20 Best Horror Movies on Peacock 2026
Find terrifying classics and newer chills in this Peacock horror guide, with slasher hits, creature features, and dark comedies worth streaming now.
If you’re hunting for a smart, scary, and surprisingly varied Peacock watchlist, this guide pulls together 20 picks that cover everything from classic slashers to creature features and offbeat horror-comedy. You’ll find nightmare fuel like Psycho, Halloween II, Alien: Covenant, and The Thing, plus newer chills such as Come Play and Obsession. There’s also room for cult favorites with a darker edge, including Ginger Snaps and Shaun of the Dead, so the mix never feels one-note. Whether you want suspense, gore, mystery, or a little romance tangled into the fear, these movies make it easy to settle in and start streaming.
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Obsession
horror · romance · thriller
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Directed by Curry BarkerCast Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy RichterPeacock Premium -
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Tremors
comedy · horror
Val McKee and Earl Bassett are in a fight for their lives when they discover that their desolate town has been infested with gigantic, man-eating creatures that live below the ground.
Directed by Ron UnderwoodCast Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, Reba McEntirePeacock Premium -
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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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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 Premium -
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The Skeleton Key
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
Directed by Iain SoftleyCast Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy BryantAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Shaun of the Dead
comedy · horror · made in europe
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.
Directed by Edgar WrightCast Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis, Dylan MoranPeacock Premium -
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Signs
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, Cherry JonesPeacock Premium -
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Get Out
horror · mystery · thriller
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
Directed by Jordan PeeleCast Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry JonesPeacock Premium -
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Five Nights at Freddy's
horror · mystery · thriller
Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy's is what it seems.
Directed by Emma TammiCast Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Matthew Lillard, Mary Stuart MastersonPeacock Premium -
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Halloween II
horror
After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael Myers has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.
Directed by Rick RosenthalCast Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer, Lance GuestAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Come Play
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
Directed by Jacob ChaseCast Azhy Robertson, Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr., Winslow Fegley, Jayden MarinePeacock Premium -
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The Purge
horror · sci-fi · thriller
Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.
Directed by James DeMonacoCast Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin HodgeAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Alien: Covenant
horror · sci-fi · thriller
The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián BichirPeacock Premium -
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Halloween Kills
action & adventure · drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster.
Directed by David Gordon GreenCast Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Nick CastlePeacock Premium -
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Ginger Snaps
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller
The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.
Directed by John FawcettCast Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Mimi Rogers, Jesse MossPeacock Premium -
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The Thing
horror · science-fiction
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.Cast Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajePeacock Premium -
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The Messengers
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
When the Solomons trade in the craziness of big-city life for the quiet of a North Dakota farm, little do they expect the nightmare that follows. Soon after arriving, teenage Jess and her younger brother see terrifying apparitions and endure attacks from a supernatural source. Jess must warn her disbelieving family before it is too late to save them.
Directed by Danny Pang, Oxide Chun PangCast Kristen Stewart, Dylan McDermott, Penelope Ann Miller, John Corbett, Evan TurnerPeacock Premium -
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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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Happy Death Day
comedy · horror · mystery · thriller
Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.
Directed by Christopher LandonCast Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Charles Aitken, Laura CliftonPeacock PremiumMax
Wrapping Up
From old-school suspense to modern monster mayhem, this roundup gives you a strong place to start when you want something eerie on Peacock. The mix includes horror, thriller, drama, mystery, and even a touch of romance, so there’s something here for different moods and comfort levels. Bookmark this page and check back whenever you need a fresh scare or a smarter streaming pick. It’s updated regularly, so the lineup can keep pace with what Peacock adds next.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026