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Halloween 2026: 11 classics to revisit this spooky season

Updated On: 23 October, 2026 05:46 PM IST | Rachel Pereira

From Nosferatu and Dracula to Psycho and Frankenstein, revisit 11 iconic horror classics that deserve a spot on your Halloween watchlist

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Halloween classics to revisit. Pics via IMDb
Halloween classics to revisit. Pics via IMDb
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Nosferatu: A silent-era horror masterpiece, Nosferatu introduced audiences to the terrifying Count Orlok. With its eerie imagery, gothic atmosphere and haunting portrayal of vampirism, the film remains a landmark of horror cinema
Nosferatu: A silent-era horror masterpiece, Nosferatu introduced audiences to the terrifying Count Orlok. With its eerie imagery, gothic atmosphere and haunting portrayal of vampirism, the film remains a landmark of horror cinema
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The Cabinet of Dr Caligari: Robert Wiene’s silent horror classic follows a mysterious hypnotist and his somnambulist, Cesare, whose arrival coincides with a string of murders. Its distorted sets, unsettling shadows and nightmarish visuals make it a chilling Halloween rewatch
The Cabinet of Dr Caligari: Robert Wiene’s silent horror classic follows a mysterious hypnotist and his somnambulist, Cesare, whose arrival coincides with a string of murders. Its distorted sets, unsettling shadows and nightmarish visuals make it a chilling Halloween rewatch
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Dracula: Bela Lugosi stars as the mysterious Count Dracula in this gothic horror classic. When the Transylvanian vampire arrives in England, his sinister presence threatens those around him, cementing one of cinema’s most iconic portrayals of the legendary bloodsucker
Dracula: Bela Lugosi stars as the mysterious Count Dracula in this gothic horror classic. When the Transylvanian vampire arrives in England, his sinister presence threatens those around him, cementing one of cinema’s most iconic portrayals of the legendary bloodsucker
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Frankenstein: Based on Mary Shelley’s iconic novel, Frankenstein follows scientist Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life from assembled body parts. Boris Karloff’s unforgettable portrayal of the creature helped turn the misunderstood monster into one of horror cinema’s most enduring icons
Frankenstein: Based on Mary Shelley’s iconic novel, Frankenstein follows scientist Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life from assembled body parts. Boris Karloff’s unforgettable portrayal of the creature helped turn the misunderstood monster into one of horror cinema’s most enduring icons
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Psycho: Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller follows Marion Crane, whose unexpected stop at the Bates Motel leads to a disturbing encounter with its mysterious owner, Norman Bates. Famous for its shocking twists and iconic shower scene, Psycho remains a masterclass in suspense
Psycho: Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller follows Marion Crane, whose unexpected stop at the Bates Motel leads to a disturbing encounter with its mysterious owner, Norman Bates. Famous for its shocking twists and iconic shower scene, Psycho remains a masterclass in suspense
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Rosemary's Baby: Mia Farrow stars as Rosemary Woodhouse, a pregnant woman who begins suspecting that her neighbours and husband are hiding a sinister secret. Roman Polanski’s psychological horror blends paranoia, occult intrigue and mounting dread into a deeply unsettling classic
Rosemary's Baby: Mia Farrow stars as Rosemary Woodhouse, a pregnant woman who begins suspecting that her neighbours and husband are hiding a sinister secret. Roman Polanski’s psychological horror blends paranoia, occult intrigue and mounting dread into a deeply unsettling classic
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The Exorcist: When young Regan MacNeil begins exhibiting terrifying behavioural changes, her desperate mother seeks help after medical explanations fail. Two priests attempt to confront the demonic force believed to have possessed her in William Friedkin’s landmark supernatural horror film
The Exorcist: When young Regan MacNeil begins exhibiting terrifying behavioural changes, her desperate mother seeks help after medical explanations fail. Two priests attempt to confront the demonic force believed to have possessed her in William Friedkin’s landmark supernatural horror film
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The Shining: Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel follows Jack Torrance, who takes a winter caretaker job at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife and son. As the hotel’s sinister influence grows, the family finds itself trapped in a terrifying nightmare
The Shining: Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel follows Jack Torrance, who takes a winter caretaker job at the isolated Overlook Hotel with his wife and son. As the hotel’s sinister influence grows, the family finds itself trapped in a terrifying nightmare
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Friday the 13th: A group of camp counsellors preparing to reopen Camp Crystal Lake find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. With its suspense, shocking deaths and eerie setting, Friday the 13th helped establish the slasher formula that became a staple of horror cinema
Friday the 13th: A group of camp counsellors preparing to reopen Camp Crystal Lake find themselves targeted by a mysterious killer. With its suspense, shocking deaths and eerie setting, Friday the 13th helped establish the slasher formula that became a staple of horror cinema
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The Werewolf: One of the earliest werewolf films, this silent horror short directed by Henry MacRae draws on Native American folklore to tell a tale of revenge and supernatural transformation. Though the film is now considered lost, its place in early horror history makes it a fascinating pick for a Halloween classics gallery
The Werewolf: One of the earliest werewolf films, this silent horror short directed by Henry MacRae draws on Native American folklore to tell a tale of revenge and supernatural transformation. Though the film is now considered lost, its place in early horror history makes it a fascinating pick for a Halloween classics gallery
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Beetlejuice: Tim Burton’s dark comedy follows a recently deceased couple who turn to the eccentric bio-exorcist Beetlejuice to scare the new owners out of their home. Blending ghostly chaos, macabre humour and fantastical visuals, the film makes for a fun Halloween rewatch
Beetlejuice: Tim Burton’s dark comedy follows a recently deceased couple who turn to the eccentric bio-exorcist Beetlejuice to scare the new owners out of their home. Blending ghostly chaos, macabre humour and fantastical visuals, the film makes for a fun Halloween rewatch

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