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Aliens from the depths of space and flesheating monsters (living and undead) are just a few of the tasty terrors on our menu of the mustwatch horror movies on H

Aliens from the depths of space and flesh-eating monsters (living and undead) are just a few of the tasty terrors on our menu of the must-watch horror movies on Hulu.

The 15 scariest horror movies on Hulu

Aliens from the depths of space and flesh-eating monsters (living and undead) are just a few of the tasty terrors on our menu of the must-watch horror movies on Hulu.

By Kevin Jacobsen

and Andrew Walsh

on October 9, 2025 6:40 a.m. ET

Maika Monroe as Lee Harker in 'Longlegs'; Sebastian Stan as Steve in 'Fresh'; Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in 'Alien'. Credit:

Neon; Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures; Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty

When you're in the mood for an adrenaline rush — but not in the mood to unstick yourself from your couch — there are ample options on Hulu, where the streamer has stockpiled a collection of some of the most exciting films in the horror genre. Whether you're craving housebound frights like *Run*, or seeking a great horror-thriller like *Black Swan*, the titles on this list are sure to shock.

Here are the most frightening films streaming on Hulu.

Alien (1979)

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in 'Alien'. 20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

Featuring one of the most frightening taglines of all time ("In space, no one can hear you scream"), Ridley Scott's original *Alien* film is a masterpiece of sci-fi horror. Like many great classics of the genre, the film is in no rush to reveal its big bad, building dread as your mind runs wild imagining what fresh hell awaits the crew aboard the *Nostromo* starship.

EW rates the film as the quintessential alien horror movie, noting that "As terrifying (and brilliantly designed) as the alien itself may be, the film is still so unnerving — and frequently spun-off and adapted — because of Scott's measured and impressive direction." Plus, Sigourney Weaver makes for an excellent addition to the "final girl" trope, launching her into stardom and becoming the (human) face of the franchise. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Alien*: Hulu

**Director: **Ridley Scott

**Cast: **Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto

Alien: Romulus (2024)

The Xenomorph in 'Alien: Romulus'.

20th Century Studios

This seventh installment in the *Alien* franchise is a welcome return to form, evoking some of the same thrills and chills of the 1979 original. In fact, *Alien: Romulus* takes place in the aftermath of that first film, centering on a group of highly motivated space colonists looking to escape their indentured servitude on the dark planet LV-410. They find some hope in the form of a run-down space station, with a ship that could take them to a more utopian planet. Waiting for them on board, however, is the alien species we've come to know and fear, and it becomes a battle for survival. "It is bleak and grimy and nauseating, but somehow manages to be a lot of fun," writes EW's critic. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Alien: Romulus*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Fede Álvarez

**Cast:** Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu

Barbarian (2022)

Georgina Campbell as Tess in 'Barbarian'. 20th Century Studios

The horror of double booking is just the tip of the iceberg in Zach Cregger's audacious solo directorial debut. Georgina Campbell stars as Tess, a woman who arrives at the Airbnb she's rented, only to discover she's not alone: A mysterious man named Keith (Bill Skarsgård) is already staying there. After accidentally locking herself in the basement, Tess and Keith soon discover a frightening secret we'd rather not spoil. Just take our word for it that *Barbarian* will leave you disturbed and exhilarated in equal measure. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Barbarian*: Hulu

**Director:** Zach Cregger

**Cast:** Georgina Campbell, Justin Long, Bill Skarsgård, Richard Brake, Matthew Patrick Davis

Black Swan (2010)

Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers in 'Black Swan'. Niko Tavernise/Fox Searchlight

At what point does dedication to one's craft become too much? Director Darren Aronofsky explores this (among other themes) in *Black Swan*, in which Natalie Portman portrays Nina, a sheltered ballerina whose drive to play the lead in a production of *Swan Lake* causes her to have a psychological breakdown. Nina soon finds herself behaving erratically, experiencing hallucinations, and awakening the darkness within herself. As EW's critic writes, "*Black Swan* is lurid and voluptuous pulp fun, with a sensationalistic fairy-tale allure." All these years later, it's hard not to be enraptured by its blending of gothic horror and high art. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Black Swan*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Darren Aronofsky

**Cast:** Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder

Fresh (2022)

Sebastian Stan as Steve in 'Fresh'. Searchlight Pictures

A nuanced examination of the horrors of modern dating, first-time feature-length director Mimi Cave's *Fresh* follows the meet-cute turned meat-cute between budding lovers Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Steve (Sebastian Stan). When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship takes an unappetizing turn.

A dash of *American Psycho*, a sprinkling of *Blood Diner*, with a pinch of *When Harry Met Sally* for flavor, this horror comedy is held together by the killer chemistry between its two leads. Edgar-Jones imbues Noa with a final girl's quiet strength and sharp intellect, making you hope she'll survive the main course. On the flip side, Stan brings Steve's psychopathy just the right amount of disarming goofiness to keep him from being a one-note villain (as seen in his audition video where he dances with a kitchen knife). One suggestion: You may want to eat before you hit play. —*Andrew Walsh*

Where to watch *Fresh*: Hulu

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Mimi Cave

**Cast: **Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Jojo T. Gibbs, Andrea Bang

Hellraiser (2022)

Jamie Clayton as Pinhead in 'Hellraiser'.

Hulu/Courtesy Everett Collection

There are a lot of ways to categorize 2022's *Hellraiser* — it's the 11th installment in the franchise, and also the second adaptation of Clive Barker's original text — but, most importantly, it stands on its own as a great horror film. The film centers on Riley (Odessa A'zion), a woman recovering from drug addiction who inadvertently unleashes the demonic Cenobites on her brother, causing him to disappear. Riley sets about trying to bring her brother back, but as the Cenobite leader (Jamie Clayton) proposes, only if she makes a pair of sacrifices. The film deftly uses horror as a metaphor for Riley's addiction, while providing some genuine scares through Clayton's chilling performance as "the Priest."

As EW's critic writes in ranking it the third-best *Hellraiser* film, "The real casting coup here is Jamie Clayton, whose terrifying portrayal of the film's Pinhead helps elevate [David] Bruckner's movie above the chain of subpar franchise entries." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Hellraiser*: Hulu

**Director: **David Bruckner

**Cast: **Odessa A'zion, Jamie Clayton, Adam Faison, Drew Starkey, Brandon Flynn, Aoife Hinds, Jason Liles, Yinka Olorunnife, Selina Lo, Zachary Hing, Kit Clarke, Goran Višnjić, Hiam Abbass

Jennifer's Body (2009)

Amanda Seyfried as Anita 'Needy' Lesnicki in 'Jennifer's Body'.

Doane Gregory/Twentieth Century Fox

Some movies are frustratingly misunderstood by the public at the time of their release. Such is the case with *Jennifer's Body*, which was originally marketed around Megan Fox's sex appeal but has since been reclaimed for its biting commentary on the impossible standards of being a woman in contemporary times. Fox, in her defining performance, plays Jennifer, a high schooler who is sacrificed by a group of men in a Satanic ritual, only to come back from the dead with the urge to kill her male classmates. Costarring Amanda Seyfried as her best friend, Needy, the film also cleverly explores female friendship and desire. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Jennifer's Body*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Karyn Kusama

**Cast:** Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J.K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris, Adam Brody

Late Night With the Devil (2024)

Ingrid Torelli as Lilly D'Abo, David Dastmalchian as Jack Delroy, and Laura Gordon as June Ross-Mitchell in 'Late Night With the Devil'.

IFC Films & Shudder

Nothing is more terrifying than a late-night host desperate to boost ratings. Case in point, *Late Night With the Devil *takes place on a chilling Halloween night in 1977, during which a series of horrifying events occurred on an episode of a live talk show*. *David Dastmalchian, in a fiercely committed performance, plays Jack Delroy, the show's smarmy host who invites a child psychologist and a possessed girl among his guests. Suffice it to say, the night takes a decidedly wrong turn. Directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes have a lot of fun with the concept, evoking the raw analog vibe of '70s television in all its charming yet unsettling glory. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Late Night With the Devil*: Hulu

**Directors:** Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes

**Cast:** David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Georgina Haig, Josh Quong Tart

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Little Monsters (2019)

Josh Gad as Teddy McGiggle and Lupita Nyong'o as Miss Audrey Caroline in 'Little Monsters'. Neon/Hulu

Apocalypse movies are breeding grounds for unlikely posses, and this Australian zom-com from writer-director Abe Forsythe is no exception. Man-child Dave (Alexander England) wants to impress his nephew's teacher, Miss Caroline (Lupita Nyong'o), and volunteers to chaperone a kindergarten class trip. But, when a zombie escapes a nearby military base, Dave, Miss Caroline, and a popular children's television host (Josh Gad) must band together to protect the young and fight off the walking dead.

A sunnier take on the zombie genre, fans of *Warm Bodies* and *Shaun of the Dead* will love sinking their teeth into this offbeat horror comedy. Gad is a standout as the hilariously amoral Teddy McGiggle. But, as EW critic's observes, the real star of the show is the guitar-wielding Nyong'o. "She's both a warrior queen and a fallible, believable human woman — and never not a movie star in every scene." —*A.W.*

Where to watch *Little Monsters*: Hulu

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Abe Forsythe

**Cast: **Lupita Nyong'o, Alexander England, Josh Gad, Kat Stewart

Longlegs (2024)

Maika Monroe as Lee Harker in 'Longlegs'.

It's easy to see the influences that inspired writer-director Osgood Perkins in *Longlegs*, from the dark religious themes of *The Omen* to the creepy thrills of *The Silence of the Lambs*. But, as EW's critic writes, "What's most impressive is how Perkins collects his simple component parts and somehow transforms this into such an unnerving film." Set in the 1990s, the film centers on a young FBI agent (Maika Monroe) who investigates a series of disturbing murders connected by highly specific commonalities. Imbued with dread, *Longlegs* will get under your skin, as will the image of Nicolas Cage as the titular unnerving villain. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Longlegs*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Osgood Perkins

**Cast:** Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt**

No One Will Save You (2023)

Kaitlyn Dever as Brynn in 'No One Will Save You'. Sam Lothridge/20th Century Studios

What if you could only rely on yourself to defend against alien invasion? *No One Will Save You* imagines such a scenario, with Kaitlyn Dever starring as a young woman who has become a recluse after a mysterious incident in her past that led to her being ostracized by her town. Her quiet existence is disturbed by a humanoid alien invading her country home, whom she proceeds to kill — but this is far from her last alien encounter. Dever fearlessly leads the film all on her own, communicating so much without speaking a word. Writer-director Brian Duffield's choice to not include any dialogue save for one key moment proves effective, demonstrating the power of well-thought-out cinematography, editing, and sound design to create a tense horror experience. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *No One Will Save You*: Hulu

**Director:** Brian Duffield

**Cast:** Kaitlyn Dever

Ready or Not (2019)

Samara Weaving as Grace in 'Ready or Not'.

Eric Zachanowich/Fox Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett

Before they took the reins of the *Scream* franchise, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directed this gleefully gory horror comedy about a newlywed tormented by her husband's cursed family. Samara Weaving plays Grace, the young bride who learns of the family's wedding night ritual, drawing the dreaded "Hide-and-Seek" card and subsequently being hunted down for reasons we won't spoil here. Suffice it to say, *Ready or Not* is crafted with entertainment in mind first and foremost, though it also touches on potent themes regarding the upper class' hell-bent desire to retain their obscene wealth. —*K.J.***** Where to watch *Ready or Not*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B+

**Directors:** Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

**Cast:** Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Elyse Levesque, Nicky Guadagni, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell

Run (2020)

Sarah Paulson as Diane Sherman in 'Run'. Allen Fraser/Hulu

From *Searching* director Aneesh Chaganty, *Run* follows doting mother Diane Sherman (Sarah Paulson), who has maintained meticulous control over the life of her daughter Chloe (newcomer Kiera Allen) for 17 years. Once the time comes for Chloe — a wheelchair user with multiple ailments — to leave for college, she soon becomes a prisoner in her own home as dark secrets are uncovered. *Run *is a taut thriller that feels like an elevated Lifetime movie in all the right ways. Chaganty sets the action primarily in the Sherman house, creating an environment that feels both intimate and suffocating.

In preparation for the role, Paulson told EW that she channeled Piper Laurie's eerie matriarch in *Carrie*, saying, "There's an element of control, there's obviously an extreme codependent situation at work there, where you have a young person who is slowly coming into their own and what that causes the parent to feel." —*A.W.*

Where to watch *Run*: Hulu

**EW grade: **B–

**Director: **Aneesh Chaganty

**Cast: **Sarah Paulson, Kiera Allen

The Wailing (2016)

Kim Hwan-hee as Hyo-jin and Kwak Do-won as Jong-goo in 'The Wailing'.

Well Go USA/Courtesy Everett

A mysterious stranger comes to a small South Korean village, bringing with him a curse in this effectively sinister horror-thriller. As the curse causes the infected villagers to become violently murderous, police officer Jong-goo (Kwak Do-won) tries to get to the bottom of it, personally motivated by his daughter's own transformation. EW's critic ranks *The Wailing* as one of the best Korean horror films of all time, writing, "Some movies just have a malevolent aura about them, and* The Wailing* is one of them." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *The Wailing*: Hulu

**Director:** Na Hong-jin

**Cast:** Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Jun Kunimura, Chun Woo-hee, Kim Hwan-hee

World War Z (2016)

Brad Pitt as Gerry Lane, Abigail Hargrove as Rachel Lane, and Mireille Enos as Karin Lane in 'World War Z'.

Jaap Buitendijk/Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

This pulse-pounding action horror thriller about a zombie apocalypse may diverge from Max Brooks' best-selling book of the same name, but its virtues are plenty. Brad Pitt stars as Gerry Lane, a former investigator for the United Nations who searches the globe for a cure to the deadly outbreak. Of course, with the outbreak spreading at an accelerated pace, it's a race against the clock as Gerry navigates perilous environments on his quest. "*World War Z* turns the prospect of the end of our world into something tumultuous and horrifying and, at the same time, exciting," writes EW's critic. "It's scary good fun." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *World War Z*: Hulu

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Mark Forster

**Cast:** Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, Matthew Fox, Elyes Gabel

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