Halloween 2025:Yes! It’s that time of the year again, when fall fades away and the chill of winter creeps in. When all you crave is something sweet, and all you want to do is cuddle up at night under a thin blanket. And what’s better to accompany that cosy feeling than a Halloween movie? India might not have the trick-or-treating ritual, but watching movies together has become a family tradition for many.
So, if you want to indulge in some spine-chilling, jump scare-worthy content this Halloween weekend, read on. All that is left for you to do is pick out the perfect snacks to go with it. Here’s a look at five OTT shows and Halloween movies that you can hit play on for a spooky binge-watch experience.
It: Welcome to Derry
With reviews raving about the intense horror, this one is for the fans of the IT movies. Calling to you will be the iconic red balloon of the murderous clown, Pennywise, as you go on the journey of yet another prequel from Andy Muschietti. While the Pilot released last week, fans can catch the latest Welcome to Derry episode 2 today. Fans in India can watch it on JioHotstar and Airtel Xstream Play. The Internet has declared it ‘scarier than the movies,’ think you can take it?
Vash: Level 2
Creepy as it can get, this fantasy-horror has become one of the Gujarati language’s biggest thrillers. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan as a superheroine battling cosmic evil, it is a treat for the fans of the first film. Loaded with tense scenes, and supernatural imagery, Vash: Level 2 reviews have praised the carefully directed horror and setting the tone. With classic time-travel, the plot unravels as Atharva’s daunting past comes back to haunt him 12 years after saving his daughter from a dark force. It is streaming on JioHotstar.
The Midnight Club
Ditch The Conjuring, and step into this supernatural Netflix series where an innocent teen hangout takes an unexpected turn. As eight children with terminal illnesses sit down to share scary stories at midnight, they make a pact that the next of them to die will give the group a sign from the beyond. Calling themselves the ‘Midnight Club,’ they eventually make contact with the supernatural.
Typewriter
This underrated Indian horror-drama directed by Kahaani filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh is set in Goa. Based in an old villa, where a family of three moves in, there are several secrets from the past. Available on Netflix, it is a perfect family-friendly binge for your Halloween weekend. The film stars Jisshu Sengupta, Palomi Ghosh, Purab Kohli, among others.
Marianne
This French horror film is based on a famous author visiting her hometown. On her way, she discovers an evil spirit that has plagued he dreams and has the most bizarre experience when she reaches. Available on Netflix, it’s for you to decide if the monster haunting her is her own creation or spooking the screens too.