Undying classics from the Killboard Rot 100.

10/30/2026

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Halloween songs might not be as beloved — or profitable — as Christmas music (though that’s changing a bit), but there’s no denying the grave reality that people go batty for spooky songs as Oct. 31 approaches.

Simply put, folks who want to avoid spooky songs around All Hallows’ Eve don’t have a ghost of a chance. And while we all have our favorites, there are some seasonally appropriate songs that loom larger in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 than others.

We decided to round up the 25 Biggest Halloween Songs based on their Hot 100 chart achievements (see below for a detailed explanation). No bones about it — the results might leave some people howling mad.…