It’s hard to pick the finest horror movies from the enormous selection of Amazon Prime Video. We carefully choose the top horror films for you to view, emphasizing both new and vintage films because we are ardent horror enthusiasts. The horror genre is just as flexible as comedy or drama, and what makes you laugh or cry depends on your perspective. A plethora of horror streaming libraries, including obscure slashers from the 1980s and zombie flicks, are available to Amazon customers. You can always rely on our list of worthwhile movies but don’t expect to find them by just browsing.
Get Out
Description
The topic of being the “other” in a room full of white people who fetishize and dissect blackness is explored in Andy Peele’s film Get Out. The narrative centres on Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and Rose (Allison Williams), who attend the yearly Armitage celebration in a sumptuous house in upstate New York. Despite having a deceptively simple plot, the movie has a profound conceptual depth. The uncomfortable feeling of being the “other” in a room full of individuals who aren’t like you is explored in the movie.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Jordan Peele
- Actors – Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 7.8/10 (690K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 98% (403 Votes)
Train to Busan
Description
2016 saw the return of zombies in the horror genre; one of the 50 Greatest Zombie Films of All Time is Train to Busan. The South Korean movie centres on a parent attempting to keep his daughter safe on a train that is crowded with ferocious zombies. It combines touching family drama with thrilling popcorn entertainment, along with some original action scenes. One of the finest zombie movies of the last ten years, the movie has outstanding makeup effects and a cast of memorable, sympathetic supporting characters.
- Genre – Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Action
- Director – Yeon Sang-ho
- Actors – Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-seok, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Su-an, Kim Eui-sung
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 7.6/10 (225K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 95% (128 Votes)
We Are Still Here
Description
Andy Crump is the director of the haunted home movie We Are Still Here, which was influenced by Dan Curtis, Stuart Rosenberg, and H.P. Lovecraft in addition to Lucio Fulci. The movie centres on Anne and Paul Sacchetti, who, following the loss of their son, relocate to Aylesbury, Massachusetts from the city. They flee disaster by living in a farmhouse that is almost a century old. While the early part of the movie moves slowly, Karim Hussain captures some intense violence in the second half. The tale of fleeing tragedy to the carnage is expertly shifted in the movie, and the bitter New England winter only heightens the sense of hopelessness. We Are Still Here is a haunted mansion that will not be disregarded because of its ominous and forbidding characteristics.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Ted Geoghegan
- Actors – Barbara Crampton, Andrew Sensening, Larry Fessenden
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 5.7/10 (98K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 95% (44 Votes)
Candyman
Description
Nia DaCosta’s horror sequel Candyman continues the urban mythology from the first movie. The consequences of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects, income disparity, and racism are all explored in the movie. Anthony, a fancy-pants artist, is the main character of the novel. He is intrigued by the mythology and its eerie repercussions. The film highlights the power of martyrdom and economic exploitation, making it a must-see horror and a must-discuss tragedy thanks to its brilliant compositions and layouts.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Nia DaCosta
- Actors – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 5.9/10 (75K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 84% (335 Votes)
Suspiria
Description
Nia DaCosta’s horror sequel Candyman continues the urban mythology from the first movie. The consequences of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green projects, income disparity, and racism are all explored in the movie. Anthony, a fancy-pants artist, is the main character of the novel. He is intrigued by the mythology and its eerie repercussions. The film highlights the power of martyrdom and economic exploitation, making it a must-see horror and a must-discuss tragedy thanks to its brilliant compositions and layouts.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Luca Guadagnino
- Actors – Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Angela Winkler
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 6.7/10 (91K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 66% (337 Votes)
The Neon Demon
Description
The Neon Demon, a horror film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, delves into themes of parenting, sex, and asymmetry. Characters in the movie are either crazy fathers or daughters looking for attention in Los Angeles. In this cannibal-slasher flick, Elle Fanning plays a teenage model who aspires to be a fashion designer while also serving as a car advertisement. Refn creates a creepy aura of physical imperfection and sorrow despite using an unorthodox method, turning The Neon Demon into a showroom of the many gorgeous skins it occupies.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Nicolas Winding Refn
- Actors – Elle Fanning, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Jena Malone
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 6.1/10 (103K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 59% (260 Votes)
Smile
Description
The eerie horror movie Smile examines trauma and the characters’ attempts to process it. It’s a cursed movie that pays homage to modern horror traditions and outrageous exploitation movies, such as The Grudge and It Follows from the mid-00s to the 2010s. With jump scares and a clear sense of haunting, the film focuses on dread, helplessness, and the inability to escape the inevitable. Smile is a spooky, awful, and jumpy horror experience despite some silly moments. It does this by successfully evoking and reproducing fear.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Parker Finn
- Actors – Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 6.5/10 (156K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 79% (193 Votes)
M3GAN
Description
In the horror movie M3GAN, a robot created to be a child’s devoted buddy is portrayed as a cyborg called M3GAN. Cady comes home with her aunt Gemma, a roboticist who is in charge of PurrpetualPetz, after losing her parents in an automobile accident. Intending to create M3GAN, Gemma takes her programming too seriously, which results in macabre yet humorous violent scenes. One of the biggest horror icons of the recent past, M3GAN is more than simply another entry in the horror field. The horror-comedy tone is expertly balanced, offering cinematic sickos without compromising brilliance.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – Gerard Johnstone
- Actors – Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 6.4/10 (140K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 93% (316 Votes)
Dark Harvest
Description
Regretfully, Dark Harvest, which was postponed for two years, now has a limited Alamo Drafthouse release before going digital. David Slade’s version of the same-titled horror story by Norman Partridge has some amazing special effects along with a frightening, celebratory scent. Under Slade’s direction, seasonal comforts develop with a wicked attitude that hits viewers in the face with gory mayhem even if the majority of the characters are minors. Dark Harvest isn’t going to be as good as Trick ‘r Treat or Hell Fest, but when it was first slated a few years ago, this Unpleasantville tale about a bloody custom got the attention it deserved.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – David Slade
- Actors – Caset Lakes, E’myri Crutchfield, Dustin Ceithamer, Elizabeth Reaser
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 5.5/10 (7K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 68% (41 Votes)
The Deeper You Dig
Description
John Adams and Toby Poser’s family-friendly picture The Deeper You Dig stars Kurt Adams as Kurt, Ivy as Ivy, and Zelda Adams as Echo. The movie centres on Kurt, who while remodelling an ancient, dilapidated house, unintentionally murders Echo. Her mother, Ivy, finds her lost kid as she also regains her spiritual abilities. The Adams-Poser effect is the film’s greatest strength; austerity is its second-best feature. The film is strong and impactful because of its simple, minimalist style and straightforward technique.
- Genre – Horror
- Director – John Adams, Toby Poser
- Actors – John Adams, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 5.6/10 (2K+ Votes)
Rotten tomato: 94% (32 Votes)
Conclusion
To conclude we can say that horror films may be just as heartbreaking or humorous as comedies or dramas because of their versatility. A vast selection of horror films, including independent films and classics, are available on Amazon Amazon Prime Video. With obscure 1980s slashers and zombie flicks, the site has amassed a sizable horror streaming catalogue. There are a ton of these movies available to Amazon customers, but it’s important to know they exist.
