50 Best Halloween Songs That Belong on Your Spooky Season Playlist

Every generation knows this chorus by heart. The beat is bouncy, the lyrics are campy, and it never fails to get the crowd yelling, "GHOSTBUSTERS!" at full volume. It's a Halloween playlist must-have.

This song features a little grunge, a lot of soul, and a haunting chorus that lingers in your head long after the song ends. Not your typical Halloween bop, but the mood is undeniable.

It's not Halloween until you've done the Mash. Silly, spooky, and completely timeless, this novelty song has charmed its way into October traditions for over 60 years.

Originally written for the horror film Pet Sematary, this song became one of the Ramones' biggest radio hits. If you're looking for a track that's both spooky and punk rock, this one hits the graveyard sweet spot. The Sleepy Hollow-shot music video is a bonus treat!

Rihanna takes us into the dark with this hypnotic hit. The lyrics feel like a haunted house and the music video is pure nightmare fuel in the best way.

Not every Halloween song needs ghosts to give you goosebumps! This funky favorite taps into the eerie energy of black cats, broken mirrors, and all the things that go bump in the night.

What started as a '90s kids' Halloween song turned into a full-blown internet sensation. The beat is so catchy, it'll be stuck in your head until Thanksgiving!

Katy Perry conjures up some serious enchantment here! With a beat that pulses like a heartbeat and lyrics that talk spells and danger, it's pop witchcraft at its finest.

This classic has been featured in a number of scary movies and shows—and for good reason! Equal parts cool and creepy, this one slips into your Halloween playlist like a shadow in the night.

The dark, '80s synth vibe of this hit song make it an ideal option for a Halloween party. It's not overtly spooky, but it gives you the feeling you're taking a late-night drive through a haunted city.

Lana Del Rey's cover of the groovy '60s tune was made for the movie Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Her version floats through the air like fog on a chilly fall morning—and it's perfect for Halloween.

Like the furry, mythical monsters, the she wolf Shakira sings about comes out to play on the night of a full moon. With a beat that could raise the dead and a howl that belongs under a full moon, this track unleashes its wild side!

This Disney dance number is practically a siren song for monsters (or partiers dressed like monsters). Play this one for the kids—or just the kids at heart. If your living room turns into a monster mash pit, you're doing it right!

Sometimes, a song has a haunting sound. This one by '80s English rock band Echo & The Bunnymen is just that. Add in some ominous lyrics about the moon and you've got yourself a perfect Halloween hit.

You'd never want to come across a wolf with an appetite—or, more fittingly, a werewolf—on Halloween. Though, listening to a song about such an experience can do no harm... right?

Beware of the maneaters! They'll "come out at night" and make sure to pounce while you're not looking. They may be scary, but this early 2000s song made for one mega hit.

Nothing wrong with a little black magic... depending on who you ask. If it's Little Mix, they'll tell you they're pretty fond of it after all.

One of the sleeper songs from the film, A Nightmare Before Christmas, it's hard to tell whether or not Catherine O'Hara's voice is inviting or eerie. Maybe that's the point?