The Best Horror Movies & Where To Watch Them 2025

We've got the best horror movies to watch in 2025.

Looking for the best horror movies to stream this spooky season?

Whether you're a fan of classic horror or supernatural horror movies, scary psychological movies or fun family-friendly Halloween classics, there's no denying that there's a ton of iconic Halloween horror movies to get you into the spooky spirit.

If you need some help deciding what to watch tonight or watch to add to your Halloween movies wishlist, here are all of the best horror movies streaming on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and Disney+ in 2025.

If you prefer horror films that are realistic (like really), then check out these horror movies based on true stories.

Best horror movies on Netflix UK

Five Nights At Freddy's

If you've ever wondered what your part-time job could look like in your worst nightmare, Five Nights at Freddy's has the answer. Based on the cult horror game, it follows a down-on-his-luck security guard who discovers that the animatronic mascots at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza have a terrifying secret. It's creepy, chaotic, and packed with jump scares — the perfect mix of nostalgia and nightmare fuel for your next movie night.

Talk To Me

One of the best horror movies in the last few years is luckily also one of the best horror movies on Netflix UK. Talk To Me centres around a group of teens and an embalmed hand that can possess the holder.

Of course, things go wrong. Seriously one of the scariest films to come into cinema recently. 10/10, no notes.

Scream (franchise)

Scream is the ultimate slasher series, and you can catch up on the first three instalments on Netflix this spooky season. The first three films follow Sidney Prescott as she tries to survive a series of masked killers who seem to know way too much about horror movie "rules." It's meta, bloody, and packed with iconic one-liners (plus that instantly recognisable Ghostface mask).

The Purge

James DeMonaco directed the first instalment in The Purge series, which was released in 2013. It paved the way for the future films and the entire purge concept; in an alternate reality, for one night a year, all crime is made legal. Of course, all hell breaks loose...

Netflix UK also has the other Purge films, like The First Purge, and The Purge: Election Year.

Get Out

Smart, unsettling, and impossible to look away from — Get Out redefined what modern horror could be. When Chris visits his girlfriend's parents for the weekend, things start to feel off... and not just because of awkward family small talk. Jordan Peele's debut film blends psychological horror with razor-sharp social commentary, creating a story that's as thought-provoking as it is terrifying. It's not your typical jump-scare movie — it's the kind that stays in your head long after the credits roll. It's one of the best horror movies on Netflix right now, trust us.

The Conjuring

If you're after a classic haunted house scare, The Conjuring delivers in every creaky-floorboard, shadowy-corner moment. Based on the real-life cases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, it follows a family who move into a farmhouse that's definitely hiding more than a few skeletons. With jump scares that'll have you clutching your blanket and a story that feels chillingly real, it's one of those horror films that reminds you why you always keep the lights on after watching.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

If your idea of a scary movie night involves pure chaos, Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the one. This gritty cult classic follows a group of friends who stumble across a remote farmhouse — and a family with, let's say, unique dinner habits. It's grimy, gory, and still manages to feel uncomfortably real decades later. Leatherface and his chainsaw aren't just horror icons — they're your reminder never to take a road trip without checking the map first.

A Nightmare On Elm Street

Sleep might be overrated after watching A Nightmare on Elm Street. This slasher classic introduces Freddy Krueger — the burnt, razor-gloved villain who hunts teenagers in their dreams. It's the perfect mix of surreal 80s horror and psychological terror, proving that nowhere (not even your bed) is safe. Expect plenty of jump scares, dream logic, and that eerie feeling that you probably won't fall asleep anytime soon.

Best horror movies on Amazon Prime

Heretic

Imagine knocking on a stranger's door for a chat — then realising it might be your worst decision ever. Heretic follows two Mormon missionaries who answer the invite of a polite, unassuming Mr. Reed (played by Hugh Grant), only to discover his interest in theology masks something far darker. The film leans hard into psychological horror, mixing unsettling dialogue, moral twists, and a slowly building dread. It's not about constant jump scares — it's the kind of movie that gets under your skin by questioning everything you believe.

Longlegs

Part occult mystery, part psychological thriller — Longlegs has you chasing shadows from the opening frame. It follows rookie FBI agent Lee Harker as she investigates a string of brutal family murders, each wrapped in cryptic, satanic symbolism and linked to a name that refuses to be forgotten: Longlegs. As she deciphers twisted clues, delves into childhood memories, and inches closer to something unspeakable, the line between hunter and hunted starts to blur. It's dark, unsettling, and the kind of movie you'll keep trying to puzzle out long after the credits roll.

The Cabin In The Woods

At first, The Cabin in the Woods looks like your typical horror setup — five friends head to a remote cabin for a weekend away. But what starts as a standard slasher quickly turns into something way weirder (and way smarter). With secret labs, monsters on standby, and a plot that flips every horror cliché on its head, this film is as funny as it is terrifying. It's the perfect pick if you love your scares served with a side of satire.

Saw (franchise)

Saw is one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, and the first 7 films are available to stream on Disney+ this Halloween. If you like your horror with a side of moral dilemmas and gore, the Saw franchise is your ultimate guilty pleasure. It all kicks off with Saw (2004), where two strangers wake up trapped in a grimy bathroom — victims of the mysterious Jigsaw killer, who forces people to "play games" that test just how badly they want to live. What followed was a horror empire spanning ten films, each one upping the tension, the traps, and the twisted storytelling.

The Craft

The Craft is a 1996 supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Flemming, which has retrospectively become a cult classic with tonnes of fans. It follows the story of four outcast teenage girls who turn to practising witchcraft and experience the negative repercussions of doing so.

Best horror movies on Disney+

The Hills Have Eyes

A family road trip gone horribly wrong — that's the simple, terrifying setup for The Hills Have Eyes. When their car breaks down in the middle of the desert, the Carters find themselves hunted by a group of mutated survivors lurking in the hills. It's brutal, intense, and definitely not one for the faint-hearted, but if you're after a classic survival horror that'll keep you on edge, this remake delivers. Think dusty landscapes, jump scares galore, and a reminder to never take the scenic route.

Alien (franchise)

Space might be the final frontier, but in the Alien films, it's also the scariest. The series kicks off with Alien (1979), where the crew of the Nostromo discover that no one can hear you scream in space — especially when a parasitic creature is loose on your ship. What follows across the sequels (Aliens, Alien³, Resurrection, and the prequels Romulus, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant) is a decades-long battle between humanity and one of cinema's most iconic monsters: the Xenomorph. Equal parts horror, action, and existential dread, Alien proves that the scariest monsters aren't always on Earth. Oh, and the entire franchise is on Disney+ for you to stream right now.

The Menu

Fine dining meets full-blown psychological horror in The Menu. A young couple travels to an exclusive island restaurant to experience a once-in-a-lifetime meal crafted by a world-famous chef — but the courses quickly take a sinister turn. What starts as a critique of foodie culture spirals into a sharp, twisted social commentary on wealth, privilege, and obsession. It's slick, stylish, and deliciously disturbing — the kind of horror that'll have you side-eyeing your next tasting menu.

The Omen (franchise)

If creepy kids are your ultimate horror weakness, The Omen is the one to watch. When diplomat Robert Thorn and his wife adopt a seemingly innocent baby boy, they have no idea they've brought home the literal Antichrist. As strange deaths and ominous signs begin to pile up, it becomes clear that little Damien isn't just going through a phase. The Omen is old-school horror at its best — haunting, atmospheric, and still just as spine-tingling today. The terror doesn't stop there either; the sequels follow Damien's rise from eerie child to full-blown bringer of the apocalypse, making The Omen franchise a must-watch for anyone who loves a slow descent into biblical chaos.

Best supernatural horror movies

Supernatural horror movies are based on themes like ghosts, spirits, gods/goddesses, and other extraordinary phenomena.

If that sounds more like your vibe, we've got a selection of the best supernatural horror movies worth watching.

Best supernatural horror movies to watch

• The Babadook (2014) — a young boy believes his home has a monster and his mother spirals into paranoia.

• The Conjuring (2013) — paranormal investigators and demonologists are called to a house that is believed to be possessed by a harmful spirit.

• What Lies Beneath (2000) — a lady feels as though her lakeside home is haunted, and she soon discovers a shocking truth about her husband and a dead student of his.

• Paranormal Activity (2007) — a young couple move into a new home but start to feel the presence of evil. They put up cameras around the house to catch the occurrences.

• The Watchers (2024) — a young woman becomes stranded in a dense forest in Western Ireland, where she becomes trapped with strangers, who are then stalked by something mysterious each night.

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