AMC’s FearFest is Back and We’ve Got Your Guide!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for horror fans! AMC has just dropped the full schedule for this year’s AMC FearFest, a month-long celebration of all things spooky that kicks off on October 1. With more than 650 hours of iconic horror films, new series, and specials, you’ll have no shortage of scares to keep you busy all month long.

This year, the multi-talented Janelle Monáe returns as the official “HalloQueen” host. You’ll see her throughout the social media campaign, sharing her love for the genre and spotlighting her favorite thrillers. Monáe has even curated her own special collection, “FearFest Favorites by Janelle Monáe,” which you can stream on AMC+ all month long. Her hand-picked list includes classics like The Birds, Halloween (1978), and Psycho, as well as modern hits like Late Night with the Devil and Speak No Evil.

“Horror has always been a space to honor the classics… while championing bold new voices and reinventing the way stories are told,” Monáe said. “I’m thrilled to return as the HalloQueen… to share my favorite films, spotlight iconic franchises, and share this Halloween season with all my fellow horror enthusiasts!”

Franchises, Specials, and More

FearFest 2025 is packed with incredible programming, including fan-favorite franchises like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Final Destination. You can also look forward to marathons dedicated to the master of horror, Stephen King, featuring classics like The Shining (celebrating its 45th anniversary) and Misery (celebrating its 35th anniversary).

The month will also feature a double-feature screening of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy vs. Jason with “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs.” And for fans of AMC’s original programming, new episodes of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” will air, along with the debut of the all-new series “Talamasca: The Secret Order“, set in the Anne Rice Universe.

Highlights from the FearFest Schedule

Here are some of the can’t-miss marathons and special features coming this October:

• October 1 & 10: The Halloween franchise takes over with back-to-back showings of the original films.

• October 4-5: Freddy vs. Jason Weekend is a two-day marathon dedicated to both the Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street franchises.

• October 7: The “Creature Feature” marathon is perfect for monster lovers, with movies like Lake Placid, Tremors, and Pet Sematary.

• October 11 & 26: Get ready for a series of deadly coincidences with the Final Destination marathon.

• October 12: The “Fear the ’80s” marathon celebrates all the best from that iconic decade of horror, with films like Poltergeist and Silver Bullet.

• October 18: A full Stephen King marathon with films like It (2017), Christine, and Misery.

• October 24: The “Supernatural” marathon features fan favorites like The Shining, Poltergeist, and The Conjuring.

• October 30-31: Celebrate Halloween on Halloween with a two-day marathon of the entire Halloween franchise.

Full Schedule:

Wednesday, October 1
FearFest Halloween Marathon

3 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
5 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
7 pm: Halloween (1978)
9 pm: Halloween II (1981)
11 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Thursday, October 2

6 pm: Trick ‘r Treat
8 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)
10 pm: Jeepers Creepers

Friday, October 3
AMC Premiere Event

8 pm: It (2017)

Saturday, October 4
Freddy vs. Jason Weekend

8 am: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
10 am: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
12 pm: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
2 pm: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
4 pm: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
6 pm: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
8 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)
10 pm: Friday the 13th Part 2
12 am: Friday the 13th Part III
2 am: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
4 am: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

Sunday, October 5
Freddy vs. Jason Weekend Continues

6 am: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
8 am: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
10 am: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
12:15 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
2:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
4:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
6:45 pm: Freddy vs. Jason

Monday, October 6

5:30 pm: House of Wax (2005)
8 pm: Ghost Ship
10 pm: Thir13n Ghosts

Tuesday, October 7
Creature Features

9 am: Eight-Legged Freaks
11:30 am: Leprechaun
1:30 pm: Pumpkinhead
3:30 pm: The Thing
6 pm: Pet Sematary
8 pm: Lake Placid
10 pm: Tremors
12 am: Child’s Play
2 am: Cujo
4 am: Anaconda

Wednesday, October 8

8 pm: The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
10:55 pm: Freddy vs. Jason

Thursday, October 9

Stephen King Marathon

2:30 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 1
4:45 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 2
7 pm: Christine
9 pm: It (2017)

Friday, October 10
Run Michael Run Marathon

2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4 pm: Halloween (1978)
6 pm: Halloween II (1981
8 pm: Halloween (2007)
10:30 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
12:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Saturday, October 11
Final Destination Marathon

1 pm: Final Destination (2000)
3 pm: Final Destination 2
5 pm: Final Destination 3
7 pm: The Final Destination (2009)
9 pm: Final Destination 5
11 pm: Final Destination (2000)

Sunday, October 12
Fear the ’80s Marathon

8 am: Fright Night (1985)
10:30 am: Poltergeist
1 pm: Christine
3 pm: Silver Bullet
5 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
7 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)

Monday, October 13

Halloween Marathon

2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
6 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
8 pm: Halloween (1978)
10 pm: Halloween II (1981)

Tuesday, October 14
A Nightmare of Freddy Marathon

11:30 am: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
1:30 pm: Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
3:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
5:45 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
8 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
10:15 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

Wednesday, October 15

6 pm: Trick ‘r Treat
8 pm: Jeepers Creepers
10 pm: I Know What You Did Last Summer

Thursday, October 16

7:15 pm: The Omen
9:45 pm: Carrie (2013)

Friday, October 17
Friday the 13th Marathon

Monday, October 27

7 pm: Thir13en Ghosts
9 pm: House of Wax (2005)
11:30 pm: Ghost Ship

Tuesday, October 28

6 pm: Final Destination 5
8 pm: Final Destination (2000)
10: pm: Trick ‘r Treat

Wednesday, October 29

7 pm: Poltergeist
9:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
11:45 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

Thursday, October 30

Halloween Marathon

2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
6 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
8 pm: Halloween (2007)
10:30 pm: Halloween (1978)
12:30 am: Halloween II (1981)
2:30 am: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Friday, October 31

Halloween Marathon

Return of Michael Myers
8:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
10:30 am: Halloween (1978)
12:30 pm: Halloween II (1981)
2:30 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4:30 pm: Halloween (2007)
7 pm: Halloween (1978)
9 pm: Halloween II (1981)
11 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
3 am: Halloween (1978)

Stock up on popcorn and get ready for a month filled with chills and thrills. FearFest’s month-long celebration of horror will be here soon!