6 Horror and Supernatural Shows to Watch This Halloween

Halloween is the perfect excuse to spend a night watching something unsettling, and 2026 has delivered plenty of television worth adding to your spooky-season watchlist. From a fresh adaptation of Stephen King‘s Carrie to supernatural mysteries and returning horror favorites, there are plenty of ways to bring some scares to your screen.

Whether you’re looking for psychological horror, strange creatures lurking in the shadows, or something supernatural with a little dark humor, these six shows and releases offer something for every kind of genre fan.

Here are six horror and supernatural picks to watch this Halloween.

1. Carrie

Where to watch: Prime Video

Stephen King’s Carrie is getting a new television adaptation from Mike Flanagan, the filmmaker behind The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, and The Midnight Club.

Flanagan has developed a reputation for combining supernatural horror with deeply personal stories, making his take on King’s classic particularly intriguing. The story follows Carrie White, a teenager whose increasingly disturbing experiences at school collide with her emerging telekinetic abilities.

This new adaptation also brings the story’s themes of bullying and social isolation into the modern world, where humiliation can follow someone far beyond the school corridors. With cyberbullying adding another layer to Carrie’s nightmare, the familiar story has plenty of contemporary relevance.

For Stephen King fans and anyone who appreciates character-driven horror, Carrie is an obvious addition to this year’s Halloween watchlist.

Watch it on Prime Video.

2. Below

Where to watch: Netflix

What happens when a quiet coastal town’s long-standing problems turn out to be connected to something far more terrifying than anyone imagined? That’s the question at the heart of Below, Netflix’s monster mystery starring Josh Hartnett.

Hartnett plays an ice-harvesting fisherman living in a small town that has endured decades of hardship. Still haunted by the loss of his father forty years earlier, his character must confront the past as a new and potentially monstrous threat emerges.

The series combines small-town secrets, supernatural mystery, and creature-feature horror, creating an atmosphere that feels particularly suited to the colder, darker nights of October.

If you enjoy stories in which an isolated community hides something sinister beneath its seemingly ordinary surface, Below deserves a place on your watchlist.

Stream it on Netflix.

3. Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

Where to watch: UK cinemas

Not every Halloween watch needs to be relentlessly terrifying. For viewers who prefer their supernatural stories with a healthy dose of comedy, Ghosts: The Possession of Button House brings the beloved BBC series back for a new adventure.

The film reunites familiar faces, including Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Charlotte Ritchie, and Lolly Adefope, returning to the world of Button House three years after the television series concluded.

The original show’s combination of eccentric spirits, awkward human encounters, and affectionate humor made it a favorite among supernatural comedy fans. The film offers another opportunity to spend time with its memorable characters while bringing the world of the series to the big screen.

For Halloween viewers who want ghosts without the nightmares, this is a welcome alternative to more traditional horror.

The film arrives in UK cinemas on October 23, 2026.

4. Widow’s Bay

Where to watch: Apple TV

One of 2026’s breakout television hits, Widow’s Bay blends comedy, mystery, and horror into a story that has attracted viewers well beyond the usual genre audience.

Set in a seemingly cheerful coastal community hiding darker secrets, the series explores the unsettling things that can lurk beneath the surface of an apparently idyllic town. Its mix of strange occurrences, local superstitions, and supernatural elements makes it an appealing choice for horror fans who enjoy their scares alongside sharp humor.

The show’s success has also made it one of the year’s notable television stories, with its strong awards performance helping it reach an even wider audience.

For viewers who like their horror served with an offbeat sense of humor, Widow’s Bay offers something different from the usual Halloween lineup.

Stream it on Apple TV.

5. American Horror Story — Season 13

Where to watch: Disney+ in the UK

Few modern television series have embraced horror’s many different forms quite like American Horror Story. Ryan Murphy’s anthology returns for its thirteenth season with a major reunion of familiar faces, making it an appealing option for longtime fans.

The returning cast includes Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, and Evan Peters. Their involvement gives the season a strong connection to the show’s earlier chapters, which helped establish its reputation for twisted characters, disturbing imagery, and stories that move between different corners of the horror genre.

Murphy has described the season as a tribute to the series as a whole, positioning it as a celebration of the show’s history and its many memorable performances.

For viewers looking for a Halloween binge with plenty of theatrical scares and familiar horror faces, American Horror Story remains a natural choice.

Watch it on Disney+ in the UK.

6. Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen

Where to watch: Netflix

Weddings are supposed to be happy occasions, but Netflix’s Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen takes the familiar pre-wedding nerves and turns them into something considerably more sinister.

The horror series follows a bride-to-be who becomes increasingly convinced that something terrible is waiting just around the corner. As her wedding day approaches, doubts about her relationship begin to grow, leaving her questioning whether marrying her fiancé is really the right decision.

The premise creates an effective foundation for psychological horror, building tension around the fear that a seemingly joyful occasion could become a nightmare. Rather than relying solely on traditional supernatural threats, the series explores uncertainty, dread, and the terrifying possibility that a person’s worst suspicions might be justified.

For viewers who enjoy slow-building suspense and stories in which ordinary life begins to feel deeply wrong, this is a strong pick for Halloween night.

Stream it on Netflix.

What Should You Watch This Halloween?

With everything from Stephen King adaptations and monster mysteries to supernatural comedies and psychological horror, this year’s television lineup offers plenty of options for an October night in.

If you want classic horror with a modern perspective, start with Carrie. For creature-feature atmosphere, try Below. Those looking for something stranger can turn to Widow’s Bay, while American Horror Story offers a familiar anthology experience for longtime fans.

And if you’re planning a Halloween marathon with someone who prefers their supernatural entertainment a little less frightening, Ghosts: The Possession of Button House provides a lighter alternative.

Whatever your horror preferences, these six picks offer a starting point for building the perfect Halloween watchlist.

If you want more to watch from here to Halloween night, check out this guide, or more editorials here.

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