19 Songs for Your Halloween Playlist

With Halloween just around the corner, these songs will get you in the mood for a ghoulish good time.

1. Rihanna, "Mad House" (2009)

Come on in!

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2. Michael Jackson, "Thriller" (1982)

The classic.

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3. Beyonce, "Haunted" (2014)

This video is Halloween, basically.

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4. "Exorcist Theme" fromthe Exorcist soundtrack (1973)

"Mother, what's wrong with me?"

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5. Natalia Kills, "Zombie" (2011)

His heart is cold because he's dead!

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6. Sharon Needles feat. RuPaul, "This Club Is a Haunted House" (2013)

A little something from Drag Race's creepiest queen.

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7. Madonna, "Candy Shop" (2008)

What's Halloween without candy?

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8. Lady Gaga, "Monster" (2009)

He ate her heart and her brain? This boy was made for Halloween.

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9. Bette Midler, "I Put a Spell on You" from the Hocus Pocus soundtrack (1993)

Three of our favorite witches.

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10. Rihanna, "Disturbia" (2007)

#Ghouls.

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11. "Rosemary's Lullaby" from the Rosemary's Baby soundtrack (1968)

Sung by Mia Farrow herself.

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12. Janet Jackson, "Black Cat" (1989)

Don't cross this cat's path.

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13. Book of Love, "Witchcraft" (1989)

We still love this synth-pop tribute to Bewitched and Dark Shadows.

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14. Shakira, "She Wolf" (2009)

Shakira's wolf howl is more adorable than frightening.

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15. "Halloween Theme (Main Title)" from the Halloween soundtrack (1978)

Composed by the film's director John Carpenter.

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16. Dusty Springfield, "Spooky" (1968)

For all the spooky little boys (and girls) at the party.

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17. Bauhaus, "Bela Lugosi's Dead" (1983)

A goth classic from the opening credits of the 1983 vampire flick The Hunger, starring David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve, and Susan Sarandon.

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18. Ministry, "(Every Day Is) Halloween" (1984)

Another goth classic.

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19. "Time Warp" from the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack (1975)

The iconic movie celebrated misfits and freaks. It's perfect for Halloween.

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