Halloween is the perfect excuse to turn off the lights, grab your favorite snacks and spend the evening watching something that will make you regret looking down a dark hallway. And as a horror fan, October is easily my favorite time of year to settle in for a movie marathon. Whether I’m revisiting a classic or taking a chance on something new, I’m always up for streaming a good chiller.

This article is part of Trick or Stream, a seasonal series where Tom's Guide writers share their favorite horror movies and thrillers.

Thankfully, Prime Video has plenty of options for your Halloween watchlist, from genuinely terrifying horror movies to creepy thrillers that will keep you glued to the screen. But with so many titles to choose from, deciding what to watch can be a nightmare in itself (and not the fun kind). So, I’ve picked out five of the best movies to stream on Prime Video this Halloween.

If you’re a classic horror fan, “Candyman” is one of those movies that deserves a spot on your watchlist. Based on Clive Barker’s short story “The Forbidden,” this supernatural horror puts a fresh spin on the slasher genre, building a creepy atmosphere around an urban legend that’s far more tragic than your typical masked killer. Rather than relying on constant jump scares, the movie takes its time building a sense of dread, with Tony Todd delivering an unforgettable performance as the titular figure. Todd also helped shape the character’s backstory.

Graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) investigates urban legends for her university thesis, becoming fascinated by a terrifying story circulating around Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing project.

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