13 films, ranked S to F

Halloween Movies Ranked: Tier List of 13 Films

Michael Myers has come home for 13 Halloween films across four timelines, and HorroRated places Halloween (1978) in S tier.

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HorroRated’s Halloween tier list

Each film’s tier is its HorroRated verdict, from Legendary (S) to Skip It (F). Films that share a tier are listed in release order. Tap a poster for the full review.

S tier: Legendary

Halloween1978

A tier: Highly Recommended

Halloween2018

B tier: Recommended

C tier: Worth a Look

D tier: If You're Curious

The watch-order guide: Halloween Movies in Order

Make your own Halloween tier list

Tap a poster, then a tier in the bar at the bottom of the screen. The next film comes up on its own. On a computer you can also drag posters. Your list saves on this device.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Halloween Tier List

What is the best Halloween movie?

HorroRated rates Halloween (1978) highest of the 13 films. Its Legendary verdict puts it alone in S tier.

What is the worst Halloween movie?

The lowest tier on our list is D (If You're Curious), shared by Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers and Halloween: Resurrection.

How many Halloween movies are there?

There are 13 Halloween films: three sequel timelines branching from the 1978 original, Rob Zombie's two-film remake, and the Myers-free Season of the Witch. Our Halloween Movies in Order guide lists them in story and release order.

How does HorroRated rank the Halloween movies?

The tiers come straight from our reviews. A Legendary verdict means S tier, Highly Recommended means A, then Recommended (B), Worth a Look (C), If You’re Curious (D) and Skip It (F). Ties keep release order.

Can I make my own Halloween tier list?

Yes. Tap a poster, then a tier, or drag posters on a computer. When you’re done, share your Halloween tier list as a picture or copy a link that opens your ranking.