10 '90s Horror Movies to Binge Watch This Halloween

Liputan6.com, Jakarta If you don't like spending Halloween night partying, why don't you binge-watch scary '90s horror movies? Talking about horror movies, each decade offers something special. However, the 90s horror movies are just different. There are so many iconic horror movies that came out during this period. From "The Silence of the Lambs" to "Scream," these movies have become staple Halloween movies to this day.

Here, we will share ten of the best 90's horror movies to binge-watch on Halloween night. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a terrifying trip back to the 90s.

IMDb: 8.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

Where to Watch: HBO Max, MGM Plus,  Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Plex

FBI trainee Clarice Starling is assigned to track down a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. To catch him, she must seek help from the brilliant but dangerous Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a former psychiatrist and cannibal. The film’s tension builds through psychological manipulation, chilling dialogue, and unforgettable performances, making it one of the scariest and most intelligent thrillers ever made.

IMDb: 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

Where to Watch: Shudder, Prime Video

This Japanese horror film follows a journalist investigating a mysterious videotape that kills anyone who watches it after seven days. As she digs deeper, she discovers the tragic story behind the curse and races against time to save herself and her son. "Ringu" sparked an international horror trend and inspired the famous American remake, "The Ring."

IMDb: 7.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 89%

Where to Watch: -

Directed by Peter Jackson, this gory comedy-horror film tells the story of Lionel, whose mother gets bitten by a strange rat-monkey and turns into a zombie. Soon, the infection spreads through their small town, leading to over-the-top chaos. Known for its wild special effects and extreme gore, "Dead Alive" is both disgusting and hilarious; a true cult favorite.

IMDb: 6.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV

Presented as found footage, the movie follows three student filmmakers who go missing while documenting the legend of the Blair Witch in a Maryland forest. Their footage is later discovered, revealing their terrifying final days. The film’s realism, low-budget style, and mysterious ending made it a cultural phenomenon that changed the horror genre forever.

IMDb: 6.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 79%

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

A graduate student researches an urban legend about a hook-handed ghost called Candyman, said to appear if you say his name five times in front of a mirror. As she investigates, she becomes entangled in the myth’s dark truth. The movie mixes social commentary with supernatural terror, creating an unforgettable and thought-provoking horror experience.

IMDb: 7.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 78%

Where to Watch: Paramount+, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

A group of teenagers becomes the target of a masked killer who loves horror movies. Sidney Prescott, the main character, must survive as the killer plays deadly games based on horror film rules. "Scream" cleverly mixes humor, suspense, and self-awareness, making it both a parody and a tribute to classic slasher films.

IMDb: 8.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

Where to Watch: Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV

Young Cole Sear can see and talk to the dead, a gift that terrifies him. Psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe tries to help the boy understand his visions. The movie builds emotional depth and quiet dread, leading to one of the most shocking twist endings in cinema history. "The Sixth Sense" remains a haunting and heartfelt masterpiece.

IMDb: 7.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, HBO Max

After a car crash, famous author Paul Sheldon is rescued by Annie Wilkes, his self-proclaimed number-one fan. But her care turns into a nightmare when she traps him and forces him to write her favorite story the way she wants. Based on Stephen King’s novel, "Misery" delivers psychological horror through its tense and terrifying performances.

IMDb: 7.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 63%

Where to Watch: AMC+, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, FlixFling

This Italian horror-comedy follows Francesco Dellamorte, a cemetery caretaker who must kill the dead when they rise from their graves. Things get complicated when he falls in love with a mysterious woman who looks like one of his previous lovers. The movie mixes dark humor, romance, and surreal horror into one unforgettable experience.

IMDb: 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 66%

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home

Two criminals on the run kidnap a family and hide in a remote Mexican bar, only to discover it’s filled with vampires. As night falls, they must fight for survival in a bloody showdown. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino, this film blends crime, action, and horror with a wild, unexpected twist.