20 Best Horror Movies on AMC+ 2026
Explore 20 chilling picks on AMC+, from Psycho and Halloween to Red Rooms, Parasomnia, and more crime, mystery, thriller, and horror favorites.
If you’re hunting for the best horror movies on AMC+, this list brings together classics, new releases, and creepy curveballs that fit every mood. You’ll find landmark picks like Psycho (1960) and Halloween (1978) alongside newer standouts such as Red Rooms (2023), Strange Darling (2023), and the 2025 titles Parasomnia and Exit 8. The mix leans into crime, mystery, thriller, and action as much as pure fright, so there’s plenty here whether you want a slow-burn psychological spiral or something more visceral. We’ve also included future releases like Buffet Infinity (2026) and Forbidden Fruits (2026), giving you a head start on what to watch next. With 20 titles on the page, it’s built to help you pick a movie fast and keep your queue full.
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V/H/S/94
fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
After the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police SWAT team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.
Directed by Simon Barrett, Steven Kostanski, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer ReederCast Anna Hopkins, Christian Potenza, Brian Paul, Tim Campbell, Gina Louise PhillipsAMC+ -
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Red Rooms
crime · horror · mystery · thriller
The high-profile case of serial killer Ludovic Chevalier has just gone to trial, and Kelly-Anne is obsessed. When reality blurs with her morbid fantasies, she goes down a dark path to seek the final piece of the case’s puzzle.
Directed by Pascal PlanteCast Juliette Gariépy, Laurie Babin, Sasha Samar, Samir Firouz, Sebastien BeaulacAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ -
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Halloween
horror · thriller
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Directed by John CarpenterCast Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles, Charles CyphersAMC+ -
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Host
horror · mystery
Six friends hire a medium to hold a séance via Zoom during lockdown — but they get far more than they bargained for as things quickly go wrong. When an evil spirit starts invading their homes, they begin to realise they might not survive the night.
Directed by Rob SavageCast Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb, Radina Drandova, Caroline WardNetflixAMC+ -
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Exit 8
action · adventure · horror · mystery · thriller
A man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?
Directed by Genki KawamuraCast Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, Hirota ÔtsukaAMC+ -
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Psycho
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Directed by Alfred HitchcockCast Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Janet Leigh, Martin BalsamPeacock PremiumAMC+ -
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Buffet Infinity
comedy · horror
In a series of cheap, locally produced TV commercials, small business owners rival the looming threat of Buffet Infinity. As Buffet Infinity endlessly expands and grows, engulfing everything in its path, a sinister conspiracy unfolds at the margins, and unfathomable powers begin to seep into the vulnerable community of Westridge County, Alberta.
Directed by Simon GlassmanCast Kevin Singh, Ahmed Ahmed, Brandon Vanderwall, Allison Bench, Claire TheobaldAMC+ -
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Starve Acre
drama · horror
When their son starts acting strangely, a couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening a long-dormant ancient evil rooted deep in the countryside.
Directed by Daniel KokotajloCast Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark, Arthur Shaw, Erin Richards, Robert EmmsAMC+ -
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Resident Evil: Apocalypse
action & adventure · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction · made in europe
As the city is locked down under quarantine, Alice finds out that the people that died from the previous incident at the Umbrella Corporation have turned into zombies. She then joins a small band of elite soldiers, who are enlisted to rescue the missing daughter of the creator of the mutating T-virus. Once lack of luck and resources happen, they begin to wage an exhilarating battle to survive and escape before the Umbrella Corporation erases its experiment from the face of the earth.
Directed by Alexander WittCast Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Oded Fehr, Thomas Kretschmann, Sophie VavasseurAMC+ -
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WNUF Halloween Special
comedy · horror
A local TV personality leads a team of supernatural investigators, including an exorcist, into the darkest corners of a supposedly haunted house.
Directed by Chris LaMartina, James Branscome, Shawn Jones, Scott Maccubbin, Lonnie MartinCast Paul Fahrenkopf, Aaron Henkin, Nicolette le Faye, Leanna Chamish, Richard CuttingAMC+ -
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Strange Darling
horror · thriller
Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
Directed by JT MollnerCast Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Madisen Beaty, Bianca A. Santos, Steven Michael QuezadaAMC+ -
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The Others
horror · mystery · thriller
Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.
Directed by Alejandro AmenábarCast Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston, Alakina Mann, James BentleyAMC+ -
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1408
fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller · made in europe
A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
Directed by Mikael HåfströmCast John Cusack, Tony Shalhoub, Len Cariou, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Jasmine Jessica AnthonyAMC+ -
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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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Forbidden Fruits
comedy · horror
Free Eden employee Apple secretly runs a witchy femme cult in the basement of the mall store after hours - with fellow fruits Cherry and Fig. But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate.
Directed by Meredith AllowayCast Lili Reinhart, Jordan Duarte, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Zack ThompsonAMC+ -
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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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When Evil Lurks
horror
Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.
Directed by Demián RugnaCast Ezequiel Rodríguez, Demián Salomón, Silvina Sabater, Luis Ziembrowski, Marcelo MichinauxAMC+ -
18
Chainsaws Were Singing
action & adventure · comedy · horror · romance
Adventures await when new lovers are separated by a chainsaw killer.
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Exhuma
horror · mystery
After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a wealthy family's ancestral gravesite, a team of paranormal experts relocates the remains—and soon discovers what happens to those who dare to mess with the wrong grave.
Directed by Jang Jae-hyunCast Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Jung Yun-Ha, Lee Do-hyun, Kim Sun-youngAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ -
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The Medium
drama · horror · mystery
A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.
Directed by Banjong PisanthanakunCast Narilya Gulmongkolpech, Sawanee Utoomma, Sirani Yankittikan, Yasaka Chaisorn, Boonsong NakphooAMC+
Wrapping Up
This roundup makes it easy to move from one great scare to the next without wasting time scrolling. From essential favorites to newer twists on horror, the page covers a wide range of styles so there’s something here for slasher fans, thriller fans, and anyone who likes a dark mystery. Bookmark it and come back when you want a fresh recommendation or a reliable classic. The page is updated regularly, so the selection can change as new titles arrive and old favorites rotate in and out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a AMC+ subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on AMC+. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these horror movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the horror titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026