Top 10 Horror & Fantasy Pinball Machines

Some pinball themes are designed to make you smile.

Others are built to make your heart race.

From haunted mansions and classic movie monsters to zombies, aliens and supernatural adventures, horror and fantasy have inspired some of the most creative pinball machines ever built. Whether they're genuinely frightening or simply wrapped in spooky humour, these games all create unforgettable worlds beneath the glass.

Here are our favourite horror and fantasy-themed pinball machines.

1. Winchester Mystery House

Taking the top spot is Winchester Mystery House, one of Barrels of Fun's most imaginative creations.

Inspired by the legendary Winchester Mystery House, the machine blends supernatural mystery, clever mechanical design and spectacular artwork into a truly unique experience. The changing upper playfield constantly alters the available shots, making every game feel slightly different from the last.

The artwork is one of the machine's greatest strengths, which is why our Winchester Mystery House Pinball Mods were designed to extend that beautiful stained-glass aesthetic throughout the cabinet.

2. Evil Dead

Ash Williams finally made his way into pinball, and the result perfectly captures everything fans love about the franchise.

Chainsaws.

Deadites.

Dark humour.

Buckets of blood.

Like the films themselves, the machine balances horror with comedy, creating an experience that's as entertaining as it is chaotic.

If you'd like to personalise yours, our Evil Dead WizDoors add another themed detail to the front of the cabinet.

3. Monster Bash Remake

Not every horror machine needs to be terrifying.

Monster Bash Remake celebrates the classic Universal-style movie monsters of the 1930s and 1940s, combining Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman and their friends into one of the most charming themes ever produced.

It's playful rather than frightening, but its monster theme easily earns it a place in this ranking.

Our Monster Bash Remake WizPanels are among our favourite upgrades, completely transforming the inside of the cabinet while preserving the playful horror atmosphere.

4. Elvira's House of Horrors

Nobody combines horror and comedy quite like Elvira.

Packed with haunted house references, monsters and unforgettable artwork, Elvira's House of Horrors has become one of Stern's standout modern themes.

If you'd like to see how we've expanded its artwork, don't miss our guide to the Best Elvira House of Horrors Pinball Mods.

5. Beetlejuice

Spooky Pinball couldn't have chosen a better licence.

Beetlejuice embraces Tim Burton's wonderfully bizarre world with colourful artwork, eccentric toys and plenty of references for fans of the film.

Our Beetlejuice WizDoors continue that distinctive style onto the front of the cabinet while keeping the original artwork front and centre.

6. Ghostbusters

Strictly speaking, Ghostbusters isn't a horror machine.

But ghosts, haunted buildings and supernatural creatures make it impossible to ignore here.

Combined with one of the most recognisable movie licences ever created, Ghostbusters deserves a place among the greatest horror and fantasy-themed games.

Collectors can also personalise the machine with our collection of Ghostbusters Pinball Mods, designed to complement Stern's fantastic artwork.

7. Scared Stiff

Another Elvira classic.

Scared Stiff remains one of the most beloved spooky-themed pinball machines ever made thanks to its unforgettable artwork, entertaining humour and wonderfully over-the-top horror presentation.

Our Scared Stiff WizPanels dramatically change the appearance of the cabinet interior, making one of pinball's most iconic horror machines feel even more immersive.

8. Rick and Morty

Science fiction.

Fantasy.

Comedy.

Horror.

Rick and Morty somehow manages to combine all four.

Many episodes lean heavily into monsters, alternate dimensions and bizarre creatures, making it a surprisingly good fit for this list.

The colourful artwork continues beautifully with our magnetic Rick and Morty WizPanels, one of our favourite upgrades for the machine.

9. Alien

Few themes create atmosphere like Alien.

Pinball Brothers captured the dark, claustrophobic feeling of Ridley Scott's legendary science-fiction horror masterpiece with outstanding artwork, dramatic lighting and one of the most immersive presentations in modern pinball.

Every game feels tense, exactly as an Alien machine should.

10. Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Brutal.

Violent.

Intense.

Everything about Texas Chainsaw Massacre reflects the atmosphere of the classic horror film.

Spooky Pinball embraced the licence completely, producing one of the darkest horror-themed machines ever released.

Our Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball Mods, including our popular WizBlades, help extend that terrifying atmosphere beyond the playfield while remaining faithful to the original artwork.

Honourable Mentions

Some machines came incredibly close to making our Top 10.

The Walking Dead remains one of the finest zombie-themed pinball machines ever created, and with the release of The Walking Dead Remastered, the theme has become even stronger. Whether you own the original or the latest version, our collections of The Walking Dead Pinball Mods and The Walking Dead Remastered Pinball Mods offer plenty of ways to personalise both games.

Another machine that deserves recognition is Scooby-Doo. While much lighter in tone than the rest of this list, its haunted houses, ghosts and classic mystery adventures make it a wonderful fantasy-themed pinball machine. If you're a fan of Mystery Inc., don't forget to explore our Scooby-Doo Pinball Mods.

Why Horror Works So Well in Pinball

Few genres give designers as much creative freedom as horror and fantasy.

Moving monsters.

Haunted houses.

Secret passages.

Supernatural creatures.

Dark lighting.

Creepy soundtracks.

They're all perfect ingredients for memorable pinball machines.

Whether you prefer classic movie monsters, psychological suspense, haunted mansions or full-on zombie apocalypses, these machines prove that horror and fantasy continue to inspire some of the most imaginative games ever built.

And if you're lucky enough to own one of them, our Pinball Mods Collection offers premium upgrades designed to make these incredible machines even more immersive.