Spooky Season Is Here—and So Are the Halloween Classics on Kanopy

Written by Josey, Atherton Library

Is it just me, or does October demand cozy blankets, too much popcorn (don’t burn it, we’re summoning spirits, not fire alarms) and at least one spooky movie night per week? (Okay, per night.)

This year, I’m diving into some classic spooky films on Kanopy, and let me tell you—it’s a total scream.

Frights, Films and Free Streaming? The library strikes again.

There’s something magical (and mildly frightening) about those old-school horror vibes: the dramatic music, the fog machines working overtime, the questionable decisions made by every character. It’s campy, it’s chilling, it’s perfect. 👻

The best part? You can watch them all for free with your library card. No subscriptions, no fees—just log into Kanopy, hit play and get ready for some ghoul old-fashioned fun. 🔮

Whether you're into moody black-and-white suspense or the kind of “monsters” that look like they were made of papier-mâché 👹 🧌👺 (bless ‘em), Kanopy has a whole lineup of spine-tingling classics ready to haunt your screen. So, grab your snacks, silence your phone (you don’t want to miss the opening eerie violin sting) and let the spooky streaming begin. Watch with friends and see who screams first, or go solo if you dare. Here are a few of our favorite fright-night flicks you can stream on Kanopy this October. 🕷️

• Dial M For Murder
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• House on Haunted Hill
• I Married a Monster from Outer Space
• The Little Shop of Horrors
• Lured
• Night of the Living Dead
• The Old Dark House
• Sorry, Wrong Number
• The Vampire Bat

☠️ Stay spooky, stream smart and scare responsibly this season. Happy Haunting! 🪦