From genre-defining hits ('Sinners') and surprise breakouts ('Weapons') to hidden gems ('Dead Mail') and auteur-driven awards contenders ('Frankenstein'), these were the best scares studios and streamers had to offer.

From Jacob Elordi as the Monster in Frankenstein to Amy Madigan as Gladys in Weapons, these are the best horror performances of 2025.

A novel that already has an adaptation on the way starring Margaret Qualley and Thomasin McKenzie, Victorian Psycho follows a governess pushed to the edge in this bloody Christmastime thriller. With entitled children, a leering husband, and a punishing wife, the Ensor family will get a gift from their governess they’ll never forget.

The 2026 horror movie slate from Robert Eggers' Werwulf to Julia Ducournau’s ALPHA. See the indie breakouts and auteur films poised to dominate.

The 2000s didn’t play it safe. These horror films pushed limits, broke rules, and left scars that still define the genre today.

Prime Video is crawling with noteworthy horror, from the satirical flick American Psycho to the spine-chilling Smile 2. The streaming service is ad-supported, but if the idea of watching commercials is frightful, you can pay an extra monthly fee to remove them.

It's Kirill Sokolov ‘s "They Will Kill You," and for all the thrills and chills baked into its plot, this thing sure looks fun. The rising Russian filmmaker has long delighted in weaving horror and comedy for very happy genre audiences,

Discover the 10 best horror movies of 2025 that will haunt you long after the credits roll. Must-watch scary films, ranked and unforgettable.

An unusual new indie game on Steam is completely free for players to download and try out, bringing a unique spin to the horror genre.

As a longtime horror fan, I’d never want to give up my subscription to Shudder, which rivals the Criterion Channel in its careful curation of vintage classics and obscurities. The same care goes into Shudder’s original productions,