(BPT) - As the leaves turn and the autumnal nights get longer, Halloween brings with it a familiar thrill-the return of scary movies, haunted house classics, and those nostalgic chills that make us want to gather with friends and family for a fright-night marathon. But in a landscape filled with endless streaming options, finding the perfect scary movie (or lighthearted seasonal special) can feel almost as daunting as a haunted house.
That's where Prime Video steps in, turning a tricky situation into a treat for viewers of all ages and tastes.
The Halloween Nostalgia Wave
This year, nostalgia isn't just a trend-it's the main event. Classic horror films and beloved franchise slashers are once again haunting our screens, offering a comforting connection to simpler times. Whether you're yearning for the gritty realism of 1970s horror, the over-the-top creatures of the VHS era, or the smart, meta-scares of the '90s, Prime Video has curated a chilling library that brings the best of every decade to your living room-no VCR required.
Take a decade-by-decade journey through horror with titles like:
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- An American Werewolf in London (1981)
- Doppelganger (1993)
- The Ring (2002)
- Get Out (2017)
- Servant (2019)
- M3GAN (2023)
- Nosferatu (2024)
You can also stream original thrillers on Prime Video like Black Box (2020), Nocturne (2020), or Totally Killer (2023), or kick back with family-friendly favorites and seasonal comedies if you're not in the mood for jump scares. With so many options, it's easy to revisit your favorites or discover new nightmares for the first time-all directly on Prime Video.
Solving the Streaming Paradox
With so much content at our fingertips, the biggest challenge can be simply deciding what to watch. Psychologist Barry Schwartz famously called this the "paradox of choice"-having so many options that making a decision feels overwhelming. Prime Video was designed to make streaming simple, personalized, and convenient, transforming your entertainment search into a seamless experience.
Prime Video boasts thousands of original and licensed movies and shows, live sports, and a marketplace of subscriptions (from Apple TV+ and HBO Max to Paramount+ and more), and titles to rent or buy, all in one app. That means fewer apps to juggle and more time to enjoy what you love.
One-Stop Shop for Scares-and More
Prime Video knows that most viewers want everything in one place. Research shows that 77% of customers prefer to have their streaming services consolidated, and Prime Video delivers by offering access to major streaming subscriptions, plus more than 800 free, ad-supported (FAST) channels-all alongside its own robust lineup of original exclusive series and film releases like the popular Fallout, Heads of State, Reacher, Red One, Road House, The Accountant 2, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Plus, features like X-Ray let you dive deeper into your favorite films, and Shop the Show even lets you shop for products featured in what you're watching-making it easy to bring a little movie magic home.
Set the Mood, Your Way
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party, planning a nostalgic movie marathon, or just looking for something scary to watch as you hand out candy, Prime Video is the ultimate entertainment destination for the season. From classic scream-fests to cozy comedies, all your Halloween favorites-and plenty of new surprises-are just a click away.
This October, let Prime Video be the main character so the only thing you'll have to fear is running out of popcorn.