Some of these spooky-season flicks are new enough that you may not have gotten around to watching them. Others, you may have missed because they’re a bit older and their heyday (if they ever had one) has passed. It’s also possible that you’ve overlooked one or two because they seemed like they were too abstract, or made for kids. Regardless of the reasons why you might’ve missed them, here are ten fun horror movies streaming right now.
1. Nocturne
Black Swan meets demonic possession meets evil twin vibes. Starring Sydney Sweeney, this film tells the story of twin sisters. One is highly talented, but the other is a genius. The sister whose talents are perceived as lesser is so fed up with living in her twin’s shadow that she will go to shocking lengths to make herself a viable competitor. The film turns quickly into a tense unraveling, with an ending that will make you question everything that’s just happened. Directed by Zu Kirke, 2020. Stream on Netflix.
2. The 8th Night
This Korean film tells the story of a monk who is fighting to preserve a specific legacy of the Buddha—specifically, capturing and keeping separate two demons who are (literally) hellbent on creating endless human misery on earth. It doesn’t have a ton of “jump scares,” but is atmospheric and character-driven, with an incredibly creepy climactic scene. Directed by Kim Tae-hyoung, 2021. Stream on Netflix.
Watch It On: Netflix
3. Suburban Gothic
A campy but fun horror-comedy of yesteryear, starring Matthew Gray Gubler as an awkward, unemployed young man experiencing a quarter-life crisis. His skill set is rather particular, but includes communicating with the deceased. Kat Dennings co-stars as the tough, smart-mouthed bartender brimming with attitude who teams up with the world’s awkwardest ghost whisperer to deal with the intranquil spirit that’s been terrorizing their small town. Directed by Richard Bates, Jr., 2014. Stream on Hulu.
4. I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives In The House
Heavy on atmosphere and feeling, and (very) low on linear plot and fully parsed character backstory, this may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But there’s something in it about the constant nearness of death, and how we conceal it from ourselves, creating prettier, more complex narratives to deal with the reality of what happens. The plot centers around a hospice nurse who has come to care for an ailing horror author in her final days—and who stumbles upon some secrets that she finds terrorizing, but powerless to resist. The cinematography is detailed, stark, and very pretty. The acting feels emotionally authentic, which helps make up for some of the nonexistent narrative that many audience members may initially miss. Directed by Osgood Perkins, 2016. Stream on Netflix.
Watch It On: Netflix
5. Till Death
A woman wakes up handcuffed to her husband, and he shoots himself in the head. She must try to free herself before the other people in the house catch her and kill her. Starring Megan Fox in a welcome return to horror after Jennifer’s Body, this film packs plenty of gore and visceral horror, while also placing the true horror of psychological and emotional abuse, and gendered violence in general, under the microscope. Fox’s gritty version of the Final Girl doesn’t f—k around. Directed by S. K. Dale, 2021. Stream on Netflix.
Watch It On: Netflix
6. The Moth Diaries
It’s rare that a film combines camp and subtlety in the way that this gothic film based on a novel manages to do. It didn’t do terribly well at the box office, but if you want something weird that you can make fun of a little bit even as the horripilations keep coming, look no further than this story about adolescent girls at a boarding school. It blurs the line between reality and what may or may not be an obsessive delusion, as antiheroine Rebecca becomes fixated on the weirdly magnetic new girl Emessa, whom she believes is a vampire—and feels compelled to do something about. Directed by Mary Harron, 2011. Stream on Amazon.
Watch It On: Amazon
7. Luz
Luz is unapologetically one of the weirdest horror films in recent memory. It centers around a cab driver named Luz, played by Luana Velis, who is fleeing from a demonically possessed woman—or perhaps from the demon itself. Following an auto accident and a decent amount of confusion, Luz is at a police station for questioning. The hypnotist employed to help her remember what happened is about to get a lot more than she bargained for. This one isn’t a gorefest, but it’s original and incredibly disturbing. It’s also an homage to 1980s Eurocinema horror—made evident by the color palettes, cinematography, and set design. Directed by Tilman Singer, 2019. Stream on Amazon.
8. Gretel & Hansel
You may have overlooked this little gem because it’s based on a fairy tale and rated PG-13. But the cinematography is gorgeous, the acting is well-controlled and richly layered. And, although the plot is obviously very simple, this reimagining isn’t afraid to confront the forces that conspire to make a vicious, predatory path appealing to Gretel. The titular protagonist, whose perspective is centered in the film, is played by Sophia Lillis in a virtually flawless performance. Alice Krige is deliciously menacing as the witch (in this script, she’s referred to as Sorcière). Satisfyingly creepy and you don’t need to take it too seriously (it is, after all, a fairy tale). Directed by Oz Perkins, 2020. Stream on Hulu.
9. Things Heard and Seen
Starring Amanda Seyfriend, this film revisits the familiar trope of “someone was murdered in this house, and then a new family moves in and very bad things happen,” but from a slightly different angle than you’ve seen before. In particular, there’s a subtle commentary on how prevalent and quotidian human violence (especially marital violence) is in our culture. It also offers rather original insights for the genre about why both humans and ghosts are aware of patterns they still can’t break. Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, 2021. Stream on Netflix.
Watch It On: Netflix
10. Malignant
A woman continuously suffers from hallucinations of horrendous murders—until she realizes that the murders are actually happening. She must figure out how she is connected to them, and why, before the murderer comes for her. There’s plenty of murder, plenty of terrified evasive tactics, and a sprinkling of demonic influence, with a healthy injection of camp (especially in the opening scene, which includes a delightful contemporary take on the creation of Frankenstein’s monster). Directed by James Wan, 2021. Stream on HBO Max until October 10.
Watch It On: HBO Max
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