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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

31. 28 Years Later

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
6.6

20251h 55min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Danny Boyle

Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, a heavily-defended island survives connected to the mainland by a single causeway. When one of the group leaves the island into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

Themes

Survival under quarantine, Leadership under strain, Loyalty under siege, Isolation vs community, Illness and caregiving, Trust and betrayal in crisis, Death rituals and memory

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Netflix
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Smile 2

32. Smile 2

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Locked-Room Mystery
6.7

20242h 7min

United States

Director: Parker Finn

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

Themes

Fame pressure, Loss of autonomy, Substance abuse stigma, Parasite possession, Hallucination as threat, Public performance peril

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Oddity

33. Oddity

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
6.7

20241h 38min

Ireland, United States

Director: Damian McCarthy

A woman is brutally murdered in an isolated country house. A year later, unhappy with the outcome of the investigation, her twin sister—who works as a medium—returns to the ominous home to try to uncover what really happened.

Themes

Power dynamics in relationships, Appearance versus reality, Secrecy and manipulation, Paranormal perception under pressure, Betrayal within marriage, Haunted objects as tools

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Doctor Sleep

34. Doctor Sleep

Horror Fantasy Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
7.3

20192h 32min

United States

Director: Mike Flanagan

Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".

Themes

Trauma-driven vigilance, Care under threat, Telepathic power tension, Melancholy burden of power, Supernatural peril and care, Power vs restraint

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Black Phone

35. The Black Phone

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.9

20221h 43min

United States

Director: Scott Derrickson

Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Family deception, Abduction and captivity, Bullying and isolation, Dreams guiding action, Parental abuse dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Last Night in Soho

36. Last Night in Soho

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
7.0

20211h 57min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Edgar Wright

A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.

Themes

Fashion designer identity, Artistic ambition under threat, Time travel dreams, Go-go dancer legacy, Nostalgia and exploitation, Murder and power abuse

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Innocents

37. The Innocents

Horror Drama Fantasy Supernatural Horror Coming-of-Age Drama
7.0

20211h 57min

Denmark, Finland

Director: Eskil Vogt

Four children become friends during the summer holidays, and out of sight of the adults they discover they have hidden powers. While exploring their newfound abilities in the nearby forests and playgrounds, their innocent play takes a dark turn and strange things begin to happen.

Themes

Mind control and manipulation, Abuse of hidden powers, Group dynamics under telepathy, Nonverbal autism and communication, Parental absence and control, Fear of child murder

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Train to Busan

38. Train to Busan

Horror Thriller Action Adventure Zombie Horror
7.6

20161h 58min

South Korea

Director: Yeon Sang-ho

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Pandemic outbreak, Survival horror, Group hostility under stress, Ethical responsibility in chaos, Betrayal and trust under crisis

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Invisible Man

39. The Invisible Man

Thriller Science Fiction Horror Domestic Thriller Psychological Horror
7.1

20202h 4min

Australia, United States

Director: Leigh Whannell

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Themes

Stalker dynamics, Domestic abuse, Murder framing, Fake suicide, Manipulations and framing, Pregnancy tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Longlegs

40. Longlegs

Crime Horror Thriller Serial Killer Crime Psychological Horror
6.6

20241h 41min

Canada, United States

Director: Osgood Perkins

FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Investigation pressure, Occult manipulation, Familial violence, Haunted objects, Coded messages

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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