The best horror movies are here to give you a scare this spooky season. We've updated this list with three new entries for October 2024 to give you 13 flicks to stream. This horror-filled list can be enjoyed at any time of year though, as it spans many-a-streaming platform where these movies will terrify many-a-watcher.
The best streaming services have made it possible for horror to be right at our fingertips whenever we want it and has even become the sole home to some of our picks. We’ve slithered through the horrors on offer across the major platforms to determine the best ones to watch across the likes of Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Paramount Plus and Prime Video.
To be on this list, movies must score highly on Rotten Tomatoes and be recommended by a member of our streaming team. There's been some great horrors over the last few years, and many can be found on some of the world's biggest streaming service. To find out 13 best horror movie picks, read below.
Best horror movies: 13–9
13. M3GAN
RT score: 93%
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Age rating: PG-13
Where to watch: Prime Video (US), NOW TV (UK), Paramount Plus (Aus)
- Watch M3GAN on Prime Video (US)
- Watch M3GAN on NOW TV (UK)
- Watch M3GAN on Paramount Plus (Aus)
- Watch the M3GAN trailer on YouTube
12. Totally Killer
RT score: 87%
Director: Nahnatchka Khan
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Amazon Prime (Global)
11. No One Will Save You
RT score: 82%
Director: Brian Duffield
Age rating: PG-13
Where to watch: Hulu (US), Disney Plus (UK/Aus)
- Watch No One Will Save You on Hulu (US)
- Watch No One Will Save You on Disney Plus (UK and Aus)
- Watch the No One Will Save You trailer on YouTube
10. Talk to Me
RT score: 94%
Directors: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Netflix (UK, Aus), rent or buy (US)
9. Huesera: The Bone Woman
RT Score: 97%
Director: Michelle Garza Cervera
Age rating: N/A
Where to watch: AMC Plus/Shudder (US), Shudder (UK), AMC Plus/Shudder (Aus)
Best horror movies: 8–4
8. Evil Dead Rise
RT Score: 84%
Director: Lee Cronin
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Max (US), Netflix (Aus), Rent or buy (UK)
- Watch Evil Dead Rise on Max (US)
- Watch Evil Dead Rise on Netflix (Aus)
- Watch the Evil Dead Rise trailer on YouTube
7. Speak No Evil
RT Score: 84%
Director: Christian Tafdrup
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Shudder
6. Sick
RT Score: 85%
Director: John Hyams
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Peacock (US), Sky/NOW Cinema (UK)
5. The Boogeyman
RT Score: 61%
Director: Rob Savage
Age rating: PG-13
Where to watch: Hulu (US), Disney Plus (UK/Aus)
- Watch The Boogeyman on Hulu (US)
- Watch The Boogeyman on Disney Plus (UK, Aus)
- Watch The Boogeyman trailer on YouTube
4. Saw X
RT Score: 80%
Director: Kevin Greutert
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Prime Video (worldwide)
Best horror movies: 3–1
3. Scream VI
RT Score: 76%
Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Paramount Plus (US/Aus), Paramount Plus/Sky/NOW TV (UK)
2. Lamb
RT Score: 86%
Director: Valdimar Jóhannsson
Age rating: R
Where to watch: Prime Video (US, UK), Stan (Aus)
1. I Saw the TV Glow
RT Score: 84%
Director: Jane Schoenbrun
Age rating: PG-13
Where to watch: Max (US)
