20 Best Horror Movies on Hulu 2026
Find the scariest, smartest Hulu picks in one place, from Ready or Not and Sinister to Pearl, American Psycho, and more.
If you want a Hulu queue that actually delivers scares, twists, and a little dark fun, this lineup is a strong place to start. From the vicious cat-and-mouse tension of Ready or Not and its upcoming sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come to the dread-soaked mystery of Sinister, these picks cover a wide range of horror tastes. You’ll also find sharper, stranger choices like Pearl and American Psycho, plus genre-bending options such as Send Help, Resident Evil: Vendetta, and We Bury the Dead. Whether you prefer comedy-horror, straight terror, or something with more action and mystery, these movies make it easy to build a watchlist worth revisiting.
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Heretic
horror · thriller
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan WoodsCast Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace, Elle YoungHulu -
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
comedy · horror · thriller
Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettCast Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn HatosyHuluDisney Plus -
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Send Help
adventure · horror · thriller
Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive.
Directed by Sam RaimiCast Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll, Dennis Haysbert, Xavier SamuelHulu -
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Nosferatu
fantasy · horror · mystery
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Directed by Robert EggersCast Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem DafoeHulu -
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Oddity
horror · thriller
After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy goes after those responsible by using haunted items as her tools for revenge.
Directed by Damian McCarthyCast Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Steve Wall, Joe Rooney, Tadhg MurphyHuluAMC+ -
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Good Boy
horror · thriller
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
Directed by Ben LeonbergCast Indy, Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, Larry Fessenden, Stuart RudinHuluAMC+ -
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Pearl
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
Directed by Ti WestCast Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland, Emma PurroHuluMax -
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Sinister
horror · mystery · thriller
True-crime writer Ellison Oswald is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
Directed by Scott DerricksonCast Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Fred Thompson, James Ransone, Michael Hall D'AddarioHuluPeacock Premium -
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Together
horror · romance
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
Directed by Michael ShanksCast Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman, Mia Morrissey, Karl RichmondHulu -
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Jennifer's Body
comedy · horror
Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader takes evil to a whole new level after she's possessed by a sinister demon. Now it's up to her best friend to stop Jennifer's reign of terror before it's too late.
Directed by Karyn KusamaCast Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody, Sal CortezHulu -
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We Bury the Dead
horror · thriller
After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise - they hunt. Ava searches for her missing husband, but what she finds is far more terrifying.
Directed by Zak HilditchCast Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith, Matt Whelan, Chloe HurstHulu -
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The X Files: I Want to Believe
adventure · crime · drama · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.
Directed by Chris CarterCast David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly, XzibitAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Redux Redux
action · adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
In an attempt to avenge her daughter’s death, Irene Kelly travels through parallel universes, killing her daughter’s murderer again and again. As she becomes consumed by vengeance, her humanity begins to slip away—until the cycle is disrupted when she rescues Mia, a sharp-witted teenager already marked by the killer.
Directed by Kevin McManus, Matthew McManusCast Michaela McManus, Stella Marcus, Jeremy Holm, Jim Cummings, Taylor MisiakHulu -
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Hallow Road
drama · horror · thriller
Two parents enter a race against time when they receive a distressing late-night phone call from their daughter after she caused a tragic car accident.
Directed by Babak AnvariCast Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, Megan McDonnell, Tadhg Murphy, Stephen JonesHulu -
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Dangerous Animals
horror · thriller
A savvy and free-spirited surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
Directed by Sean ByrneCast Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston, Ella Newton, Liam GreinkeHuluAMC+ -
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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
action · horror · sci-fi
Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.
Directed by Johannes RobertsCast Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan JogiaHulu -
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Keeper
horror · mystery
Liz and Malcolm escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, Liz finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that reveals the cabin's horrifying secrets.
Directed by Osgood PerkinsCast Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Birkett Turton, Eden Weiss, Cassandra EbnerHulu -
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Psycho Killer
crime · drama · horror · thriller
A police officer tracks a killer after her husband, a highway patrolman, becomes one of his victims.
Directed by Gavin PoloneCast Georgina Campbell, James Preston Rogers, Malcolm McDowell, Logan Miller, Grace DoveHulu -
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Shelby Oaks
horror · thriller
A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.
Directed by Chris StuckmannCast Sarah Durn, Mason Heidger, Joe Quinn, Mariah Burks, Rebecca DeMarcoHulu -
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MaXXXine
crime · horror
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
Directed by Ti WestCast Charley Rowan McCain, Simon Prast, Mia Goth, Deborah Geffner, Daniel LenchHuluMax
Wrapping Up
This selection brings together slasher energy, psychological unease, warped humor, and fast-moving thrills, so there’s something here for almost every kind of horror fan. Whether you start with a modern favorite like Ready or Not or go darker with Sinister and Pearl, each title adds a different flavor to your watchlist. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh scare, since it’s updated regularly with new additions and changing availability. If you’re sorting through what to stream next, this is a solid guide to keep handy.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026