Music for Halloween? A terrifying playlist

When we talk about Halloween, everyone thinks of costumes, decorations, and snacks, but who is in charge of the music? Luckily, we are here to contribute to the celebration with a playlist.

It's the quintessential Halloween song, perhaps even more so than Jackson's iconic 'Thriller.' It's also a song for children and adults alike. A hit from one of Tim Burton's best movies.

A legendary video clip and a pioneering, pure homage to classic horror (with the voice - and the sinister laugh - of Vincent Price included).

Mike Oldfield's song is so much connected to 'The Exorcist' that hearing two notes of it already makes you think of Regan MacNeil's head turned upside down.

A rare hymn to heartbreak with a nightmarish atmosphere... ideal for Halloween.

Everything is so endearingly 80s in this song (and in its video clip) that the terror of it is softened.

How to recognize a zombie of the 21st century? Listen to this tutorial in the form of a song by Nelly Furtado.

Naturally. "Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" Long live the 80s!

An excellent song from the 90s that allows you to perform a synchronized dance with a spooky look.

In every playlist you make, you must include a David Bowie song. For Halloween, there's nothing like 'Scary Monsters,' Bowie's advice on what to do if you come across a zombie.

A disturbing, sinister song, full of shadows. "What do you want from me? / Why don't you run away?" Billie Eilish asks at the start.

Another classic. The version that Guns N' Roses made for 'Interview with the Vampire' is also good.

The Weeknd has added a zombie theme to many of his music videos. So why not pick this super-hit with the potential of being a thriller's soundtrack?

By the way, The Weeknd has been so inspirational that even Al Roker from the 'Today' show imitated him for its 2021 Halloween event.

John Carpenter marked the future of horror as a film director back in 1978. His Michael Myers is pure Halloween - and so is the soundtrack of the film, composed by Carpenter himself.

In 1962, Bobby Pickett wanted to make a parody of the classic Universal Studios monsters that left him several sleepless nights as a child. His parody is now a classic with a catchy dance like a few others.

With a zombie choreography, 'Bad Romance' can be terrifying.

If you could only choose one movie to watch on Halloween, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' is a big contender for that privilege. 'Time Warp' would be the song to dance to until you drop.

The title of the song already makes us nervous. The video clip accentuates the dark side of this theme.

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Is there anything more gloomy than singing about your encounter with the devil himself? That's what Black Sabbath tells us in the song 'Black Sabbath.'

It's a metaphor, she's not really being poisoned, but the song has such a creepy vibe! And what makes it even better, everyone will be able to sing along to it.

'The Final Countdown' is not just an 80s classic but its topic - a countdown to the end of the world - is quite scary too.

Screamin' Jay Hawkins didn't just sing this song, but he also used magical paraphernalia and rites in his performances.

Alice Cooper is a must on any self-respecting Halloween playlist.

Lana Del Rey's original theme is brutally beautiful, but what Jessica Lange did with this song on 'American Horror Story' brings an absolutely unique take.

Here's more Lana del Rey for Halloween. Ultraviolence and darkness in a very delicate voice.

It's a tune to dance to the fullest on Halloween. Under a disco light, this song talks about darkness, riots, and monsters that hide inside our heads.