Hulu’s horror lineup mixes classic dread-builders with newer, tension-first hits. Since streaming libraries change (and can vary by plan and region), consider this a curated “start here” list of the most consistently spine-tingling options currently associated with Hulu.
15 Scariest Horror Movies to Stream on Hulu
Longlegs (2024)
A slow-burn modern chiller that prioritizes atmosphere and lingering unease over easy jolts. It’s the kind of movie that feels tense even in quiet scenes.
Late Night with the Devil (2024)
A clever “broadcast gone wrong” setup that uses period detail and escalating weirdness to keep you locked in. It’s tense, fast-moving, and built to snowball.
Barbarian (2022)
Best enjoyed with minimal spoilers: it starts simple, then keeps re-shaping what you think the movie is. It’s a great pick if you want constant uncertainty.
Oddity (2024)
A creepy, moody film that leans into suggestion and atmosphere—exactly the kind of story that makes your house feel louder afterwards.
Alien (1979)
A benchmark for claustrophobic sci-fi horror: minimal, patient, and relentlessly tense. The setting and sound design do half the scaring on their own.
Aliens (1986)
More momentum-driven than the first film, but still packed with dread and pressure-cooker sequences. Great if you want fear plus intensity.
The Babadook (2014)
A psychological horror story that gets under your skin through mood and emotion rather than spectacle. It’s unsettling in a way that lingers.
The Empty Man (2020)
A slow, strange mystery that builds into something broader and more unsettling than you expect. Ideal if you like horror that feels like a puzzle.
28 Weeks Later (2007)
A high-tension sequel that’s designed to keep your stress level up, with set pieces that hit hard and fast.
Thanksgiving (2023)
A modern crowd-pleaser with a sharp “holiday gone wrong” hook and a brisk pace. Best for viewers who want something punchy and intense.
Fresh (2022)
A sleek, contemporary thriller that plays with tone and expectations while steadily tightening the screws. Go in as blind as possible.
The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Smart, self-aware horror that still delivers real suspense. It’s a great pick if you want scares plus a clever genre twist.
Prometheus (2012)
A glossy sci-fi nightmare built on big questions, eerie discoveries, and escalating tension. It’s more dread than jump-scares.
Alien: Covenant (2017)
A darker, meaner installment that leans into grim atmosphere and mounting paranoia. A good follow-up if you’re continuing the Alien run.
The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)
A mainstream supernatural pick with a steady ramp-up and a “can’t-look-away” vibe as the mystery deepens.
