Freeform Creeps It Real with Their '31 Nights of Halloween' Lineup

Christmas is only a few months away and before we are knee deep in holidays movies 24/7 (which begin at the end of October), we need to celebrate autumn and Halloween first! Freeform brings back their much-loved "31 Nightss of Halloween" celebrating a spellbinding 25th anniversary of Halloween favorites.

Beginning Oct. 1 and running throughout the month of October, Freeform offers up a curated list of Halloween films which include timeless classics and contemporary gems. Films include Hocus Pocus, Monsters, Inc., and the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas. New films premiering on the network this year include Encanto, ZOMBIES, and ZOMBIES 2.

“Over the last 25 years, our viewers have grown up with ‘31 Nights of Halloween’ as a time-honored tradition to watch Halloween favorites and connect with their loved ones during this special time of the season,” said Simran Sethi, EVP of Programming and Content Strategy, ABC Entertainment and Freeform. “There’s something sentimental about these holiday classics that brings a real sense of comfort and nostalgia to people, and we look forward to celebrating this anniversary with another spirited lineup.”

Where can I watch 31 Nights of Halloween?

The month-long Halloween spooktacular will run on Freeform.

When does 31 Nights of Halloween begin?

Beginning at 7 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, Halloween and horror fans can start watching their favorite ghosts and ghouls through the day and into the night so grab a tub of popcorn and candy and settle in for a spooktacular marathon!

What new horror movies will there be during 31 Nights of Halloween?

The month-long event will see the Freeform premieres of Encanto, ZOMBIES, and ZOMBIES 2.

Is there a trailer for 31 Nights of Halloween?

Check out the trailer for 31 Nights of Halloween below.

Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween schedule 2023

Plan your spooky treats and ghoulish mini-staycations. Check out the schedule below.

Sunday, Oct. 1

7 a.m. ET – “Mrs. Doubtfire”
10:10 a.m. ET – “Scared Shrekless”
10:40 a.m. ET – “Halloweentown”
12:45 p.m. ET – “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”
2:50 p.m. ET – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)
4:55 p.m. ET – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
6:35 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
8:45 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
10:50 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation”
1 a.m. ET – “Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic”

Monday, Oct. 2

10:30 a.m. ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror”
11:00 a.m. ET – “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”
1:00 p.m. ET – “Twitches”
3:00 p.m. ET – “Twitches Too”
5:00 p.m. ET – “Shrek Forever After”
7:00 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
9:00 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation”
12-2 a.m ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror ” episodes

Tuesday, Oct. 3

10:30 a.m. ET – “Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic”
11:30 a.m. ET – “Twilight: Special Edition”
2:30 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
5:40 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
7:50 p.m. ET – “Cruella”
12-2 a.m ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” episodes

Wednesday, Oct. 4

10:30 a.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
1:30 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”
4:30 p.m. ET – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)
6:30-11 p.m ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” marathon
12 a.m. ET – “Halloweentown”

Thursday, Oct. 5

10:30 a.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”
1:30 p.m. ET– “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
4 p.m. ET – “The House with a Clock in Its Walls”
6:30 p.m. ET – “Monsters, Inc.” (Disney-Pixar)
8:30 p.m. ET – “Monsters University” (Disney-Pixar)
12 a.m ET – “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge”

Friday, Oct. 6

10:30 a.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
1 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
3:30-11 p.m ET – “Family Guy” episodes
12 a.m. ET – “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986)

Saturday, Oct. 7

7 a.m. ET – “ZOMBIES”
9 a.m. ET – “ZOMBIES 2”
11 a.m. ET – “Scared Shrekless”
11:30 a.m. ET – “Shrek Forever After”
1:30 p.m. ET – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
3:10 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
5:10 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
7:20 p.m. ET – “The Addams Family” (1991)
9:25 p.m. ET – “Addams Family Values”
11:30 p.m. ET – “The House with a Clock in Its Walls”

Sunday, Oct. 8

7 a.m. ET – “Scared Shrekless”
7:30 a.m. ET – “Shrek Forever After”
9:30 a.m. ET – “The House with a Clock in Its Walls”
12 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
2:05 p.m. ET – “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
5:10 p.m. ET – “The Addams Family” (1991)
7:15 p.m. ET – “Addams Family Values”
9:20 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
11:30 p.m. ET – “The Craft” (1996)

Monday, Oct. 9

10:30 a.m. ET – “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
1:35 p.m. ET – “Bewitched” (2005)
3:40 p.m. ET – “The Craft” (1996)
6:10 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
8:20 p.m. ET – “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”
12-2 a.m. ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” episodes

Tuesday, Oct. 10

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET – “Family Guy” episodes
1 p.m. ET – “Twilight: Special Edition”
4 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
7 p.m. ET – “Halloweentown”
9 p.m. ET – “Halloweentown
12-2 a.m. ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” episodes

Wednesday, Oct. 11

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET – “Family Guy” episodes
1 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
3:30 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
6-11 p.m. ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” marathon
12 a.m. ET – “Ready or Not”

Thursday, Oct. 12

10:30 a.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1”
1:00 p.m. ET – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
3:30 p.m. ET – “Mrs. Doubtfire”
6:30 p.m. ET – “Toy Story of TERROR!” (Disney-Pixar)
7 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
9 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation”
12 a.m. ET – “Twitches”

Friday, Oct. 13

10:30 a.m. ET – “Toy Story of TERROR!” (Disney-Pixar)
11 a.m. ET – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
12:35 p.m. ET – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)
2:35 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
4:40 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation”
6:50 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
9 p.m. ET – TBA
10 p.m. ET – TBA
12 a.m. ET – “Twitches Too”

Saturday, Oct. 14

7 a.m. ET – “Mrs. Doubtfire”
10:10 a.m. ET – “Monsters Vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space”
10:40 a.m. ET – “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
1:45 p.m. ET – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Pop ‘N Knowledge Edition”
3:25 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus: Pop ‘N Knowledge Edition”
5:35 p.m. ET – “The Incredibles” (Disney-Pixar)
8:15 p.m. ET – “Incredibles 2” (Disney-Pixar)
10:55 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
1-2 a.m. ET – “Family Guy” episodes

Sunday, Oct. 15

7 a.m. ET – “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
10:05 a.m. ET – “Twitches”
12:10 p.m. ET – “Twitches Too”
2:15 p.m. ET – “The Haunted Mansion” (2003)
4:20 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
6:25 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
8:35 p.m. ET – “Cruella”
11:50 p.m. ET – “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”

Monday, Oct. 16

10:30 a.m. ET – “Spider-Man” (2002)
1:10 p.m. ET – “Spider-Man 2” (2004)
4:20 p.m. ET – “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween”
6:25 p.m. ET – “Monsters, Inc.” (Disney-Pixar)
8:30 p.m. ET – “Monsters University” (Disney-Pixar)
12-2 a.m. ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” episodes

Tuesday, Oct. 17

10:30 am. ET – “Spider-Man 2” (2004)
1:30 p.m. ET – “Spider-Man 3” (2007)
4:30 p.m. ET – “Shrek Forever After”
6:30 p.m. ET – “Toy Story of TERROR!” (Disney-Pixar)
7 p.m. ET – “Hotel Transylvania”
9 p.m. ET – “Hocus Pocus”
12-2 a.m. ET – “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” episodes