Pluto TV is expanding its horror genre offerings through the end of October with its “House of Horror” campaign.
Launching in international markets, including Canada, the UK, Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Nordics, Spain, and Switzerland, Pluto TV is collectively adding more than 100 horror-themed channels and 1200+ hours of fresh content through Nov. 3 with a line-up of new and returning horror content.
New channels include those dedicated to iconic horror sagas and sub-genres like zombies, creature features, haunted houses, and classic terror. A new content deal with Lionsgate will also make franchises like SAW and The Grudge available, alongside cult classics like American Psycho. Viewers in Canada will additionally be able to watch Wes Craven slasher films Scream (I – IV) on the MovieSphere channel by Lionsgate. Single-series channels include Scare Tactics, Ghost Hunters, Z Nation and The Outer Limits.
According to data provided by Pluto TV, the horror genre is experiencing a rise in global popularity, particularly among younger audiences. Horror fans primarily range in age from 25–44, with the exception of Italy and Spain, where the largest demo is 45–54 (24%). Fans skew slightly male, except in Sweden and Norway where female fans are the majority (51%). Pluto TV says about one-third of consumers in markets it surveyed, identify as horror fans, with Mexico leading affinity for the genre at 54%, followed by Sweden (37%) and Brazil (34%).
“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 channels in Canada include:
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
Pluto TV Horror (Movies) – Modern horror hits and cult favourites, including The Grudge (2004), Cabin Fever (2002), Midsommar (2019), Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022), Mandy (2018) and Saw 1–6, Saw 3D, and Jigsaw (2004-17)
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)
Pluto TV Kids Halloween – 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) – A channel dedicated to the SAW franchise, featuring Saw 1–6, Saw 3D, and Jigsaw
The Outer Limits – 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)
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 favourites 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 series
