Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films

October 27, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment.

Christianity Daily reports that Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween on the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.

Describing the matter as a “Christian liberty issue,” Stuckey outlined four possible responses: avoiding the holiday altogether, participating fully, limiting involvement or engaging in “redemptive participation.”

In a podcast excerpt shared on social media on Oct. 20, Stuckey expressed sympathy for Christians who avoid Halloween because of its darker associations but encouraged believers to consider using the occasion to share their faith.

Stuckey explained that her mother distributes candy accompanied by Bible verses and places Christian-themed Halloween decorations in her yard.

According to Christianity Daily, Stuckey shared another podcast clip on X, later deleting it amid criticism, in which she questioned whether Christians should engage with entertainment designed to provoke fear.

Stuckey contends that believers “shouldn’t be a fan of horror in general,” extending her concerns beyond Halloween to frightening books, true crime podcasts and movies.

She said her concern centered on “movies that are meant to stoke paranoia, anxiety, a nagging sense of dread and fear. I don’t believe consuming that kind of content facilitates the peace to which God calls us.”

Photo: top, Credit: Screenshot/YouTube/Allie Beth Stuckey