Prime Video has a lot to offer horror fans, from classic movies like American Psycho to more recent releases like Abigail. Ads are now a part of the streaming service, but if you’d prefer to watch your spooky content without commercial interruptions, you can pay an additional fee to remove them.
Here are some highly rated horror films to satisfy your cravings. Dim the lights, grab the popcorn and enjoy your creepy feature.
Wild, gruesome and a lot of fun, this horror movie follows a group of kidnappers — including a woman played by Melissa Barrera — who discover a little too late their young captor is far from helpless.
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
Aliens that kill based on sound populated the worlds of the post-apocalyptic horror films A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II. This spin-off prequel written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (John Krasinski helmed the originals) shows the creatures invading New York and stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn.
In case you haven’t yet been introduced to well-groomed investment banker Patrick Bateman, it’s time to pull out your business card and get acquainted. Elements of dark comedy, thriller and horror are on display in this film, a satire of late ’80s excess that stars Christian Bale as a wealthy young professional with murderous hobbies.
Want to revisit the ’80s? Kiernan Shipka time travels to the decade and takes on a killer in this new Prime Video slasher comedy. Randall Park and Julie Bowen also make appearances.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Five friends cross paths with cannibalistic monsters — including the chain saw-wielding Leatherface — in this 1974 film directed by Tobe Hooper. The influential horror movie will thrill and disturb you.
Nanny is an increasingly unnerving movie about a mother working in the US and separated from her son in Senegal, whom she hopes will soon join her. The powerful, chilling film — led by a captivating Anna Diop — takes viewers through her difficult, haunting wait.
Jordan Peele and Nia DaCosta are at the helm of this gripping slasher. A sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, Candyman tackles issues such as gentrification and police brutality. Prepare for blood, swarming bees and people making the unfortunate decision to recite Candyman’s name in front of a mirror. Candyman is available to watch for free with ads.
If you like your horror films interspersed with a bit of contemporary dance (and who wouldn’t!), then Suspiria is definitely the one for you. It tells the story of a supernatural dance academy run by a coven of witches and features themes like motherhood, guilt and abuse of power. An homage to the original 1977 film, Suspiria stars Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton.
Coherence is a huge favorite here at and it’s a terrifying watch. Not necessarily in the traditional, gory, horrific sense but more in terms of the concepts. It’s a multiverse movie released before multiverses were cool and is not what you expect. Coherence is the kind of movie you’ll finish and immediately rewatch to try to rewire your brain. It’s a fantastic achievement and a must watch.
