more monsters to worry about than their usual game of Dungeons & Dragons.
is one of my favorite nostalgic shows to revisit, especially around October, as I return to the characters and world that I grew up with.But don’t let the '80s vibe, arcade games, and nostalgic soundtrack fool you: Hawkins has more than enough lurking in its shadows to earn its place on an October watch list.Stranger Things TV-14 Drama Mystery Horror Science Fiction Release Date 2016 - 2025-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming Network Netflix Cast Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Priah Ferguson, Maya Hawke, Cara Buono, Brett Gelman, Matthew Modine, Paul Reiser, Dacre Montgomery, Jamie Campbell Bower, Nell Fisher, Sean Astin, Christopher Convery, Eduardo Franco, Joseph Quinn Showrunner Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Directors Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Andrew Stanton, Frank Darabont, Nimród Antal, Uta Briesewitz Writers Kate Trefry, Jessie Nickson-Lopez, Jessica Mecklenburg, Alison Tatlock Main Genre Drama Creator(s) Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Producers Rand Geiger, Justin Doble, Lampton Enochs Franchise Stranger Things Seasons 5 Story By The Duffer Brothers Streaming Service(s) Netflix Executive Producer(s) Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Curtis Gwinn, Cindy Holland, Karl Gajdusek, Iain Paterson, Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer Powered by Expand Collapse Dead Boy Detectives Solving mysteries from the afterlife Want a lighter but spooky watch this month? Then the DC Comics-based supernatural comedy show, , is a great pick.
Edwin and Charles have unfinished business, though most of it belongs to other people.The two teenage ghosts choose to stay on Earth rather than move on to the afterlife, setting up a detective agency to help spirits with problems the living can’t solve.Their investigations bring them up against witches, demons, and other supernatural threats, making being dead a deadly occupation.
Joining their team is Crystal Palace, a psychic teenager whose own troubles become tangled with their cases.Soon, the trio often gets more than they bargained for when they agree to help people, confronting supernatural entities along the way.Beyond the cases, Edwin and Charles’s friendship gives its heart.
Their contrasting personalities bring humor to the investigations, while their loyalty to each other gives you a reason to stay invested.It’s a fun addition to your October watch list if you enjoy eccentric characters and spooky adventures, with enough dark moments to keep you hooked.Dead Boy Detectives TV-MA Comedy Mystery Adventure Release Date 2024 - 2024-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Cast George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Yuyu Kitamura, Jenn Lyon Showrunner Steve Yockey, Beth Schwartz Writers Steve Yockey Franchise(s) DC Universe Main Genre Adventure Creator(s) Steve Yockey Seasons 1 Story By Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner, Steve Yockey Streaming Service(s) Netflix Powered by Expand Collapse The Haunting of Hill House The past and present collide If you want your Halloween viewing to leave you feeling like you actually went through a horror show, is a great place to start.
Mike Flanagan’s reimagining of Shirley Jackson’s novel follows the Crain family, whose time in an old mansion leaves them with experiences they struggle to explain, and memories they can’t escape.Years later, a tragedy brings the grown-up siblings back together, forcing them to confront what happened in the house.The story shifts between their childhood and adult lives, gradually revealing how each member remembers the same events.
There are ghosts and unsettling encounters, sure, but the family’s grief and past make the real horror even more than the jump scares.And if you want more afterward, offers another story with several familiar cast members, though it follows a different family and haunting.The Haunting of Hill House TV-MA Mystery Drama Horror Release Date 2018 - 2018 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Network Netflix Cast Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Kate Siegel, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Victoria Pedretti, Timothy Hutton, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Polly Craig, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Christine Horn, Samantha Sloyan, J.P.
Valenti, Katie Parker, Katie Carpenter, Mimi Gould, Fedor Steer, Paxton Singleton, Justin James Boykin, Jordane Christie, Tiffany Denise Hobbs, Wes Jetton, Lulu Wilson, Mckenna Grace, Julian Hilliard Showrunner Mike Flanagan Directors Mike Flanagan Writers Rebecca Klingel Main Genre Horror Creator(s) Mike Flanagan Producers Dan Kaplow Seasons 1 Story By Shirley Jackson, Mike Flanagan Streaming Service(s) Netflix Executive Producer(s) Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Meredith Averill, Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy Powered by Expand Collapse Find your Halloween vibe If you want to narrow your search for this upcoming Halloween on Netflix, you can use the platform's secret codes (for instance, 8711 for horror movies, 42023 for supernatural horror, and 83059 for TV horror) and filter titles by genre and subgenre.Netflix Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription.Live TV No Price Starting at $8/month Visit Netflix Expand Collapse
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