This Halloween, Netflix is pulling out all the stops to become the ultimate hub for horror fans. With the launch of the Netflix & Chills Halloween hub, packed with custom videos, spooky playlists like “Killer Costume Ideas” and “Halloween Party Playlist,” Netflix is making it easy to set up the perfect night of frights. Whether you’re planning a marathon of eerie films, series, or games, the new features will immerse you in the spooky season like never before.
In celebration of Stranger Things, Netflix is hosting a one-of-a-kind screening series at the Egyptian Theatre! Curated by the Duffer Brothers, this event will showcase some of the iconic films that influenced the hit show. As a bonus, the first 50 attendees at the evening showings of Ghostbusters and The Shining will score a special Stranger Things gift. Don’t miss out—tickets are available now!
Moreover, Netflix is giving Stranger Things fans an extra treat with a special Halloween event on October 31st. Attendees can relive the classic Season 2 episode, Trick or Treat, Freak, with themed photo ops, snacks, music, and giveaways that capture the vibe of Hawkins. Adding to the nostalgia, the Egyptian Theatre will screen iconic films that inspired Stranger Things, including Ghostbusters and The Shining, curated by the Duffer Brothers. The screenings begin on October 15, and tickets are already available.
For thrill-seekers, Six Flags Fright Fests across the U.S. will feature attractions inspired by Stranger Things and Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, while in New York City, fans can dive into Squid Game: The Experience starting October 11. Horror buffs can also enjoy a variety of witch, zombie, and ghost-filled films at Bay Theater throughout September and October.
For those who prefer to bring the spooky spirit home, Netflix has partnered with Stranger Things to release a new line of Squishmallows, including fan-favorites like Max Mayfield and Vecna, launching in November. Eleven and the Demogorgon are already available at Walmart. On top of that, fans can snag life-size inflatable Demogorgons, pumpkin carving kits, and Hellfire Club party bundles to deck out their homes with Stranger Things-inspired décor.
With so many ways to celebrate, Halloween is shaping up to be bigger and scarier than ever, and Netflix is at the heart of the festivities, ensuring that horror fans have a spook-tacular season.
Egyptian Theatre
Tuesday, October 15
1:00 PM & 7:30 PM: Ghostbusters
4:00 PM & 10:00 PM: The Thing
Wednesday, October 16
1:00 PM & 7:00 PM: The Shining
4:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Poltergeist
The celebration wraps up with an epic Halloween night event! Fans are invited to a special screening of the Stranger Things Season 2 episode “Chapter 2: Trick or Treat, Freak.” Expect photo ops, snacks, giveaways, and plenty of Stranger Things vibes to make this Halloween unforgettable.
Stranger Things Squishmallows Collaboration
The Stranger Things Squishmallows lineup is expanding with exciting new additions that fans won’t want to miss! The collection will soon feature Max Mayfield, Vecna, Maui in a Surfer Boy Pizza shirt, and a Squishmallow inspired by Surfer Boy Pizza. These new characters will join previously released fan favorites, including Eleven, the Demogorgon, and two adorable Squishmallows inspired by Scoops Ahoy. Look for this highly anticipated Squishmallows x Stranger Things drop exclusively at Walmart this November! Made with ultra-soft, high-quality materials, these Squishmallows are the perfect companions for your next movie marathon or a thrilling trip to the Upside Down. Prices will range from $14.97 to $22.99.
As Halloween approaches, this year’s costume inspiration is sure to see plenty of Squid Game fans dressed as Player 456, guards, or even Young-hee, especially with the anticipation building for Season 2’s return on December 26. Be sure to grab a pair of Vans’ classic slip-ons before they sell out to complete your look. Other popular costumes this year include Wednesday Addams, Emily Cooper, Luffy, Eleven, Jim Hopper, members of the Bridgerton family, and even the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders!
To bring a piece of the Upside Down to life at home, families can check out the 7-foot-tall inflatable Demogorgon, along with other fun and spooky Stranger Things décor. From pumpkin decorating and carving kits to a Hellfire Club Party Bundle, there are plenty of ways to set the scene for the ultimate Halloween celebration, both indoors and out. These Halloween decorations and Squishmallows are available at retailers nationwide, making it easy to get into the spooky spirit this season.
UPCOMING NETFLIX and CHILLS
Get ready for a spine-tingling season with Netflix’s upcoming Netflix and Chills lineup! This Halloween, Netflix is rolling out a selection of new horror films, chilling series, and immersive experiences that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat.
OCTOBER
Mighty Monsterwheelies – October 14
Drawing from the Universal Monsters vault, Mighty Monsterwheelies is an action-packed adventure-comedy series that reimagines iconic characters as half-monster, half-truck heroes. These unique heroes team up to use their special powers to protect the all-vehicle city of Motorvania from troublemakers like Phantom Freeze and Invisible Van. Combining humor, excitement, and classic monster lore, Mighty Monsterwheelies offers a fresh and thrilling take on beloved characters in this high-octane animated series.
The Shadow Strays – October 17
After nearly failing a mission, Codename 13, a highly skilled young assassin, is suspended from her duties. During her break, she befriends Monji, a boy whose mother was killed by a crime syndicate. When Monji mysteriously vanishes, 13 embarks on a violent quest to find her only friend, even if it means defying her mentor and the organization she works for, known as The Shadows.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 2 – October 17
Set six years after the events of Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” struggle to adjust to life outside the islands as they navigate a world now populated by dinosaurs and dangerous individuals seeking to exploit them. Reunited after a tragedy, the group embarks on a global adventure, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens both dinosaurs and humanity, while seeking answers about the fate of one of their own.
- Showrunners: Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley
- Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall Production Companies: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
- Voice Cast: Paul-Mikel Williams as “Darius,” Sean Giambrone as “Ben,” Darren Barnet as “Kenji,” Raini Rodriguez as “Sammy,” Kausar Mohammed as “Yasmina,” Kiersten
Outside – October 17
In Outside, a violent outbreak forces a family to take refuge in an abandoned farmhouse. However, as they try to survive, they uncover a dark secret that proves to be an even greater danger than the one outside.
- Director: Carlo Ledesma Writer: Carlo Ledesma
- Producers: Mark Victor and Paul Soriano under Black Cap Pictures
- Key Cast: Sid Lucero, Beauty Gonzales
Woman of the Hour – October 18
This stranger-than-fiction drama tells the story of an aspiring actress in 1970s Los Angeles and a serial killer in the midst of a yearslong murder spree. Their lives unexpectedly intersect when they are both cast on an episode of The Dating Game.
- Director: Anna Kendrick
- Written by: Ian Mcdonald
- Producers: Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules
- Executive Producers: Stuart Ford, Zach Garrett, Miguel A. Palos, Jr., Anna Kendrick, Ian Mcdonald, Joe Penna, Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, Paul Barbeau, Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Andrew Deane, Stephen Crawford
- Co-Producers: Lorelle Lynch, Chris Abernathy, Tracy Rosenblum
- Cast: Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Pete Holmes, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher, Kelley Jakle
Family Pack – October 23
Based on the game “Werewolves of Millers Hollow,” Family Pack brings the world of deception and suspense to life. The film, created by Philippe Des Pallières and Hervé Marly, takes viewers into a tale where nothing is what it seems.
- Director: François Uzan
- Writer: François Uzan
- Producers: Clément Miserez, Matthieu Warter
- Associate Producer: Candice Vigneron
- Executive Producer: David Giordano
- Key Cast: Franck Dubosc, Jean Reno, Suzanne Clément
Don’t Move – October 25
In Don’t Move, a grieving woman seeking solace in an isolated forest encounters a stranger who injects her with a paralytic agent. As the agent spreads through her body, she must desperately run, hide, and fight for survival before her entire nervous system shuts down.
- Directors: Adam Schindler, Brian Netto
- Writers: T.J. Cimfe, David White
- Producers: Sam Raimi, Zainab Azizi, Alex Lebovici, Christian Mercuri, Sarah Sarandos
- Co-Producer: David Hillary
- Cast: Kelsey Asbille, Finn Wittrock, Moray Treadwell, Daniel Francis
La Última Noche en Tremor (The Last Night at Tremore Beach) – October 25
This psychological thriller follows a musician and composer in crisis who retreats to a remote coastal village to complete his latest work. After a severe accident during a storm, he begins experiencing terrifying visions about his only neighbors—a mysterious married couple.
- Director: Oriol Paulo
- Writers: Oriol Paulo, Jordi Vallejo, Lara Sendim
- Producers: Acantilado Studio
- Executive Producers: Oriol Paulo, Sandra Hermida
- Cast: Javier Rey, Ana Polvorosa
Time Cut – October 30
A teenage girl embarks on a journey back to the early 2000s in a desperate attempt to stop a vicious killer from murdering her sister.
- Director: Hannah Macpherson
- Writers: Michael Kennedy, Hannah Macpherson
- Story by: Michael Kennedy Producers: Matt Kaplan, Christopher Landon
- Executive Producers: Christopher Foss, Matthew Janzen, Max Siemers, Aubrey Bendix
- Key Cast: Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks, Griffin Gluck
- Also starring: Rachael Crawford, Jordan Pettle, Megan Best, Samuel Braun, Sydney Sabiston, Kataem O’Connor
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