While rom-com couples often capture our hearts, there’s something uniquely captivating about couples in horror movies. These pairs, bonded by their eerie experiences, hold a special place in our memories. Whether they’ve braved a night filled with ghosts or faced other supernatural challenges, their relationships stand out for their unpredictability and intensity. From classic duos to modern pairs we can’t help but root for, here are the best spooky movie couples of all time.
1. Ed & Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring Franchise
What could be more impressive than a couple who battles ghosts together? Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators and demonologists, are based on real-life figures who faced their own haunting and later helped others deal with dark supernatural forces. Talk about #relationshipgoals.
2. Evelyn and Lee Abbott, A Quiet Place
Evelyn and Lee, portrayed in A Quiet Place, must navigate a world where making any sound could be deadly. Their love shines through even in the darkest moments, whether it’s slow dancing with headphones or Evelyn giving birth in complete silence. Their resilience in the face of terror is the true definition of love.
3. Gale Weathers and Deputy Dewey, Scream Franchise
From the original Scream, Gale and Dewey were a charmingly awkward couple. While they ultimately grew apart (with some noticeable tension in Scream 4), they still hold a special place in fans’ hearts as a couple who once brought a little warmth to the horror-filled franchise.
4. Chucky and Tiffany, Bride of Chucky
Though not your typical couple, Chucky and Tiffany, the murderous dolls, share a twisted bond akin to Bonnie & Clyde. After resurrecting Chucky, Tiffany, a former flame of the killer whose soul inhabits the doll, joins him in his reign of terror. Their dysfunctional relationship is somehow perfect in its own way.
5. Morticia & Gomez Addams, The Addams Family
As one of the original spooky couples, Morticia and Gomez Addams are the epitome of dark romance. Their love is fierce, their relationship a little bizarre, and their commitment to each other unwavering. They were a refreshing contrast to the typical sitcom couples of their time, showing that a little weirdness in love is just what you need.
6. Barbara and Adam Maitland, Beetlejuice
Even in the afterlife, Barbara and Adam Maitland make a great team. In Beetlejuice, they haunt their former home together, navigating the bizarre and unsettling world of the Netherworld. Their bond is a testament to the idea that with love, you can face even the strangest of circumstances.
7. Columbus and Wichita, Zombieland
Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone’s characters, Columbus and Wichita, find love in a post-apocalyptic world. Unlike some other couples on this list, they weren’t together before the chaos began. Yet, even after years in the apocalypse, their relationship proves strong, as seen in Zombieland: Double Tap.
8. Rick & Evelyn O’Connell, The Mummy
While The Mummy blends several genres, Rick and Evelyn O’Connell’s relationship makes the cut. They start off on rocky terms, but their mutual respect and partnership grow into an unbreakable bond. Even years into their marriage, they remain as close and in love as ever.
9. Frederick and Annabelle Loren, House on Haunted Hill
In House on Haunted Hill, millionaire Frederick Loren throws a haunted house party for his fourth wife, Annabelle. The couple is unprepared for the terror that awaits them. Brave and resourceful, they survive the night, though not without facing some harrowing challenges that test their relationship.
10. Sally and Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sally and Jack Skellington are an iconic animated couple whose love endures in the hearts of fans. Their spooky charm and unique bond are celebrated to this day, with many still dressing as them. Their love confession on Spiral Hill remains one of the most memorable and touching moments in spooky movie history.
