Scary Stories and Movies to Stream on Friday the 13th with Hoopla 

Friday the 13th is the perfect excuse to dim the lights, grab a blanket, and dive into a chilling marathon of scary movies and eerie audiobooks. Hoopla has a fright-filled selection of good scary movies and horror thriller movies to get your heart racing. Or set up a campout (indoors or out!) and listen to thrilling audiobook stories told aloud. Hoopla has ghost stories galore, as well as jump scares and psychological suspense. And it’s all free with your library card 

So, when is Friday the 13th? This year it’s in June. In 2026, there are three: February, March, and November. So be ready to binge! Here are some scary movies and haunting audiobooks you can enjoy without leaving your couch. 

Horror Movies to Watch on Hoopla 

Hoopla’s collection includes some of the best horror movies to watch anytime, but they’re especially spine-chilling on Friday the 13th. Here are a few highlights (these are not for the little ones!): 

Pet Sematary – A family’s new house is uncomfortably close to the final resting place of generations of pets. Hoopla has both the original, 1989 version, as well as the newer, 2019 release. 

Creepshow Season 1 –  Here’s the first season of the classic creepy TV series. Hoopla has series 1-4. 

AsianCrush BingePass – Stream an entire collection of premiere Pan-Asian entertainment—more than 1,200 titles in all genres of Asian cinema. There’s a whole Fright Night collection of scary titles, including Audition (1999), Ringu, and Ringu 2 (watch them back-to-back for maximum effect!)  

Popular Scary Movies for Every Fright Level 

Not every scare needs to be extreme. Hoopla offers a range of popular scary movies that deliver chills for all ages in a special spooky collection for kids. Some highlights: 

The Addams Family (1991) – Gomez, Morticia, and the rest of the creepy, kooky family welcome Uncle Fester back from a long trip. 

R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour – Twenty-two episodes of scary tales for kids. Hoopla also has seasons 1 and 2.

Spookley the Square Pumpkin – With his 3 spider friends, Edgar, Allan, and Poe, Spookley learns that not all pumpkins have to be round. 

Horror Audiobooks for Spine-Tingling Listening 

If you’d rather listen to the horror unfold, Hoopla’s thriller audiobook section is stacked with titles perfect for midnight listening. A few highlights:  

Nature of the Crime by Cara Devlin and read by Allie Rose – This Bow Street Duchess Mystery follows Audrey Sinclair and Hugh Marsden as they solve a murder on board a ship.  

The Vacancy in Room 10 by Seraphina Nova Glass and read by Brittany Pressley and Stacey Glemboski –   Anna checks in to a run-down motel turned apartment to solve the mystery of her husband’s past.  

The Act of Disappearing by Nathan Gower and read by Cassandra Campbell and Ashley Klanac – In a story that takes place in 1950s Kentucky and present-day Brooklyn, Julia solves the mystery of a chilling photograph. 

These make great companions on a dark walk or for setting a creepy mood at home. 

Where Can I Watch Scary Movies? 

Wondering where you can watch scary movies for free? Look no further than Hoopla! All you need is a library card. There are no late fees, no waiting lists, and unlimited terror—stream instantly. 

Mark your calendar for Friday the 13th and check out Hoopla for some of the top scary movies, horror films, and spine-chilling audiobooks to make it a night you’ll never forget. 

*Titles vary based on library