September 2025

AMC and AMC+ have announced the return of award-winning artist, musician, and horror enthusiast Janelle Monáe (“Glass Onion”) as the official host of “FearFest,” the long-running, annual horror and genre programming event featuring over 650 hours of iconic horror films, franchises, new series, specials, and more, across linear and streaming. Monáe serves as the “HalloQueen” for the month-long event, where she will be featured in the social campaign sharing her love of horror, favorite thrillers, and showcasing her knowledge of the genre.“We’re thrilled to welcome back the iconic Janelle Monáe to headline this year’s FearFest,” said Kim Granito, Chief Marketing Officer for AMC Networks. “Janelle’s passion for horror and boundless creativity has fans excitedly awaiting her return for this month-long carnival of frights.”Monáe has also curated a list of her favorite horror films for a special collection on AMC+ available to stream during the month of October. “‘FearFest’ Favorites by Janelle Monáe” includes “The Birds,” “Carrie” (1976), “Child’s Play” (1988), “Halloween” (1978), “Jeepers Creepers,” “Late Night with the Devil,” “Leprechaun,” “The Others,” “Psycho,” “Rear Window,” “The Rule of Jenny Pen,” “Speak No Evil,” “Vertigo,” and more.“Halloween is a time to investigate fears, transform them, and celebrate the unknown,” said Janelle Monáe. “Horror has always been a space to honor the horror classics, like the films that shaped me, while championing bold new voices and reinventing the way stories are told. I’m thrilled to return as the HalloQueen with AMC Networks and FearFest to share my favorite films, spotlight iconic franchises, and share this Halloween season with all my fellow horror enthusiasts!”“FearFest” programming highlights includes fan-favorite franchises and collections such as ”A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Halloween,” “Friday the 13th,” “Final Destination,” and the Stephen King library including “IT” (2017), “IT” the mini-series, “The Shining,” and “Misery.” as well as new episodes of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” an all-new series in the Anne Rice Universe, “Talamasca: The Secret Order” and ghoulish holiday specials including ”The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs: FearFest” double feature screening of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Freddy vs. Jason.” The programming lineup also features themed marathons, such as ‘Fear the 80s,’ which features titles like “The Lost Boys,” “Silver Bullet,” “Christine,” and “Poltergeist,” and ‘Creature Feature’ featuring films like “Tremors,” “Lake Placid,” and Pet Sematary.”The full “FearFest” schedule can be found below:Wednesday, October 1FearFest Halloween Kickoff Marathon3 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers5 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers7 pm: Halloween (1978)9 pm: Halloween II (1981)11 pm: Halloween III: Season of the WitchThursday, October 26 pm: Trick ‘r Treat8 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)10 pm: Jeepers CreepersFriday, October 3AMC Premiere Event8 pm: It (2017)Saturday, October 4Freddy vs. Jason Weekend8 am: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter10 am: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning12 pm: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives2 pm: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood4 pm: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan6 pm: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday8 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)10 pm: Friday the 13th Part 212 am: Friday the 13th Part III2 am: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter4 am: Friday the 13th: A New BeginningSunday, October 5Freddy vs. Jason Weekend Continues6 am: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare8 am: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child10 am: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master12:15 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors2:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge4:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)6:45 pm: Freddy vs. JasonMonday, October 65:30 pm: House of Wax (2005)8 pm: Ghost Ship10 pm: Thir13n GhostsTuesday, October 7Creature Feature9 am: Eight-Legged Freaks11:30 am: Leprechaun1:30 pm: Pumpkinhead3:30 pm: The Thing6 pm: Pet Sematary8 pm: Lake Placid10 pm: Tremors12 am: Child’s Play2 am: Cujo4 am: AnacondaWednesday, October 88 pm: The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)10:55 pm: Freddy vs. JasonThursday, October 92:30 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 14:45 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 27 pm: Christine9 pm: It (2017)Friday, October 10Run Michael Run Marathon2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch4 pm: Halloween (1978)6 pm: Halloween II (19818 pm: Halloween (2007)10:30 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers12:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersSaturday, October 11Final Destination Marathon1 pm: Final Destination (2000)3 pm: Final Destination 25 pm: Final Destination 37 pm: The Final Destination (2009)9 pm: Final Destination 511 pm: Final Destination (2000)Sunday, October 12Fear the ’80s Marathon8 am: Fright Night (1985)10:30 am: Poltergeist1 pm: Christine3 pm: Silver Bullet5 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers7 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)Monday, October 13Halloween Marathon2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch4 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers6 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers8 pm: Halloween (1978)10 pm: Halloween II (1981)Tuesday, October 14A Nightmare of Freddy Marathon11:30 am: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare1:30 pm: Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child3:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master5:45 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors8 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)10:15 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s RevengeWednesday, October 156 pm: Trick ‘r Treat8 pm: Jeepers Creepers10 pm: I Know What You Did Last SummerThursday, October 167:15 pm: The Omen9:45 pm: Carrie (2013)Friday, October 17Friday the 13th Marathon11 am: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday1 pm: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan3 pm: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives5 pm: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood7 pm: Freddy vs. Jason9:15 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)11:15 pm: Friday the 13th Part 21:15 am: Friday the 13th Part IIISaturday, October 18Stephen King Marathon8:45 am: Pet Sematary10:45 am: Graveyard Shift12:45 pm: Thinner2:45 pm: It (2017)5:45 pm: Carrie (2013)8 pm: Christine10 pm: Misery12:30 am: Silver Bullet2:30 am: CujoSunday, October 19Michael vs. Everyone Marathon8:30 am: Halloween III: Season of the Witch10:30 am: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers12:30 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers2:30 pm: Halloween (2007)5 pm: Halloween II (1981)7 pm: Halloween (1978)Monday, October 201:30 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 13:45 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 26 pm: Friday the 13th Part 28 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)10 pm: Freddy vs. JasonTuesday, October 215 pm: Thir13en Ghosts7 pm: Final Destination (2000)9 pm: Final Destination 2Wednesday, October 22No Survivors Marathon4:30 pm: Jeepers Creepers6:30 pm: Halloween (2007)9 pm: Ghost Ship11 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)Thursday, October 236 pm: Trick ‘r Treat8 pm: I Know What You Did Last Summer10:15 pm: Scream 4Friday, October 24Supernatural Marathon11:30 am: The Exorcist2:15 pm: The Shining5:45 pm: Poltergeist8:15 pm: The Conjuring10:45 pm: The Omen (2006)1:15 am: Insidious: The Last KeySaturday, October 25Halloween Marathon1 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch3 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers5 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers7 pm: Halloween (1978)9:30 pm: Halloween (2007)11:30 pm: Halloween II (1981)Sunday, October 26Final Destination Marathon11 am: Final Destination (2000)1 pm: Final Destination 23 pm: Final Destination 35 pm: The Final Destination (2009)7 pm: Final Destination 5Monday, October 277 pm: Thir13en Ghosts9 pm: House of Wax (2005)11:30 pm: Ghost ShipTuesday, October 286 pm: Final Destination 58 pm: Final Destination (2000)10: pm: Trick ‘r TreatWednesday, October 297 pm: Poltergeist9:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)11:45 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s RevengeThursday, October 30Halloween on Halloween Marathon2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch4 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers6 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers8 pm: Halloween (2007)10:30 pm: Halloween (1978)12:30 am: Halloween II (1981)2:30 am: Halloween III: Season of the Witch4:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael MyersFriday, October 31Halloween on Halloween Marathon Continues6:30 am: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers8:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers10:30 am: Halloween (1978)12:30 pm: Halloween II (1981)2:30 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch4:30 pm: Halloween (2007)7 pm: Halloween (1978)9 pm: Halloween II (1981)11 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers1 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers3 am: Halloween (1978)