Horror is among cinema’s most important genres and is now more popular than ever. A consistent dose of films and tv shows come out every month, satisfying the appetites of horror aficionados looking for a good old-fashioned jump scare. Luckily for these thrill-seeking enthusiasts, most streaming services have generous collections of horror flicks. Hulu has a particularly well-curated and varied library of horror pictures, from classic tales of supernatural terror to chilling psychological thrillers and even a few elevated horror films that will keep even the bravest fans up at night.
If you’re not up for the haunting task of going through page after page of the streamer’s scary movies, we’ve already done all the digging for you. So without further extrapolation, here’s our roundup of the best horror movies on Hulu you can stream right now.
Hulu isn’t the only streaming platform with horror titles on demand. We’ve also put together guides to the best horror movies on Netflix and the best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video.
The Nun (2018)
46%
5.3/10The Conjuring franchise expanded with the 2018 period horror movie The Nun, starring Taissa Farmiga and Oscar-nominee Demián Bichir. Set in 1952, the plot centers on a troubled priest and a young novitiate who travel to a Romanian convent to investigate the death of a young nun. As they uncover a dangerous secret in the convent, the pair must confront the vengeful demon Valak, who assumes the form of a terrifying nun. With a Gothic atmosphere and a pair of excellent lead performances, The Nun is a worthy period horror piece and a successful expansion of the wildly popular Conjuring universe.
Annabelle (2014)
37%
5.4/10Yet another spin-off of the Conjuring universe, Annabelle centers on the titular possessed doll as she haunts a young couple expecting their first child. Although critics were unkind to this spin-off, fans embraced its unique blend of horror and cheap thrills. Strong performances and an undeniably creepy villain in the form of its now-iconic titular doll make Annabelle a terrifying, if formulaic, nightmare.
It Comes at Night (2017)
78%
6.2/10Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, and Carmen Egojo star in Trey Edward’s 2017 psychological horror film It Comes at Night. The plot deals with two families reluctantly working together to survive after a mysterious apocalypse ravages the world. However, their uneasy alliance will test their strength, revealing the evil within. It Comes at Night thrives on the strength of its eerie screenplay and the stellar performances from its talented cast, particularly a gripping Edgerton. Subtle but unnerving, It Comes at Night proves that less really is more.
Old (2021)
55%
5.8/10Divisive auteur M. Night Shyamalan returned to the big screen in 2021 with his horror thriller Old. The film follows a family on vacation who discover the secluded beach they’re at is somehow accelerating their aging, reducing their lives to a single afternoon. Twsity and overly ambitious, Old matches Shyamalan’s sensibilities, delivering a compelling and fascinating, if slightly frustrating, exercise in dread that will satisfy fans of the lauded filmmaker.
Personal Shopper (2016)
77%
6.1/10Academy Award nominee Kristen Stewart stars in Olivier Assayas’ 2016 supernatural psychological thriller Personal Shopper. The plot follows Maureen, a personal shopper and medium attempting to communicate with her recently-deceased twin brother. Like most of Assayas’ best films, Personal Shopper is quiet, subtle, and frustrating. However, several tonal shifts that keep the plot moving and a magnetic lead performance from Stewart make it an entrancing and thought-provoking exploration of life and loss worthy of the audience’s time.
Titane (2021)
75%
6.5/10Julia Ducournau’s Palm d’Or-winning body horror film Titane stars Agathe Rousselle and Vincent Lindon. The plot centers on a serial killer with a titanium plate in her head who develops a complicated relationship with a man after posing as his long-lost son to avoid capture. Blending elements of psychological thriller and body horror, Titane is among the most original and boldest films of the new millennium, an unforgettable experience for fans of elevated horror.
Orphan (2009)
42%
7.0/10Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga stars opposite Peter Sarsgaard and a scene-stealing Isabelle Fuhrman in Jaume Collet-Serra’s 2009 horror film Orphan. The plot centers on a grieving couple who adopt Esther, a nine-year-old girl with a mysterious past. Strange things begin happening around the couple, leading them to suspect something might be wrong with Esther. Featuring a star-making performance from Fuhrman and one of the most memorable and unexpected twists in modern horror, Orphan is a unique experience that audiences won’t soon forget.
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
72%
7.0/10Drew Goddard’s horror comedy The Cabin in the Woods stars an ensemble, including Thor: Love and Thunder‘s Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Richard Jenkins, and Bradley Whitford. The plot follows a group of college students terrorized by several supernatural creatures controlled by a group of technicians with mysterious goals. Expertly balancing humor with genuine chills and bringing the best out of its impressive cast, The Cabin in the Woods is as hilarious as it is thrilling.
The Omen (1976)
62%
7.5/10Richard Donner’s classic The Omen is an institution in the horror genre. Cinematic icons Gregory Peck and Lee Remick star in the story about a couple whose child becomes the prime suspect in a series of violent deaths, leading them to believe he might be the Antichrist. A gorefest that makes the most out of its over-the-top premise, The Omen is an exercise in dread powered by a deliciously creepy performance from Harvey Stephens. The film launched a franchise, although the subsequent efforts have failed to match the original’s influence.
The Menu (2022)
Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes received Golden Globe nominations for their performances in Mark Mylod’s dark comedy The Menu, also starring Nicholas Hoult. The film follows a group of guests attending the prestigious Hawthorne restaurant owned by renowned chef Julian Slowik and located on a secluded island.
However, they soon discover something sinister is afoot when the chef’s real plans are revealed. Blending social satire with wicked humor and classic thrills, The Menu is a classic eat-the-rich story with genuine teeth.
Crimes of the Future (2022)
67%
5.9/10Body horror maestro reunites with Viggo Mortensen for his 2020 horror sci-fi Crimes of the Future, co-starring Léa Seydoux and Kristen Stewart. Set in a dystopian future where human evolution has made most humans immune to pain and disease, the film follows a performance artist who performs surgery on himself before live audiences. Although far from Cronenberg’s best picture, Crimes of the Future remains a must-watch for fans of the director’s singular mix of body horror and thought-provoking ideas.
Hellraiser (2022)
55%
6.0/10A reboot of the venerable Hellraiser franchise, Hellraiser follows a young woman recovering from addiction. When she receives a mysterious box capable of summoning humanoid beings with sadistic impulses, she must confront the dangerous demonic forces responsible for her brother’s disappearance.
Featuring a spectacular performance from Jamie Clayton as the iconic villain Pinhead, Hellraiser is a welcome return to form for a franchise that spent far too long neck-deep in mediocrity.
Underwater (2020)
48%
5.9/10Kristen Stewart stars in the sci-fi horror Underwater opposite Vincent Cassel, Jessica Henwick, and John Gallagher Jr. The film centers around an underwater drilling facility struck by an earthquake. The survivors must rally when mysterious creatures attack the facility, forcing them to fight for their lives. Although familiar, Underwater is a largely successful creature feature that excels as a nail-biting thriller thanks to Stewart’s lead performance and several genuinely terrifying monster designs.
Hereditary (2018)
87%
7.3/10Ari Aster’s 2018 horror masterpiece Hereditary stars Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, and Alex Wolff. The plot centers on a family grieving after a tragic accident that begins experiencing unexplained and dangerous supernatural events that lead them to uncover a harrowing truth. Elevated by a career-best performance from Collette, Hereditary is a powerful exploration of grief and guilt wrapped around a shocking and terrifying horror story that will creep under the audience’s skin.
Possessor: Uncut (2020)
72%
6.5/10Leave it to Brandon Cronenberg, son of horror master David Cronenberg, to create a disturbing and insightful piece of horror for the new generation. Possessor stars recent Oscar nominee Andrea Riseborough as an assassin who takes over other people’s bodies to carry on her assignments. However, things get complicated when she struggles to possess her most recent mark, a young man played by Christopher Abbott. Full of the body horror and disturbing elements that have become the Cronenbergs’ bread-and-butter, Possessor will more than satisfy fans of provocative horror.
Run (2020)
67%
6.7/10Emmy nominee Sarah Paulson stars in the 2020 psychological thriller Run. The film revolves around Chloe, a young woman who has spent her life controlled by her overbearing mother. However, as Chloe enters adolescence, she begins questioning her life and her mother’s role in it. Powered by Paulson’s committed performance, and with a smart and pleasantly surprising screenplay, Run is an effective and suspenseful thriller that will keep audiences on the edge.
Fresh (2022)
67%
6.7/10Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in the horror thriller Fresh. The film follows Noa, a young woman frustrated with dating apps, who begins a relationship with the charming Steve. When the two go for a weekend getaway, Noa discovers the many sinister secrets Steve has been hiding. Benefitting from Edgar-Jones and Stan’s performances and with clever insights into the horrors of modern dating, Fresh is a chilling horror story with poignant social critique.
Lamb (2021)
68%
6.3/10The excellent Noomi Rapace stars in Valdimar Jóhannsson’s 2021 folk horror film Lamb from A24. The plot centers on a couple living on a secluded Icelandic farm whose sheep births a human/sheep hybrid. Becoming parents to the creature, the couple begins to adjust to their new lives, oblivious that a mysterious entity is watching their moves with mysterious purposes. Lamb is unnerving yet engrossing, benefitting from an excellent performance by Rapace. Fans of unique premises and unconventional horror will get the best out of this odd and chilling film.
Midsommar (2019)
72%
7.1/10Ari Aster followed the success of Hereditary with Midsommar. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, and Will Poulter, the film follows a couple and their friends who travel to Sweden to experience a secluded town’s famous midsummer festival. However, they soon realize they are taking part in something more dangerous, as it becomes clear the town is a dangerous pagan cult. Balancing weighty themes with old-fashioned scares and an impossibly discomforting vibe, Midsommar is a showcase for Pugh’s considerable talents and further confirmation that Aster is a horror auteur like few others.
Barbarian (2022)
78%
7.0/10Utterly bonkers and thrilling, Barbarian is a true horror event. The film stars Georgina Campbell, Alexander Skarsgård, and Justin Long and follows a woman whose Airbnb rental is double booked. Deciding to spend the night in the house despite the unexpected presence, she soon discovers the rental has dangerous secrets lurking beneath. A wild ride from beginning to end, Barbarian goes all in on its brand of deranged scares, providing an admittedly unconventional yet ultimately sharp and satisfying experience that’s as scary as it’s entertaining.
X (2022)
79%
6.6/10Ti West presented his daring, gritty take on the slasher genre with X. The film stars Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, and Martin Henderson and tells the story of a group of pornographers who decide to shoot their latest film on a secluded Texas farm owned by an elderly couple. Their plans take an unexpected turn when an unexpected enemy begins targeting them one by one. Elevated by a committed and versatile dual performance from Goth, X works as a homage to 1970s slasher movies and a worthy entry to the revered genre.
The Witch (2015)
83%
6.9/10Starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the role that made her a star, The Witch centers on a young girl whose brother becomes lost under her watch. Accused by her other siblings of witchcraft, the girl must endure her family’s distrust and accusations as a dark entity lurks in the forest beyond their solitary cottage. The Witch finds Robert Eggers (The Northman) in fine form, aided by Taylor-Joy’s commanding performance. Mixing supernatural thrills with an exploration of faith, religion, innocence, and womanhood, The Witch is a superior and thought-provoking entry into the elevated horror subgenre.
Pooka! (2018)
Hulu’s Into the Dark series has served as a powerful forum for established and up-and-coming genre directors to showcase new and exciting horror films, and while we’ve already covered Treehouse (directed by James Roday), we’d also like to shine some morbid light on director Nacho Vigalondo’s contribution to the anthology. It’s a film called Pooka! that stars Nyasha Hatendi as a man named Wilson who takes an acting job as a costumed creature named Pooka, a beast based on a popular new holiday toy that’s selling like crazy. But as the toy’s popularity reaches new heights, Wilson begins experiencing wild hallucinations with murderous conclusions. A fitting genre feast for the Christmas season, Vigalondo clearly had a ton of fun with his off-the-wall concept, and so will you.
Spree (2020)
42%
5.9/10The Wretched (2020)
61%
5.8/10Hatching (2022)
74%
6.2/10You Are Not My Mother (2022)
74%
5.8/10Little Monsters (2019)
59%
6.3/10The Field Guide to Evil (2018)
4.8/10The Field Guide to Evil is an international anthology film that brings together eight unique genre tales with folkloric bents. Of particular note are some of the recognizable writers/directors, including Peter Strickland (Berberian Sound Studio and In Fabric), Veronika Franz, and Severin Fiala (Goodnight Mommy and The Lodge), with each segmented novella horror delivering an homage to a significant mythological terror. While not every short hits as hard as the last, the mixed bag ends up in “glass half-full” terrain, with plenty to write home about in terms of vision and execution.
Held (2020)
46%
5.2/10Agnes (2021)
65%
3.9/10Gaia (2021)
64%
5.6/10Willy's Wonderland (2021)
44%
5.5/10Wounds (2019)
51%
4.1/10Hunter Hunter (2021)
61%
6.4/10We Need to Do Something (2021)
48%
4.5/1047 Meters Down (2017)
52%
5.6/10The Night (2021)
68%
5.5/10Censor (2021)
69%
6/10Amulet (2020)
64%
4.8/10The Owners (2020)
54%
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