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Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Norman Bates, and Jon & Kate are just some of Hollywood’s most horrifying characters. One of the best things about Halloween is that it’s a perfect opportunity to grab some friends and settle in for a good old fashioned scare in front of the TV, or increasingly, the computer monitor.

Although we still think the cineplex is the best way to get your big-league scare-on, the Internet is a full-on treasure-trove of excellent scary content. While it’s true you can buy and download movies online, more and more often, streaming services are offering ways for film fans to tune in to great content for free.

Here are ten of our favorite horror movies to watch for free online this Halloween. Some of these services might only work in the US but if you know of any great content accessible to international fans, please let us know in the comments (legal content, only, please!).

1. Dawn of the Dead (2004 version)

Although most horror remakes pale in comparison to the original, Zack Snyder’s remake of the George Romero classic actually works pretty well. The film offers good scares and great effects and while it doesn’t totally capture Romero’s awesomeness (and, really, what would?), it’s a very solid horror flick.

You can watch “Dawn of the Dead” on Hulu and check out the trailer below:

2. Night of the Living Dead

George Romero’s groundbreaking 1968 black and white horror film, “Night of the Living Dead” revolutionized the horror industry and started the whole wave of splatter films that would come to define horror in the 1970s. It’s a classic that still holds up today (even if we are now accustomed to bigger scares) and features Romero’s trademark humor and wit.

The film is in the public domain, thanks to the original distributor’s failure to include copyright marks on the film prints. As such, you can download and watch the film for free at the Internet Archive.

Check out the trailer:

3. The Exorcism of Emily Rose

2005’s “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” isn’t a straight horror film, but it does have some great seat-jumping moments. Backed by a stellar cast (Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, and Jennifer Carpenter), the film is very engaging. The fact that it was inspired by a true story adds a whole other dimension to the horror.

You can watch the film for free on Hulu and check out the trailer below:

4. Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Although some might argue that “The Godfather Part III” is Francis Ford Coppola’s most scary film, the intentional scares are present in 1992’s “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.” The most successful film adaptation of the classic Dracula story to date, the film stars Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder, and Gary Oldman.

You can watch the film on Hulu and see the trailer here:

5. The Blob

If you like campy, gory, B-movie horror, you need to check out Chuck Russell’s 1988 remake of “The Blob.” With a tagline like “Terror Has No Shape” you know you are in for some good, cheesy, horror fun.

You can watch the film for free at Crackle.com and check out the trailer here:

6. Ghostbusters

OK, so “Ghostbusters” really isn’t what you would call a horror film, but it has ghosts and ooze and Bill Murray. Plus, they always played the theme song during the Halloween Parade at my elementary school. While it may not technically be horror, it is a Halloween tradition.

You can watch the hit movie online at Crackle.com and check out the trailer here:

7. The House on Haunted Hill

B-movie horror legend Vincent Price stars in the 1959 classic, “The House on Haunted Hill.” It’s about an eccentric millionaire who invites five people to his haunted house party. If they can stay the night, they get $10,000.00. Of course, as the night progresses, people get trapped and die. Pure B-movie gold.

You can watch the film on YouTube and check out the trailer here:

8. The Last Man on Earth

Another Vincent Price film, “The Last Man on Earth” is about a man who is the sole survivor of a deadly plague. However, he’s not as alone as he thinks — at night the bodies of the dead rise up, thirsty for his blood! The film was remade as “The Omega Man” starring Charlton Heston, but the original Vincent Price version is better.

It’s also in the public domain, so you can download it for free at Archive.org and watch the trailer here:

9. Nosferatu

Before Coppola’s “Dracula” adaptation — heck, before any adaptation — was the 1922 silent film “Nosferatu.” It’s a cinematic classic and still very eerie, despite being such an early film. It’s a must-watch for any fan of horror, or film in general.

You can watch it for free at Archive.org and see the trailer here:

10. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock is the quintessential master of suspense and his films like “Psycho” and “The Birds” continue to offer scares and thrills today. However, because he is so renown, most of his content is only available for purchase. However, you can still watch installments of his excellent TV show “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” on Hulu.

Check out this preview here:

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What are some of your favorite horror films available online for free? Let us know!

In the mood for more Halloween goodness? Check out our list of social media-themed Halloween pumpkin carvings or our post on Internet-meme inspired Halloween costumes.

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