5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Plex, Pluto TV and more this week (October 13)

It's time to load up your watchlist with horror classics, cult favorites and a few stories that might keep you up at night all without spending a penny. We've got a spooky new selection of films on the best free streaming services landing over the next few days.We usually mix things up with different genres, but this week it’s all about the scares. With Halloween fast approaching, free streaming services are rolling out a treasure trove of chilling movies to get you in the mood.From clever slashers to eerie thrillers and a few nostalgic Halloween staples, here are five of the best free movies to stream right now on Plex, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Tubi, and more this week.1) You’re Next (Plex)Release date: 2013Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%Length: 94 minutesDirector: Adam WingardMain cast: Sharni Vinson, Nicholas Tucci, Wendy Glenn, A. J. Bowen, Joe Swanberg, Barbara Crampton, Rob MoranYou’re Next might seem like it has a familiar setup, think “family gathering gone wrong”. But this movie is incredibly smart and sharp, and easily one of the best horror films of the 2010s. It follows the story of a rich family that reunite at their countryside mansion when a group of masked intruders launch a brutal attack. But there’s a twist (look away now if you don’t like that sort of thing), one of the guests might not be as helpless as they seem.It’s created by Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett (the duo behind The Guest and V/H/S), and it blends humor, a bunch of creative kills and a genuinely satisfying twist on the usual home invasion genre. It’s very gory, fast-paced and surprisingly funny at times.2) Let Me In (Kanopy, Plex)Release date: 2010Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%Length: 116 minutesDirector: Matt ReevesMain cast: Alex Brunner, Simon Oakes, Guy East, Tobin Armbrust, Donna Gigliotti, John Nordling, Carl MolinderIt’s very rare that a remake lives up to the original. But Let Me In is one of the few rare exceptions. It’s a haunting reimagining of the hit Swedish film Let The Right One In. It follows the story of a lonely boy who befriends a mysterious young girl and she just so happens to be a vampire.It’s directed by Matt Reeves (The Batman, Cloverfield) and this newer, US version trades a snowy Stockholm for a small town America instead. But it does manage to maintain the same eerie tenderness at its heart. It’s half horror story, half love story with some solid performances from Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloë Grace Moretz.3) The Descent (Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus)Release date: 2006Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%Length: 100 minutesDirector: Neil MarshallMain cast: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, Nora-Jane Noone, MyAnna BuringWe’re going to warn you now, if you’re even slightly claustrophobic, this movie isn’t for you. Well, unless you want it to burrow straight into your nightmares. The Descent follows the story of a group of friends on a caving expedition that goes horribly, horribly wrong. That’s before they discover what else is lurking in the dark with them…What makes The Descent such an enduring horror movie nearly 20 years on is how it layers the claustrophobic physical terror with incredible emotional tension. It’s not just about the creatures underground (yep, you heard that right, creatures). But the secrets and grief the women bring with them into the caves with them. It’s easily one of the best scary movies of the century.4) The Addams Family (Pluto TV, Kanopy) Release date: 1991Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%Length: 99 minutesDirector: Barry SonnenfeldMain cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher LloydBefore the Netflix show Wednesday, the 1991 movie The Addams Family gave us a look at life inside the ultimate gothic household. This delightfully macabre comedy brings Charles Addams’ famous cartoons to life with style, wit and a truly perfect cast led by Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia as Morticia and Gomez Addams.It’s spooky and campy and endlessly quotable. It manages to be both ghoulish and heartwarming at the same time. So whether you grew up with it or you’re watching it for the first time, it’s the perfect family Halloween movie that’s more charming than chilling.5) Scream (Hoopla, Kanopy, Pluto TV)Release date: 1996Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%Length: 111 minutesDirector: Wes CravenMain cast: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, Drew BarrymoreWhen Scream came out back in the 1990s, it reinvented the slasher movie genre. Directed by Wes Craven, it’s a horror masterpiece that follows the story of a group of teens who are stalked by a masked killer who knows all the rules of scary movies.It’s self aware and funny at times, whilst also being genuinely terrifying. Scream manages to mock lots of horror clichés while delivering some of the best scares of the 90s. With its iconic Ghostface villain, we’d say that it’s still the blueprint for how to do modern horror well nearly 30 years later.You might also likeNetflix prices are becoming a joke – here's the streaming tactic I'm using How to stream movies and TV shows for free: A guide to the best servicesI’m slashing my TV streaming bills by 71% in 2025 with subscription hopping