From monster classics to modern chills, these tracks bring just the right mix of fright and fun for your haunted house, dance floor, or trick-or-treat playlist.
AC/DC, “Highway to Hell”
A fiery rock classic that howls with rebellion. Nothing says Halloween like a one-way ride to the underworld.
Andrew Gold, “Spooky Scary Skeletons”
A rattling internet favorite turned perennial party jam. Equal parts goofy and ghoulish.
Blue Öyster Cult, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”
A chilling anthem about love, life, and what lies beyond. More cowbell, please.
Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers, “Monster Mash”
The graveyard smash that defines Halloween. From 1962 to today, it still brings the monsters to the floor.
Bobby Brown, “On Our Own (From ‘Ghostbusters II’)”
Ghostbusting gets funky. A slick ‘80s groove full of confidence and charm.
Bobby Vee, “Devil or Angel”
A sweet, haunting pop ballad about love’s moral tug-of-war.
Bow Wow Wow, “I Want Candy”
For every sugar-crazed trick-or-treater. Catchy, mischievous, and impossible not to sing.
Cher, “Dark Lady”
A fortune-telling love triangle ends in deadly fashion. Cher spins the perfect spooky tale.
Classics IV, “Spooky”
Smooth, jazzy, and effortlessly eerie. The kind of song that makes cobwebs feel cool.
Cliff Richard, “Devil Woman”
She’ll cast a spell on you. A warning wrapped in a soft-rock groove.
Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Bad Moon Rising”
Disaster never sounded so upbeat. A singalong about doom on the horizon.
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, “A Nightmare on My Street”
A playful rap retelling of Freddy Krueger’s horror reign. Nostalgic and spooky fun.
Eagles, “Witchy Woman”
Her eyes sparkle and her magic lingers. One of rock’s most bewitching songs.
Eminem feat. Rihanna, “The Monster”
Pop and hip-hop collide for a haunting look at fame, fear, and inner demons.
Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires, “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise”
The King battles temptation in disguise. Classic charm with a devilish twist.
Gnarls Barkley, “The Boogie Monster”
Groovy, paranoid, and full of frightful funk. The monster under your bed has never sounded smoother.
Golden Earring, “Twilight Zone”
A rock thriller that builds suspense like a horror movie’s final chase scene.
Howlin’ for You, The Black Keys
A bluesy, growling jam that channels every werewolf on the prowl.
Imagine Dragons, “Demons”
Modern, moody, and made for late-night introspection. Sometimes the scariest monsters live inside.
INXS, “Devil Inside”
Sin never sounded so sleek. An ‘80s hit about the darkness we all keep hidden.
Janet Jackson, “Black Cat”
Ferocious and fast. Janet’s rock edge claws its way to the front in this fierce anthem.
John Carpenter, “Halloween Theme”
The piano that launched a thousand screams. Still the gold standard of horror soundtracks.
Justin Bieber, “Ghost”
Tender and bittersweet, this ballad about love beyond the grave hits right in the feels.
Kodak Black, “Super Gremlin”
Dark, intense, and chilling. A trap track that oozes Halloween menace.
Lana Del Rey, “Season of the Witch”
A sultry, spellbinding remake that makes every listener feel a little enchanted.
Lady Gaga, “Bloody Mary”
Pop meets the paranormal. A haunting dance-floor confession that’s pure Gothic glamour.
Michael Jackson, “Thriller”
Zombies, Vincent Price, and the greatest dance break ever. Halloween’s crown jewel.
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, “Devil With a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly”
High-energy rock ‘n’ roll for any monster bash. Two classics collide in spooky celebration.
Ministry, “Every Day Is Halloween”
Synth-driven and cynical. A goth anthem for those who live spooky year-round.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, “Red Right Hand”
Ominous and unforgettable. That creeping organ instantly turns any room into a horror scene.
Oingo Boingo, “Dead Man’s Party”
No one does undead dancing like Danny Elfman. Turn it up and join the skeletons.
Olivia Rodrigo, “Vampire”
A biting breakup anthem full of gothic heartbreak. Equal parts teenage angst and twilight drama.
OutKast, “Dracula’s Wedding”
Andre 3000 meets Count Dracula in a playful funk fantasy. Romantic and weirdly adorable.
Ramones, “Pet Sematary”
Punk meets the undead in this Stephen King-inspired classic. Loud, fast, and frighteningly fun.
Ray Parker Jr., “Ghostbusters”
Who you gonna call? The theme that makes every party instantly supernatural.
Rockwell, “Somebody’s Watching Me”
Paranoia in pop perfection. Michael Jackson’s backing vocals make it extra haunting.
Santana, “Black Magic Woman”
Seductive and mysterious. Santana’s guitar solo feels like a spell being cast.
Sheb Wooley, “The Purple People Eater”
A one-eyed, one-horned monster bop that’s as silly as it is legendary.
Stevie Wonder, “Superstition”
Funky, mysterious, and full of warning. The groove alone could raise spirits.
Talking Heads, “Psycho Killer”
A jittery, brilliant exploration of madness. Qu’est-ce que c’est? Halloween gold.
The Charlie Daniels Band, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”
A fiery fiddle duel straight from hell. The Devil never stood a chance.
The Cramps, “Goo Goo Muck”
Campy and creepy, this garage rock gem howls with delight. Wednesday Addams would approve.
The Cranberries, “Zombie”
An anti-war anthem that sounds like a ghostly chant. Dolores O’Riordan’s voice still haunts.
The Doors, “People Are Strange”
Eerie and dreamlike. A perfect soundtrack for outsiders on a moonlit walk.
The Edgar Winter Group, “Frankenstein”
A roaring instrumental monster that electrifies every Halloween gathering.
The Rolling Stones, “Sympathy for the Devil”
Rock’s most charming demon. A sinister groove that’s impossible to resist.
Warren Zevon, “Werewolves of London”
A howl of a hit. Witty, weird, and full of Halloween charm.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Heads Will Roll”
A synth-pop decapitation dance party. Just remember: off with your head, and onto the dance floor.