October belongs to horror fans, and nothing says spooky season like the #31DayHorrorChallenge Halloween Movie Marathon from Nightmare on Film Street!
For 31 nights, join thousands of horror fans around the world as we watch a scary movie every day in October, guided by 31 daily prompts. It’s the internet’s favorite horror movie challenge and the ultimate way to celebrate Halloween.
And because no marathon is complete without treats, the #31DayHorrorChallenge 2025 also features a big Halloween giveaway with killer prizes for fans who play along!
Make this October unforgettable: grab your popcorn, queue up your favorites, and dive into 31 days of horror movies with Nightmare on Film Street.
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What’s the #31DayHorrorChallenge?
It’s simple: We give you 31 prompts (one for each day of October), and you pick the horror movie that fits. It’s your chance to explore new frights, revisit old favorites, and maybe even discover a few hidden gems you’ve never heard of.
Then, share your selections on social media using the hashtag #31DayHorrorChallenge. And don’t forget to tag us @nightmareonfilmstreet on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Bluesky, wherever you’re posting! We want to see your spooky setups, your terrifying takes, and, of course, all your deliciously deadly picks.
Use our challenge guide + provided graphics, and be sure to enter our ghoulish giveaway, below!
Official #31DayHorrorChallenge Graphics
We’ve put together a full set of #31DayHorrorChallenge 2025 graphics so you can track your progress, share your picks, and invite other horror fans to join the marathon. Use them across Instagram, Tiktok, or anywhere you share your scares!
The complete list of all 31 prompts for October 2025 in one easy-to-share feed post. Perfect for saving, planning your watchlist, and letting everyone know the challenge is ON.
📝 Worksheets
Printable and digital worksheets with blank spaces to fill in your daily movie picks! Great for logging your marathon and posting your completed challenge at the end of the month. Be sure to share your filled out worksheets in our Discord!
👻 Instagram Story Templates
Customizable templates sized for Stories, designed so you can fill in each day’s movie pick and keep your followers updated in real time!
🎃 “I’m In” Announcements
Announce that you’ve officially joined the #31DayHorrorChallenge. Share these graphics at the start of the season to rally your fellow fiends!
🪦 Daily Prompt Cards
Individual cards for each day’s theme. Post them as you go, reveal your picks, and keep the challenge buzzing from Day 1 through Halloween Night. Be sure to use hashtag #31DayHorrorChallenge and tag us @nightmareonfilmstreet!
This Year’s Prompts and Recommendations
Your official #31DayHorrorChallenge 2025 prompts are here! Each day comes with a theme, a quick guide, and three film recommendations to kickstart your Halloween movie marathon.
1. My First Horror Movie
Go back to where your horror obsession began.
Psycho (1960), Poltergeist (1982), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
2. Set in a School
Classrooms, hallways, and “straight to the principal’s office” terror.
Scream (1996), The Faculty (1998), Carrie (1976), Slaughter High (1986)
3. AirBNB of Horrors
Vacation rentals gone very, very wrong.
Barbarian (2022), The Rental (2020), You Should Have Left (2020), Superhost (2021)
4. Scarecrow or Cornfield
Rural scares among the stalks.
Children of the Corn (1984), Signs (2002), Night of the Scarecrow (1981)
5. Paranormal Investigation
Ghost hunters who get more than they bargained for.
The Conjuring (2013), Grave Encounters (2011), Noroi: The Curse (2005)
6. Sequel I Haven’t Seen
Finally tick a franchise entry off your list.
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992), Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999), Pet Sematary 2 (1992), Bride of Re-Animator (1990)
7. High Society Horrors
The rich really are different.
Ready or Not (2019), Society (1989), American Psycho (2000)
8. Don’t Answer the Phone
Killer callers, evil cellphones, babysitters in peril.
Scream (1996), When a Stranger Calls (1979), One Missed Call (2008)
9. David Lynch
Dream logic, nightmare fuel.
Eraserhead (1977), Blue Velvet (1986), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
10. Masters of Horror
A classic from a legendary filmmaker.
Halloween (1978, John Carpenter), The Fly (1986, David Cronenberg), Suspiria (1977, Dario Argento)
11. Mall Madness
Shop till you drop — dead.
Dawn of the Dead (1978), Chopping Mall (1986), Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989)
12. Shudder Original
Stream something modern and creepy.
Host (2020), The Mortuary Collection (2019), Scare Package (2019)
13. Monster in the Title
If the “monster” is in the name, you’re set.
Cloverfield (2008), Frankenstein (1931), Q the Winged Serpent (1982)
14. Dee Wallace
Celebrate the scream queen herself.
Cujo (1983), The Howling (1981), Critters (1986)
15. Morgue Mayhem
Bodies don’t always stay put.
The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), Nightwatch (1997), Re-Animator (1985), Body Bags (1993)
16. Scary Story Come to Life
The legend they were warned about comes a’knocking.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019), Candyman (1992), Urban Legend (1998), Darkness Falls (2003)
17. Killer Kids
Tiny terrors with tiny consciences.
The Omen (1976), Village of the Damned (1995), The Good Son (1993)
18. Wet Ghosts
Vengeful spirits rise dripping.
The Ring (2002), The Fog (1980), What Lies Beneath (2000), Ghost Ship (2002)
19. Based on a Book
From page to scream.
It (2017), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
20. Movie with a Famous Jumpscare
The scene that made audiences leap.
The Exorcist III (1990), Insidious (2010), Carrie (1976)
21. Everyone Dies (or Close Enough)
Nobody walks away. (spoilers, obvs)
Cabin in the Woods (2012), Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Mist (2007)
22. Wes Craven Deep Cut
Beyond Elm Street and Scream.
The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988), Deadly Friend (1986), Shocker (1989)
23. Mad Science
Experiments gone madly wrong.
Re-Animator (1985), Splice (2009), The Fly (1986)
24. Don’t Go in the Basement
The darkness below holds worse than just the laundry you forgot to flip over.
The People Under the Stairs (1991), Silence of the Lambs (1991), The Loved Ones (2009), House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
25. Feels Like a Fairytale
Grim, dark, and enchanting.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), The Company of Wolves (1984), Gretel & Hansel (2020)
26. Pumpkin on the Poster
The most Halloween image of all grins back at you.
Halloween (1978), Trick ‘r Treat (2007), Jack-O (1995)
27. Creepy Neighbours
The folks next door aren’t what they seem.
The Burbs (1989), Fright Night (1985), Disturbia (2007), Rear Window (1954)
28. Haunted House You Haven’t Seen
Go beyond the classics.
The Innocents (1961), Lake Mungo (2008), We Are Still Here (2015)
29. William Castle
Classic thrills from a showman of scares.
House on Haunted Hill (1959), The Tingler (1959), 13 Ghosts (1960)
30. Kid-Friendly Fright
Safe scares for a spooky sleepover.
Coraline (2009), Monster House (2006), Hocus Pocus (1993)
31. Halloween Night
End the month on the most haunted holiday.
Halloween (1978), Trick ‘r Treat (2007), Hell Fest (2018)
#31DayHorrorChallenge Halloween Giveaway
What’s a Halloween movie marathon without a tricks AND treats? This year’s #31DayHorrorChallenge Giveaway is themed around mad science, and we’ve stitched together a prize pack that would make Herbert West proud.
🧪 Featured Prizes
- Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Boxset and 4K UHDs: the cult classic freshly resurrected in ultra-high definition courtesy of Ignite films
- Re-Animator and Other Tales by H.P. Lovecraft
- Signed Copies of our cocktail book Cocktails from the Crypt: complete with beakers and glow sticks to mix your own glowing Re-Animator–inspired cocktails
- More prizes unlocked as entries pile up throughout the season!
How to Enter
- Share your #31DayHorrorChallenge progress on social media and tag @nightmareonfilmstreet for random bonus prize draws throughout the month
- Subscribe to our newsletter and watch for extra entry opportunities all October long
- The more you enter, the better your odds of winning!
🦇 Pro Tips for Surviving the Challenge
Want to make the most of your #31DayHorrorChallenge? A few tricks from the pros:
- Follow Along on Instagram: We’ll be dropping fresh movie recommendations and prompt inspo all October long.
- Join the NOFS Discord: The community will be swapping recs, trading hot takes, and brainstorming daily picks together.
- Get Creative With Your Posts: Don’t just share the title — show off your horror screening setup, your spooky snacks, or a cocktail fit for fiends.
- Think Outside the Coffin: Pair a prompt with a deep cut, flex your physical media shelf, or double-feature it if you’re feeling ambitious.
- Engage With Other Fiends: Comment on other posts, recommend films, and help fuel the marathon spirit!
From all of us at Nightmare on Film Street, happy watching! The #31DayHorrorChallenge 2025 is your excuse to fill October with scares, share the season with fellow fiends, and maybe even take home some killer prizes. Fire up your queue, light the jack-o’-lanterns, and let’s make Halloween 2025 one for the horror history books. 🎃👻
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