20 Best Horror Movies on Starz 2026
Find 20 scary picks on Starz, from Scream to Dawn of the Dead and newer releases like Eye for an Eye and The Strangers: Chapter 3.
If you’re hunting for a sharp, suspenseful watchlist on Starz, this roundup brings together slashers, creature features, cult favorites, and offbeat genre blends. You’ll find familiar names like Scream (1996), Scream 3 (2000), and Dawn of the Dead (2004), plus newer picks such as Eye for an Eye (2025) and The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026). There’s also room for surprise choices like Priest (2011), Pet (2016), and Scary Movie 2 (2001), which keep the lineup from feeling one-note. With horror mixed into mystery, action, fantasy, and sci-fi, this page is built for anyone who wants a broader scare lineup, not just the usual jump-scare parade. We’ve pulled together 20 movies, so you can choose a tense thriller, a bloody classic, or something weirdly fun depending on your mood.
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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 -
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Dawn of the Dead
action · horror
A group of survivors take refuge in a shopping mall after the world is taken over by aggressive, flesh-eating zombies.
Directed by Zack SnyderCast Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Jake Weber, Mekhi Phifer, Ty BurrellStarz -
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Scary Movie 2
comedy · horror
While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans's sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group of students visit a mansion called "Hell House," and murderous high jinks ensue.
Directed by Keenen Ivory WayansCast Antony Acker, Mark Barrett, Richard Bellos, Suzanne Bianqui, Natale BoscoStarzParamount Plus -
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The Strangers: Chapter 3
horror
Tethered by a frightening conclusion, Maya and the Strangers are locked on an unavoidable, unforgiving collision course — a showdown that proves they’re far from strangers now.
Directed by Renny HarlinCast Hannah Galway, Ema Horvath, Krystal Ellsworth, Gabriel Basso, Madelaine PetschStarz -
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Priest
action · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess.
Directed by Scott StewartCast Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Lily CollinsStarz -
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Eye for an Eye
horror
Anna, grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother she has never met. Isolated, vulnerable, and in need of friends, she finds brief solace in the company of two local teens. But when she becomes complicit to their unforgivable act of violence, she finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman – the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies’ dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake - Anna must right her wrong before becoming a victim of this gruesome curse.
Directed by Colin TilleyCast Finn Bennett, S. Epatha Merkerson, Whitney Peak, Golda Rosheuvel, Carson MinniearStarz -
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Pet
crime · horror · thriller
A man bumps into an old crush and becomes obsessed. After several failed attempts at winning her over, he kidnaps her and holds her captive underneath the animal shelter where he works.
Directed by Carles TorrensCast Dominic Monaghan, Ksenia Solo, Jennette McCurdy, Da'Vone McDonald, Nathan ParsonsStarz -
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
adventure · crime · drama · horror · mystery · thriller
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Directed by Roy William NeillCast Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, Karen Verne, William Post Jr.Starz -
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Scream 3
horror · mystery
As bodies begin dropping around the Hollywood set of STAB 3, the third film based on the gruesome Woodsboro killings, Sidney and other survivors are once again terrorized by another Ghostface killer.
Directed by Wes CravenCast Liev Schreiber, Beth Toussaint, Roger L. Jackson, Kelly Rutherford, Neve CampbellStarz -
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47 Meters Down
horror · mystery · thriller
Two sisters on Mexican vacation are trapped in a shark observation cage at the bottom of the ocean, with oxygen running low and great whites circling nearby, they have less than an hour of air left to figure out how to get to the surface.
Directed by Johannes RobertsCast Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Chris Johnson, Yani Gellman, Santiago SeguraStarz -
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Vamps
comedy · horror · romance
The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.
Directed by Amy HeckerlingCast Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter, Larry Wilmore, Bettina Bresnan, Todd BarryAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Let Us In
horror · sci-fi
A 12 year old girl is determined to uncover who or what is behind the rash of disappearances occurring in her small town.
Directed by Craig MossCast Makenzie Moss, O'Neill Monahan, Eric Callero, Tobin Bell, Sadie StanleyStarz -
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Event 15
crime · drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Three soldiers get trapped in an elevator when terrorists set off a dirty bomb. But when one escapes, her world turns upside down as she realizes nothing is what it seems.
Directed by Matthew ThompsonCast Josh Stewart, Jennifer Morrison, James Frain, Kimberly Elise, Jude CiccolellaStarz -
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Night of the Living Dead
horror · thriller
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
Directed by George A. RomeroCast Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith WayneStarzPeacock PremiumMax -
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47 Meters Down: Uncaged
adventure · drama · horror · thriller
Four teenage girls go on a diving adventure to explore a submerged Mayan city. Once inside, their rush of excitement turns into a jolt of terror as they discover the sunken ruins are a hunting ground for deadly great white sharks. With their air supply steadily dwindling, the friends must navigate the underwater labyrinth of claustrophobic caves and eerie tunnels in search of a way out of their watery hell.
Directed by Johannes RobertsCast Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, Brianne Tju, Sistine Rose Stallone, John CorbettStarz -
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Burning Bright
drama · horror · thriller
After her lousy stepfather steals her savings to buy a vicious tiger, Kelly loses all hope of going to college. But Kelly's situation worsens when a hurricane leaves her and her autistic brother boarded up in their house with the man-eating beast. This edge-of-your-seat thriller follows the gutsy heroine and her younger sibling as they struggle to outwit the ravenous predator and find a way to survive.
Directed by Carlos BrooksCast Garret Dillahunt, Briana Evigan, Charlie Tahan, Peggy Sheffield, Mary Rachel QuinnStarz -
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The Presence
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · made in europe
In this darkly romantic ghost story, a woman travels to an isolated cabin where she is stalked by an apparition who inhabits her space as his own. With the unexpected arrival of the woman’s boyfriend, the dark spirit’s haunting grows obsessive. Soon the woman begins to exhibit weirdly irrational behavior as the thin line between sanity and possession begins to unravel. Is she battling her inner demons, or is a much darker presence threatening them all?
Directed by Tom ProvostCast Mira Sorvino, Shane West, Justin Kirk, Tony Curran, Muse WatsonStarz -
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Tales from the Hood
crime · drama · horror · thriller
A strange mortician tells four horrific tales to three drug dealers that he traps in a local funeral parlor.
Directed by Rusty CundieffCast Clarence Williams III, Joe Torry, De'aundre Bonds, Samuel Monroe Jr., Wings HauserStarz -
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Battle of the Damned
action & adventure · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Following a deadly viral outbreak, private military soldier Max Gatling leads a handful of survivors and a ragtag band of robots against an army of the infected.
Directed by Christopher HattonCast Dolph Lundgren, Melanie Zanetti, Matt Doran, David Field, Jen Kuo SungStarz -
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Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Brigitte has escaped the confines of Bailey Downs but she's not alone. Another werewolf is tailing her closely and her sister's specter haunts her. An overdose of Monkshood - the poison that is keeping her transformation at bay - leads to her being incarcerated in a rehabilitation clinic for drug addicts where her only friend is an eccentric young girl by the name of Ghost.
Directed by Brett SullivanCast Emily Perkins, Brendan Fletcher, Katharine Isabelle, Tatiana Maslany, Susan AdamStarz
Wrapping Up
This list makes it easy to find a scary movie night pick without digging through endless menus. Whether you want a classic slasher, a zombie outbreak, or a genre twist that leans into action or fantasy, there’s something here to match the mood. Keep this page bookmarked if you like having a reliable horror guide ready when the mood strikes. We update it regularly, so it stays useful as the catalog changes and new titles arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Starz subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Starz. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026