New Horror Movies and Shows To Watch This Week at Home or in Theaters, Including ‘Stitch Head’

Spooky season is in overdrive, with theatrical re-releases, fresh animated frights, and a cult-tinged thriller hitting big screens—plus a brand-new streaming chiller to queue up at home. Below you’ll find the essentials for each title this week: what it’s about, exactly when and where to watch, who’s involved behind the scenes, and other practical details like runtime, formats, and distributors. Scan the list, mark your calendar, and plan your watchlist without spoilers or fluff.

‘ParaNorman’ (2012)

The stop-motion favorite returns to theaters in remastered 3D for a limited Halloween engagement, with screenings running through October 28. The re-release includes an exclusive new CG short, ‘ParaNorman: The Thrifting,’ featuring Anna Kendrick and introducing a new character voiced by Finn Wolfhard. Runtime is 1 hour 42 minutes, with showings listed across participating cinemas. The event is presented by LAIKA and specialty exhibitors; check local listings for formats and showtimes.

‘Stitch Head’ (2025)

The animated gothic adventure opens in U.S. theaters on October 29 via Briarcliff Entertainment. Directed and written by Steve Hudson and based on Guy Bass’s novel, the film features voices including Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry, Rob Brydon, and Alison Steadman. The story follows Stitch Head, a small creature created to protect the Mad Professor’s other inventions from the townsfolk of Grubbers Nubbin. Runtime is approximately 89 minutes, with national showtime listings available as theaters confirm bookings.

‘Self-Help’ (2025)

Opening exclusively in theaters on October 31, this thriller follows a young woman who infiltrates a dangerous self-actualization community after her mother becomes entangled with its enigmatic leader. The film is directed by Erik Bloomquist, produced by Mainframe Pictures, and distributed by Cineverse; the cast includes Landry Bender, Jake Weber, Madison Lintz, and Amy Hargreaves. The release is rated R for language, strong violent content, and sexual content, with a listed runtime of about 1 hour 25 minutes. Showtimes and ticketing are available through major exhibitors and movie-listing platforms.

‘A Demon’s Revenge’ (2025)

The BET+ original feature begins streaming on October 30, following Peaches as she investigates Caribbean demonic legends in Puerto Rico while an “evil curator” targets her for payback. The film is directed by Dale Stelly and lists BET+ as distributor; listed runtime is about 1 hour 36 minutes. Cast highlights include Jhoné Lucas, Denise Garcia, and Gui Da Silva, with platform promos confirming the premiere date. Availability is via the BET+ app and supported devices at launch.

Got another release we should add? Share your picks and plans for what you’re watching this week in the comments!