Guide: Fawesome Serves Up Free Horror Treats This October

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October 8, 2025

Written by Kelli Marchman McNeely

Kelli Marchman McNeely is the owner of HorrorFuel.com. She is an Executive Producer of "13 Slays Till Christmas" which is out on Digital and DVD and now streaming on Tubi. She has several other films in the works. Kelli is an animal lover and a true horror addict since the age of 9 when she saw Friday the 13th. Email: horrorfuelinfo@gmail.com

Get ready for Halloween movie marathons! Fawesome, the free, ad-supported streaming service available on all major OTT platforms, is unlocking a massive library of chilling classics, action thrillers, and deep-cut mysteries this October. Whether you crave zombie scares or gripping true crime. Here’s a look at what you can stream for free this month on Fawesome.

 

Halloween Horror Essentials

These are the films guaranteed to put a shiver down your spine, perfect for kicking off the spooky season.

  • Night of the Living Dead (1968): George A. Romero’s foundational, genre-defining masterpiece that started the modern zombie apocalypse.
  • Scream (1996): Wes Craven’s brilliant, meta-slasher that redefined horror for a new generation.
  • The Grudge (2004 Remake): Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, this delivers a chilling, relentless supernatural curse you can’t escape.
  • Nosferatu (1922): The silent-era vampire classic that proves true terror is timeless.
  • Species (1995): Natasha Henstridge and Ben Kingsley headline this sci-fi horror hybrid about a beautiful, deadly alien organism.
  • The Crazies (2010): When a toxic contamination unleashes mass madness, a small town must fight not just for survival, but for their sanity.

 

High-Octane Action & Adrenaline Thrillers

For those who like their horror mixed with explosions, bullets, and non-stop suspense. (Yes, you’ll see one action-packed title multiple times—it’s just that popular!)

  • Kandahar (2023): Gerard Butler leads a high-stakes CIA mission deep into hostile territory.
  • Point Break (1991): Kathryn Bigelow’s iconic blend of surfing, bank robbery, and bromance, starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze.
  • Honest Thief (2020): Liam Neeson stars as a reformed bank robber fighting to clear his name and earn back his reputation.
  • Killer Elite (2011): An elite action thriller featuring a heavyweight cast: Jason Statham, Clive Owen, and Robert De Niro.
  • Crank (2006): Jason Statham must race against time—and his own rapidly failing heart—in this electrifying, high-octane fan favorite.

 

Crime, Mystery & Psychological Deception

Dive into the darkest corners of human nature with gripping true stories and pitch-black thrillers.

  • Killer Joe (2011): Matthew McConaughey delivers a phenomenal performance in this pitch-black crime thriller, directed by William Friedkin.
  • Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey (2018): Based on the harrowing true story of a teenager’s kidnapping and her remarkable survival tactics.
  • Girl in the Basement (2021): A shocking, fact-inspired story of abuse, imprisonment, and resilience.
  • Margin Call (2011): A gripping financial thriller starring Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons, detailing the terrifying hours leading up to the 2008 economic crash.
  • Deliver Us from Evil (2014): A crucial true-crime documentary investigating notorious pedophile priest scandals.

 

Wild West: Outlaws & Frontier Justice

Even the frontier is spooky! Saddle up for classic shootouts and gritty, modern frontier dramas.

  • Rio Bravo (1959): The quintessential Western, with John Wayne leading a small group of lawmen standing against a horde of outlaws.
  • The Sisters Brothers (2018): Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly star as infamous, emotionally complex gunslingers pursuing a gold rush chemist.
  • The Homesman (2014): Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank embark on a harsh, desolate journey across the unforgiving frontier.
  • Forsaken (2015): A gritty drama starring real-life father and son, Kiefer and Donald Sutherland, as a gunslinger returns home seeking peace.

 

Don’t miss the chance to stream all these titles and more throughout October, completely free on Fawesome!

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