Janelle Monáe Returns to Host AMC FearFest 2025, Schedule Announced
AMC’s annual FearFest Halloween programming event is back for 2025, and this year is hosted once again by award-winning artist, horror enthusiast, and “Halloqueen” Janelle Monáe. Read on for the official announcement.
Today, AMC and AMC+ announced the return of award-winning artist, musician and horror enthusiast Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion, Antebellum, Homecoming) 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 carnival of frights, where she will be featured in the social campaign sharing her love of horror, favorite thrillers and showcasing her knowledge of the genre.
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!”
“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.”
“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 (celebrating its 45th Anniversary) and Misery (celebrating its 35th Anniversary), 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 goosebump gala also features themed marathons, such as “Fear the 80s” (The Lost Boys, Silver Bullet, Christine, Poltergeist, etc.), “Creature Feature” (Tremors, Lake Placid, Pet Sematary, etc.) and more.
Here is the full FearFest 2025 schedule:
Wednesday, October 1
FearFest Halloween Kickoff Marathon
3 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
5 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
7 pm: Halloween (1978)
9 pm: Halloween II (1981)
11 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Thursday, October 2
6 pm: Trick ‘r Treat
8 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)
10 pm: Jeepers Creepers
Friday, October 3
AMC Premiere Event
8 pm: It (2017)
Saturday, October 4
Freddy vs. Jason Weekend
8 am: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
10 am: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
12 pm: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
2 pm: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
4 pm: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
6 pm: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
8 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)
10 pm: Friday the 13th Part 2
12 am: Friday the 13th Part III
2 am: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
4 am: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
Sunday, October 5
Freddy vs. Jason Weekend Continues
6 am: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
8 am: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
10 am: ; A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
12:15 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
2:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
4:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
6:45 pm: Freddy vs. Jason
Monday, October 6
5:30 pm: House of Wax (2005)
8 pm: Ghost Ship
10 pm: Thir13n Ghosts
Tuesday, October 7
Creature Feature
9 am: Eight Legged Freaks
11:30 am: Leprechaun
1:30 pm: Pumpkinhead
3:30 pm: The Thing
6 pm: Pet Sematary
8 pm: Lake Placid
10 pm: Tremors
12 am: Child’s Play
2 am: Cujo
4 am: Anaconda
Wednesday, October 8
8 pm: The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
10:55 pm: Freddy vs. Jason
Thursday, October 9
2:30 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 1
4:45 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 2
7 pm: Christine
9 pm: It (2017)
Friday, October 10
Run Michael Run Marathon
2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4 pm: Halloween (1978)
6 pm: Halloween II (1981
8 pm: Halloween (2007)
10:30 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
12:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Saturday, October 11
Final Destination Marathon
1 pm: Final Destination (2000)
3 pm: Final Destination 2
5 pm: Final Destination 3
7 pm: The Final Destination (2009)
9 pm: Final Destination 5
11 pm: Final Destination (2000)
Sunday, October 12
Fear the ‘80s Marathon
8 am: Fright Night (1985)
10:30 am: Poltergeist
1 pm: Christine
3 pm: Silver Bullet
5 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
7 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)
Monday, October 13
Halloween Marathon
2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
6 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
8 pm: Halloween (1978)
10 pm: Halloween II (1981)
Tuesday, October 14
A Nightmare of Freddy Marathon
11:30 am: Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
1:30 pm: Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
3:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
5:45 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
8 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
10:15 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
Wednesday, October 15
6 pm: Trick ‘r Treat
8 pm: Jeepers Creepers
10 pm: I Know What You Did Last Summer
Thursday, October 16
7:15 pm: The Omen
9:45 pm: Carrie (2013)
Friday, October 17
Friday the 13th Marathon
11 am: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
1 pm: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
3 pm: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
5 pm: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
7 pm: Freddy vs. Jason
9:15 pm: Friday the 13th (1980)
11:15 pm: Friday the 13th Part 2
1:15 am: Friday the 13th Part III
Saturday, October 18
Stephen King Marathon
8:45 am: Pet Sematary
10:45 am: Graveyard Shift
12:45 pm: Thinner
2:45 pm: It (2017)
5:45 pm: Carrie (2013)
8 pm: Christine
10 pm: Misery
12:30 am: Silver Bullet
2:30 am: Cujo
Sunday, October 19
Michael vs. Everyone Marathon
8:30 am: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
10:30 am: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
12:30 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
2:30 pm: Halloween (2007)
5 pm: Halloween II (1981)
7 pm: Halloween (1978)
Monday, October 20
1:30 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 1
3:45 pm: Stephen King’s It Part 2
6 pm: Friday the 13th Part 2
8 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)
10 pm: Freddy vs. Jason
Tuesday, October 21
5 pm: Thir13en Ghosts
7 pm: Final Destination (2000)
9 pm: Final Destination 2
Wednesday, October 22
No Survivors Marathon
4:30 pm: Jeepers Creepers
6:30 pm: Halloween (2007)
9 pm: Ghost Ship
11 pm: Friday the 13th (2009)
Thursday, October 23
6 pm: Trick ‘r Treat
8 pm: I Know What You Did Last Summer
10:15 pm: Scream 4
Friday, October 24
Supernatural Marathon
11:30 am: The Exorcist
2:15 pm: The Shining
5:45 pm: Poltergeist
8:15 pm: The Conjuring
10:45 pm: The Omen (2006)
1:15 am: Insidious: The Last Key
Saturday, October 25
Halloween Marathon
1 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
3 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
5 pm: ; Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
7 pm: Halloween (1978)
9:30 pm: Halloween (2007)
11:30 pm: Halloween II (1981)
Sunday, October 26
Final Destination Marathon
11 am: Final Destination (2000)
1 pm: Final Destination 2
3 pm: Final Destination 3
5 pm: The Final Destination (2009)
7 pm: Final Destination 5
Monday, October 27
7 pm: Thir13en Ghosts
9 pm: House of Wax (2005)
11:30 pm: Ghost Ship
Tuesday, October 28
6 pm: Final Destination 5
8 pm: Final Destination (2000)
10: pm: Trick ‘r Treat
Wednesday, October 29
7 pm: Poltergeist
9:30 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
11:45 pm: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
Thursday, October 30
Halloween on Halloween Marathon
2 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
6 pm: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
8 pm: ; Halloween (2007)
10:30 pm: Halloween (1978)
12:30 am: Halloween II (1981)
2:30 am: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Friday, October 31
Halloween on Halloween Marathon Continues
6:30 am: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
8:30 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
10:30 am: Halloween (1978)
12:30 pm: Halloween II (1981)
2:30 pm: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
4:30 pm: Halloween (2007)
7 pm: Halloween (1978)
9 pm: Halloween II (1981)
11 pm: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
1 am: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
3 am: Halloween (1978)
