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Looking for a horror movie to watch this Halloween? As a huge horror fan, I’ve seen a lot of them over the years, and precious few are worth your time. With all of the new movies coming and going from the best streaming platforms every month, narrowing down what to watch next can be a little overwhelming.
That’s where I come in. I shine a spotlight on the best horror movies available on all the major streaming platforms, from Netflix and Prime Video to HBO Max and Hulu. Whether you’re in the mood for a tried-and-true classic, an underrated gem, or a newer release that deserves a spot on your Halloween watch list, I’ve got plenty of spooky recommendations to make your movie night a scream.
‘Sinners’ (HBO Max)
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If you’re just dipping your toes into the horror genre, this is the one to check out. I recommend “Sinners” to horror fans and non-horror fans alike. Director Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror blockbuster feels more like church than a movie; its sound design is so mesmerizing and electric, you can’t help but be lifted into the fever. Honestly, maybe it’s for the best that I didn’t catch this movie in theaters. I would have screamed in the hallways.
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Set in 1930s Mississippi, “Sinners” tells the story of twin brothers (both played by longtime Coogler collaborator Michael B. Jordan) who return to their hometown to turn an abandoned sawmill into the juke joint of their dreams. The opening night is a great success until a gang of vampires led by Jack O’Connell’s cool and charming Remmick crash the party.
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‘The Substance’ (Hulu)
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Demi Moore enjoyed a well-deserved career revival thanks to her fearless performance in “The Substance,” which earned a rare horror film Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading Hollywood star in her 50s. After being unceremoniously fired by her producer (Dennis Quaid) for being too old, Elizabeth turns to a black market drug that unleashes a younger, hotter version of herself (Margaret Qualley) to return to the limelight she loves.
There’s just one catch: This substance comes with a strict set of instructions, and if you don’t follow them, it can (and does) have some seriously scary consequences. A magical but remarkably effective satire on how the entertainment industry treats aging women, Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” is one of the rare body horror films to win major awards, scoring five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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‘The Witch’ (Prime Video)
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Before Robert Eggers’ “Werwulf” comes out this Christmas, you owe it to yourself to catch the horror movie that put him on the map: “The Witch.” This 2015 horror folk horror story has the filmmaker as a talent to watch, and while its slow pace and old dialogue might be a turn off for some people, if you’re willing to sit through it, I promise you “The Witch” is a horror movie you won’t soon forget.
Set in 17th century New England, it follows brooding patriarch William (Ralph Ineson) and his family after they are banished from their settlement and forced to start over on a sprawling farm bordering a clearly haunted forest. When her youngest son, Samuel, goes missing, her eldest daughter, Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy) is the first suspect due to her witchy ways. Along with the cold of winter, paranoia sets in, and William becomes convinced that something evil is lurking in the forest – and that Thomasin is to blame.
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‘Oculus’ (Netflix)
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Before “Carrie” and “Haunting of Hill House,” acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan provided some nightmare fuel that haunts me to this day with “Oculus.” This trippy horror film adds a fresh perspective to a familiar setting where a cursed mirror not only twists the thoughts of the main characters, but disorients the audience until you question what is real and what is a hallucination.
Said mirror is responsible for the death of Kaylie (Karen Gillan) and Tim’s (Brenton Thwaites) parents, who began to act strangely and talk to the apparition of a dark-haired woman (Flanagan’s future wife and frequent collaborator Kate Siegel) before passing out. Adding to this disorientation, “Oculus” cuts between two timelines: when the siblings were young and first witnessed the mirror’s terrible influence, and then 11 years later, when they return to end his demented reign of terror forever.
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