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The Best Supernatural Horror Films Available For Streaming Right Now
I’ve always been a sucker for supernatural horror films. If a film features haunted houses and people, possession, psychic phenomena, witches or anything along those lines, you can bet I’ll set aside time to watch it.
The advent of online streaming platforms has put thousands of titles at our fingertips, but it can become time-consuming trying to track them all down so I’ve done some of the work for you.
Below you’ll find some of the best classic as well as newer supernatural horror films (in my opinion) you can stream today!
Author’s Note: There’s no way I’m going to be able to list even all of my favorites. Please feel free to leave any of your favorites that I might have missed in the comments!
1. Carrie (1976)
Cast: Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, etc.
Director: Brian de Palma
Why You Should Watch: To remind yourself why this film is a classic. Spacek was perfect casting for the quiet, timid Carrie with a power growing inside her that she barely understood. Add in a brilliant supporting cast and top notch direction and you have a film that is often imitated but never duplicated.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, etc.
2. The Conjuring
Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, etc.
Director: James Wan
Why You Should Watch: Culled from the real-life case files of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring is a terrifying glimpse into the lives of the Perron family as they confront the evil spirits who were waiting on them to move into their new home. With a spectacular soundtrack, gorgeous score, and thrilling special effects, this is one terrifying tale of haunting and possession that never gets old.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Vudu, Fandango Now, Amazon, etc.
3. Dead Awake
Cast: Jocelin Donahue, Jesse Bradford, Lori Petty
Director: Phillip Guzman
Why You Should Watch: Written by Jeffrey Reddick, the man who gave us Final Destination, Dead Awake dives deep into the phenomena of sleep paralysis and some of the dark lore associated with these attacks. When a young woman’s sister dies, she begins to investigate what had been going on in her only to begin suffering from the same sleep paralysis symptoms as her sibling. Things get very dark in the film, and it’s definitely one to watch at night with all the lights off.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, etc.
4. Don’t Look Now
Cast: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland
Director: Nicholas Roeg
Why You Should Watch: The better question is why haven’t you already? This is, simply put, one of the best films of its kind I’ve ever seen. Enigmatic with a sweeping score, the film follows John and Laura Baxter (Sutherland, Christie) who are attempting to deal with the drowning death of their daughter. John takes a job in Italy and the two travel there together thinking that a change of scenery might do them good. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned. They meet a psychic who says she can communicate with their daughter but also warns of danger to come. It all leads to one of the most shocking endings ever put on film.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu
5. The Fog (1980)
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, Adrenne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Hal Holbrook, etc.
Director: John Carpenter
Why you should watch: If you read that cast list and you don’t know already, I’m not sure what to say. This Carpenter classic surrounds the prosperous little town of Antonio Bay, CA. The citizens of the seaside village have no idea, however, that its prosperity is built on theft, lies, and the murder of innocent people. As it prepares to celebrate its 100 year anniversary,however, the vengeful spirits of those long dead victims rise to reclaim what is theirs. This movie is a classic for a reason. The tension is real; the score is brilliant, and the cast is one of the best ensembles in horror history.
Where to watch: Amazon, Shudder, Vudu
6. The Fury
Cast: Amy Irving, Kirk Douglas, Andrew Stevens
Director: Brian de Palma
Why You Should Watch: Just two years after he had a hit with Carrie, Brian de Palma returned with another film about a psychic girl (Irving). This time, however, that girl was facing off with another equally powerful psychic male (Stevens). It’s one hell of a movie with action, murder, government conspiracies, etc. This is one film not to be missed.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu, Fandango Now, etc.
7. Ghost House
Cast: Scout Taylor-Compton, James Landry Hebert, Mark Boone Junior
Director: Rich Ragsdale
Why You Should Watch: Set in Thailand, this is an unusual entry into the haunted/possessed woman story. It centers on Ghost Houses, a cultural tradition in which homes and business place small houses on their property to protect themselves from spirits. When a young woman (Taylor-Compton) disturbs one of these former houses, she becomes the target of a malicious spirit intent on destroying her and those she loves. The film is really scary and definitely something unusual.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Vudu, Amazon, etc.
8. Hell House LLC
Cast: Gore Abrams, Alice Bahlke, Theodore Bouloukos, etc.
Director: Stephen Cognetti
Why you should watch: This movie was in my queue forever before I finally hit play late one night. It centers on a group of friends intent on opening a Halloween haunt in a location where a similar group with that exact purpose died mysteriously years before. I was actually upset with myself that I hadn’t watched sooner. The scares are real here, readers. Without giving too much away there are creepy clowns, vengeful spirits, and genuine chills to be found in the 91 minute run-time.
Where to watch: Amazon, Shudder, Vudu
9. Incarnate
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Carice Van Houton, David Mazouz, Catalina Sandino Moreno
Director: Brad Peyton
Why You Should Watch: In 2018, it feels like we’ve seen about every version of a priest standing over a person who is possessed reading the Roman Liturgy. What I love about Incarnate is it throws all of that out. Instead, it approaches the subject of possession from an entirely different angle. Dr. Ember (Eckhart) uses technology to enter the mind of the possessed and helps them force their demons out of their bodies. He’s met his match in his latest client, however. A boy named Cameron just might be possessed by the demon Ember has been searching for, but will he be strong enough to do what has to be done? This movie is intense, terrifying, and unique!
Where to Watch: HBO Now, Amazon, Vudu, Fandango Now, etc.
10. The Innkeepers
Cast: Pat Healy, Sara Paxton, Kelly McGillis
Director: Ti West
Why You Should Watch: Set on the closing weekend of the historic Yankee Pedlar Inn, the film concerns two employees who have been researching the haunted history of the hotel. As they settle in for the final 48 hours of access, they’re determined to get proof that there are indeed spirits present. Before long, they get their proof and then some. I love the style of this film and that they manage to convey so much without overblown special effects.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu, etc.
11. The Insidious Franchise
Cast: Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, etc.
Director: James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Adam Robitel
Why You Should Watch: It’s simply one of the best supernatural/paranormal franchises of the last 20 years. It all began with a little boy in a coma and the psychic medium (Shaye) that was brought in to help bring him back. The franchise has slowly shifted focus to Shaye’s character, Elise, with tentative ties back to the first film in every installment. The scares are real; the score is brilliant, and with talented writers and directors at the helm, the quality of the films has been maintained throughout each.
Where to Watch: Vudu, Amazon
12. The Lodgers
Cast: Charlotte Vega, Bill Milner, Eugene Simon, David Bradley, etc.
Director: Brian O’Malley
Why You Should Watch: This Irish tale surrounds a brother and sister locked away in a crumbling manor. They are tied to the property by an ancient curse whose bindings have begun to chafe. With nods to classic tales like The Turn of the Screw and The Fall of the House of Usher, this film has the feel of a much older film despite its 2017 release. It is beautifully filmed and filled with a tension that grows throughout as the siblings confront their unwanted fates.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Fandango Now
13. Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut
Cast: Craig Sheffer, David Cronenberg, Doug Bradley, etc.
Director: Clive Barker
Why you should watch: Written and directed by Clive Barker, who also wrote the novel Cabal on which the film is based, Nightbreed is an examination on the difference between Man and Monsters and the intersection between the two. The strange citizens of mythical Midian find themselves fighting for their lives after being discovered by a man named Aaron Boone (Sheffer) and Dr. Philip K. Decker, an all too terrifying killer in psychiatrist’s clothing. There’s a mystical quality to the entire film with Barker’s signature sensual-yet-terrifying storytelling. This director’s cut manages to take what was already a great film and amplify its best qualities. It’s a must see.
Where to watch: Amazon, Shudder
14. The Orphanage
Cast: Belen Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Mabel Rivera
Director: Juan Bayona
Why You Should Watch: Creepy and atmospheric, The Orphanage is a classic ghost story out of Spain directed by Juan Bayona and produced by Guillermo del Toro. Laura and her husband Carlos raise their adopted son Simon in a beautiful old home that was once an orphanage. Of course, the spirits of some of the children who died there still hang about and when Simon goes missing, Laura slowly becomes obsessed with the building’s history and the possibility that it and the spirits who reside their may have stolen Simon. If you haven’t seen this, put it in your queue right away. You’ll thank me later.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu
15. Out of the Shadows
Cast: Lisa Chappell, Goran D. Kleut, Jake Ryan, Kendal Rae, Jim Robison, etc.
Director: Dee McLachlan
Why You Should Watch: This Australian-made haunted house film will give you goosebumps. A man and his pregnant wife watch as their dream home turns into a nightmare as the wife becomes convinced that an evil entity is trying to take their unborn child. The film turns its sub-genre upside down and keeps the audience guessing until the final act.
Where to Watch: Amazon
16. Paranormal Activity
Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Stoat
Director: Oren Peli
Why You Should Watch: A lot of people poke fun at the franchise that followed 2007’s Paranormal Activity, but it is undeniable that the film and its sequels have become a part of film history. I’ll never forget the sheer terror the first inspired in me and if you haven’t seen it in a while, it’s totally worth revisiting to watch Katie and Micah attempt to explain the increasingly violent activity invading their home.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, GooglePlay, etc.
17. The Ritual
Cast: Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier, etc.
Director: David Bruckner
Why you should watch: This Netflix original is a terrifying journey into the woods. When four friends reunite after a tragedy to spread the ashes of their fallen friend, they discover they’re being stalked through the woods. As they find themselves trapped in a world of pagan rituals, human sacrifice, powers they cannot explain, and creatures more terrifying than their nightmares, they have to patch up their broken friendships if they want to survive. Watch this one with the lights out on a stormy night for the full effect!
Where to watch: Netflix
18. The St. Francisville Experiment
Cast: Madison Charap, Ryan Larson, P.J. Miller, Tim Baldini
Director: Ted Nicoloau
Why You Should Watch: Following hot on the heels of the success of The Blair Witch Project, 2000’s The St. Francisville Experiment takes four young people, puts them in one of the most haunted house in one of the most haunted towns in Louisiana with cameras, food, a Ouija board, candles, etc., and allows them to explore the possibility of the paranormal. The film never got as much attention as its predecessor, but it’s a seriously fun movie that lures you into a false sense of security before ripping the rug right out from under you. If you haven’t seen it, you really must.
Where to Watch: Amazon
19. Stir of Echoes
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Jennifer Morrison
Director: David Koepp
Why you should watch: Based on a novel by Richard Matheson (I am Legend), Stir of Echoes centers on Tom (Bacon), a not so open-minded blue collar guy, whose world is turned upside down after being hypnotized by his sister-in-law (Douglas) at a party. Suddenly, he can see spirits, and one particular spirit (Morrison) is determined for him to solve her murder. The film is intense, well-written, and genuinely scary, but it will also hit you right in the feels as Tom slowly uncovers her story and realizes that some of the people he knows are not nearly as innocent as they seem.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu, Shudder
20. Winchester
Cast: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke
Director: Michael and Peter Spierig
Why You Should Watch: Okay, so a lot of this film throws out the actual history of the all too real Winchester Mansion and its inspired and enigmatic designer, Sarah Winchester, but it’s still an excellent story of ghosts and regret. Fans of the house and the mystery that has surrounded it since its inception, should definitely check it out.
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu, Fandango Now, etc.
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Another Creepy Spider Movie Hits Shudder This Month
Good spider films are a theme this year. First, we had Sting and then there was Infested. The former is still in theaters and the latter is coming to Shudder starting April 26.
Infested has been getting some good reviews. People are saying that it’s not only a great creature feature but also a social commentary on racism in France.
According to IMDb: Writer/director Sébastien Vanicek was looking for ideas around the discrimination faced by black and Arab-looking people in France, and that led him to spiders, which are rarely welcome in homes; whenever they’re spotted, they’re swatted. As everyone in the story (people and spiders) is treated like vermin by society, the title came to him naturally.
Shudder has become the gold standard for streaming horror content. Since 2016, the service has been offering fans an expansive library of genre movies. in 2017, they began to stream exclusive content.
Since then Shudder has become a powerhouse in the film festival circuit, buying distribution rights to movies, or just producing some of their own. Just like Netflix, they give a film a short theatrical run before adding it to their library exclusively for subscribers.
Late Night With the Devil is a great example. It was released theatrically on March 22 and will begin streaming on the platform starting April 19.
While not getting the same buzz as Late Night, Infested is a festival favorite and many have said if you suffer from arachnophobia, you might want to take heed before watching it.
According to the synopsis, our main character, Kalib is turning 30 and dealing with some family issues. “He’s fighting with his sister over an inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a shop and brings it back to his apartment. It only takes a moment for the spider to escape and reproduce, turning the whole building into a dreadful web trap. The only option for Kaleb and his friends is to find a way out and survive.”
The film will be available to watch on Shudder starting April 26.
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Part Concert, Part Horror Movie M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ Trailer Released
In true Shyamalan form, he sets his film Trap inside a social situation where we aren’t sure what is going on. Hopefully, there is a twist at the end. Furthermore, we hope it’s better than the one in his divisive 2021 movie Old.
The trailer seemingly gives away a lot, but, as in the past, you can’t rely on his trailers because they are often red herrings and you are being gaslit to think a certain way. For instance, his movie Knock at the Cabin was completely different than what the trailer implied and if you hadn’t read the book on which the film is based it was still like going in blind.
The plot for Trap is being dubbed an “experience” and we aren’t quite sure what that means. If we were to guess based on the trailer, it’s a concert movie wrapped around a horror mystery. There are original songs performed by Saleka, who plays Lady Raven, a kind of Taylor Swift/Lady Gaga hybrid. They have even set up a Lady Raven website to further the illusion.
Here is the fresh trailer:
According to the synopsis, a father takes his daughter to one of Lady Raven’s jam-packed concerts, “where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan. The executive producer is Steven Schneider.
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Woman Brings Corpse Into Bank To Sign Loan Papers
Warning: This is a disturbing story.
You have to be pretty desperate for money to do what this Brazilian woman did at the bank to get a loan. She wheeled in a fresh corpse to endorse the contract and she seemingly thought the bank employees wouldn’t notice. They did.
This weird and disturbing story comes via ScreenGeek an entertainment digital publication. They write that a woman identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes pushed a man she identified as her uncle into the bank pleading with him to sign loan papers for $3,400.
If you’re squeamish or easily triggered, be aware that the video captured of the situation is disturbing.
Latin America’s largest commercial network, TV Globo, reported on the crime, and according to ScreenGeek this is what Nunes says in Portuguese during the attempted transaction.
“Uncle, are you paying attention? You must sign [the loan contract]. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, as I cannot sign on your behalf!”
She then adds: “Sign so you can spare me further headaches; I can’t bear it any longer.”
At first we thought this might be a hoax, but according to Brazilian police, the uncle, 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga had passed away earlier that day.
“She attempted to feign his signature for the loan. He entered the bank already deceased,” Police Chief Fábio Luiz said in an interview with TV Globo. “Our priority is to continue investigating to identify other family members and gather more information regarding this loan.”
If convicted Nunes could be facing jail time on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and desecration of a corpse.
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