Horror Movie Drinking Game Rules
The horror movie drinking game works with almost any scary film. Take a sip for every jump scare, every phone with no signal, and every character who says "I'll be right back."
Use the rules below for any horror movie night, or scroll down to pick a film and get rules written for that one. Perfect for a Halloween marathon.
How to Play the Horror Movie Drinking Game
These rules work for any horror movie, from slashers and creature features to haunted houses.
- Take a sip at every jump scare.
- Take a sip when someone calls out "Hello?" into the dark.
- Drink when the group decides to split up.
- Drink when a phone has no signal or a car will not start.
- Take a sip when the lights flicker or go out.
- Take a sip for a fake-out scare, like a cat jumping out.
- Drink when someone says "I'll be right back."
- Take a sip when a character trips while running away.
- Drink when nobody believes the person who saw the monster.
- Take a sip when someone goes into the basement or the attic.
- Drink when the killer or monster seems dead but is not.
- Finish your drink when the final survivor makes it to sunrise.
Horror Movie Drinking Game Rules by Movie
House of Wax
1953
The Blob
1958
Psycho
1960
The Wicker Man
1973
Jaws
1975
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
1975
Carrie
1976
Halloween
1978
Jaws 2
1978
Friday the 13th
1980
The Shining
1980
The Thing
1982
Gremlins
1984
A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984
The Lost Boys
1987
Leprechaun
1992
Army of Darkness
1992
The Craft
1996
Scream
1996
Scream 2
1997
Pi
1998
Urban Legend
1998
Sleepy Hollow
1999
Wild Zero
1999
The Blair Witch Project
1999
Scream 3
2000
The Ring
2002
Shaun of the Dead
2004
Supernatural
2005–2020
Trick 'r Treat
2007
Zombieland
2009
Tucker and Dale vs Evil
2010
Rare Exports
2010
Birdemic: Shock and Terror
2010
Scream 4
2011
The Cabin in the Woods
2012
The Conjuring
2013
Krampus
2015
Stranger Things
2016–2025
The Shallows
2016
The Babysitter
2017
Anna and the Apocalypse
2017
The Meg
2018
Midsommar
2019
Doctor Sleep
2019
The Lighthouse
2019
Red Snow
2021
Malignant
2021
Fear Street: Part One - 1994
2021
Smile
2022
Scream VI
2023
The Substance
2024
Smile 2
2024
Scream 7
2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good horror movies for a drinking game?
Slashers like Scream, Halloween, and Friday the 13th are great picks. They follow familiar patterns, so the rules fire often and everyone can join in.
How do you play a horror movie drinking game?
Pick a film and play along with the rules above, or open a movie page for rules tuned to that film. Every time a rule happens on screen, take your drink.
Can you play a horror movie drinking game without alcohol?
Yes. Use soda, water, or a spooky mocktail. The scares do the work, so it is fun with any drink.