36 Horror Movies on Hulu That Are Scary Good
October 13, 2024
We take spooky season very seriously around here. That’s why you can find all the best thrilling, chilling, spine-tingling, and stomach-churning horror movies you crave on Hulu all year long.
From new horror movies like Mr. Crocket (2024) and Hold Your Breath (2024) to classics like The Grudge (2004) and Friday the 13th (2004), check out the best horror movies on Hulu screaming — we mean streaming — now.
Best Horror Movies on Hulu
1. Mr. Crocket (2024)
When a sinister children’s TV show host invades the living rooms of his young viewers, their parents must take desperate measures to protect their kids. Prepare to keep the lights on after watching the chilling Hulu Original horror film, “Mr. Crocket,” streaming exclusively on Hulu.
Watch: Mr. Crockett
2. The First Omen (2024)
For horror fans, The Omen is a tried and true classic. The spine-tingling and heart-pounding story tells the fictional tale of the U.S. Ambassador to England and his young son. When dark forces surrounding the child become evident, his father begins to fear the worst — is his son the Antichrist?
Stream the entire Omen series of movies on Hulu, including The Omen (1976), Damien: Omen II (1978), Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981), Omen IV: The Awakening (1991), and the new Hulu Original prequel film, The First Omen.
Watch: The First Omen
3. Poltergeist (1982)
The Freeling family faces terrifying supernatural forces when their daughter, Carol Anne, is kidnapped by spirits in their home. Poltergeist is a must-watch for horror fans and a classic that has stood the test of time.
Keep the Poltergeist movie marathon rolling with Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986), Poltergeist III (1988), and Poltergeist (2015).
Watch: Poltergeist*
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4. The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
In this remake of the original 1977 film directed by Wes Craven, The Hills Have Eyes follows a family on a road trip in a deserted area. Their adventure takes a horrifying detour when they encounter cannibal mutants living in the hills — a consequence of nuclear testing in the area.
The story continues with The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007), streaming now on Hulu.
Watch: The Hills Have Eyes
5. Immaculate (2024)
Cecilia (Sydney Sweeney), a woman of strong faith, is the newest member of the renowned St. Michael’s convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. However, it doesn’t take long before Cecilia picks up on something sinister lurking within the walls of her new home.
Watch: Immaculate
6. The Grudge (2004)
Karen (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is an American nurse living and working in Tokyo. In her current job as a caregiver, Karen discovers something horribly wrong with her patient, including intense psychological distress and unexplainable physical deterioration.
Searching for answers, Karen unwittingly becomes entangled in a terrifying supernatural curse that threatens not only her life but also the lives of those around her, leading her to confront the evil force lurking within.
Can’t get enough of this horror classic? Watch The Grudge (2019) reboot, streaming now on Hulu.
Watch: The Grudge*
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7. Skinamarink (2022)
Close your eyes and imagine you’re a kid again, waking up in the middle of the night in your childhood bedroom. Now, imagine your parents are missing and all of the windows and doors in the house have somehow vanished. What do you do? Skinamarink is an experimental horror film that explores just that — tapping into your inner child’s deepest fears of what could be lurking in the night.
As two young siblings navigate their darkened home, the film invokes a haunting sense of isolation and dread, reminding us of the primal anxieties we faced as children.
Watch: Skinamarink
8. Abandoned (2022)
A young family looking for an escape from the city moves to a remote farmhouse with their infant son, despite knowing the home’s haunted past. As their new dwelling begins to unleash its dark secrets, the mother’s postpartum psychosis intensifies — leading her to question what’s real and what’s an illusion.
Watch: Abandoned
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9. Hold Your Breath (2024)
In the Dust Bowl era of 1930s Oklahoma, Margaret (Sarah Paulson) is desperate to protect her family from the fierce wind and dust storms — and a horrifying creature lurking in the chaos, posing a bigger threat to their survival than the unforgiving climate and terrain.
Watch: Hold Your Breath
10. Appendage (2023)
Looking for a new horror movie to add to your favorites list? Appendage is a must-see Hulu Original movie about an overworked and chronically stressed budding fashion designer whose anxieties begin to manifest as strange physical abnormalities. It isn’t until she finds others like her that she realizes these side effects are something much more sinister.
Watch: Appendage
11. The Mill (2023)
Are sci-fi thrillers your horror sub-genre of choice? Then you have to watch The Mill — a new Hulu Original movie full of terror and suspense. When Joe, a businessman and soon-to-be father, wakes up to find himself in captivity, he has no choice but to comply with the mysterious voice broadcasting into his cell.
Watch: The Mill
12. False Positive (2021)
Lucy and Adrian have been trying to conceive for two years without success, but things start to look up when they begin working with Dr. Hindle — the best fertility doctor in New York. However, when Lucy finally becomes pregnant, she discovers a horrifying truth.
Watch: False Positive
13. Saw (2004)
If you like horror movies full of blood, gore, and suspense — the Saw franchise is a must-watch. The series starts with two men who awaken to find themselves in a gross and unfamiliar bathroom with no recollection of how they got there. Before long, they realize they’re pawns in the sadistic game conducted by the Jigsaw Killer.
Love Saw? There’s plenty more where that came from. Saw II (2005)* Saw III (2006),* Saw IV (2007),* Saw V (2008),* Saw VI (2009),* Saw: The Final Chapter (2010),* and Saw X (2023)** are all streaming now on Hulu.
Watch: Saw*
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14. Friday the 13th (2009)
Camp Crystal Lake is opening for the first time in two decades, despite its perplexing “death curse.” Can time erase the past or will the Crystal Lake curse strike a new generation of campers at the hands of Jason, a revenge-seeking camper?
Watch: Friday the 13th*
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15. Get Out (2017)
Written and directed by Jordan Peele, Get Out is an Oscar®-winning psychological horror film about a young Black man in an interracial relationship. Not knowing what to expect when meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time, Chris quickly realizes he’s the target of a sick and twisted plan.
Watch: Get Out*
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16. Us (2019)
After the success of Get Out, Jordan Peele delivers another haunting tale in his sophomore horror film, Us. It’s a chilling story about a family being terrorized by home invaders. But these aren’t just any burglars — the intruders happen to look exactly like them. Us uses horror and suspense to explore themes of identity and social division.
Watch: Us
17. Stephen King’s It (1990)
Whether you love him, hate him, or love to hate him — you can’t deny it doesn’t get more horrifying than killer clowns, especially Stephen King’s Pennywise. Follow a group of childhood friends as they come face-to-face with their biggest nightmare in the classic horror movie, It.
Watch: Stephen King’s It*
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18. The Exorcist (1973)
In this film based on a novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty, a mother is desperate to save her young daughter from what can only be described as demonic possession. After exhausting all medical options, she seeks help from a Catholic priest who’s privately grappling with his faith. Together, they confront the terrifying force in a dramatic battle between good and evil through an exorcism.
Watch: The Exorcist*
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19. Leprechaun (1992)
Someone stole the leprechaun’s pot of gold — now he’s out for blood. Jennifer Aniston and Warwick Davis star in Leprechaun, a classic horror film where outsmarting a cunning leprechaun is a matter of life and death.
Watch: Leprechaun*
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20. Child’s Play 2 (1990)
There’s no way a serial killer can reincarnate themselves into a doll, right? For a young boy and his mother, this irrational fear becomes a dangerous reality. Even if you’re new to the horror genre, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Chucky — a terrifying toy doll that comes to life with the intention to kill.
Watch: Child’s Play 2*
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21. Annabelle Comes Home (2019)
Speaking of creepy dolls, meet Annabelle. As part of the larger universe of The Conjuring (2013), Annabelle Comes Home is the third installment in the Annabelle series of movies about a young family that becomes terrorized by a creepy vintage doll. If they want to save their family, they must uncover the doll’s dark secrets and confront the evil forces surrounding them.
Watch: Annabelle Comes Home
22. Hellraiser (2022)
A reimagining of Clive Barker’s 1987 classic horror film, this Hulu Original horror film, Hellraiser, stars Jamie Clayton as the iconic horror villain, Pinhead. Watch as another unsuspecting victim messes with the Lament Configuration and unleashes the Cenobites.
Watch: Hellraiser
23. Censor (2021)
Enid is a film censor editor who’s assigned to review an eerie video that oddly mirrors her own life, including suppressed childhood memories. The more she begins to unravel her past, the more she realizes this film might be directly related to her sister’s disappearance.
Watch: Censor
24. Parasite (2019)
The poverty-stricken Kim family isn’t above scheming and swindling people to get by. When the opportunity presents itself to lie about their credentials to a wealthy family looking for in-home help, the Kims take advantage and slowly infiltrate their home. How long can they keep their lies going before they get caught?
Watch: Parasite*
*Parasite requires CINEMAX® on Hulu add-on subscription.
25. Fresh (2022)
Fed up with dating apps, Noa falls head over heels when she meets a charming and handsome guy at the grocery store. The two exchange numbers and Noa agrees to a romantic weekend getaway after only having one date. But it won’t take long for her to realize she’s made a grave mistake.
Watch Sebastian Stan (star of Pam & Tommy) play a spine-shivering killer with a stomach-churning secret in the Hulu Original thriller movie, Fresh.
Watch: Fresh
26. Matriarch (2022)
A near-fatal overdose almost takes the life of Laura Birch. When she becomes infected by a mysterious disease after the fact, Birch decides to move home in an attempt to recuperate but instead discovers a terrifying secret about her mom, hometown, and herself.
Watch: Matriarch
27. Grimcutty (2022)
When hysterical parents bring a horrifying internet meme to life, a pair of teen siblings take matters into their own hands.
Watch: Grimcutty
28. Agnes (2021)
Agnes is a young nun who begins to show signs of devilish behavior. She catches the attention of a suspicious priest who’s determined to reveal the sinister secrets of this compromised convent.
Watch: Agnes
29. Treehouse (2019)
Peter Rake is an entitled celebrity chef who attempts to escape a scandal by retreating to a family vacation house nestled deep in the woods. Little does Peter know that revenge is waiting for him where he least expects it.
Watch: Treehouse
30. Books of Blood (2020)
Books of Blood is a mystery horror flick that tells the stories of three people connected through space and time. This is a must-watch if you like horror films that make you think.
Watch: Books of Blood
31. I’m Just F*cking With You (2019)
While staying at a motel in the middle of nowhere en route to a wedding, an adult brother and sister endure a night of increasingly horrifying practical jokes in this Hulu Original movie.
Watch: I’m Just F*cking With You
32. Run (2020)
This haunting tale inspired by the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard follows Chloe (Kiera Allen) — a young girl born and raised in isolation by her mom, Diane (Sarah Paulson). As Chloe gets older and uncovers her mother’s dark secrets, she begins to understand the abnormal reality she’s living in.
Can she find a way to flee, or will she be under her mother’s control for the rest of her life?
Watch: Run
33. The Lodge (2019)
When Aidan and Mia’s dad must take off for work, his new girlfriend, Grace, agrees to stay with the kids. While he’s gone, a blizzard traps his family inside while Grace’s dark past haunts them.
Watch: The Lodge*
*The Lodge requires CINEMAX® on Hulu add-on subscription.
34. Shirley (2020)
Rose takes an offer for free room and board from a small college town professor. The only catch? She has to look after the professor’s wife, who also happens to be a famous horror writer.
Watch: Shirley*
*Shirley requires CINEMAX® on Hulu add-on subscription.
35. Bad Hair (2020)
Set in the late 80s, Bad Hair is a horror satire film about a woman who gets a weave to be noticed in a career where image is everything. However, she quickly learns that beauty sometimes comes with a cost when her new hair gets a mind of its own.
Watch: Bad Hair
36. Down (2019)
Everyone’s worst nightmare comes true for a pair of co-workers when they get stuck in an elevator for an entire weekend. At first, the two teeter on a romantic connection, but things go south as they become more vulnerable.
Watch: Down
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