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- By Swati Singh
- Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Are you in search of the best horror films available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other platforms? Look no further, because we've got you covered. We have meticulously explored the libraries of all the major streaming services to compile a list of our top-recommended horror movies. Here are the best horror thriller films and web series you can stream right now. Dive into our curated collection and get ready for some spine-chilling entertainment.
7 Best Horror Thrillers On OTT That Will Take Your Breath Away
Ghost Ship (Amazon Prime Video)
Ghost Ship is a 2002 American supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck. The movie stars a talented ensemble cast, including Gabriel Byrne, Julianna Margulies, Ron Eldard, Desmond Harrington, Isaiah Washington, and Karl Urban. The story revolves around a marine salvage crew working in the Bering Sea who come across a mysterious ocean liner that vanished in 1962. Despite the film sharing its title with a 1952 movie, the two films are not related in any way.
Hereditary (Amazon Prime Video)
Hereditary is a 2018 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster, marking his feature directorial debut. The film stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne. It tells the story of a grieving family plagued by a demonic entity following the death of their secretive grandmother.
The Haunting Of Hill House (Netflix)
The Haunting of Hill House is an American supernatural horror drama miniseries created and directed by Mike Flanagan for Netflix. Produced by Amblin Television and Paramount Television, it's the first entry in "The Haunting" anthology series, loosely based on Shirley Jackson's 1959 novel. The story alternates between two timelines, focusing on five adult siblings haunted by their past experiences at Hill House, and flashbacks to the events of 1992 when the family fled the mansion. The cast includes Michiel Huisman, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Kate Siegel, Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, and Timothy Hutton.
Saw X (Amazon Prime Video)
Saw X is a 2023 American horror film directed by Kevin Greutert. It's the tenth instalment in the Saw series, serving as a sequel to "Saw" (2004) and a prequel to "Saw II" (2005). The film stars Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith, with John Kramer (Bell) travelling to Mexico for an experimental cancer treatment. When he discovers it's a scam, he kidnaps those responsible and subjects them to his deadly traps.
The Invitation (Netflix)
The Invitation is a 2022 American horror thriller film directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler. The film stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty. Inspired by Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," it tells the story of a young woman who, after her mother's death, reconnects with long-lost family members and uncovers their dark secrets.
Night of the Living Dead (Amazon Prime Video)
Night of the Living Dead (1968) is an independent horror film directed by George A. Romero. Written by Romero and John Russo, and produced by Russell Streiner and Karl Hardman, it stars Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea. The plot centres on seven people trapped in a Pennsylvania farmhouse under attack by reanimated corpses. The film is credited with popularising modern zombies in popular culture.
Crimes of the Future (Hulu)
Crimes of the Future (2022), a sci-fi body horror drama by David Cronenberg, stars Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, and Kristen Stewart. The film follows a performance artist duo who perform surgeries for audiences in a future where human evolution has accelerated. Despite sharing its title with Cronenberg's 1970 film, it is not a remake. This film marks Cronenberg's return to the sci-fi and horror genres since Existenz (1999).