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Hosting a horror movie night this Halloween? 2025’s lineup of scary movies is seriously killer—literally. From blood-soaked new releases to the iconic slashers that started it all, there’s plenty to stream for every type of horror fan.
Classic chills like Friday the 13th and Halloween (yes, Michael Myers is still haunting Apple TV and Prime Video) never miss.
Prefer your terror with a twist? Hereditary on Hulu/Disney+ remains a bone-chilling masterpiece that’ll have you side-eyeing your own family dinner table. And if you’re hunting for something fresh, the last few years have dropped some hauntingly good contenders. Smile is on Netflix delivers buckets of gore, while Abigail on Peacock brings supernatural scares with a sinister bite.
For psychological chaos that lingers long after the credits, Talk to Me on Paramount+ is the one to queue.
So dim the lights, grab your popcorn, and let the screams roll. Your haunted movie marathon starts now.
Hereditary (2018)
Following the death of the Graham family matriarch, her daughter and grandchildren start to uncover unsettling and cryptic secrets from their lineage, desperately trying to escape the dark legacy that looms over them. As they delve deeper into their family's history, they realize that the terrifying fate they face may be inescapable.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90% Critics / 71% Audience
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
An FBI trainee seeks the help of a brilliant but dangerous cannibalistic psychiatrist to catch a serial killer on the loose. As she dives deeper into the mind of a madman, the psychological tension is as gripping as the hunt itself.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Roku
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95% Critics / 95% Audience
The Babadook (2014)
A widowed mom struggles with her son’s unsettling behavior, only to realize they’re being terrorized by a creepy figure from a disturbing storybook. As the supernatural threat escalates, their world unravels in a spine-chilling mix of horror and psychological chaos that’ll keep you glued to the screen.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% Critics / 72% Audience
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
A young woman, played by Mia Farrow, starts to suspect something is seriously wrong with her pregnancy after moving into a creepy NYC apartment with her ambitious actor husband, Guy (John Cassavetes). As their strange neighbors, Roman and Minnie Castavet (Sidney Blackmer and Ruth Gordon), take a suspiciously keen interest in her unborn child, she slowly unravels the terrifying truth behind her baby’s sinister origins.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Paramount+, Roku
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Critics / 87% Audience
Halloween (1978)
On Halloween night, babysitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) becomes the target of the masked killer Michael Myers, who escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown. As the night unfolds, Laurie fights for survival, facing nail-biting suspense and horrific encounters, while her friends fall victim to Myers's relentless pursuit, leading to a terrifying showdown that cements this film as a horror classic.
Where to Watch: FuboTV, Roku, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96% Critics / 89% Audience
Psycho (1960)
Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals $40,000 from her boss to escape with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin), but a heavy rainstorm forces her to take the back roads to avoid the police. She stops for the night at the eerie Bates Motel, where she encounters the polite yet troubled owner, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), whose unsettling obsession with his mother quickly turns Marion's simple getaway into a horrifying nightmare.
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Critics/ 95% Audience
The Black Phone (2022)
A young boy named Finney finds himself kidnapped by a sinister man and trapped in a soundproof basement. When a mysterious phone on the wall starts ringing, he discovers he can communicate with the killer's previous victims, who provide chilling clues that might just help him escape.
Where to Watch: Peacock, Starz, Roku, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81% Critics / 88% Audience
The Omen (1976)
When an American diplomat and his wife unexpectedly adopt a child, they are unaware that their new son harbors a sinister secret. As a series of terrifying events unfold, they must confront the horrifying truth about their child’s true identity and the dark forces that threaten their lives.
Where to Watch: Peacock
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85% Critics / 81% Audience
Mother! (2017)
A young woman (Jennifer Lawrence) dedicates herself to renovating the beautiful home she shares with her husband (Javier Bardem) in the countryside. Their peaceful life is disrupted when an enigmatic stranger appears at their door, followed by his wife and two children, leading to a series of unsettling events that leave her questioning her husband's strange hospitality and the dark secrets lurking within their home.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Roku, Prime Video
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68% Critics / 51% Audience
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
A group of friends embarks on a road trip to visit an old family homestead, only to encounter a nightmarish reality when they stumble upon a remote farmhouse. As they become the targets of a terrifying family of cannibals, they must fight for their survival against an unrelenting chainsaw-wielding maniac.
Where to Watch: Peacock, Roku, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89% Critics / 82% Audience
The Haunting in Connecticut (2019)
After a family relocates to a seemingly quaint home in search of a fresh start, they quickly uncover a chilling secret lurking within its walls. As they experience increasingly terrifying supernatural phenomena, they are forced to confront the dark history of the house and the malevolent spirits that seek to haunt them.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 17% Critics / 45% Audience
Nope (2022)
Where to Watch: Hulu, Roku, Prime Video
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83% Critics / 69% Audience
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
As strange occurrences plague a bustling city, a health inspector discovers that people are being replaced by emotionless replicas grown from alien pods. As paranoia escalates and the invasion unfolds, he must race against time to warn others and protect himself from becoming one of the soulless beings.
Where to Watch: Roku, Prime Video, Apple TV+
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Critics / 82% Audience
The Ring (2002)
When a journalist investigates a series of mysterious deaths connected to a cursed videotape, she unwittingly becomes immersed in a terrifying mystery. As she races against time to uncover the origins of the vengeful spirit behind the tape, she must confront her worst fears to save herself and her loved ones from a deadly fate.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 71% Critics / 48% Audience
Damien: Omen II (1978)
As the legacy of his birth unfolds, a young boy named Damien Thorn is raised in a wealthy family, unaware of the dark fate that awaits him. When a series of mysterious and deadly events begin to target those around him, Damien must confront the terrifying truth of his identity and the malevolent forces that seek to claim him.
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50% Critics / 48% Audience
Poltergeist (1982)
Strange and eerie occurrences disrupt the lives of an ordinary suburban family, including parents Steve and Diane, along with their children Dana, Robbie, and little Carol Ann. What begins as playful interactions with friendly spirits quickly escalates into a nightmare when Carol Ann mysteriously vanishes, prompting the parents to seek the help of a parapsychologist and an exorcist to confront the dark forces at play.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Roku
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88% Critics / 79% Audience
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
At a summer camp, things take a deadly turn when a series of mysterious accidents start happening to the teens. As the body count rises, everyone begins to panic, and the shocking truth behind the chaos reveals a vengeful force out for revenge.
Where to Watch: Peacock, Prime Video, Roku, FuboTV
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81% Critics / 61% Audience
Carrie (1976)
In a small town, a shy high school girl named Carrie faces relentless bullying from her classmates and struggles with her overbearing mother. When she discovers her telekinetic powers, a terrifying confrontation at prom turns her painful experiences into a night of shocking revenge that no one will ever forget.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Roku
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Critics / 77% Audience
Scream (1996)
The quiet town of Woodsboro is suddenly thrust into chaos as a killer with a penchant for horror movies begins stalking its residents. With each brutal attack, the tension mounts, leaving everyone on edge as the masked psychopath taunts victims and turns the once-safe community into a scene of terror where anyone could be next.
Where to Watch: HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 81% Critics/ 80% Audience
Smile (2022)
A therapist's life takes a terrifying turn after witnessing a traumatic incident involving a patient who dies by suicide while claiming she's being stalked by a sinister entity. As the therapist starts experiencing disturbing occurrences and unexplainable visions, she races against time to uncover the dark truth behind the force that seems determined to claim her sanity and life.
Where to Watch: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80% Critics / 77% Audience
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
Hiking into the thick woods of Maryland to explore the legend of the Blair Witch, a group of filmmakers is ready for an adventure with cameras in tow. But as they venture deeper, they start experiencing creepy events that mess with their minds, leaving them to grapple with their fears and the terrifying truth hiding in the shadows.
Where to Watch: Peacock
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% Critics / 57% Audience
The Amityville Horror (1979)
After moving into a charming house in Amityville, a family soon realizes that their dream home is hiding a dark secret. As unsettling paranormal events escalate, they find themselves battling terrifying forces that threaten their sanity and lives, forcing them to confront the chilling history of their new home.
Where to Watch: HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video, Roku
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 31% Critics / 52% Audience
The Nun (2018)
When a priest and a novice are sent to investigate a mysterious suicide at a remote Romanian convent, they uncover a dark secret that has been buried for centuries. As they dig deeper into the terrifying presence of a sinister nun, they find themselves facing forces that challenge their faith and put their lives at risk.
Where to Watch: Netflix
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 24% Critics / 35% Audience
Immaculate (2024)
Sydney Sweeney stars as Cecilia, a devout American nun who moves to a secluded convent nestled in the Italian countryside, eager to begin her new life. However, what starts as a peaceful retreat quickly spirals into a nightmare as Cecilia uncovers disturbing secrets and the dark forces lurking within the convent's walls.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 71% Critics / 59% Audience
Abigail (2024)
A group of kidnappers takes a young girl from a remote village, expecting an easy payout after a night of hiding her. As their numbers mysteriously dwindle, they soon realize the girl is far more dangerous than they could have imagined, and escaping her might be impossible.
Where to Watch: Peacock
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83% Critics / 85% Audience
Talk to Me (2023)
An embalmed hand turns into a creepy party trick for a group of friends, letting them connect with spirits for fun. But when one of them pushes things too far, they end up unleashing a terrifying force they can’t handle.
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Hulu, Prime Video, Roku, FuboTV
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Critics / 82% Audience
Friday the 13th (1980)
Camp counselors arrive at Crystal Lake, eager to revive the old summer camp despite the town's eerie legends. As night falls, they’re picked off one by one by a ruthless killer, turning their summer plans into a deadly nightmare.
Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Apple TV+, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 66% Critics / 60% Audience
X (2022)
In 1979, a group of filmmakers head to rural Texas to shoot an adult film, hoping to make it big. However, their plans take a terrifying turn when their elderly hosts discover what they’re up to, and the crew soon finds themselves in a deadly fight for survival.
Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Apple TV+, Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Critics / 76% Audience
Sinister (2012)
A true-crime writer relocates his family to a new home, only to find a collection of disturbing home videos in the attic that reveal a series of gruesome murders. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he awakens a dark force that threatens both his family and his sanity.
Where to Watch: HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 63% Critics / 62% Audience
The Evil Dead (1981)
While spending a weekend at a secluded cabin, a group of friends find an ancient book that unleashes a terrifying evil. As they start getting possessed one by one, the last one standing has to fight to survive until morning.
Where to Watch: Rent/Buy on Prime Video
Available: Now
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% Critics / 84% Audience
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