Do you know someone whose idea of a relaxing night is to lounge on the couch watching a scary movie or two? Where normal people scream and cover their eyes, the horror nerds among us lean in because we LOVE a good scare.
From movie merchandise to games, books, collectibles, and more, this gift guide for horror movie fans will give you lots of ideas for the next time you need to go on a spooky shopping spree.
These gift ideas are for your friend who can’t get enough of Blumehouse, Friday the 13th, or is constantly trying to convince you to watch the newest scary movie with them. If that sounds like someone you know – or maybe even you – check out this list of great gifts for horror fans.
The list is broken down into sections:
- Scary Movie Mania – gifts related directly to the horror movies we know and love.
- Bookish Frights – gifts for the bookworm who is always reaching for the next scary read.
- Creepy Decor – Fun items that add a little horror to your home.
- Misc Horror Gifts – Items that didn’t quite fit in the other sections but needed to be included because they’re so cool!
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If you’re a fan of horror movies, you know the hunt for the best new scare is always ongoing. This section covers gifts to help with that hunt! As an absolute horror movie fan myself I’m always looking for the next great scary movie or awesome horror-themed stuff for myself or a friend. But don’t worry, these gifts won’t make you scream louder than a jump scare in a movie theater. So put on your favorite horror flick, grab some popcorn, and get ready to be spooked with some of the best horror-themed gifts out there.
1. Top 100 Horror Movies Scratch-Off Poster
If you’re a long-time fan of the horror genre you might’ve seen some of the movies on this poster, but luckily that doesn’t take away from the fun of it.
The poster houses 100 scratch-off images alongside the names of horror movies. As you go through and watch each movie, you scratch off the gold overlay to reveal the stylish image related to each movie. Eventually, you’re left with an awesome and stylish poster and proof that you’ve watched 100 great horror movies.
2. Mystery Horror Box
This awesome mystery box comes with everything you need for a cozy night in with a horror movie or book. It’s billed as a “date box” so if your significant other would love a night cuddling up watching a scary movie, you should definitely get this for them! The box comes with popcorn boxes and microwavable popcorn, 2 surprise horror DVDs, and candles for a spooky-sweet gift. You can also change or add things like horror books to the box if you want!
3. Horror Movie Journal
Number 2 and number 3 on this list are the perfect pairings. Get the scratch-off poster above and this movie review journal for after you watch the movies on the poster. Follow the prompts in the journal to write your own thoughts and reviews about each horror movie as you make your way through the 100 movies from the poster!
4. A Shudder Subscription
Shudder is a streaming service focused specifically on content for the fans of scary stuff. They have mountains of horror movies from the past and present and they also create original content. This is a niche subscription gift for anyone that loves the horror genre. The only drawback is that Shudder doesn’t provide an easy way to gift a subscription, so you might have to get a little creative with how you gift it as a gift. It can be added on Amazon as a channel here.
5. 9 Piece Retro Horror Movie Posters
You can’t really go wrong with a set of classic movie posters. This set of 9 posters includes famous picks like The Shining, Psycho, Halloween, Jaws, and more.
6. Horror Funko Pop Figurines
I don’t know exactly what it is about Funko Pop! figures but they just always make a great gift. They have some hilarious and bizarre figures in their collections, but when it comes to horror movies, they have some absolutely great choices.
Bookish Frights
Some people are all about horror movies, but others prefer the experience of a horror book. This section is all about gifts for your favorite bookworm!
7. Screaming For Pleasure: How Horror Makes You Happy and Healthy
Get this book for the die-hard horror fan in your life. The author, Scott Bradley, takes horror lovers on a journey through the history of horror from past to present and what makes the genre so enthralling. You’ll learn details about the creators of famous works of horror like Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and round-ups of movies you should add to your watchlist if you haven’t yet seen them.
Bradley is also the host of the podcast, Hellbent For Horror.
8. Audible Subscription for Horror Books
Audible has a massive audiobook library so its a great gift for anyone who loves to read, but might not always be able to sit down with an actual book. If you’ve got someone in your life who loves Stephen King (It, The Shining), Dean Koontz (Odd Thomas, The Bad Place), Shirley Jackson (The Haunting of Hill House, We Have Always Lived in a Castle) or any other writers of the thrills and chills genre, Audible is a great gift option.
You can give audible gift subscriptions for 1, 3, 6, and 12 months here.
9. Horror Legends Alphabet Book
This book is a fun and funny take on some of the classic horror monsters. The alphabet book goes from A to Z and features famous characters from your favorite horror movies on each page. This book definitely isn’t for kids.
Creepy Decor
This selection of horror-inspired home decor gifts is perfect for any fan looking to add a touch of macabre to their living space. These unique finds will help you turn your home into the ultimate horror lover’s paradise without scaring the neighbors.
10. Scream VHS Lamp
This awesome gift is made of an old Scream VHS tape. Like a real, original, VHS tape. If you’ve got a thing for retro horror and the nostalgia that comes with it, this really hits the nail on the head. The lamp includes a remote, light strip (in the VHS), and a power cord that plugs into a wall outlet.
11. Horror Garden Gnome
What’s a beautiful, peaceful garden without a Jason Voorhees garden gnome? For the friend with a green thumb, but also a love of slasher movies.
12. Brain Coasters
They’re so creepy they’re cool! A set of 10 brain coasters that look like a real 3D brain when they’re stacked. A little nerdy, a little creepy, and a pretty good way to incentivize putting the coasters back together! Get this for the Hannibal fan in your life.
Misc Horror Gifts
These gifts were too cool not to include in this gift guide, but they don’t exactly fit in the other sections so I’m stashing them here so you can still check them out!
13. Psycho Killer Game
This card game only requires 2 people to get the party started. Then you’re off to see if you can survive a myriad of traps, tricks, and scares straight out of your favorite 1980s horror flicks. The packaging makes it an extra-awesome gift for anyone that loves a retro horror vibe.
14. Classic Horror VHS Phonecase
Speaking of retro horror vibes, these awesome phone cases are the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for fans of the classics. If you love the horror movie legends like Child’s Play or Halloween and love stuff with a retro vibe these phone cases have it all. I might get a couple for myself just because they’re so cool.
15. Spooky Gift Wrapping
If you are grabbing a gift for a friend be sure to check out these awesome options for spooky-inspired gift wrap. Spooky Cat sells artist-created gifts and gift-giving accessories that are perfect for the spooky friend in your life.