Pluto TV* (not affiliated, not sponsored) is launching its first-ever Halloween-centric pop-up category, “Halloween Hits”, bringing viewers a frightfully fun collection throughout October. The special category will run from October 1-31, 2025, and will be prominently positioned in the linear channel guide with curated rows also featured in the on-demand section, allowing fans easy access to free thrills and chills throughout the month.

Ancient Evil

“Halloween Hits” will feature twelve carefully curated channels spanning classic horror, supernatural drama, monster movies and paranormal programming. While most channels will also appear in their original categories, two special pop-up channels will be exclusive to the category: a dedicated Dark Shadows channel and Stingray Holidayscapes, which launches October 20th with Halloween-themed content.

2017 Ghost Hunters promo

Featured “Halloween Hits” Channels:

• The Addams Family
• Pluto TV Horror
• Universal Monsters
• The Walking Dead Universe
• The Twilight Zone
• Dark Shadows
• Pluto TV Terror
• Pluto TV Paranormal
• Ghost Hunters
• Supernatural Drama
• Stingray Holidayscapes (launching 10/20)
• Cine Terror
• The Walking Dead en español

Spine-Tingling Content Library

Pluto TV will house horror franchises and films, available both on linear and on-demand, featuring standout collections such as the Scream trilogy, the From Dusk Till Dawn trilogy, an extensive lineup of Paranormal Activity films, and a full slate of Underworld adventures led by Kate Beckinsale.

Thinner

Stephen King fans will find a treasure trove of adaptations, including Pet Sematary, Cujo, The Dead Zone, Secret Window, Graveyard Shift, Silver Bullet, and Thinner. The collection also features modern horror hits like The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Faculty and Overlord – plus 28 Days Later, available to stream for free only on Pluto TV.

Curated VOD Experience

“Halloween Hits” will also feature specially curated carousels designed to help viewers navigate the scares:

• Frightening Franchises – Complete horror series including Paranormal Activity and From Dusk Till Dawn
• Terrifying TV – Classic series like The Twilight Zone, Dark Shadows and Fear the Walking Dead
• Horror Comedy – Lighter scares with Scary Movie trilogy and Idle Hands
• Monster Movies – Universal Monsters classics,  Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Cloverfield
• Slasher Films – Edge-of-your-seat thrillers like My Bloody Valentine and Texas Chainsaw 3D
• YA Horror – Teen-friendly frights including Vampire Academy and Down a Dark Hall
• Fantasy Horror – The Crow franchise and supernatural tales

“Halloween Hits” will be available anywhere Pluto TV is streamed starting October 1.

My Bloody Valentine

Extended List of Halloween Titles Available on Linear and On-Demand: 

• 28 Days Later
• 30 Days of Night: Dark Days
• The Addams Family
• Addams Family Values
• Attack the Block
• Bats
• Black Christmas (2006)
• Climax (2018)
• Cloverfield
• Coraline
• The Crow (1994)
• Cujo
• Dead Again
• The Dead Zone
• Disturbia
• Event Horizon
• The Evil Dead (1983)
• The Exorcism of Emily Rose
• Faceless After Dark
• The Faculty
• From Dusk Till Dawn
• From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
• From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter
• Ginger Snaps

*This is a press release

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