Introduction to the Halloween Franchise
The Halloween movie franchise, beginning with John Carpenter's 1978 classic, has become a cornerstone of horror cinema. With its iconic villain Michael Myers terrorizing the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, the series has spawned numerous sequels, prequels, and reboots over four decades.
The Original Series (1978-1982)
- Halloween (1978): Available on Shudder, AMC+, and for rent on Amazon Prime Video
- Halloween II (1981): Streaming on Peacock and available for digital rental
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982): Available on AMC+ and Amazon Prime Video
The Return of Michael Myers Era (1988-1995)
The series continued with several sequels:
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
These entries can be found on AMC+, Shudder, and Screambox.
The H20 Timeline (1998-2002)
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998): Available on Paramount+ and Peacock
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002): Streaming on Starz and Peacock
Rob Zombie's Reimagining (2007-2009)
Both of Rob Zombie's grittier takes on the franchise are available on AMC+ and can be rented through various digital platforms:
- Halloween (2007)
- Halloween II (2009)
The Blumhouse Trilogy (2018-2022)
The latest trilogy is exclusively available on Peacock:
- Halloween (2018)
- Halloween Kills (2021)
- Halloween Ends (2022)
Free Streaming Options
Several movies rotate through free services like:
- Pluto TV
- Tubi
- The Roku Channel
Pro Tip: Horror movies are frequently added to free services during October's Halloween season.
Digital Purchase and Physical Media
All Halloween movies can be purchased digitally through:
For collectors, physical media options are available through:
- Best Buy
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Scream Factory (collector's editions)
Note: Streaming availability may vary by region and change over time. Check your local streaming services for the most current information.
For more details about the franchise, visit the official Halloween website or IMDB's Halloween page.