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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.

The Woman in the Yard

1. The Woman in the Yard

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.0
20251h 28min

Overview

In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities.

Themes

Deception and perception, Grief shaping motherhood, Supernatural intrusion and control, Psychological pressure and coping, Car accident grief, Isolated farmhouse fear

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Locked

2. Locked

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Survival Thriller
5.8
20251h 35min

Overview

When Eddie breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William, a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear.

Themes

Deception and coercion, Survival under pressure, Vigilante justice dynamics, Power and control dynamics, Confinement in a vehicle, Parental risk and protection

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Overview

After escaping from a mental hospital, a violent sociopath named Paul begins a dangerous rampage targeting Sofia, a world-famous pop star. Obsessed with her, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, acting under the delusional belief that they are getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his devotion, leading to a tense and unpredictable situation.

Themes

Psychological manipulation, Home invasion threat, Fake wedding pressures, Obsession and fame, Obsessive fan dynamics, Protective power dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Opus

4. Opus

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.7
20251h 44min

Overview

A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

Themes

Social climbing pressure, Performative violence, Mysterious disappearance, Psychological thriller, Pop star obsession, Cult of celebrity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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It Ends

5. It Ends

Horror Mystery Drama
8.3
20251h 29min

Overview

A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Cramped together inside a Jeep Cherokee and with the miles stretching infinitely ahead, they face a choice: embrace their new existence or fight to escape it.


The Ugly Stepsister

6. The Ugly Stepsister

Horror Comedy Fantasy Drama Parody
7.0
20251h 49min

Overview

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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Rule of Jenny Pen

7. The Rule of Jenny Pen

Horror Thriller Mystery Psychological Horror Investigation Suspense
6.2
20251h 44min

Overview

Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.

Themes

Deception and framing, Collective resistance, Confinement and escape, Vulnerability and exploitation, Care-home power dynamics, Longstanding abuse in institutions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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1978

8. 1978

Horror Thriller Drama
6.2
20251h 21min

Overview

During the World Cup final between Argentina and Holland, in times of military dictatorship, a group of torturers kidnap a group of young people. What begins as an inhumane interrogation turns into hell: the wrong group has been kidnapped.


The Monkey

9. The Monkey

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Dark Comedy
5.9
20251h 37min

Overview

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Paranoia and control, Family estrangement and loyalty, Grief and reconciliation, Curse-bearing object, Violence permeating community

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Heart Eyes

10. Heart Eyes

Horror Comedy Romance Slasher Horror Parody
6.1
20251h 37min

Overview

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Themes

Deception and identity, Trust under danger, Workplace romance under threat, Hidden alliances, Public space vulnerability, Holiday horror tension

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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