A Glean movie guide
The Best Horror Movies on Hulu
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From bone-chilling Hulu Originals to all-time classics, these are the top-rated scares.
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The movie list
- 01
Barbarian
A masterclass in subverting expectations that keeps you guessing until the very last second.
In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway.
- 02
Prey
A lean, visceral survival thriller that breathes terrifying new life into the Predator franchise.
When danger threatens her camp, the fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior Naru sets out to protect her people. But the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal.
- 03
Alien
The definitive 'haunted house in space' movie remains as claustrophobic and terrifying as ever.
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
- 04
The First Omen
A surprisingly stylish prequel that delivers genuine religious dread and shocking imagery.
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
- 05
The Night House
Rebecca Hall delivers a powerhouse performance in this deeply unsettling exploration of grief and secrets.
Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. Soon she begins to uncover her recently deceased husband's disturbing secrets.
- 06
Fresh
A sharp, stomach-turning social satire that transforms a modern dating nightmare into a literal one.
Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store.
- 07
Immaculate
Sydney Sweeney shines in this atmospheric convent-set horror that builds to a truly unforgettable finale.
An American nun embarks on a new journey when she joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside. However, her warm welcome quickly turns into a living nightmare when she discovers her new home harbours a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.
- 08
The Menu
A wickedly entertaining blend of high-end satire and tense thriller that serves up plenty of dark surprises.
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
- 09
Ready or Not
A high-stakes game of hide-and-seek that perfectly balances bloody action with dark, witty humor.
A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.
- 10
The Fly
David Cronenberg’s tragic masterpiece is the gold standard for visceral, heart-wrenching body horror.
When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
- 11
Cuckoo
A bizarre and stylish 2024 entry that uses its unique Alpine setting to create a disorienting sense of dread.
After reluctantly moving to the German Alps with her father and his new family, Gretchen discovers that their new town hides sinister secrets, as she's plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her.
- 12
The Empty Man
A sprawling cult favorite that evolves from an urban legend into a mind-bending cosmic nightmare.
On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.