Note: Only films that were fully released in 2026 so far were up for inclusion, so no festival favorites or titles that haven’t hit theaters yet — “Evil Dead Burn,” Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” and Robert Eggers’ “Werwulf,” to name a few — could make the cut.

The best Netflix horror movies to watch in July 2026 include the first three 'Scream' movies, starring Neve Campbell, Parker Posey and more

Mindless and easy-to-watch horror movies can be great, as classics like Gremlins, Evil Dead II, and The Return of the Living Dead all demonstrate.

While sci-fi horror discussions tend to be dominated by titles like "The Thing" and "The Fly," these five films deserve to receive more love and attention.

The best horror movies to stream on Prime Video in June include the new 2026 film 'The Dreadful' with Kit Harington and a scary 2024 sequel

Science fiction and horror goes together like peanut butter and jelly, but it's harder to find a good movie. These five greats deserve to be rediscovered.

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For as long as there have been movies, there have been horror movies. The trends and tropes have changed, but the idea of a scary movie has remained. The 1960s were an interesting decade for the horror genre.

This home release lets fans enjoy Obsession again, while offering new viewers the chance to learn why this movie has been near universally praised.