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6 of the best spooky music videos for Halloween

6 of the best spooky music videos for Halloween

There is no shortage of spooky music videos tailored specifically to Halloween. Regardless of whether the artist had any intention of releasing it or not, check out six of the best music videos to binge on October 31 below.

6 of the best spooky music videos for Halloween

1. “Bury a Friend” – Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish has several music videos that could have made this list, but we decided to highlight “Bury a Friend.” What’s better for Halloween than dark hallways, demonic possession and morbid tendencies? This picture of Eilish checks off every item on this list.

Step on the glass and clamp your tongue
Bury a friend and try to wake up
Cannibal class, killing of son
Bury a friend, I want to kill myself

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2. “Disturbia” – Rihanna

Given the connotations that come with the title of this Rihanna classic, the pop maven had no choice but to add a spooky element to the accompanying image. From eerie locations to horror movie-like cuts, this video leaves the viewer with an uneasy feeling that won’t be easy to shake.

It’s a thief who comes in the night and takes you
It can sneak up on you and consume you
A mental illness that can control you
It’s too close for comfort

3. “Taste” – Sabrina Carpenter

Although the song itself has very little to do with Halloween, the music video for Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” certainly fits the holiday. Inspired by the 1992 film Death suits herCarpenter follows her ex-boyfriend’s new relationship. A massacre ensues.

I heard that you guys are back together and if that’s true
You just have to taste me when he kisses you
If you want it forever, and I bet you do
I just know that you will taste me too

4. “Heads Will Roll” – The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

“Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is a Halloween staple for many reasons. While the title and the vibe associated with it are perhaps the biggest reasons, the music video is also one of the most played songs around October 31st. Beheadings have never looked so glamorous.

Dripping with alchemy
Shiver, stop shaking
The glitter is all wet
You are all chrome

5. “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” – Backstreet Boys

If you’ve ever listened to a Halloween playlist and were confused when you came across the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” the music video is to blame. For some unconventional reason, the director of this visual decided to start with a Halloween party theme. Although the song doesn’t make much sense on paper, it was enough to make it a holiday classic.

Am I original?
Am I the only one?
Am I sexual?
Am I everything you need?
You better rock your body now

6. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson

You can’t make a list of Halloween music videos that doesn’t include “Thriller.” While Michael Jackson’s magnum opus may seem a little obvious, it’s so obvious for a reason. “Thriller” has inspired countless other artists to create their own frightening images. That’s probably the case The Music video to play if you want to add a spooky atmosphere.

Because this is a thriller-thriller evening
And no one will save you from the beast that is about to strike
You know it’s thriller, thriller night
You’re fighting for your life in a killer thriller tonight, yes

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