Pluto TV, the leading free streaming
television service, today announced the launch of its “House of Horror” campaign, a multi-market initiative celebrating the horror genre with a massive expansion of content and channels.
International markets (including Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Nordics, Spain, Switzerland and the UK), are collectively adding more than
100 horror-themed channels and 1200+ hours of fresh content through October,
making Pluto TV the #1 FAST destination for the horror genre*.
The “House of Horror” campaign introduces a rich line-up of new and returning horror content available in multiple markets, including:
•New channels
dedicated to iconic horror sagas and sought-after subgenres such as zombies,
creature features, haunted houses, and classic decades horror
•A new content deal with
Lionsgate, bringing iconic horror franchises such as SAW, and The Grudge, along with cult classics like American Psycho to Pluto TV audiences in many international markets.
•Viewers in Canada will have the opportunity to enjoy the Wes Craven ‘slasher’ films Scream (I – IV) on the MovieSphere channel by Lionsgate.
•Single-series channels
featuring fan-favourite franchises including Scare Tactics, Ghost Hunters, Z Nation and (coming soon) The Outer Limits.
These additions further solidify Pluto TV’s position as the go-to destination for horror fans worldwide.
“Horror has always had a passionate fanbase, but what we’re seeing now is a global surge in demand that spans generations, formats, and cultures,” said Katrina Kowalski, Senior Vice President, International Content Strategy & Acquisitions at Pluto TV. “With
House of Horror, we’re not just responding to that trend, we are part of it, curating the largest and most diverse horror offering in FAST space -all while staying true to Pluto TV’s promise: free, easy, and endlessly entertaining.”
PLUTO TV HOUSE OF HORROR (Canada)
Pluto TV’s seasonal House of Horror category is now streaming in Canada through November 3, 2025, bringing fans 24/7 horror series, channels and movie takeovers, and a stacked VOD collection.
Channels (Canada):
Available now through November 3, 2025:
Scare Tactics (single series channel) – The hidden camera cult hit that drops unsuspecting people into terrifying setups, hosted across seasons by Shannen Doherty, and Tracy Morgan
Z Nation (single series channel) – Post-apocalyptic thrills following survivors in a zombie overrun world
Pluto TV Paranormal – Spooky non-scripted series, including Paranormal State, The Haunting Of…, and Celebrity Ghost Stories
Ghost Hunters (single series channel) – TAPS investigates haunted locations across the U.S
HauntTV – Hundreds of hours of ghostly series like My Worst Nightmare, Paranormal 911,
and more
MTV Halloween – Dance along to the ultimate playlist for the spooky season! The biggest artists
and creepiest videos, to keep the frights going all day long
Pluto TV Horror (Movies) – Modern horror hits and cult favorites, including The Grudge (2004), Cabin Fever (2002), Midsommar (2019), Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022), Mandy (2018) and Saw 1–6, Saw 3D, and Jigsaw (2004 – 2017)
Pluto TV Psycho (Movies) – Slasher & psychological thrillers featuring Friday the 13th Parts 1–8 (1980-1989), Texas Chainsaw (2013), The Raven (2012), It Follows (2014), The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018) and American Psycho
(2000)
Pluto TV Classic Terror (Movies) – Pre-2000 icons such as An American Werewolf in London (1981), Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Exorcist III (1990), King Kong (1933), The Body Snatcher (1945).
KIDS HALLOWEEN:
Pluto TV Kids Halloween – Watch friendly frights all day long throughout the spooky season!
Featuring kids favourites like The Hilarious House of Frightenstein, Archie’s Weird Mysteries, Sabrina: The Animated Series, and Sabrina’s Secret Life
Launching soon:
SAW Channel (Movies; launching Oct 1) – Can’t get enough Jigsaw? A channel dedicated to the SAW franchise, featuring Saw 1–6, Saw 3D, and Jigsaw
The Outer Limits (channel; launching soon) – In the tradition of the classic series, experience the awe and mystery of
The Outer Limits (1995 version) with stars like Mark Hamill, Brent Spiner, and Amanda Plummer in tales of the fantastical, the macabre, and the unexpected.
VOD (Canada) – PLUTO TV HOUSE OF HORROR
Enjoy a spooky library of sinister hits including the titles mentioned above and more, available on demand.
SAW – VOD access to Saw 3, 5, 6, Saw 3D, Jigsaw
Zombies – Little Monsters (2019), Maggie (2015), Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (2012), and more
Supernatural – TV favorites including Ghost Hunters, The Haunting Of…, UFO Hunters
Horror / Classic Terror – A wide selection from the movie channels above
South Park: Halloween Collection – Spooky specials from the long running hit series.
HORROR’S GLOBAL RISE
The horror genre is experiencing a global rise, particularly among younger audiences, but its appeal remains cross-generational. Moreover, from streaming and cinema to books
and podcasts, horror is thriving across every format.
Pluto TV’s study** reveals:
·
Around one-third of consumers in
most surveyed markets* identify as horror fans
·
Mexico leads with 54% of respondents
claiming affinity for the genre, followed by Sweden (37%) and Brazil (34%)
·
Gender distribution is balanced, with a slight male skew—except in
Sweden and Norway, where female fans are the majority (51%)
·
Horror fans skew
younger, primarily aged 25–44, though in Italy and Spain, the largest group is
45–54 (24%)
About Pluto TV
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