A new month means a new guide as titles are added (and dropped) from streaming services. Let’s unpack the most exciting titles that are available to watch on Tubi in October 2026.
New to Tubi October Horror Films
Evil Dead (2013)
- Premise: Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of the Necronomicon leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods.
- Why Watch It? Opinions vary on whether Fede Alvarez‘s 2013 reboot is to blame for the grim and nihilistic bent that recent Evil Dead films have taken, but there’s no denying that the Jane Levy-fronted entry goes hard. From the blood rain climax to the moment that Mia slices her tongue with a boxcutter, this blood-soaked film is not for the faint of heart. That means that it’s also easy to miss the underlying story about addiction, the struggle to get clean, and the need for found family and sibling support. Maybe that’s understandable given that the character work is hidden amidst some truly gnarly horror shit going down in cabin?
- Streaming: October 1
The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (2005)
- Premise: A lawyer (Laura Linney) takes on a negligent homicide case involving a priest (Tom Wilkinson) who performed an exorcism on a young girl (Jennifer Carpenter).
- Why Watch It? Before he blew up with the Sinister and The Black Phone films, Scott Derrickson was cutting his teeth making “better than they need to be” thrillers like this. The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a curiosity: it’s much more of a legal thriller than a religious/paranormal film, though the movie has a devoted following thanks to its cast (which includes Shohreh Aghdashloo, Colm Feore, and Campbell Scott), a stunning break-out performance by future Dexter star Carpenter, and Derrickson’s slick work behind the camera. It’s not high art, but Emily Rose is a solid bet. In fact, if the movie has a drawback, it’s a nearly two hour runtime. Ouch!
- Streaming: October 1
Fright Night (2011)
- Premise: When a new neighbor moves in next door, a young man (Anton Yelchin) discovers that the strange neighbor is an ancient vampire who preys on the community.
- Why Watch It? I’ll never fully forgive Buffy writer Marti Noxon and original helmer Tom Holland for de-gaying the remake of one of the 80s big three queer vampire films (the other two are The Hunger and The Lost Boys, obviously). Setting aside that qualm, Fright Night 2011 is a lot of fun. It doesn’t hurt that the cast is outstanding: Yelchin (RIP) is a solid Charlie and he’s joined by Toni Collette as his mom, Imogen Poots as love interest Amy, and Dave Franco as best friend Mark (admittedly he’s barely present). But let’s be honest: if you’re watching this, it’s likely for David Tennant (cosplaying in leather as a knock-off Chris Angel) and a devastatingly attractive Colin Farrell as antagonist vampire Jerry. Overall Fright Night is a bit slight, but as far as 21st century remakes go, this once has aged surprisingly well.
- Streaming: October 1
Gretel & Hansel (2020)
- Premise: In a distant land, two siblings, Hansel (Samuel J. Leakey) and Gretel (Sophia Lillis), wander through the woods in search of food and work. When a mysterious lady (Alice Kirge) offers them a way out, they accept without thinking about the consequences.
- Why Watch It? Before he broke the box office with Longlegs, Oz Perkins was known for two things: his famous father and making “vibe” movies. Gretel & Hansel definitely falls into the latter category: it uses a well-known fairytale as its narrative foundation, but the visual look of the film is lush and textured (the golds and reds are perfect for autumn!). Oh, right, and Kirge is <chef’s kiss> perfect as the witch; it’s seriously genius level casting.
- Streaming: October 1
Heretic (2024)
- Premise: Two young Mormon women (Sophie Thatcher & Chloe East) are drawn into a game of cat-and-mouse in the house of a strange man (Hugh Grant).
- Why Watch It? Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the writer/director pair behind this film, are famous for their high concept films. In addition to 2019’s underrated Haunt (a perennial fave around this time of year), they wrote the screenplay for A Quiet Place 1 & 2, as well as Adam Brody’s silly dinosaur movie 65 (a solid guilty pleasure). Heretic may be their most sophisticated film because it’s almost like a play: a three-handed wherein Thatcher, East and Grant debate religion, philosophy, and…board games? Make it a double bill with Barbarian and stay out of the basement!
- Streaming: October 1
The Human Centipede (2009) / The Human Centipede II (2011) / The Human Centipede III (2015)
- Premise:
- First Sequence: A mad scientist (Dieter Laser) kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others’ rectums.
- Full Sequence: Inspired by the fictional Dr. Heiter, disturbed loner Martin (Laurence R. Harvey) dreams of creating a 12-person centipede and sets out to realize his sick fantasy.
- Final Sequence: Taking inspiration from The Human Centipede films, the warden of a notorious and troubled prison (Laser again) looks to create a 500-person human centipede as a solution to his problems.
- Why Watch Them? I won’t pretend that these films are everyone’s cup of tea. For a lot of folks, these are either one and done or none and done. But if you’re looking for schlocky exploitation films where the title is exactly what you get, then Tubi has you covered. The Human Centipede films are ridiculous; they’re offensive; and they’re often garishly made. Credit to Tom Six for stumbling on to an utterly ridiculous premise and then driving it into the ground in just three movies. We’ll always have those internet memes, though!
- Streaming: October 1
Late Night with the Devil (2023)
- Premise:A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms.
- Why Watch It? A brilliant play on real time/live TV event concept (see also: Ghostwatch), this low budget Australian film finally broke David Dastmalchian out of character actor jail and into leading man territory. It’s also got several great set pieces (my favorite is the hypnosis/worms bit).
- Streaming: October 1
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
- Premise:Four young friends bound by a tragic accident are reunited when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac in their small seaside town.
- Why Watch It? If you feel like this list was missing some quality slasher content, then rest assured that there’s at least one notable 1990s hack and slash making its Tubi debut this month. IKWYDLS is the not-at-all-faithful adaptation of Lois Duncan‘s YA thriller in which a group of kids commit vehicular manslaughter, cover up the crime, then pay the price the following year. Starring a WB-worthy foursome in SMG, Freddie Prince Jr, J. Love Hew, and Ryan Philippe, this Kevin Williamson film was derided as a Scream knock-off at the time. And so what if it is?! It’s a damn good time and features arguably the best chase scene in contemporary horror movie history.
- Streaming: October 1
Mr. Crocket (2024)
- Premise: A mother (Jerrika Hinton) embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her son (Ayden Gavin) from a demonic children’s show host who is kidnapping kids.
- Why Watch It? If the recent success of Buddy is any proof, horror audiences love a homicidal children’s show entertainer. Mr. Crocket quietly went under the radar back in 2024 when it debuted on Hulu, but it’s worth checking out for Elvis Nolasco‘s performance as the titular character, in addition to offering a nearly all Black take on the horrific concept.
- Streaming: October 1
X (2022) / Pearl (2022) / Maxxxine (2024)
- Premise:
- X: In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in a rural Texas farm, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the crew find themselves fighting for their lives.
- Pearl: In 1918, a young woman on the brink of madness pursues stardom in a desperate attempt to escape the drudgery, isolation, and lovelessness of life on her parents’ farm.
- Maxxxine: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
- Why Watch Them? Ti West‘s X trilogy being available to stream in its entirety is the marathon we’ve been waiting for since we found out about Pearl and Maxxxine. What’s fun about the trilogy, aside from Mia Goth‘s outrageously entertaining trio of performances, is how each film has its ardent defenders. As a franchise, there are ups and downs, but the X films truly offer something for everyone depending on what you’re into. Why not settle in and make it a Goth night?
- Streaming: October 1
October Tubi Originals
R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2 (2026)
- Premise: Inspired by R.L. Stine’s beloved The Haunting Hour, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2 follows Sam (Bean Reid) and Becka (Adeline Lo) as they race to stop a new Pumpkinhead curse from claiming the entire town of Redhaven. Read my review of the first entry here.
- Streaming: October 9
Bite Size Terror (2026)
- Premise: From executive producer Peter Rice and GJMD Studio, Bite Size Terror is an anthology of ten short-form horror stories that explores every corner of the genre — from the supernatural and occult to body horror, dark comedy, monsters, and the macabre.
- Streaming: October 11
Psycho Side Chick (2026)
- Premise: After being dumped by her married lover, a crazed woman fights to win him back and will get rid of anyone who stands in her way.
- Streaming: October 16
One Night Stand (2026)
- Premise: When a married man sleeps with a calculated serial killer, he must fight for his family’s survival before she obliterates everything he loves.
- Streaming: October 30
What’s your favorite from the list above? Will you check out the new Originals? Sound off in the comments below.