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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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 HatleyHuluStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Sleepy Hollow
Won 1 Oscar Best Cinematography (2000) · 3 nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 BaconNetflixPeacock PremiumAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 PlusMore details on IMDb →
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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. JonesPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 AlexanderNetflixPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Doctor Sleep
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller
Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".
Directed by Mike FlanaganCast Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran, Cliff Curtis, Zahn McClarnonParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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It Follows
horror · mystery & thriller
A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
Directed by David Robert MitchellCast Bailey Spry, Carollette Phillips, Loren Bass, Keir Gilchrist, Maika MonroePeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Goosebumps
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · horror · thriller
After moving to a small town, Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets next door neighbor Hannah, the daughter of bestselling Goosebumps series author R.L. Stine. When Zach unintentionally unleashes real monsters from their manuscripts and they begin to terrorize the town, it’s suddenly up to Stine, Zach and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong.
Directed by Rob LettermanCast Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy RyanParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Paranormal Activity
horror · mystery
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Directed by Oren PeliCast Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Ashley PalmerStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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A Quiet Place
1 Oscar nomination
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 HatosyAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Scream 2
horror · mystery
Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Jada Pinkett Smith, Omar Epps, Paulette Patterson, Rasila Schroeder, Heather GrahamHuluStarzPeacock PremiumParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Rosemary's Baby
Won 1 Oscar Best Supporting Actress (1969) · 2 nominations
drama · horror
A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
Directed by Roman PolanskiCast Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice EvansAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Monster Squad
action · comedy · fantasy · horror
Count Dracula returns to the world of humans accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them the ability to rule the world. A group of horror-loving heroes are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
Directed by Fred DekkerCast Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr, Tom NoonanAmazon Prime VideoParamount PlusFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Friday the 13th Part 2
horror · mystery · thriller
Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.
Directed by Steve MinerCast Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King, Kirsten Baker, Stuart CharnoPeacock PremiumAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe
horror · mystery · thriller
Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.
Directed by André ØvredalCast Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, Ophelia Lovibond, Michael McElhatton, Olwen Catherine KellyAMC+Paramount PlusMore details on IMDb →
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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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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