Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM’s Halloween Schedule

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Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM's Halloween Schedule

As someone who’s spent countless hours delving into the eerie depths of celluloid horrors, I must say that TCM’s Halloween programming lineup this year is a veritable feast for the frightened! The 1950s and 60s classics like “The Curse of Frankenstein” (1957) and “Horror of Dracula” (1958) will take me back to the black-and-white days of my youth, while modern gems such as “Blue Velvet” (1986) and “Willard” (1971) promise a chilling good time.

In the upcoming weeks leading up to Halloween, several streaming services are worth watching for horror enthusiasts, as these platforms are often the prime choices when it comes to modern horror films. Although they boast vast collections of movies, their emphasis is usually on newer releases, since viewers seek out the most recent theatrical premieres and original productions. For those who prefer to delve into the roots of the horror genre, dating back almost a century, Turner Classic Movies should be closely monitored, as they’ll spotlight timeless titles that have withstood the test of time.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but associate Bela Lugosi primarily with his iconic portrayal of Dracula in the 1931 Universal Pictures version. However, it’s fascinating to delve into the actor’s subsequent roles, especially his contributions to horror films that are showcased every Wednesday by TCM. This Halloween, TCM’s horror programming reaches its peak on the 30th and 31st of October, with a plethora of timeless classics gracing our screens. Among these gems, a marathon of Universal Monsters movies will be aired, featuring The Wolf Man, Dracula, and Frankenstein.

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Scroll down to see TCM’s full schedule of horror programming for October.

Wednesday, October 2nd

Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM's Halloween Schedule

  • 8 p.m. ET – Dracula (1931)
  • 9:30 p.m. ET – Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)
  • 11 p.m. ET – Island of Lost Souls (1932)

Thursday, October 3rd

  • 12:15 a.m. ET – The Black Cat (1934)
  • 1:30 a.m. ET – The Wolf Man (1941)
  • 3 a.m. ET – The Devil-Doll (1936)
  • 4:30 a.m. ET – The Walking Dead (1936)
  • 6 a.m. ET – Queen of Outer Space (1958)
  • 7:30 a.m. ET – Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
  • 9 a.m. ET – Forbidden Planet (1956)
  • 10:45 a.m. ET – The Invisible Boy (1957)
  • 12:30 p.m. ET – The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
  • 2 p.m. ET – The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
  • 3:30 p.m. ET – Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)
  • 5 p.m. ET – The Thing from Another World (1951)
  • 6:30 p.m. ET – Invaders from Mars (1953)
  • 8 p.m. ET – Sudden Fear (1952)
  • 10:15 p.m. ET – In This Our Life (1942)

Friday, October 4th

  • 12:15 a.m. ET – House of Wax (1953)
  • 2 a.m. ET – Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932)
  • 3:45 a.m. ET – Mad Love (1935)
  • 5 a.m. ET – The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
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Sunday, October 6th

  • 6 a.m. ET – The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
  • 7:15 a.m. ET – A Bucket of Blood (1959)
  • 8:30 a.m. ET – The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)
  • 3:15 p.m. ET – What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Wednesday, October 9th

Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM's Halloween Schedule

  • 8 p.m. ET – Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
  • 9:30 p.m. ET – Zombies on Broadway (1945)
  • 10:45 p.m. ET – You’ll Find Out (1940)

Thursday, October 10th

  • 12:30 a.m. ET – Spooks Run Wild (1941)
  • 1:45 a.m. ET – Ghosts on the Loose (1943)
  • 3 a.m. ET – The Death Kiss (1933)
  • 4:15 a.m. ET – Scared to Death (1947)
  • 5:30 a.m. ET – The Gorilla (1939)
  • 8 p.m. ET – Rear Window (1954)
  • 10:15 p.m. ET – Sisters (1972)
  • 11:59 p.m. ET – Poltergeist (1982)

Friday, October 11th

  • 2 a.m. ET – The Haunting (1963)
  • 4 a.m. ET – Spirits of the Dead (1968)
  • 6:15 a.m. ET – Carnival of Souls (1962)
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Saturday, October 12th

  • 6 p.m. ET – Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)

Sunday, October 13th

  • 6:15 a.m. ET – Chamber of Horrors (1966)
  • 8 a.m. ET – Two on a Guillotine (1965)

Wednesday, October 16th

Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM's Halloween Schedule

  • 8 p.m. ET – White Zombie (1932)
  • 9:15 p.m. ET – The Body Snatcher (1945)
  • 10:45 p.m. ET – Devil Bat (1940)
  • 11:59 p.m. ET – Mark of the Vampire (1935)

Thursday, October 17th

  • 1:15 a.m. ET – The Thirteenth Chair (1929)
  • 2:45 a.m. ET – Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
  • 4:15 a.m. ET – Queen of Outer Space (1958)

Friday, October 18th

  • 3:15 a.m. ET – The Reptile (1966)
  • 5 a.m. ET – The Plague of the Zombies (1966)

Saturday, October 19th

  • 6:30 p.m. ET – Village of the Damned (1960)

Sunday, October 20th

  • 6:15 a.m. ET – The Ghost Ship (1943)
  • 7:30 a.m. ET – Isle of the Dead (1945)

Wednesday, October 23rd

Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM's Halloween Schedule

  • 8 p.m. ET – The Corpse Vanishes (1942)
  • 9:30 p.m. ET – Bowery at Midnight (1942)
  • 10:45 p.m. ET – The Saint’s Double Trouble (1940)
  • 11:59 p.m. ET – Broadminded (1931)

Thursday, October 24th

  • 1:30 a.m. ET – Genius at Work (1947)
  • 2:45 a.m. ET – Ninotchka (1939)
  • 4:45 a.m. ET – 50 Million Frenchmen (1931)
  • 8 p.m. ET – The Night Digger (1971)
  • 10 p.m. ET – The Brood (1979)
  • 11:45 p.m. ET – Demon Seed (1977)

Friday, October 25th

  • 1:30 a.m. ET – They Live (1988)
  • 3:15 a.m. ET – The Hidden (1987)
  • 5 a.m. ET – The Shout (1978)
  • 6:45 a.m. ET – The Thing from Another World (1951)
  • 8:15 a.m. ET – Transatlantic Tunnel (1935)

Sunday, October 27th

Bela Lugosi and the Universal Monsters Headline TCM's Halloween Schedule

  • 7:15 a.m. ET – I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
  • 12 p.m. ET – The Invisible Boy (1957)

Wednesday, October 30th

  • 6 a.m. ET – House on Haunted Hill (1958)
  • 7:15 a.m. ET – From Beyond the Grave (1973)
  • 9 a.m. ET – Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
  • 10:45 a.m. ET – Frankenstein Created Woman (1967)
  • 12:30 p.m. ET – The Mummy (1959)
  • 2:15 p.m. ET – Horror of Dracula (1958)
  • 3:45 p.m. ET – The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
  • 5:15 p.m. ET – The Beast with Five Finers (1946)
  • 6:45 p.m. ET – The Seventh Victim (1943)
  • 8 p.m. ET – Psycho (1960)
  • 11:45 p.m. ET – Blue Velvet (1986)

Thursday, October 31st

  • 2 a.m. ET – The Strangler (1964)
  • 3:45 a.m. ET – Night Must Fall (1964)
  • 5:30 a.m. ET – Return to Glennascaul (1953)
  • 6 a.m. ET – Doctor X (1932)
  • 7:30 a.m. ET – Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)
  • 9 a.m. ET – Thirteen Women (1932)
  • 10:15 a.m. ET – Freaks (1932)
  • 11:30 a.m. ET – The Bat (1959)
  • 1 p.m. ET – The Wolf Man (1941)
  • 2:15 p.m. ET – The Black Cat (1941)
  • 3:45 p.m. ET – Dracula (1931)
  • 5:15 p.m. ET – Frankenstein (1931)
  • 6:30 p.m. ET – Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
  • 8 p.m. ET – The Other (1972)
  • 10 p.m. ET – Willard (1971)
  • 12 a.m. ET – Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  • 1:45 a.m. ET – The Devil’s Own (1966)
  • 3:30 a.m. ET – The Devil’s Bride (1968)
  • 5:15 a.m. ET – Eye of the Devil (1966)

TCM’s Halloween programming kicks off on October 1st.

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