Cord cutters looking for a fright-filled October have a treat waiting on Roku. The platform’s annual “Stream & Scream” Halloween collection is back with themed rows of spooky content, including a new addition that horror fans won’t want to miss.
Available all October, the “Stream & Scream” collection gathers Halloween-themed movies and TV shows from across Roku into easy-to-browse categories like Family Fright Delights, Spooktacular Spectacles, Ghosts & Ghouls, and Frightful Fun. Whether you’re in the mood for a nostalgic classic or a creepy new favorite, it’s all organized in one place for maximum binge potential.
New This Year: Howdy’s Horror Hall of Fame
For 2025, Roku is introducing Horror Hall of Fame – Featured on Howdy, a new row that pays tribute to iconic horror titles and cult favorites. From The Blair Witch Project to Saw X, the Howdy-curated lineup is built for die-hard horror fans and curious newcomers alike. Roku is also teasing a full Howdy Halloween takeover later in the month, so the scares are only getting started.
Between October 28 and 31, viewers can join in the Halloween fun with daily trivia questions covering beloved spooky movies and memorable TV moments. One sample question? On the Friends Halloween episode, what did Joey dress up as? (Answer: Chandler.)
Most-Searched Scares and Top Costume Picks
Roku also revealed the top ten most searched Halloween movies from last year, many of which are still haunting viewers’ watchlists today:
- Beetlejuice
- Coraline
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Hocus Pocus
- Halloween
- Terrifier
- Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Terrifier 2
If your Halloween watchlist needs a refresh, this is a great place to start.
As for costume inspiration, Roku reports that this year’s most streamed characters are also leading costume trends. Think Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, Shrek, Bluey, and Jurassic Park. Whether you’re dressing up kids or yourself, the screen has plenty of inspiration for the season.
Where to Watch
The “Stream & Scream” collection is available on the Roku Home Screen or by searching for keywords like “Halloween” or “Stream & Scream.” Just click in, grab the candy corn, and enjoy everything from family-friendly flicks to full-on fright fests.
The collection is sponsored by The Hershey Company and SimpliSafe. For more details, visit Roku’s Stream & Scream blog post.