Halloween 2026: 10 horror films to stream in Belgium
Halloween is approaching: here are ten films to give you a fright at home, from classics to recent hits. For each one, we checked which platform it was available on in Belgium in mid-October 2026, and we give you the right settings to make the dark scenes shine.
- Netflix : Sinners, 28 Years Later, The Conjuring
- HBO Max : Évanouis, The Shining
- Disney+ and Prime Video : Alien: Romulus, Get Out, Midsommar
- The secret to dark scenes: a dark room, Cinema mode
Our selection for Halloween
Ten films, from 1980s masterpieces to 2025 hits, all available by subscription in Belgium. We checked each one's platform on 16 October 2026 in the Belgian catalogues. Catalogues change every month: if a film has disappeared, check in your app.
| Film | Year | Platform in Belgium | Scare level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinners | 2025 | Netflix | High, very gory at times |
| Évanouis | 2025 | HBO Max | High |
| 28 Years Later | 2025 | Netflix | High, violent |
| Get Out | 2017 | Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max | Medium, unease rather than jump scares |
| Alien: Romulus | 2024 | Disney+ | Moderate to strong |
| Shining | 1980 | HBO Max | Slow-burning dread |
| The Substance | 2024 | MUBI | Strong, very graphic |
| The Conjuring | 2013 | Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max | Guaranteed jump scares |
| Midsommar | 2019 | Prime Video | Unease, shocking scenes |
| Raw | 2016 | Sooner | Strong, gory |
Availability checked on 16 October 2026 in the Belgian catalogues of the platforms, by subscription (excluding rental). Licensed films may leave a platform at any time.
The ten films, one by one
1. Sinners
Netflix · 2025 · horror, fantasy
Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) directs Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers who return to 1930s Mississippi to open a blues club. Once night falls, something lurks around the club. The film was very well received by critics on release for its blend of vampire movie, music and historical drama. A grand spectacle, as much for the eyes as for the ears.
2. Weapons
HBO Max · 2025 · horror, mystery
One night, at 2:17 a.m., almost all the children in one class leave their homes and vanish. Zach Cregger, the director of Barbarian, builds his film like a puzzle, with Julia Garner and Josh Brolin. It is one of the most talked-about horror films of 2025: the less you know before pressing play, the better.
3. 28 Years Later
Netflix · 2025 · horror, survival
Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland return to the world of 28 Days Later : decades after the outbreak, survivors live cut off from the world on an island off the coast of Great Britain. With Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. The sequel, The Bone Temple, is also on Netflix in Belgium: ideal for a double bill.
4. Get Out
Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max · 2017 · horror, thriller
A young photographer goes with his girlfriend to meet her parents, for a weekend that grows stranger by the hour. Jordan Peele's first film won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. It unsettles more than it startles, and it is an excellent entry point into the genre.
5. Alien: Romulus
Disney+ · 2024 · science fiction, horror
Young colonists explore an abandoned space station and come face to face with the most famous creature in science fiction cinema. Fede Álvarez returns to the dark corridors and the dread of the original Alien. A film that makes the most of strong contrast: this is where an OLED screen makes all the difference.
6. Shining
HBO Max · 1980 · psychological horror
Jack Nicholson, an isolated mountain hotel, an endless winter: Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King remains an absolute reference. No cheap jump scares, but a dread that builds slowly, iconic shots and a unique sense of framing. Worth seeing at least once, in complete darkness.
7. The Substance
MUBI · 2024 · body horror
An ageing aerobics star (Demi Moore) tests a product that promises a younger, perfect version of herself. Coralie Fargeat's film won the prize for best screenplay at Cannes and the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Very graphic, best reserved for strong stomachs, but visually striking. It is also available on Sooner and CineMember.
8. The Conjuring
Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max · 2013 · horror, haunted house
The paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) come to the aid of a family terrorised on their farm. James Wan has mastered the jump scare like no one else. The latest film in the saga, The Conjuring: Last Rites, is on HBO Max.
9. Midsommar
Prime Video · 2019 · horror, drama
A group of American students attends a traditional midsummer festival in a Swedish village. Ari Aster turns the genre on its head: almost everything happens in broad daylight, under a blazing sun. Long (2 h 28) and disturbing, it divides audiences but leaves no one indifferent.
10. Raw
Sooner · 2016 · horror, drama
A vegetarian student discovers, during her initiation at veterinary school, an appetite she never suspected. Julia Ducournau's first feature, future Palme d'Or winner with Titane, is a French-Belgian co-production. Raw and unsettling, but brilliant.
Bonus for younger viewers
For a family Halloween night, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is available on Disney+ in Belgium: just the right amount of pumpkins and skeletons, without traumatising anyone. And at the cinema, Shaun the Sheep: The Halloween Beast is in cinemas on 21 October, just before Halloween.
The right settings for horror films
Horror films play on what you glimpse in the shadows. One wrong setting, and everything turns grey or murky. Here is the shop's method:
- Total darkness : close the curtains and switch off the lamps. On an OLED, blacks are then perfect; on an LCD TV, choose a model with local dimming (Mini LED). Our page OLED explained explains why.
- Picture mode : ‘Cinema', ‘Filmmaker' or ‘Dolby Vision Dark'. Avoid ‘Dynamic' and ‘Standard', which lighten the blacks.
- The light sensor : switch off energy saving and the ambient light sensor, which dim the picture at the wrong moment.
- Airflow : dark scenes are the first to pixelate if the connection weakens. An Ethernet cable remains more reliable than Wi-Fi.
All the details are in installing and setting up your TV and HDR, Dolby Vision and HDR10.
Fear is first and foremost about sound: a creak behind you, a bass rumble rising. The speakers of a slim TV don't convey that. A soundbar with a subwoofer, even a basic one, transforms The Conjuring or Sinners. Our TV sound guide helps you choose. And remember to turn the volume down after 10 p.m.: your neighbours haven't necessarily picked the same film as you.
Perfect blacks for horror films
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OLED TV LG OLED65C64LA€1,919.00
OLED TV SONY K55A65PB€1,193.00
OLED TV SONY K65A65PB€1,490.00
OLED TV PHILIPS 55OLED851/12€1,544.00
OLED TV SONY K55XR8M25BP€1,906.00The televisions shown are OLEDs from our range, ideal for dark scenes. The product sheet is the reference for the price, and Nimesclub members often get a reduced price.
Frequently asked questions
Will these films still be available after Halloween?
Not necessarily. Catalogues change every month, especially for licensed films. We checked the Belgian platforms on 16 October 2026: a film may leave one platform or join another afterwards.
Why do dark scenes look grey or full of blocks?
Often because of an image mode that's too bright, an active ambient light sensor, or insufficient internet speed. Switch to Cinema mode, turn off the light sensor and connect the TV via Ethernet if possible.
Which film for an evening with teenagers?
Get Out, Alien: Romulus and Conjuring are classic choices for teenagers who already love the genre. For younger viewers, go for The Nightmare Before Christmas, on Disney+.
Cinema at home, for real
OLED, Mini LED, Dolby Atmos soundbar: come and see the difference at our Temploux store, or ask our expert salesperson for advice.
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