The Best Horror Movies on Hulu Right Now (2024)

A howl in the night. A vengeful spirit. A final girl running to safety. Sometimes you just want to watch those classic horror stories and hit those favorite horror beats. Fortunately, if you're in the market for some streaming screams, Hulu has a solid lineup of scary movies to get the job done. From the classics to current hits to indie gems that flew under the radar, we're highlighting the best of the horrifying bunch. Check out our list of the best horror movies on Hulu.

In the mood for something a little lighter? Check out the best comedy, romance, or family films on the platform, or explore the best movies on Hulu in any genre.

Editor's note: This article was updated August 2024 to include Immaculate.

‘Immaculate’ (2024)

Rotten Tomatoes: 71% | IMDb: 5.8/10

Immaculate

Horror

Release Date

March 22, 2024

Director

michael mohan

Cast

Sydney Sweeney , Simona Tabasco , Álvaro Morte , Benedetta Porcaroli

Runtime

89 minutes

Directed by Michael Mohan and written by Andrew Lobel, Immaculate is an American horror film produced by Sydney Sweeney, who stars as a young American nun who joins a remote Italian convent. Soon, she comes to realize that her new home hides unspeakable horrors. Besides starring Sweeney in the lead role, the film also stars Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Giorgio Colangeli, and Simona Tabasco. Immaculate received mixed but generally positive reviews from critics when it premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. The film features a brilliant performance by Sweeney and has been praised for its premise, which tackles themes of bodily autonomy, childbirth, abortion, and infanticide. Immaculate has also been compared to The First Omen, which tackles similar themes and released around the same time, leading to the two being called “twin films.” While the plot may be a bit uneven, Immaculate is still an enjoyable “nun horror” movie with plenty of scares and a thrilling climax.

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'The Boogeyman' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 60% | IMDb: 5.9/10

The Boogeyman (2023)

Still reeling from the tragic death of their mother, a teenage girl and her younger sister find themselves plagued by a sad*stic presence in their house and struggle to get their grieving father to pay attention before it's too late.

Release Date

June 2, 2023

Director

Rob Savage

Cast

Sophie Thatcher , Chris Messina , David Dastmalchian , Vivien Lyra Blair

Main Genre

Horror

Based on Stephen King’s 1973 short story of the same name, The Boogeyman is a house-under-siege horror that follows two sisters, Sadie (Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer (Vivien Lyra Blair), who are haunted by a demonic entity following the passing of their mother. Directed by Rob Savage, the film also stars Chris Messina and David Dastmalchian and was written by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Mark Heyman.

The Boogeyman received a mixed critical reception, especially in comparison to its source material. However, critics did praise the ensemble cast’s performances and the film’s spooky atmosphere. Given its short run-time, it's no surprise that The Boogeyman flies past at a terrifying pace. This gripping tale is littered with jumpscares and makes for a great watch for those craving an entertaining dose of fear.

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'Appendage' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 50% | IMDb: 5.3/10

Appendage

Horror

Comedy

Drama

Release Date

October 2, 2023

Director

Anna Zlokovic

Cast

Emily Hampshire , Hadley Robinson , Brandon Mychal Smith , Kausar Mohammed

Runtime

94 minutes

Written and directed by Anna Zlokovic, the darkly funny body horror film Appendage follows fashion designer Hannah’s (Hadley Robinson) growing imposter syndrome, which, after going significantly out of control, ends up physically spawning a growth on her body. The growth, the titular “appendage,” soon starts to outwardly destroy her life just as the imposter syndrome had done her mind. A terrifying tale with a cutting sense of comedy, the film also stars the likes of Emily Hampshire (Schitt’s Creek), Deborah Rennard (Dallas), and Brandon Mychal Smith (Get On Up).

While the film didn’t do too well with critics, Appendage is a fun watch that’s angst-ridden and tense but retains a humorous touch. The cast is in full force in this film that, despite what its surface may suggest, delves deep into themes of depression and anxiety and acts as somewhat of an allegory for the mental health crisis that dominates the lives of young people today.

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'The Intruder' (2019)

Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | IMDb: 5.6/10

The Intruder

Thriller

Horror

Director

Deon Taylor

Cast

Dennis Quaid , Meagan Good , Joseph Sikora , Michael Ealy , Alvina August , Lili Sepe

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Runtime

102 minutes

The Intruder is a psychological thriller that follows Annie and Scott Howard, played by Meagan Good and Michael Ealy, who purchase a house in Napa Valley. Unfortunately for them, the previous owner of the house, Charlie (Dennis Quaid), isn’t quite ready to let go of the property just yet. Directed by Deon Taylor and written by David Loughery, the film was a commercial success and a critical flop — and it’s easy to see why.

The biggest draw of The Intruder is Dennis Quaid’s perfectly chaotic performance, which has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jack Nicholson in The Shining and Christian Bale in American Psycho. The rest of the movie, however, falls right into camp territory. The Intruder is hardly the serious thriller it’s billed as, but if you’re in the mood for a hilariously over-the-top late-night movie, this is the one for you.

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'Infinity Pool' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 6.0/10

Infinity Pool

Horror

Sci-Fi

Release Date

January 27, 2023

Director

Brandon Cronenberg

Cast

Alexander Skarsgard , Mia Goth , Cleopatra Coleman , Jalil Lespert

Runtime

117 minutes

Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg, Infinity Pool is a science fiction horror film that follows a married couple, played by Alexander Skarsgård (Succession) and Cleopatra Coleman (Dopesick), who are on a relaxing beach vacation that turns unexpectedly vicious after an accident reveals the surreal subculture hiding just beneath the surface at their resort.

A horrifying deep dive into gore, morality, and hedonism, Infinity Pool premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and received generally positive reviews on its release. Co-starring Mia Goth and Jalil Lespert, the film swims within the brutal underworld of graphic violence and perversion, resulting in shocking scenes captured eloquently by Cronenberg. Infinity Pool, although undeniably a gruesome horror film, sets itself apart with unique and imaginative visuals.

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'Jagged Mind' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 4.4/10

Jagged Mind

Horror

Thriller

Release Date

June 15, 2023

Director

Kelley Kali

Cast

Maisie Richardson-Sellers , Shannon Woodward , Rosaline Elbay , Shein Mompremier

Runtime

88 minutes

Jagged Mind follows Billy (Maisie Richardson-Sellers), a cool young twenty-something from Miami’s Little Haiti who meets the perfect woman (Shannon Woodward). They immediately fall in love, but shortly after, Billy starts suffering from blackouts and twisted visions of death that slowly erode her brain with every occurrence. A psychological horror thriller/romance story, Jagged Mind was directed by Kelley Kali and written by Allyson Morgan. The movie is based on an episode of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween, “First Date,” which was also written by Morgan.

Critical response to Jagged Mind was generally favorable. While it has its share of flaws, the movie is a compelling, well-executed work of horror. In many ways, Jagged Mind feels like someone took the concept of 50 First Dates and injected it with psychotropics, producing a harrowing horror romance that’s anchored by its direction and performances.

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'Clock' (2023)

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 5.0/10

Clock

Horror

Thriller

Release Date

April 28, 2023

Director

Alexis Jacknow

Cast

Dianna Agron , Melora Hardin , Jay Ali , Saul Rubinek

Runtime

91 minutes

Clock is a meditation on the pressures women face around reproduction, joining the ranks of modern elevated psychological horror films like Men, Midsommar, and Hereditary that explore deep themes through the prism of horror. Written and directed by Alexis Jacknow (Love Daily), this science fiction horror story centers around Ella (Dianna Agron), a woman in her late thirties who faces constant pressure to have children despite not wanting any. She gets coerced into joining an experimental program meant to “fix her biological clock” that seemingly drives her to madness.

Despite some criticism for its execution, Clock received mostly favorable reviews from critics. Its visceral storytelling, combined with its deep psychological themes, make for a thought-provoking watch. The film has a lot to say about its themes and perfectly uses the thriller medium to manifest and physicalize the internal struggles that women deal with daily.

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'Fresh' (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 6.7/10

Fresh

Horror

Thriller

After quitting dating apps, a woman meets the supposedly perfect man and accepts his invitation to a romantic weekend getaway, only to find that her new paramour has been hiding some unusual appetites.

Director

Mimi Cave

Release Date

March 4, 2022

Cast

Daisy Edgar-Jones , Jojo T. Gibbs , Sebastian Stan , Andrea Bang

Fresh is a horror thriller with a “fresh” take on the perils and horrors of modern dating that artfully balances empowerment and uneasiness. Just as she’s sworn off dating, Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) meets Steve (Sebastian Stan). He’s kind, charming, and just what she’s been looking for in a partner. That is until she discovers his secret side hustle as a cannibal who traps women and sells their body parts to an elite clientele. Noa then has to figure out how to avoid being eaten herself, even if that means playing along with Steve’s continued, morbid sense of affection for her. Written by Lauryn Kahn, Fresh is the feature debut of director Mimi Cave.

The movie had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics. Despite its gruesome premise, Fresh is more unsettling than outright gory when it comes to its depiction of cannibalism. That said, it does still find ways to make even the strongest stomach turn a bit. If you’re squeamish, it’s probably best if you don’t eat while you watch.

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'Matriarch' (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 4.6/10

Matriarch

Horror

Director

Ben Steiner

Release Date

October 21, 2022

Cast

Jemima Rooper , Kate Dickie , Simon Meaco*ck , Nick Haverson

Written and directed by Ben Steiner, Matriarch is a simmering slow-burn thriller that follows a woman (Jemima Rooper) who, after surviving an overdose, visits her childhood home to confront her demons. Co-starring Game of Thrones alum Kate Dickie, with Sarah Paul and Franc Ashman, Matriarch is a haunting exploration of addiction and generational trauma through eerie circ*mstances and frightful imagery that’s sure to make viewers squirm.

A story that’s more than meets the eye, Matriarch is a disturbing horror film intended to bring discomfort to the audience. The film received favorable reviews from critics upon its release, with some comparing it to the work of David Cronenberg. It’s a dark and atmospheric movie that presents an interesting narrative, even if it takes some time to get going.

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'Intrigo: Dear Agnes' (2019)

IMDb: 5.2/10

Intrigo: Dear Agnes

Mystery

Crime

Drama

Director

Daniel Alfredson

Release Date

October 10, 2019

Cast

Gemma Chan , Cal Macaninch , Carla Juri , Jamie Sives

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Starring Gemma Chan (Eternals), Intrigo: Dear Agnes is a gripping sequel to the 2018 film Intrigo: Death of an Author. Directed by Daniel Alfredson, the film follows a young widow named Agnes (Carla Juri), who is offered a shocking proposition. Agnes’ wealthy friend (Chan) has a cheating husband (Jamie Sives) she’s eager to get rid of, and she wants to hire Agnes to murder him.

Intrigo: Dear Agnes isn’t an out-and-out horror movie, but its story does have the hallmarks of old-school suspense horrors. A crime drama thriller with a chilling premise, Intrigo: Dear Agnes is a murder mystery with a slow burn and a shocking twist. While the film wasn’t a big hit with critics, its tense tale makes for an engrossing watch.

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'Hatching' (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 6.2/10

Hatching

Horror

Drama

Fantasy

In Hatching, 12-year-old gymnast Tinja (Siiri Solalinna) is desperate to please her image-obsessed mother, whose popular blog ‘Lovely Everyday Life’ presents their family’s idyllic existence as manicured suburban perfection. One day, after finding a wounded bird in the woods, Tinja brings its strange egg home, nestles it in her bed, and nurtures it until it hatches. The creature that emerges becomes her closest friend and a living nightmare.

Release Date

March 4, 2022

Director

Hanna Bergholm

Cast

Siiri Solalinna , Sophia Heikkilä , Jani Volanen , Reino Nordin

Runtime

91 minutes

Hatching is a Finnish psychological horror film by director Hanna Bergholm, who also created the story on which Ilja Rautsi’s screenplay is based. The movie follows the desperation of a sweet and fragile 12-year-old gymnast named Tinja (Siiri Solalinna) as she struggles to satisfy her malcontent image-obsessed mother (Sophia Heikkilä). Swinging between family lifestyle vlogging, gymnastics training, and exploring the woods, Tinja finds it impossible to overcome the burden of her mother’s expectations. After she finds a strange egg and brings it home, the creature that hatches from it forms an intricate bond with Tinja and begins to act upon her repressed emotions.

The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix and received critical acclaim. With a story about societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards, Hatching reveals an insufferable reality twisted by the introduction of a creature with the capability to free Tinja or destroy her.

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'Funhouse' (2021)

IMDb: 5.2/10

Funhouse

Horror

Comedy

Release Date

May 28, 2021

Director

Jason William Lee

Cast

Valter Skarsgård , Khamisa Wilsher , Gigi Saul Guerrero , Christopher Gerard , Karolina Benefield , Amanda Howells

Runtime

106 minutes

Funhouse is a satirical horror film revolving around a Big Brother-style reality show where contestants are brutally killed off as they’re eliminated. Featuring performances from Valter Skarsgård and Khamisa Wilsher (Charmed) and bursting with gore, Funhouse shares similarities to movies like Truth or Dare and the Saw franchise. The film was written and directed by Jason William Lee, who also appears in the movie.

While it’s an intriguing commentary on societal obsession with fame and voyeurism, the critical response to Funhouse was spectacularly terrible. That’s a shame because, while it falls short of its own potential, Lee’s script presents an entertaining blend of horror and social satire that builds to a graphically The Purge-like culmination of terror and body parts.

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'Hellraiser' (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 5.9/10

Hellraiser

Horror

Release Date

October 7, 2022

Director

David Bruckner

Cast

Odessa A’zion , Jamie Clayton , Drew Starkey , Brandon Flynn

Runtime

121 minutes

Hellraiser is director David Bruckner’s new perspective on Clive Barker’s horror classic. The film is centered on an addict named Riley (Odessa A’zion) as she searches for her missing brother (Kit Clarke), ultimately becoming consumed by the ancient and enigmatic puzzle that may be responsible for his vanishment. This reboot film was scripted by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski and based on a story co-written by David S. Goyer (The Unborn).

The eleventh installment in the franchise and a modern remake of the original, Hellraiser builds a deep and intricate mythology around the puzzle box, the Cenobites, and the unforgettable horror icon Pinhead (Jamie Clayton). Featuring dark and gory imagery, terrifyingly creative torment, and a fun performance from Goran Visnjic (Timeless), Hellraiser is an exciting new chapter for fans of the original franchise. The film received generally positive reviews from both critics and audiences, becoming one of the most streamed films in the US in the week of its release.

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'Bad Hair' (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 63% | IMDb: 5.6/10

Bad Hair

Horror

Comedy

Release Date

October 23, 2020

Director

Justin Simien

Cast

Elle Lorraine , Moses Storm , james van der beek , Lena Waithe , Jay Pharoah , Vanessa Williams

Runtime

102 minutes

From writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People), Bad Hair is a clever horror satire film set in the late 1980s that explores cultural discrimination through the lens of ironic horror. The movie follows the journey of Anna Bludso (Elle Lorraine), an ambitious woman trying to make a career in the world of music television. Starring the likes of Jay Pharoah, Laverne Cox, Chanté Adams, and Blair Underwood, Bad Hair takes full advantage of its setting, infusing the cast with recognizable faces like Lena Waithe (Westworld), Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty) and James Van Der Beek, as well as peppering in celebrity musicians like Kelly Rowland and Usher.

Bad Hair premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020 and received mostly favorable reviews. While the film’s execution has been criticized, its setting and themes tell an interesting and funny story that’s anchored by the performances of its cast. Take a chance with Bad Hair — you may just enjoy it more than you expect.

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'Prey' (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.1/10

Prey

Sci-Fi

Action

Horror

Drama

Naru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.

Release Date

August 5, 2022

Director

Dan Trachtenberg

Cast

Amber Midthunder , Dane DiLiegro , Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat , Dakota Beavers

Runtime

99 minutes

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane), Prey is the latest addition to the Predator franchise. The film is a prequel that takes audiences back in time with an origin story set in the Comanche Nation, where a warrior battles a new enemy. Naru, played perfectly by Amber Midthunder (Legion), is skilled and fierce as she goes up against the first Predator to land on planet Earth.

Almost universally acclaimed by critics and fans of the franchise, Prey provides an enthralling backstory to an already beloved and established IP while also highlighting previously unexplored history for both the monster and its victims. If there’s one thing to criticize about the experience of watching this Hulu original film, it’s that it really ought to have been released theatrically rather than on streaming. With a marvelous cast and fast-paced action, Prey is an adventure that deserves to be seen, regardless of screen size.

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'False Positive' (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 47% | IMDb: 4.7/10

False Positive

Horror

Release Date

June 25, 2021

Director

John Lee

Cast

Sophia Bush , Justin Theroux , Pierce Brosnan , Gretchen Mol , Ilana Glazer , Josh Hamilton

Runtime

92 minutes

False Positive is a horror mystery film that presents a feminist take on the terrors of pregnancy and motherhood. The movie is directed by John Lee, who also co-wrote False Positive with the film’s star, Ilana Glazer. After two years of trying to get pregnant, Lucy (Glazer) and her husband Adrian (Justin Theroux) make an appointment with Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan), the leading fertility doctor in New York and Adrian’s former teacher. Dr. Hindle’s treatment works, and Lucy becomes pregnant with triplets. Unfortunately, in order to ensure that the pregnancy remains viable and Lucy’s health remains uncompromised, Dr. Hindle suggests a selective reduction where they keep either the female embryo or the twin male embryos. After this procedure, Lucy starts to feel uneasy and paranoid about the pregnancy. She believes that Dr. Hindle and Adrian are conspiring against her and will do whatever it takes to prove it — even if everyone around her dismisses her concerns as “pregnancy brain.”

The film’s critical reception was largely negative, but its uneasy, paranoid narrative makes for a rather fascinating watch. Lucy’s story and Glazer’s performance successfully blur the lines of reality, slowly building tension until the shocking climax, which will leave you questioning everything except for a mother’s intuition.

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'Titane' (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.5/10

Titane

Horror

Drama

Sci-Fi

Release Date

October 1, 2021

Director

Julia Ducournau

Cast

Vincent Lindon , Agathe Rousselle , Garance Marillier , Laïs Salameh , Dominique Frot , Myriem Akeddiou

Runtime

108 minutes

A film that defies genre classification, Julia Ducournau’s Titane is a truly one-of-a-kind experience that deserves to be seen with as little information as possible. What can be said is that it centers on Agathe Rousselle’s Alexia, a woman who was seriously injured in a car accident as a child and now has a titanium plate in her head. Following an intimate experience with a car and a series of brutal killings, she begins to form a bond with a man while posing as his son.

Titane premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, where it won widespread critical acclaim and bagged the Palme d'Or, the festival's highest prize. An ultimately sweet story about family and identity that also wears the skin of body horror, Titane is a wholly original vision with a committed cast who helps bring Ducournau’s world to hyperreal life. If you’ve seen her previous film, the also outstanding Raw, then you may have some idea of what you’re getting into, even as Titane goes in its own incredibly unique direction. The movie is silly, graphic, dark, and eventually loving in a way that no other film out there can hold a candle to.

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'Run' (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 6.7/10

Run

Thriller

Mystery

Release Date

November 20, 2020

Director

Aneesh Chaganty

Cast

Sarah Paulson , Kiera Allen , Sara Sohn , Pat Healy

Runtime

90 minutes

The Misery-esque horror movie Run follows the insulated upbringing of Chloe (Kiera Allen), a homeschooled high school senior who’s eager to go away to college and live her life to the fullest. She’s raised by her schedule-oriented mother (Sarah Paulson), who’s overly protective and concerned for her daughter’s future in the real world. The more Chloe plans her adult life, the more she starts to realize that her mother might be hiding a very sinister secret. The movie was directed by Aneesh Chaganty, who also co-wrote the script with Sev Ohanian. The duo’s resume also includes the fantastic Searching (2018) and Missing (2023).

Run was positively received by critics, who lauded its tense storytelling and brilliant performances. The movie made waves online when it was released and drew a very large audience, becoming Hulu’s most-watched original film up to that point.

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'Censor' (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 6.0/10

Censor

Horror

Mystery

Release Date

June 11, 2021

Director

Prano Bailey-Bond

Cast

Niamh Algar , Nicholas Burns , Vincent Franklin , Sophia La Porta , Adrian Schiller , Michael Smiley , Clare Holman

Runtime

84 Minutes

Censor is a subtle mystery horror film set in the 1980s. The movie follows Enid (Niamh Algar), a quiet, no-nonsense film censor who is haunted by the tragic disappearance of her sister when they were children. She has never quite recovered from that and looks for her sister everywhere. When she thinks she sees her sister in one particularly gruesome horror film, Enid seeks out other works by the director, which leads her down a rabbit hole of "video nasties" and sets her on a dangerous path.

A haunting, engaging film, Censor was directed by Prano Bailey-Bond, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anthony Fletcher. Most wouldn’t consider a film censor to be a suitable horror hero, yet Enid proves them wrong, as her character is brilliantly portrayed, and her story is appropriately terrifying. Censor premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Méliès d'Or award for Best European Fantastic Film.

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