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Horror movies

Spine-chilling tales designed to provoke fear and suspense, featuring the supernatural, monsters, and psychological terror.

Subgenres include: Slasher Horror, Monster Horror, Zombie Horror.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Horror Thriller Science Fiction
7.6

20261h 50min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Nia DaCosta

Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.


Sinners

2. Sinners

Horror Action Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
7.5

20252h 18min

United States

Director: Ryan Coogler

Two twin brothers who survived World War I and left their criminal past behind try to start a new life in their hometown—only to run into members of the local Ku Klux Klan and an ancient evil.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Music as social force, Group loyalty under stress, Survival under oppression, Immortality vs mortality, Identity and assimilation

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Frankenstein

3. Frankenstein

Drama Fantasy Horror Monster Horror Tragic Drama
7.5

20252h 30min

United States, Canada

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

Themes

Responsibility of creation, Abusive father figure, Longing for companionship, Loss and isolation, Uncontrolled ambition, Father and son bond

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In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.

Themes

Found family, Survivor guilt, Collective sacrifice, Government inaction, Postwar resilience, Duty versus action, Nuclear-age threat

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Weapons

5. Weapons

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Whodunit
7.4

20252h 9min

United States

Director: Zach Cregger

In a small town, on one fateful night, every student from the same class—except one—mysteriously vanishes at the exact same time. Confused and furious, the parents try to uncover who or what is behind the eerie disappearance.

Themes

Small town paranoia, Ritual power dynamics, Narrative fragmentation, Familial manipulation, Witch power dynamics

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Send Help

6. Send Help

Horror Thriller Comedy
7.2

20261h 53min

United States

Director: Sam Raimi

Cocky boss Bradley and his subordinate Linda end up on a deserted island after a plane crash. Bradley badly injures his leg, and now he has to listen to Linda if he wants even a chance to survive.


Bring Her Back

7. Bring Her Back

Horror Supernatural Horror
7.1

20251h 44min

Australia, United States

Director: Michael Philippou

After their father’s sudden death, Andy and his younger sister Piper are sent to a foster family in a remote country house. Soon after the move, they begin to sense that strange things are happening in the house, and their new foster mother carries out chilling rituals.

Themes

Grief fueled rituals, Caregiver control and deception, Power dynamics in foster care, Deception and manipulation under pressure, Rituals as coping mechanisms, Isolation within family trauma

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The Substance

8. The Substance

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Psychological Horror
7.2

20242h 21min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Coralie Fargeat

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Themes

Identity fragmentation, Beauty standards pressure, Celebrity commodification, Youth and aging, Black market manipulation, Self-image insecurity

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Amazon Video
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The Ugly Stepsister

9. The Ugly Stepsister

Horror Comedy Fantasy Drama Parody
7.0

20251h 49min

Denmark, Norway

Director: Emilie Blichfeldt

In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.

Themes

Beauty standards pressure, Class inequality tensions, Social climbing via marriage, Deception through appearances, Body modification pressure, Family rivalry and resentment

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Alien: Romulus

10. Alien: Romulus

Horror Science Fiction Alien Horror Space Sci-Fi
7.1

20241h 59min

United States

Director: Fede Álvarez

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Survival under isolation, Corporate exploitation, Techno-ethics in space, Human-machine boundaries, Genetic manipulation ethics

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