We are full into October now and there's never been a better time to have yourself a horror movie marathon. There are a lot of different ways you could approach such a marathon. You could binge a bunch of classic horror movies or just dive right into some of the best Halloween movies. If you're looking for a bit more continuity to your marathon, however, we suggest sticking to horror franchises.
We've gathered some of the most popular horror movie franchises below to help give you an idea of where to start. You can also check out our list of the best movie marathons for some non-spooky options.
Friday The 13th Movies
With Friday the 13th happening in October this year, there's never been a better time to dig into the Friday the 13th movies. Jason is one of the most iconic horror villains of all time and these films are some of the best slashers ever made. There are currently 12 movies in the franchise, including one where Jason goes to space for some reason.
If you're looking to watch all of the Friday the 13th movies in order, it will take you a little under 17 hours to do so. So definitely possible in a single weekend if you're determined enough.
The Conjuring Movies
The Conjuring universe is surprisingly large, and if you’re just entering the series for the first time, it can be a pretty confusing timeline. There are a total of 9 movies in the franchise so far, with a 9th one arriving on September 8. This list includes The Conjuring films, Annabelle movies, and The Nun.
If you include all 9 movies and the 5 shorts in your streaming marathon, you can potentially watch all of the Conjuring movies in just under 16 and a half hours.That list includes The Nun 2, which is still only available in theaters.
The Child's Play Movies
Chucky is another iconic slasher that just won't give up. There are currently 8 Childs Play movies and a Chucky TV series that is currently in its third season. If creepy dolls are right up your spooky alley, then we suggest starting with the original 1988 film and working your way through the series. You can also include the 2019 reboot, but it doesn't fit directly on the Child's Play timeline.
If you're planning on bingeing all 8 of the films, it will take you just over 11 hours and 40 minutes to get through them all, and that's not counting the TV series.
The Halloween Movies
Yet another classic slasher series, the Halloween films feature Michael Myers brutally murdering people with his iconic mask on. If you're hoping to watch the Halloween movies in chronological order, however, we regret to inform you that the timeline is incredibly complicated. The Michael Myers universe can be split into 5 different timelines. If you want to watch all 13 movies, you may find it difficult. We suggest starting with the original 1978 film and then moving on to the newer trilogy.
If you do want to try to watch all 13 of the Halloween movies, it will take you over 20 and half hours to do so.
The Scream Movies
The Scream franchise is currently enjoying a surge in popularity after Scream 5 in 2022 followed by Scream 6, which came out in March this year. If you're looking for a horror movie marathon that doesn't take itself too seriously, watching all the Scream movies in order is a great way to do so.
If you want to watch all 6 of the Ghostface movies in marathon form, it will take you a little over 11 and half hours to do so. Here's where you can watch all of the Scream movies online.
A Nightmare On Elm Street Movies
If you do a Friday the 13th movie marathon, then you're going to end up with a Freddy vs. Jason match up. If you'd prefer just a Freddy movie marathon, you'll be happy to hear there are currently 9 films in the series. Although it's been almost 13 years since we've had a Freddy movie, the franchise is still iconic enough to be worthy of movie marathon status.
If you're trying to watch all of the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies in order, it will take you just a little over 14 hours to get through all of them.
The Saw Movies
With the release of Saw X this year, there's never been a better time for watching all of the Saw movies in order. There are currently 10 movies in the franchise, though you may want to skip Spiral: From the Book of Saw if you're planning a marathon as it's a bit of an outlier. It's also the first movie that didn't have Tobin Bell playing Jigsaw.
If you're hoping to watch all of the movies in one go, it will take a little over 16 hours to do so. You can see our guide to where to watch the Saw movies online to get started.
More Horror Movie Binges
If you're looking for more horror movie binges, we have a variety of other suggestions for what to watch in 2023. Whether you're looking for a slasher binge or just want some vampire action in your life, these lists should help get you on the right track:
