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7 scary strains for a haunting Halloween

Published on October 26, 2022 · Last updated October 22, 2024
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Skip the tricks and treat yourself to these scary strains on Halloween.


October 31st is just around the corner, and we know plenty of boos and ghouls ready to smoke their way through All Hallow’s Eve. To make Halloween night and weekend even more enjoyable, we put together this list of seven strains ideal for putting the final touches on your costume, hosting a seance, staying home to watch scary movies, or creating your best jack-o-lantern yet.

Whatever your plans are for celebrating the spookiest time of year, check out these scary strains to help you have a wicked good time.

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Ghost OG

Screaming ghost faces

Boo! Don’t worry; there’s nothing scary about this popular strain. Ghost OG (aka Ghost OG Kush) is a hybrid with relaxing effects and a citrusy profile. With this strain in your pipe, you’ll be vibing in no time – the perfect excuse to throw on some white sheets with friends and have a ghostly photoshoot or film a ghoulish Tiktok.

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Durban Poison

Durban Poison from Whitethorn Valley Farm - via Farm Cut (David Downs/Leafly)
Durban Poison from Whitethorn Valley Farm – via Farm Cut (David Downs/Leafly)

The popular sativa Durban Poison sounds scary, and can definitely bring on The Fear in novices. But skilled smokers know the only thing that should be afraid of the energetic Durban Poison is your filthy floorboards. You’re going to be down there scrubbing for hours.

Jealousy

Jealousy up close. (Seven Leaves for Leafly)
Jealousy up close. (Seven Leaves for Leafly)

There’s few things in life scarier than unchecked jealousy, envy, and covetousness. Luckily this weed strain is just a really nice Gelato, and there’s plenty to go around. Surrender worldly attachments with this Jealousy.

Gary Satan

Gary Payton and Jealousy combine in this new Tiki Madman cross. This is 2024 exotic cookies hype with a spooky name from one of the best in the game.

Devil Driver

a pile of a dozen-odd marijuana nugs—in shades of muted green and a little purple, all of which are dense and frosty—against a white background
Devil Driver grown by CAM in Cali. (David Downs/Leafly)

Devil Driver’s a really popular Melonade x Sundae Driver with a gorgeous color and tasty aroma. Tiki Madman is running wide open with the gothic strain names.

Alien OG

It’s hard to get more classic than Alien OG—a popular cross of Tahoe OG and Alien Kush. We’re talking gassy, piney green bud that’s perfect for any film or trick or treating.

Pennywise

Pennywise by Esensia in California. (Esensia)
Pennywise by Esensia in California. (Esensia)

Not just a scary clown in the sewer—but a popular healing, CBD-rich cultivar. Pennywise is Harlequin and Jack the Ripper, and would probably help keep you calm in a scary film.

Dantes Inferno

Dante’s Inferno is peak Instagram weed. (Courtesy Freddy’s Fuego)
Dante’s Inferno is peak Instagram weed. (Courtesy Freddy’s Fuego)

The threat of eternal damnation is pretty primal and fearful. But it’s a plaything in the hands of breeder Tiki Madman, maker of Dante’s Inferno. Oooze (formerly Oreoz) and Devil Driver combine in this hit, hype flavor.

Tartukan Death Weed

This rare, scary-named strain lies deep and dusty in the Leafly database. While the vast majority of weed names appeal to some postive experience—Tartukan Death Weed is like, “Nope.”

Total Paralysis

Ever fell asleep on your arm, wake up and can’t move it? Losing control of one’s body is deeply disturbing. Another deep cut from the Leafly database—Total Paralysis crosses Moby Dick to budzilla.

Hellraiser OG

Fire OG and Faceoff OG combine for Hellraiser OG—which is still probably more fun than the films of the same name.


Leafly updated this post Oct. 22, 2024.

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