10 Chilling Audiobooks Perfect for Halloween Nights

Picture this : It’s late. The house is still, and the wind outside whispers secrets through the cracks. You pop on your headphones, thinking you’ll indulge in a harmless little audiobook. Harmless, right? But something’s off. As the voice in your ears pulls you deeper into the story, you realize there’s no turning back. The walls seem to close in, the shadows stretch a little longer, and suddenly, you’re not so sure if you’re alone anymore.

This Halloween, you don’t just want scary—you want something that gets under your skin, something that sticks with you after the story ends. These ten audiobooks? They’ll do just that. So, settle in. But remember—once you hit play, there’s no stopping what comes next.

1. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

You’ve heard of this one, right? Everyone has. But hearing it? Now, that’s something different. The audiobook channels every ounce of the book’s original terror, crawling into your head and lingering long after the last chapter. It’s not just a possession story. It’s the kind that makes you feel like the devil himself is breathing down your neck.

2. Pet Sematary by Stephen King

There’s something about bringing things back from the dead, isn’t there? Especially when it doesn’t go quite right. The whispers of the wind through the trees, the scratching of the shovel in the dirt—it’s all here. And in your ears, it’s so close, you can almost hear the footsteps of the ones who’ve come back. Maybe some things should stay buried.

3. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Hill House isn’t just haunted. It’s alive. The walls pulse, the doors breathe, and by the end of this audiobook, you’ll be questioning if the creak in your house was just the floorboards… or something else. Jackson’s ghost story doesn’t shout—it whispers. And the audiobook lets you in on all the secrets.

4. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

Christmasland. Sounds innocent, doesn’t it? But the road that takes you there is anything but. Manx is out there, and if you think you’re safe, think again. The audiobook is a slow drive into madness, each turn darker than the last. If you hear sleigh bells, you might want to run.

5. World War Z by Max Brooks

This one’s different. It’s not about one person running from zombies. It’s the world talking about how they barely survived. Each story in the audiobook is told in haunting detail, and with a full cast, it’s like listening to survivors after the end of days. It feels too real—maybe because someday it could be.

6. The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

It starts like this: A family moves into a house. They don’t know it’s full of secrets. They don’t know it’s been waiting for them. You, though, will know. You’ll feel the tension with every creak of the floorboards, every groan of the walls. The audiobook takes the classic haunted house tale and makes it sound like it’s happening right in your living room.

7. Bird Box by Josh Malerman

In Bird Box, the world is plagued by mysterious creatures that drive anyone who looks at them to madness. The tension in this audiobook builds with each chapter, pulling you deeper into the dystopian nightmare. It’s an intense experience that’s sure to make you keep the lights on.

8. Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez

For a mix of dark fantasy and horror, Locke & Key is a fantastic choice. This graphic novel adaptation delves into the dark secrets of a mysterious family mansion, where keys unlock terrifying powers. The audiobook’s vivid sound effects and compelling narration make it an immersive Halloween listen.

9. Hannibal by Thomas Harris

You’ve met him before—Hannibal Lecter, the refined, calculating, and deeply unsettling predator. But this time, it’s different. Hannibal isn’t just a thriller—it’s a journey into the mind of a man who doesn’t just eat his victims, he feasts on their fears. The audiobook takes the twisted elegance of Lecter’s world and pushes it right into your ears, where you can’t escape. You hear him. You feel him. And just when you think you’re safe, the voice pulls you back in, whispering things you wish you could unhear. Because once you’ve met Hannibal, you’ll never forget him.

10. It by Stephen King

No Halloween audiobook list would be complete without Stephen King’s It. The story of a group of kids battling an ancient evil that takes the form of a clown has been terrifying readers for decades. The audiobook captures the heart-pounding fear and emotional depth that makes It a horror classic.

So, plug in those headphones, turn down the lights, and get ready. These stories aren’t just going to scare you—they’re going to haunt you. And once you’ve started, well, you know how it goes… there’s no turning back !