Hulu Full of fascinating horror movies. Before we get into the list of the absolute best options for streaming services, let’s introduce some worthy alternatives.
David Cronenberg’s “Crime of the Future” (2022) and Bong Joon-ho’s “The Host” (2006) are available on Hulu. There’s also the spine-chilling sci-fi “Alien” (1979), the psychological horror film “Mandy” (2018) and the romance gone awry “Flesh” (2022). Finally, check out The Omen (1976), Smile (2022), Ready or Not (2019), and Immaculate (2024) starring Sidney Sweeney.
Well, here’s our roundup of the streamer’s best horror movies. All of these films received scores above 70 on Metacritic.
If you think you’re incredibly talented, can’t see Killer machines are pretty scary, but you might be looking at some scenes from Prey with your fingers crossed. This addition to the Predator series is set 300 years ago among the Comanche tribes and centers on a young warrior named Nall. Watch a compelling underdog story about a determined human fighting off a powerful alien.
A young woman travels to Detroit for a job interview and finds her Airbnb double booked. That’s how this captivating horror movie may start, but it quickly descends into complete chaos. With a twist in the story and great acting throughout, The Barbarian is a quirky five-star horror film.
This Finnish creature movie is ripped straight from a feathery nightmare. The film follows Tinja, a 12-year-old girl who discovers a strange egg that hatches into a giant bird. This terrifying creature stands in stark contrast to the family’s expectations of perfection. So it’s like a cursed version of E.T. Well, maybe not. You can take a look and come to your own conclusions.
The film stars the enchanting Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones’ Myrcella Baratheon) as an American woman working in Rome who uncovers a plot to birth the Antichrist. It is a prequel to 1976’s The Omen, and is also available on Hulu.
A teenage girl is brutally bullied at a local pool, and then encounters a stranger kidnapping three of her tormentors. This charming Spanish-language film is based on a short film and stars Laura Galan.
Directed by Brandon Cronenberg (son of horror film director David), this disturbing film stars Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgard about a vacationing couple who accidentally commit a crime when they venture outside an island resort. This is a story about committing a crime. Succession fans will be able to enjoy even more of the talented Skarsgård as they will no longer be able to take their eyes off the Scream Queen Goth.
You Are Not My Mother follows Char, an intelligent teenager who lives with her grandmother and her mentally ill mother, Angela. Angela disappears, and when she returns, she acts eerily different. It’s a creepy, slow-burning mystery that you’ll want to stick with, anchored by a strong central character.
