20 Best Horror Movies on Paramount Plus 2026
Explore 20 terrifying, twisty, and funny picks on Paramount Plus, from Scream and Smile to Event Horizon, Sleepy Hollow, and more.
If you’re hunting for the best horror movies on Paramount Plus, this list gives you a smart mix of scares, suspense, and dark laughs without the guesswork. You’ll find modern hits like Smile and Smile 2, along with classics such as Scream, Sleepy Hollow, and Event Horizon that still hold up remarkably well. There’s also room for bigger franchise excitement with Scary Movie (2026) and Scream 7 (2026), plus tense picks that lean into mystery and thriller territory. With 20 titles on the page, it’s easy to jump from eerie fun to full-on nightmare fuel depending on your mood. Whether you want a sharp slasher, a creepy supernatural story, or a horror-comedy that cuts the tension, this lineup has plenty to stream.
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Scary Movie
comedy · horror
Two friends find themselves caught up in mayhem involving killers, monsters and supernatural creatures once again.
Directed by Michael TiddesCast Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Teyana TaylorParamount Plus -
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Passenger
horror · mystery & thriller
After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger won't stop until it claims them both.
Directed by André ØvredalCast Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo, Joseph Lopez, Miles FowlerParamount Plus -
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Scream
horror · mystery · thriller
Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettCast Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Melissa Barrera, Jack QuaidNetflixParamount Plus -
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Event Horizon
horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
In 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the starship Event Horizon which disappeared mysteriously seven years before on its maiden voyage. However, it soon becomes evident that something sinister resides in its corridors.
Directed by Paul W.S. AndersonCast Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Richard T. JonesParamount Plus -
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Scream 7
horror · mystery · thriller
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target.
Directed by Kevin WilliamsonCast Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason GoodingParamount Plus -
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Smile
horror · mystery · thriller
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
Directed by Parker FinnCast Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner, Jessie T. Usher, Robin Weigert, Caitlin StaseyParamount Plus -
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Smile 2
horror · mystery · thriller
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
Directed by Parker FinnCast Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter JacobsonNetflixAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Scream
horror · mystery
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Drew Barrymore, Roger L. Jackson, Kevin Patrick Walls, David Booth, Carla HatleyStarzParamount Plus -
09
Sleepy Hollow
fantasy · horror · mystery
Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people – murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van DienParamount Plus -
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A Quiet Place
drama · horror · sci-fi
A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.
Directed by John KrasinskiCast Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cade WoodwardParamount Plus -
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The Faculty
horror · mystery · sci-fi
When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet!
Directed by Robert RodriguezCast Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett, Shawn HatosyParamount Plus -
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Jacob's Ladder
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
Directed by Adrian LyneCast Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor VinceParamount Plus -
13
Friday the 13th
horror · mystery · thriller
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
Directed by Sean S. CunninghamCast Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, Kevin BaconParamount Plus -
14
The Crow
action & adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller
Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven, watched over by a hypnotic crow, returns from the grave to exact revenge.
Directed by Alex ProyasCast Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai LingParamount Plus -
15
Vicious
horror
When Polly receives a mysterious box, it comes with one rule: place inside something she needs, something she hates, and something she loves. If she doesn’t obey, it will consume everything—and everyone—she’s ever known.
Directed by Bryan BertinoCast Dakota Fanning, Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn NekodaParamount Plus -
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The Ring
horror · mystery
Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son.
Directed by Gore VerbinskiCast Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, Jane AlexanderParamount Plus -
17
Piranha 3D
comedy · horror
Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.
Directed by Alexandre AjaCast Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Elisabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd, Eli RothParamount Plus -
18
The Cured
drama · horror · sci-fi · thriller
What happens when the undead return to life? In a world ravaged for years by a virus that turns the infected into zombie-like cannibals, a cure is at last found and the wrenching process of reintegrating the survivors back into society begins.
Directed by David FreyneCast Elliot Page, Sam Keeley, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Stuart Graham, Paula MalcomsonAMC+Paramount Plus -
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Scream 4
horror · mystery
Ten years after the original Woodsboro murders, one of the survivors returns home to promote their new book about surviving trauma, only for a new Ghostface killer to emerge, targeting a new group of teens.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Lucy Hale, Roger L. Jackson, Shenae Grimes-Beech, Dane Farwell, Anna PaquinParamount Plus -
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Scream VI
horror · mystery · thriller
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettCast Courteney Cox, Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason GoodingNetflixParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
This roundup makes it easier to find a great watch, whether you want jump scares, clever twists, or something darkly funny. From Scream and Smile to newer picks like Passenger and Scary Movie (2026), the mix covers a lot of horror tastes without wasting your time. Bookmark this page and come back when you need a quick streaming decision, because it’s updated regularly with fresh additions and removals. If you’re building a weekend watchlist, this is a reliable place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Paramount Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026