Media horror programming for Halloween 2026

Media providers and streaming platforms are launching specialized horror programming for the October 2026 Halloween season.

In Colombia, RTVCPlay is providing free access to domestic horror films, including ‘tropical gothic’ works like ‘Pura Sangre’. DIRECTV Colombia is also promoting mystery and horror titles through its TV Flex plans, featuring series such as ‘American Horror Story: 13’ and ‘From’, alongside films like ‘The Conjuring 4: Last Rites’ via HBO Max. Orange TV announced a pop-up channel, ‘Halloween by Dark’, which will occupy channel 666 from October 13 until November 2. This channel will feature 63 films, including marathons of ‘The Purge’ and the ‘Saw’ saga.

In the United States, Hollywood Suite has introduced a ‘Shocktober’ lineup containing over 80 films, such as ‘Blood Quantum’, and the ‘Cinema A to Z’ series focused on witches and creature features. Hulu is also expanding its supernatural offerings with titles including ‘Hokum’, ‘Hereditary’, and ‘Edward Scissorhands’.

In Europe, M6+ is featuring supernatural series such as ‘Medium’, ‘X-Files’, ‘Lost’, and ‘Under the Dome’. RTL play is offering access to cult titles including ‘Beetlejuice’, ‘The Addams Family’, and ‘The Exorcist’, as well as ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ and various Belgian legends.