Every year, the folks at AMC come up with a great schedule of thrills and chills to get you through the month of October in proper fashion with the annual FearFest marathon. 2026 is no different, and we now have the full list of creepy delights and frightful fun the network will be digging up for us.
Many times, people forget that the marathon of movies on cable was a staple in the early days of cable TV. Stations would have all nighters showing classic films and other favorites, giving us something to watch when most of the world was asleep. FearFest reminds us of those days more and more every year.
Sure, we like to stream what we want, when we want, but there is something special about discovering a new movie because it’s on at 2 a.m. and nobody else is awake. That kind of accidental movie discovery is something we miss a lot, and AMC brings a little of that nostalgia back with FearFest.
This year’s celebration gets an especially cool addition with THE CRYPT KEEPER returning as the official host. The legendary character from TALES FROM THE CRYPT, voiced by John Kassir, is back to help guide viewers through AMC’s 30th anniversary celebration of FearFest. The network is packing more than 650 hours of horror films, franchises, new series and specials into the event, which kicks off Thursday, October 1, on AMC and AMC+.
Greg Nicotero has also brought the Crypt Keeper back to life with a new version of the legendary puppet, working with KNB EFX to refresh the character’s look while Kassir returns to provide the voice and signature attitude. That’s a pretty damn fun way to celebrate three decades of FearFest.
And now we have the full schedule. So whether you’re looking for Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Stephen King adaptations, creatures, ghosts or just something creepy to stumble across at an unreasonable hour, AMC has plenty waiting for you.
Thursday, October 1: FearFest Halloween Kickoff Marathon
11 a.m.: HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
1 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
3 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
5 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
7 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
9 p.m.: TNA iMPACT!
11 p.m.: TALES FROM THE CRYPT Marathon
Friday, October 2: AMC Celebrates INSIDIOUS Marathon
8 p.m.: INSIDIOUS (15th Anniversary)
10:30 p.m.: INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
1 a.m.: INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3
Saturday, October 3: Stephen King Marathon
6:30 a.m.: GRAVEYARD SHIFT
8:30 a.m.: PET SEMATARY
10:30 a.m.: SILVER BULLET
12:30 p.m.: STEPHEN KING’S IT PART 1
2:45 p.m.: STEPHEN KING’S IT PART 2
5 p.m.: CHRISTINE
7 p.m.: IT (2017)
10 p.m.: CARRIE (2013)
12:15 a.m.: MISERY
Sunday, October 4: Slasher Sunday
12:15 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
2:45 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
5 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
7 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
9 p.m.: THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER, Episode 103
Monday, October 5: Final Destination Marathon
8 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION (2000)
10 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION 2
12 a.m.: THE FINAL DESTINATION (2009)
Tuesday, October 6
5:45 p.m.: THIR13EN GHOSTS
7:45 p.m.: GHOST SHIP
9:45 p.m.: JEEPERS CREEPERS
Wednesday, October 7: Chucky Marathon
3 p.m.: CHILD’S PLAY 3
5 p.m.: CHILD’S PLAY 2
7 p.m.: CHILD’S PLAY (1988)
9 p.m.: BRIDE OF CHUCKY
11 p.m.: SEED OF CHUCKY
1 a.m.: CURSE OF CHUCKY
3 a.m.: CULT OF CHUCKY
Thursday, October 8
4:30 p.m.: STEPHEN KING’S IT PART 1
6:45 p.m.: STEPHEN KING’S IT PART 2
9 p.m.: TNA iMPACT!
11 p.m.: CARRIE (2013)
Friday, October 9: Run Michael Run Marathon
1 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
3 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
5 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
7 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
9 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
11:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (2009)
Saturday, October 10: Creature Feature
11 a.m.: LEPRECHAUN
1 p.m.: GREMLINS
3:30 p.m.: THE FLY
5:30 p.m.: THE THING
8 p.m.: TREMORS
10 p.m.: LAKE PLACID
12 a.m.: CUJO
Sunday, October 11: Stephen King Marathon
7 a.m.: SILVER BULLET
9 a.m.: CHILDREN OF THE CORN
11:15 a.m.: MISERY
1:45 p.m.: CHRISTINE
3:45 p.m.: CARRIE
6 p.m.: IT (2017)
9 p.m.: THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER, Episode 104
Monday, October 12: Nightmare on Elm Street Marathon
11 a.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD
1 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER
3:15 p.m.: WES CRAVEN’S NEW NIGHTMARE
5:45 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS
8 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
10:15 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE
12:15 a.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010)
2:15 a.m.: FREDDY’S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE
Tuesday, October 13
5:30 p.m.: HOUSE OF WAX
8 p.m.: THIR13EN GHOSTS
10 p.m.: GHOST SHIP
Wednesday, October 14
6 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
8 p.m.: CHRISTINE
10 p.m.: IT (2017)
Thursday, October 15
4 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (2009)
6:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
9 p.m.: TNA iMPACT!
11 p.m.: GHOST SHIP
Friday, October 16: Friday the 13th Marathon
10 a.m.: JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY
12 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN
2 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES
4 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD
6 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
8 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2
10 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III
Saturday, October 17: Final Destination Double Feature
7 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION (2000)
9 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION 2
Sunday, October 18: Freddy vs. Jason Marathon
6:15 a.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III
8:15 a.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
10:15 a.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2
12:15 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS
2:30 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE
4:30 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
6:45 p.m.: FREDDY VS. JASON
9 p.m.: THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER, Episode 105
Monday, October 19
5 p.m.: FROM DUSK TILL DAWN
7 p.m.: TREMORS
9 p.m.: JEEPERS CREEPERS
Tuesday, October 20
6 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
8 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
10:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (2009)
Wednesday, October 21: Insidious Marathon
7 p.m.: INSIDIOUS
9:30 p.m.: INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
12 a.m.: INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3
Thursday, October 22
5 p.m.: TREMORS
7 p.m.: LAKE PLACID
9 p.m.: TNA iMPACT!
11 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION (2000)
Friday, October 23
5:45 p.m.: CARRIE
8 p.m.: IT (2017)
11 p.m.: SILVER BULLET
Saturday, October 24: Fear the ’80s
7:30 a.m.: THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD
9:30 a.m.: CUJO
11:30 a.m.: THE FLY
1:30 p.m.: FRIGHT NIGHT
4 p.m.: THE LOST BOYS
6 p.m.: CHRISTINE
8 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
10:15 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
12:15 a.m.: HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
Sunday, October 25: Halloween Marathon
10:30 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
12:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
2:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
5 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
7 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
9 p.m.: THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER, Episode 106
Monday, October 26: Friday the 13th Marathon
9 a.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES
11 a.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH: A NEW BEGINNING
1 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII: THE NEW BLOOD
3 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN
5 p.m.: JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY
7 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (2009)
9 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
11 p.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2
1 a.m.: FREDDY VS. JASON
3:15 a.m.: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III
Tuesday, October 27: Nightmare on Elm Street Marathon
4:45 p.m.: FREDDY VS. JASON
7 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
9:15 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE
11:15 p.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS
1:30 a.m.: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (2010)
Wednesday, October 28: Final Destination Marathon
6 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION (2000)
8 p.m.: FINAL DESTINATION 2
10 p.m.: THE FINAL DESTINATION (2009)
Thursday, October 29
6 p.m.: IT (2017)
9 p.m.: TNA iMPACT!
11 p.m.: THIR13EN GHOSTS
Friday, October 30: Halloween on Halloween Marathon
4:30 a.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
6:30 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
8:30 a.m.: HALLOWEEN II (2009)
11 a.m.: HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
1 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
3 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
5 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
7 p.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
9 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
11 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
1:30 a.m.: HALLOWEEN II (2009)
4 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
Saturday, October 31: Halloween on Halloween Marathon
6 a.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
8 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
10 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
12 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (2009)
2:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
4:30 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (2007)
7 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
9 p.m.: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
11 p.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
1 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS
2 a.m.: HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS
Sunday, November 1: Halloween Hangover
6 a.m.: CHRISTINE
8 a.m.: HALLOWEEN (1978)
10 a.m.: THE TERMINATOR
12:30 p.m.: PREDATOR
3 p.m.: MEN IN BLACK
5 p.m.: MEN IN BLACK II
7 p.m.: JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION
There you have it. Another October spent with AMC doing what cable TV used to do best: throwing a bunch of horror movies onto the schedule and letting us decide just how late we’re willing to stay awake.
There is something pretty great about stumbling onto a movie you weren’t planning to watch simply because it’s playing at some ridiculous hour. FearFest keeps that tradition alive, and October is once again looking like one hell of a good month to leave the television on.