As Halloween inches closer by the day, it’s time to stock up on songs that bring out the fun and freaky Halloween spirit. The ultimate Halloween playlist includes classic anthems like Time Warp, pop hits like Rihanna’s Disturbia, and even famous theme songs from Ghostbusters to Twilight Zone.
Listen to our Spotify playlist here, or create your own by adding these songs to iTunes, Spotify, or Amazon Cloud Player.
Superstition, Stevie Wonder
This funky song calls out classic superstitions like breaking a mirror and walking under a ladder, promising years of bad luck.
Thriller, Michael Jackson
Just as famous for its zombie-filled music video as the song itself, Thriller mixes a scene of horror with its signature up-tempo beat.
This is Halloween, Marilyn Manson
From the “Nightmare Before Christmas,” this song has become the unofficial anthem of Halloween.
I Put a Spell on You, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
From 1956, this song of obsession has lasted decades as countless artists from Nina Simone to Marilyn Manson have covered it.
The Addams Family Theme Song
Unmistakeable snaps start off the ode to America’s favorite freaky family and their “spooky, ooky” ways.
Disturbia, Rihanna
A more recent addition to the Halloween scene, “Disturbia” sets a scary scene with creeping people, mind games, and talking photos on the wall.
Ghostbusters, Ray Parker Jr.
From the movie of the same name, “Ghostbusters” provides the solution of “Who ya gonna call?” when strange sights start appearing in the neighborhood.
Monster Mash, Bobby “Boris” Pickett
Halloween just isn’t complete without playing this favorite song about a mad scientist who’s monster awakes from his table and does the dance that becomes a “graveyard smash.”
She Wolf, Shakira
While plenty of songs play tribute to the classic male werewolf, this Shakira tune paints the picture of a female wolf on the prowl.
The Twilight Zone Theme
The intro to the 1950s and ’60s TV show still evokes tales from alternate dimensions and realities.
Monster, Lady Gaga
The reigning queen of pop sings about a monster who eats her heart and might be a wolf in disguise.
Time Warp, Rocky Horror Picture Show
A dance anthem for the ages, Time Warp talks madness and mind flips along side easy dance moves.
The Devil Went Down to Georgia, the Charlie Daniels Band
The devil is on a hunt to steal souls in this country story with a happy ending.
Werewolves of London, Warren Zevon
This fun ’80s tune tells the tale of mysterious human-wolves roaming the streets of London doing normal human activities.
