Unique Horror Subscription Boxes to Get Your Spooky On

Updated by Timothy Paradis

Creepy, clever, and genuinely fun. These horror and thriller subscription boxes deliver jump scares, puzzles, and page-turners straight to your door. Whether you’re into immersive mysteries or chilling reads, there’s a box here to keep the spooky vibes going all year.

What’s inside

  • Mystery and escape: puzzles, clue packets, immersive cases

  • Horror reads: books and zines for thriller fans

  • Collectibles and fandom: apparel, pins, props, cryptid gear

How to pick
Choose your scare style. Do you prefer solving a case, diving into a suspenseful novel, or collecting horror merch? Check price tiers (Under $35, Mid-range $35–60, Premium $60+) and look for “ships fast” options if you want delivery by Halloween.

Best horror subscription boxes

The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box

The Deadbolt Mystery Society Monthly Box

From $31.24 per box
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Shipping: FREE US SHIPPING. Subscriptions are taken from the first day of the month through the last day of the month at 6PM CST. Boxes ship to subscribers the first week of the following month. (Ex. Subscriptions from Dec 1-31 ship the first week of Jan 2025). Subscription renewals take place on the 15th of every month.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

Escape the Crate: An Escape Room Adventure shipped straight to your door.

From $27.99 per box
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Escape the Crate brings high-quality riddles, puzzles, and the curiosity to crack codes into the home. These games can be played solo or in a small group of up to six. Reviewers love the length of game play and the ability to select different levels of expertise. These escape room creators are a fan favorite.

Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.

Customer Review

“It took us (three adults) about 3 hours to do "Escape the Gold Rush Robbery" and we all enjoyed ourselves, finding the puzzles pleasantly challenging but not frustrating.” -Kj. L

Finders Seekers Mysteries

Finders Seekers Mysteries

From $26.40 per box
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Solve puzzles while traveling the world with this thrilling escape room game! Finders Seekers is the perfect gift for puzzle solvers and mystery fans who loves a challenge! Enjoy this game with the family or venture off and uncover complex clues with a single use mystery game inclusive of hands-on and online gameplay.

Shipping: We ship on the 23rd of each month, for all orders placed by the 21st. All subsequent games will ship by the 23rd of each month. For last-minute gifts, we provide a fun PDF gift message that you can personalize and email or print. Shipping is $6 within the US, Canada shipping: $7.95.

Customer Review

“I have been getting Finders Seekers boxes for over a year, and I cannot lie, I'm obsessed. The mysteries are a lot of fun, and they are so much fun to do with friends, especially those that haven't done something like this before. Occasionally, the puzzles are evil (I'm looking at you, Paris box!), but the fact that after a year they can still challenge me is a good thing.” - Rachel C.

The Conundrum Box - Escape Room Game in a Box

The Conundrum Box - Escape Room Game in a Box

From $27.80 per box
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The Conundrum Box is a new mystery and adventure box that delivers part escape room experience, part choose your own adventure! Each month builds on an exciting narrative with puzzles, clues, and ciphers to crack the case and solve the mystery. Boxes can also be solved as a stand-alone mystery and revolve around a new theme!

Shipping: We ship USPS first class. All domestic orders placed by 12/17/24 will be shipped by 12/18 in order to make USPS's 12/24 guaranteed arrival. Orders placed on or after 12/18/23 will ship the next business day. Arrival by 12/24 not guaranteed. In most cases, the games come in a branded mailer box with the title of the game on it.

Customer Review

“Conundrum box deliveries truly clever and unique puzzles every month. I am always impressed by the fun themes and props and everything they do to increase the immersive experience.” - Christopher B.

Horror Books Club

Horror Books Club

From $12.99 per box
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Shipping: FREE SHIPPING on all orders with extremely fast delivery.

Crime, Thriller and Mystery - Box of 4 New Surprise Books Subscription Box

Crime, Thriller and Mystery - Box of 4 New Surprise Books Subscription Box

From $51.29 per box
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Shipping: "Your first box will ship within 2-6 business days after your order is placed & for united states customers box will be delivered within 3-4 weeks For existing subscribers, we ship on the 11th of the month."

Thriller and Mystery Books Club

Thriller and Mystery Books Club

From $12.99 per box
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Shipping: FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING on all orders!

Cryptid Crate Monthy Subscription Box - Cratejoy Edition

Cryptid Crate Monthy Subscription Box - Cratejoy Edition

From $47.33 per box
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Happy subscribers attest that the team at Cryptid Crate goes above and beyond, curating delightful collections of all things cryptozoological. A great gift idea for any teen who's into the not-yet-substantiated species of the world, each monthly box delivers 4 to 7 handpicked curiosities, including graphic T-shirts, offbeat decor items, intriguing accessories, and books and films from some of the best independent producers and artisans in the game.

Shipping: - Cryptid Crate ships on the first weekday of every month (will ship a day or two earlier or later if first weekday is a holiday) - Every box will ordered within a calendar month will be included in the shipment that goes out on the 1st.

Customer Review

“Amazing! I was so excited to get this box and it did not disappoint! LOVE the t-shirt and one of my new favorite stickers came in this box. Can't wait for next month!!!” – Megan S.

Matter

Matter

From $37.46 per box
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Described as part museum and part lab project, each month brings objects of intrigue such as rare crystals, ancient fossils, wartime artifacts, natural specimens, and items with scientific significance, like authentic NASA computer chips.

Shipping: Free US Shipping! Your first box will ship with our monthly batch. Depending on when you order, there may be a short wait. Need it ASAP? Order our Legacy Box to fill the gap until your first box arrives! International: You are responsible for any import fees, duties, or taxes for your region. Questions? Click the "Contact Seller" button below.

Customer Review

“Probably one of my favorite subscription boxes EVER! If you have kids and they love knowledge and seek out information constantly, this box is an education easter egg that initiates the start of great conversation and exciting exploration into learning. My daughter loved it and my husband and I were kind of jealous, but in a good way.” – Krista T.

This Whodunit is KILLER

This Whodunit is KILLER

From $25.83 per box
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A Killing Affair goes digital with the immersive murder mystery in a box and the online components. It's like watching your favorite TV show; subscribers start with the first episode and each season has five episodes. This mystery experience knocks storytelling out of the park.

Shipping: We are committed to getting your first episode to you before Christmas. USPS is currently stating a 4-5 days turnaround. Orders received by noon ship the same day and afternoon are shipped the next day. If you place the order and are worried it will not make it in time we are happy to email a printable certificate for under the tree!

Customer Review

“I recently finished the first season and had to order more. This is just so well done! You get a file folder with witness statements, a case report, and autopsy results for each victim, and there are little evidence bags. Over 5 boxes, the story develops, and you clear some suspects with each box. So much thought went into all of the details! I highly recommend this subscription.” - Stacy B.

Paranormal T-Shirt Puzzle Subscription

Paranormal T-Shirt Puzzle Subscription

From $19.83 per box
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Shipping: If your order is received during the first week of the month, it will ship with the current batch. If it is received after that shipment has gone out, your subscription will start the following month.



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