Stevie Wonder — “Superstition”
Because just the bassline of this classic alone will make you look like you’re cursed to dance for eternity.
Nine Inch Nails — “The Becoming”
Human screams where the backup vocals should go? You can’t leave this one of your spooky playlist.
Bobby Pickett — “Monster Mash”
Because it’s a graveyard smash.
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Alice Cooper — “Ballad of Dwight Fry”
A song about a distressed man’s admittance to a psychiatric ward, Ballad of Dwight Fry is also an ode (of sorts) to the actor of the same name, who played Renfield in the original Dracula film. Doubly horrific.
Rihanna — “Distrubia”
Because only Rihanna could make, “bum, bum, bee-dum, bum-bum, bee-dum-bum” sound like an ancient spell to cast you into a night of darkness.
Black Sabbath — “Black Sabbath”
Black Sabbath’s self-titled song tells the story of meeting Satan—you can’t really get much darker than that.
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Alice Cooper — “Feed My Frankenstein”
Really a love song, just with a little Halloween-y twist.
Sufjan Stevens — “John Wayne Gacy, Jr.”
Nelly Furtado — “Maneater”
Because Nelly Furtado literally gave us a symptom-by-symptom guide to recognizing man eaters in case of a zombie apocalypse. They make you work hard, make you spend hard, and look nothing like the Walking Dead extras.
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The Yeah Yeah Yeahs — “Heads Will Roll – A-Trak Remix”
Because the Project X soundtrack is an ominous presence that still haunts party playlists to this day. And this Frankenstein revival of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ original hit takes the cake for most gruesome party ever.
Rocky Horror Picture Show — “Time Warp”
Because if you’re not the kind of person to attend the midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show every Halloween, it’s at least in good practice to pour one out for their dedication at your party.
Luniz ft. Michael Marshall – “I Got 5 On It”
Because if you have seen Us once, then this remix of Luniz’s hit from the ’90s will make you super uncomfortable. Keep an eye out for red jumpsuited lookalikes.
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Rockwell — “Somebody’s Watching Me”
Because if the paranoia of feeling like you’re constantly being followed doesn’t plague your psyche, then the recurring memory of the googly-eyed money stack from the “Somebody’s Watching Me” Geico commercials has to.
Radiohead — “Creep”
Because the haunting guitar melody and Thom Yorke’s vocals are as sincere as they are unsettling.
Bow Wow — “I Want Candy”
Because adult Halloween doesn’t have to mean switching the sweets for spirits. Why not both?
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Billie Eilish – “bury a friend”
Because Billie Eilish’s dark, horror pop, has become one of the most fully realized, debut personas in recent years. And bury a friend is a dark and poignant song that blurs the line between fear and an absolute banger.
Justin Timberlake – “Cry Me a River”
Because Justin Timberlake’s massive break up hit strikes that strange middle ground between certified bop and haunting melody. That opening voice alone is worth inclusion on the list.
Taylor Swift – “Haunted”
Because on the absolute poppiest side of the fence, Taylor Swift’s “Haunted” is an orchestra-filled, dramatic, drum-heavy break up anthem that lingers on the edge of being unhinged.
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Shakira – “She Wolf”
Because Shakira’s weird world of werewolf transformations is a necessary addition to any Halloween playlist. Bonus points for performing in what can only be described as a bedazzled interior of a cave?
The Police – “Every Breath You Take”
Because it sounds very innocuous until you really listen to the words. Is it probably well-intentioned? Sure. Does it sound like a big creeper song? Also sure.
Bria McNeal
Associate Staff Writer
Bria McNeal is a Manhattan based journalist who is patiently awaiting B5’s revival. When she’s not writing about all things entertainment, she can be found watching TV or trying to DIY something (likely, at the same time). Her work has appeared in NYLON, Refinery29, InStyle, and her personal newsletter, StirCrazy.
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