Best horror movies to stream on Netflix, Max, Hulu, Shudder and more

Grace Dean

Sun, October 29, 2023 at 12:00 PM UTC

3 min read

A list of the best horror movies available on various streaming platforms has been curated based on high Rotten Tomatoes scores and recommendations from a streaming team.
The top horror movies range from "The Substance" on Mubi to "I Saw the TV Glow" on Max, with a variety of directors and age ratings represented.
Viewers can access these horror films on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney Plus, and more, catering to a global audience seeking a scare.

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Demi Moore looks into the mirror with tears staining her cheeks . — Credit: Mubi

The best horror movies aren't just for spooky season! This horror-filled list can be enjoyed at any time of year, as it spans many-a-streaming platform where these movies will terrify many-a-watcher.

The best streaming services have made it possible for horror to be right at our fingertips whenever we want it and has even become the sole home to some of our picks. We've slithered through the horrors on offer across the major platforms to determine the best ones to watch across the likes of Apple TV Plus , Disney Plus, Hulu , Max , Netflix , Paramount Plus , and Prime Video .

To be on this list, movies must score highly on Rotten Tomatoes and be recommended by a member of our streaming team. There's been some great horrors over the last few years, and many can be found on some of the world's biggest streaming service. To find out our best horror movie picks, read below.

Best horror movies: 13–9

14. The Substance

RT score:90%
Director:Coralie Fargeat
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Mubi (Worldwide)

13. M3GAN

M3GAN and Cady reading a book — (Image credit: Universal Pictures)

RT score:93%
Director:Gerard Johnstone
Age rating:PG-13
Where to watch:Prime Video (US), NOW TV (UK), Paramount Plus (Aus)

12. Totally Killer

A still from the movie Totally Killer in which all of the main characters are stood looking at the camera, one is holding a baseball bat. — (Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)

RT score:87%
Director:Nahnatchka Khan
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Amazon Prime (Global)

11. No One Will Save You

A still from the movie No One Will Save You in which the main character Brynn is looking at the camera — (Image credit: 20th century studios)

RT score:82%
Director:Brian Duffield
Age rating:PG-13
Where to watch:Hulu (US), Disney Plus (UK/Aus)

10. Talk to Me

A possessed Mia smiles as she lies on her left side in Talk to Me — (Image credit: A24)

RT score:94%
Directors:Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Netflix (UK, Aus), rent or buy (US)

9. Huesera: The Bone Woman

Valeria in Huesera the Bone Woman — (Image credit: Shudder)

RT Score:97%
Director:Michelle Garza Cervera
Age rating:N/A
Where to watch:AMC Plus/Shudder (US), Shudder (UK), AMC Plus/Shudder (Aus)

Best horror movies: 8–4

8. Evil Dead Rise

A possessed Ellie looks over a door frame in Evil Dead Rise — (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)

RT Score:84%
Director:Lee Cronin
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Max (US), Netflix (Aus), Rent or buy (UK)

7. Speak No Evil

Two people in a car screaming — (Image credit: Shudder)

RT Score:84%
Director:Christian Tafdrup
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Shudder

6. Sick

The cast of Sick holding a knife — (Image credit: Peacock)

RT Score:85%
Director:John Hyams
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Peacock (US), Sky/NOW Cinema (UK)

5. The Boogeyman

A still from the movie The Boogeyman in which one of the main characters is holding up a lighter in a dark room. — (Image credit: 20th century studios)

RT Score:61%
Director:Rob Savage
Age rating:PG-13
Where to watch:Hulu (US), Disney Plus (UK/Aus)

Watch The Boogeyman on Hulu (US)
Watch The Boogeyman on Disney Plus (UK, Aus)
Watch The Boogeyman trailer on YouTube

4. Saw X

Billy the Puppet with a tape recorder strapped to his chest — (Image credit: Lionsgate)

RT Score:80%
Director:Kevin Greutert
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Prime Video (worldwide)

Watch Saw X on Prime Video (worldwide)
Watch the Saw X trailer on YouTube

Best horror movies: 3–1

3. Scream VI

Ghostface on a train in Scream vi — (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)

RT Score:76%
Director:Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Paramount Plus (US/Aus), Paramount Plus/Sky/NOW TV (UK)

Watch Scream VI on Paramount Plus (worldwide)
Watch the Scream VI trailer on YouTube

2. Lamb

A couple stand holding a lamb — (Image credit: A24)

RT Score:86%
Director:Valdimar Jóhannsson
Age rating:R
Where to watch:Prime Video (US, UK), Stan (Aus)

Watch Lamb on Prime Video (US, UK)
Watch Lamb on Stan (Aus)
Watch the Lamb trailer on YouTube

1. I Saw the TV Glow

Two teenagers sit on a couch with a fish tank in the background — (Image credit: Max / WBD)

RT Score:84%
Director:Jane Schoenbrun
Age rating:PG-13
Where to watch:Max (US)