Top Recent Horror Movies, a list by Jason Krauser

67

/134/

64

/21/

2.9

/42007/

77

/113/

72

/222/

61

/17/

Lucy, a college student, along with her friends, spend their vacation at her family's home in Hawaii, which includes her pet chimpanzee, Ben. However, when Ben contracts rabies after being bitten by a rabid animal, the group must fight for their lives in order to avoid the now-violent chimp.

63

IMDb 92

6.1

/1952/

61

/98/

62

/11/

2.9

/19863/

85

/87/

47

/197/

61

/16/

3.0

After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise—they hunt. The military insists they are harmless and slow-moving, offering hope to grieving families. But when Ava enters a quarantine zone searching for her missing husband, she uncovers the horrifying truth: the undead are growing more violent, more relentless, and more dangerous with every passing hour.

56

IMDb 18

6.0

/13821/

62

/573/

59

/144/

2.6

/123006/

51

/142/

76

/800/

43

/33/

2.0

age 13+

A group of friends facing mid-life crises head to the rainforest with the intention of remaking their favorite movie from their youth, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.

61

6.4

/2863/

64

/96/

58

/29/

3.0

/19836/

78

/95/

77

/78/

53

/16/

1.5

age 16+

After witnessing his parents’ brutal murder on Christmas Eve, Billy transforms into a Killer Santa, delivering a yearly spree of calculated, chilling violence. This year, his blood-soaked mission collides with love, as a young woman challenges him to confront his darkness.

51

32

5.1

/1747/

51

/88/

52

/6/

2.1

/2813/

68

/25/

42

/30/

Mikey's night terrors become reality when his mother begins showing signs of demonic possession. What he's about to experience will haunt him for the rest of his life and claim countless lives across generations.

62

5.4

/3171/

57

/255/

58

/5/

2.9

/9741/

85

/41/

48

/53/

66

/5/

3.0

A fraught mother-daughter relationship is put to a terrifying test when the family patriarch dies, and the grieving mother hires a mysterious stranger to bring her husband back from the dead.

63

60

5.9

/4752/

62

/375/

64

/31/

2.8

/13540/

80

/30/

60

/38/

College student Deena visits her hometown and is roped into a babysitting gig. Meanwhile, the local sheriff, after receiving a piece of evidence in the mail, falls into an increasingly desperate scavenger hunt involving a series of murders.

82

IMDb 17

7.5

/227869/

76

/5436/

76

/2593/

3.9

/1857701/

85

/365/

94

/622/

78

/58/

4.0

age 16+

Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

68

6.1

/44826/

63

/3275/

67

/800/

3.1

/403652/

72

/191/

83

/1091/

61

/37/

3.0

age 16+

Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney Blake is struggling with his life after captivity. When his sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, the siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.

64

5.6

/7964/

60

/673/

60

/91/

2.8

/27727/

83

/96/

60

/45/

63

/10/

3.0

age 17+

A couple’s romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious and attractive couple. In this darkly hilarious and seductive horror story, a dream getaway spirals into a nightmarish maze of sex, lies, and manipulation, bringing terrifying secrets to light and triggering a bloody battle for survival.

52

5.4

/9689/

57

/506/

58

/171/

2.6

/87483/

55

/126/

54

/148/

40

/20/

2.0

age 16+

A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.

71

6.1

/25132/

62

/1940/

67

/443/

3.0

/176026/

91

/183/

81

/365/

73

/23/

3.0

age 14+

A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

64

5.7

/8957/

59

/681/

62

/163/

2.9

/62114/

89

/64/

51

/111/

68

/11/

3.0

age 16+

A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival.

74

IMDb 53

6.7

/90090/

68

/5758/

69

/1029/

3.5

/685382/

88

/291/

85

/939/

71

/34/

3.0

age 16+

In a dystopian near-future America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.

64

6.2

/87091/

67

/6025/

69

/1556/

2.8

/784024/

58

/189/

77

/1731/

54

/29/

3.0

age 16+

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.

68

5.9

/13557/

61

/1124/

60

/246/

3.0

/52644/

87

/141/

82

/194/

65

/21/

3.0

age 16+

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.

54

5.1

/2619/

58

/284/

58

/42/

2.4

/4108/

60

/43/

45

/12/

56

/5/

2.5

age 16+

A cursed Witchboard awakens dark forces, dragging a young couple into a deadly game of possession, deception, and supernatural terror in New Orleans.

67

6.3

/3907/

64

/263/

67

/40/

3.1

/18543/

92

/52/

65

/17/

67

/8/

2.5

age 16+

Detectives are thrust into a chilling hunt for “Mr. Shiny”—a sadistic serial killer from the past whose return marks the beginning of a new wave of grotesque, otherworldly crimes tied to a dark cosmic force.

79

IMDb 25

7.5

/285724/

72

/14246/

72

/2684/

3.6

/2333301/

93

/391/

85

/3222/

81

/48/

3.5

age 17+

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

74

IMDb 61

6.7

/60481/

67

/3698/

70

/818/

3.3

/572539/

90

/242/

76

/503/

75

/39/

3.5

age 17+

Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.

61

5.2

/1784/

60

/250/

65

/28/

2.9

/4926/

69

/35/

74

/37/

67

/8/

2.0

Science teacher Hank’s life changes when he reconnects with his first love and suspects that a new student may be his daughter—all while facing an alien threat in their town.

70

5.9

/3294/

62

/190/

64

/36/

3.1

/9341/

96

/45/

71

/21/

75

/7/

3.0

age 16+

In the picturesque landscapes of Southern France, a young woman's chilling fascination with murder and identity theft sends her life into a whirlwind of chaos.

69

6.4

/29422/

66

/2228/

65

/418/

3.0

/119037/

87

/181/

74

/123/

65

/24/

3.0

age 16+

A savvy and free-spirited surfer is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer. Held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.

76

6.7

/149687/

69

/11172/

70

/2538/

3.2

/1043233/

92

/234/

86

/1950/

73

/35/

3.5

age 16+

Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.

59

5.6

/22873/

59

/1681/

61

/443/

2.6

/155482/

74

/156/

57

/188/

55

/15/

2.5

age 16+

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

54

5.7

/60109/

61

/5424/

63

/1251/

2.5

/378998/

51

/117/

66

/389/

47

/23/

1.5

age 16+

One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one...only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.

80

IMDb 11

7.5

/348553/

76

/16187/

74

/3192/

4.1

/3126357/

97

/425/

96

/9466/

84

/55/

2.5

age 16+

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

65

64

5.7

/7186/

58

/405/

60

/70/

2.8

/12001/

83

/12/

77

/49/

At a secluded summer camp, timid and introverted 12-year-old Morgan is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface.

64

53

6.2

/3171/

63

/199/

65

/31/

3.3

/9121/

83

/18/

60

/16/

54

/7/

A struggling writer in the midst of a divorce befriends a retired serial killer who incidentally becomes his marriage counselor by day, and killing counselor for his next book by night.

61

5.9

/48192/

63

/3998/

64

/688/

2.7

/321991/

52

/222/

76

/341/

51

/40/

3.0

age 16+

A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

56

5.7

/23427/

61

/2472/

62

/466/

2.6

/69263/

63

/81/

72

/59/

45

/10/

1.5

age 16+

When Eddie breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William, a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear.

58

5.5

/8105/

58

/728/

57

/134/

2.7

/38771/

59

/61/

62

/133/

58

/6/

2.5

age 15+

After escaping from a mental hospital, a violent sociopath named Paul begins a dangerous rampage targeting Sofia, a world-famous pop star. Obsessed with her, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, acting under the delusional belief that they are getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his devotion, leading to a tense and unpredictable situation.

68

62

5.7

/2501/

59

/292/

57

/43/

3.4

/24792/

100

/24/

A group of recent grads head out on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding. Cramped together inside a Jeep Cherokee and with the miles stretching infinitely ahead, they face a choice: embrace their new existence or fight to escape it.

53

51

5.4

/4932/

61

/551/

62

/47/

2.4

/16695/

50

/16/

45

/26/

age 15+

When true-crime junkie Eva Vaugh is shoved into the dating app world by her besties on her 30th birthday, she suddenly finds herself at the center of a real-life murder case. As new details about the murders are revealed on her favorite podcast, she realizes that one of the three men she’s dating could be the infamous "Swipe Right Killer" terrorizing the city.

62

5.9

/88575/

60

/4976/

59

/1158/

2.6

/600090/

77

/299/

55

/739/

62

/48/

3.0

age 16+

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

67

6.7

/158155/

71

/13641/

76

/3311/

2.9

/419165/

62

/149/

74

/1212/

57

/29/

3.0

age 14+

Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.

68

6.0

/34286/

62

/2206/

63

/421/

2.8

/230664/

78

/180/

76

/592/

61

/28/

3.5

age 16+

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

73

6.9

/162371/

70

/10927/

70

/1986/

3.4

/1291462/

93

/261/

88

/531/

70

/40/

2.5

age 16+

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

68

6.1

/40929/

60

/2428/

61

/652/

3.0

/252742/

88

/248/

52

/279/

77

/53/

3.5

age 15+

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways.

77

7.1

/254848/

69

/12554/

67

/3357/

3.7

/2408748/

85

/381/

73

/2959/

78

/59/

4.0

age 16+

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

58

50

5.4

/2093/

62

/270/

57

/31/

2.5

/3536/

55

/20/

74

/173/

age 14+

In early 1970s Florida, an ominous white van stalks young women. A teenage girl is the latest victim, but this one won't stay a victim.

53

5.5

/23306/

56

/1756/

57

/331/

2.8

/128919/

60

/220/

40

/306/

56

/53/

2.0

age 15+

A woman, thrown into the stay-at-home routine of raising a toddler in the suburbs, slowly embraces the feral power deeply rooted in motherhood, as she becomes increasingly aware of the bizarre and undeniable signs that she may be turning into a dog.

59

5.6

/28954/

65

/4869/

64

/861/

2.2

/41091/

55

/56/

80

/180/

50

/9/

2.5

age 14+

Post-apocalyptic survivors find refuge in the Rocky Mountains to hide from giant, insect-like creatures that can't live above 8,000 feet. However, when one of them needs life-saving supplies, they risk it all to venture into the danger zone.

73

7.0

/212263/

71

/12408/

69

/2373/

3.3

/1181803/

90

/294/

76

/638/

71

/49/

3.0

age 15+

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

55

5.8

/44050/

63

/3822/

63

/924/

2.5

/184798/

75

/51/

40

/312/

54

/9/

1.5

age 15+

A grieving woman in a secluded forest encounters a killer who injects her with a paralytic drug. As her body shuts down, her fight for survival begins.

71

6.7

/133708/

66

/8419/

65

/1952/

3.2

/881246/

86

/213/

81

/1105/

67

/37/

3.0

age 17+

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

65

6.2

/60486/

65

/3822/

68

/1850/

2.8

/406096/

78

/131/

85

/1429/

62

/19/

2.0

age 18+

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

62

5.2

/3303/

60

/474/

56

/67/

3.0

/6627/

81

/54/

40

/44/

62

/5/