Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

With multiple titles available in the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India category, it is indeed a tough task to select an entertaining movie just before your lady friend fells asleep. From good to average, and plain bad, a wide range of Horror Movies are available now on Prime Video to stream at your own risk. So, we cruised through the giant catalog of films, and hand picked the best ones which are worth watching. Presenting the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

Last Updated on Jan 03, 2024

[Ranked in no particular order]

26. The Purge Series

The Purge Series immerses viewers in a dystopian world where all crime is legal for 12 hours. Spanning multiple films and a TV series, it delves into societal themes like class divide, morality, and political manipulation amid chaos. While some entries excel in social commentary, others lean heavily on action, catering to varied tastes in this thrilling, albeit uneven, franchise.

25. Smile

Director – Parker Finn
Cast – Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner

Smile, anticipated since its teaser, offers a blend of familiarity and originality in horror. Dr. Rose faces a haunting force, weaving mystery and thrills reminiscent of It Follows. While its heavy-handed approach to trauma and tropes hinder, the shared enjoyment in a crowd makes it a fun, albeit flawed, cinematic experience. One of the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

24. Pet Sematary (2019)

Directors – Kevin Kolsch & Dennis Widmyer
Cast – Jason Clarke, Jeté Laurence

Pet Sematary revitalizes Stephen King’s chilling tale with eerie suspense. The film captivates with atmospheric dread, enhancing its horror elements. While it deviates from the book, it crafts a fresh narrative that intrigues and shocks. An unsettling journey into grief and the terrifying consequences.

23. The Witch

Director – Robert Eggers
Cast – Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson

The Witch revolves around a family which moves from England to a ranch in the middle of nowhere and is haunted by a mysterious entity. Based on quite a few myths and tales of the 1600s, I found the concept and the element of mystery around the story very gripping. Although the scare factor of the film is very minimal, the Eggers and the performances by Anya Taylor-Joy make this one of the best. – Zoha

22. IT Chapter Two

Director – Andy Muschietti
Cast – Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy

IT: Chapter Two is the sequel to 2017 mega-blockbuster IT. Andy Muschietti returns to the director’s chair with a star-studded cast including powerhouses like James McAvoy and everyone’s favorite actress, Jessica Chastain. Set in 2016, 27 years after the events of the first film, the synopsis begins with IT, who returns stronger and crueller than ever to Derry. One of the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

21. Overlord

Director – Julius Avery
Cast – Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell

Overlord, directed by Julius Avery, explores a fictional story set in WWII and packs together a handful of impressive action sequences with the right amount of captivating drama. The story kicks off when a group of American paratroopers enter a Nazi-occupied village and soon realize that the Nazis are experimenting with a deadly virus that can make the situation a lot worse. An engaging action-drama to watch.

20. Barbarian

Director – Zach Cregger
Cast – Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård

Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India: Barbarian is written and directed by Zach Cregger and features Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long in the lead roles. It tells the story of a young woman who discovers that her Air BnB is double booked. Even so, she decides to stay with an unexpected housemate, but shortly she realizes that is the least of her concerns. An edge-of-the-seat thriller, Barbarian is well paced and warrants multiple watches.

19. Scream VI

Directors – Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett
Cast – Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera

Scream VI reignites horror with a brilliant mix of nostalgia and fresh twists. Its intelligent script honors the series while keeping audiences on edge. Stellar performances by returning and new cast members, alongside masterful direction, offer a rollercoaster of thrills, setting a new standard for the genre.

18. Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

Director – André Øvredal
Cast – Zoe Margaret, Michael Garza

A group of friends get locked in an old abandoned house by some bullies and invoke something supernatural. Based on the children’s book series of the same name by Alvin Schwartz, there are very few movie adaptions that live up to their books, this is one of them. The setting is very creepy, and the idea of scaring someone with the thing that scares them most is unique and, at the same time, terrifying to watch. With an engaging story that progressed at a steady pace to not bore the viewer, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark is a winner.

17. Talk To Me

Directors – Danny & Michael Philippou
Cast – Sophie Wilde, Zoe Terakes

Talk to Me, directed by Daniel and Michael Philippou, is a frightening supernatural horror that explores trauma and connection through its authentic and horrific story. Mia and her friends unleash a spirit that results in a terrifying experience. The movie’s editing and direction are synchronized, and the characters’ realism is mirrored in their erratic decision-making. Talk to Me is a game-changer in the horror genre, showcasing the Philippou brothers’ talent. One of the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

16. Orphan: First Kill (2022)

Director – William Brent Bell
Cast – Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles

Preview Only: After escaping from a psychiatric facility in Estonia, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost.

15. Orphan (2009)

Director – Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast – Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman

Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India: Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Orphan explores the story of a couple, who as of late, lost their child, adopts a nine-year-old young girl. Subsequently, they discover that she has a disturbed and perplexing past, and she is not at all who she professes to be.

14. Host (2020)

Director – Rob Savage
Cast – Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore

Do you use Zoom, the VC tool? The term ‘Host’ should be familiar to you then Host (2020) explores the story of a group of friends doing a seance on a video call. Coupled with some tight screenplay and technical brilliance, the film was shot remotely with the actors acting as camera operators. Also, especially during this Covid era, this film is a pleasant reminder to us, that when most of the world sulks in a lockdown, some smart people will find an opportunity, and innovate! – Sohini Sen (@cine_thusiast)

13. Train to Busan

Director – Yeon Sang-ho
Cast – Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-seok, Jung Yu-mi

Best Horror Movies on Amazon India: Sang-Ho Yeon absolutely exploits the ‘Contained Thriller’ genre in this Korean apocalyptic zombie thriller, set in a moving train from Seoul to Busan as a zombie outbreak simultaneously takes place outside. It’s the perfect set-up for exhilarating thrills and fast-paced action, along with some family melodrama. The film is light on narrative themes but does touch upon the idea of selflessness in dire situations.

Strong side-characters are introduced, without much exposition but with full impact, as our lead character and his daughter scramble to save themselves from the vicious onslaught. It’s not just another zombie movie; it is a fast-paced, action-packed full-on entertainment flick. – Kaushal Munshi

12. Stonehearst Asylum

Director – Brad Anderson
Cast – Ben Kingsley, Kate Beckinsale

The storyline of Stonehearst Asylum explores the journey of a psychiatrist in training who visits the asylum to complete his training. Despite the long runtime, the film is fast-paced, the suspense in the movie was so palpable that it puts you on the edge of your seat. It was exciting to watch, and the narrative twists keep things fresh. A decent watch if you’re into thrillers. – Zoha Junaid

11. The Babadook

Director – Jennifer Kent
Cast – Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman

Preview Only: Jennifer Kent’s psychological-thriller explores the story of a single parent, tormented by the savage passing of her significant other, fights with her child’s dread of a beast sneaking in the house, however, before long finds an evil presence all around her.

10. Berlin Syndrome

Director – Cate Shortland
Cast – Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt

Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India: A young photographer meets a teacher on a night out and goes back to his. However, things take a dark turn when the disturbed teacher holds the young photographer captive in his Berlin apartment. Well, first of all, I want to state that I used to love Teresa Palmer but seeing her act in the first half of the movie was nothing short of torture. But the storyline was compelling, so I kept watching. However, even though the storyline was good, it was just an average movie, it could’ve been soo much better. – Zoha Junaid

9. The Wailing

Director – Na Hong-jin
Cast – Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min

Preview Only: The Wailing, a South Korean horror film directed by Na Hong-jin, explores the story when a doubt prompts craziness when tribal people connect a progression of killings to the appearance of a baffling outsider (Kunimura Jun).

8. Before I Wake

Director – Mike Flanagan
Cast – Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane

Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India: Mike Flanagan’s 2016 fantasy horror, Before I Wake details the storyline of Jess and Mark, who adopt Cody from an orphanage after their son Shawn passes away. But, they soon realize that Cody’s dreams come alive when he is asleep.

7. Hereditary

Director – Ari Aster
Cast – Toni Collette, Alex Wolff

Preview Only: Directed by Ari Aster, Hereditary is a horror-thriller and stars Toni Collette and Alex Wolff in the lead roles and the plot of the movie tells the story of the strange Graham family who is going through the death of Ellen, mother of Annie, and the grandmother of Peter and Charlie. Shortly after that, weird things slowly start to unravel as Annie and Charlie begin to notice Ellen who is involved in a strange and mysterious past. One of the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

6. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Director – Ana Lily Amirpour
Cast – Ana Lily Amirpour, Sheila Vand

Preview Only: In a small town, abusive men start to disappear, and no one can determine how. Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, this horror-western is powerful in its approach and explores an engaging storyline. The black and white color tone of the film was beautiful to watch, and the overall effect of the film will reign you in. Although, I have to say that I believe the movie isn’t for everyone, but you should check it out, especially if you like films centered around strong female leads.

5. The Cabin in the Woods

Director – Drew Goddard
Cast – Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth

Even after watching this film a handful of times before, I never quite got the brilliance behind the plot. On one hand, there is the cliche story of a group of stupid young adults who go into a creepy cabin in the woods and mess with things that they shouldn’t, and on the other hand, there is a whole facility that controls the scenario to spin it favorably to appease the Old Gods from ending humankind.

So, the people in the cabin are like actors in a movie, the people in the facility are the directors, writers, and producers, etc. and the Old Gods are the audiences that need to be appeased. The fourth wall has been broken so many times in the movie that it’s pretty awesome. – Zoha Junaid

4. Fright Night (2011)

Director – Craig Gillespie
Cast – Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell

Preview Only: Following multiple deaths in his neighborhood, Charley starts assuming that his neighbor Jerry is a vampire. The only person willing to help is Peter, a man who insists to be a vampire killer. Starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, and David Tennant in the primary roles, this 2011 film of the 1985 teen horror is directed by Craig Gillespie. One of the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

3. X (2022)

Director – Ti West
Cast – Mia Goth & Jenna Ortega

X (2022) is written and directed by Ti West and tells the story of a group of millenials who rent out some space on an old couple’s farm to shoot a porno film. Soon things become eerie, and their lives in turn, are in danger. Inspired by the 1970s slasher films, this movie really brings that genre to life. Brutally violent and extremely entertaining. Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India.

2. It Follows

Director – David Robert Mitchell
Cast – Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist

It Follows follows around a bizarre curse dispersed from one person to another through sex, and the person contaminated with this tribulation remains followed and haunted by a mystic supernatural entity continuation that typically annihilates people. It Follows never pursued the hackneyed route with ridiculous jump scares, indolent narration, and insipid direction. The retro narrative style was reminiscent of the 80s horror movies and the director brilliantly used the technical aspects like cinematography and background music to build up the tension in every significant scene. Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India

1. Tumbbad

Directors – Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi & Adesh Prasad
Cast – Sohum Shah

Horror seems to be Bollywood’s new vanilla, which is being blended seamlessly with different genres of cinema acting as other flavors. It was blended with comedy in Stree and Sohum Shah starrer, Tumbbad, does this with fantasy. Helmed by three directors – Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi and Adesh Prasad, this movie is an off-beat blend of mythology, with a gory and dark narrative. The movie may not appeal the faint-hearted. But it is a fantasy horror that certainly deserves a chance, for making huge strides in the right direction as far as Indian cinema is concerned. One of the Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime India. – Anurag Rao

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