Are you looking for a good horror movie that’s not just gore or a handful of cheap jump scares? This list is for you. These films go beyond the usual blood-and-screams formula; they crawl under your skin, linger in your thoughts, and stay there long after the credits roll. So, get ready for the best horror movies on OTT that are terrifying and unforgettable.
1. The Wailing
A mysterious outsider arrives in a sleepy Korean village, and soon, the locals are struck by a violent sickness that turns them into deranged killers. A clumsy policeman is forced to take action when his own daughter is affected. Mixing shamanic rituals, creeping dread, and folklore horror, this slow-burn masterpiece will leave you second-guessing what’s real and what’s evil.
Where to watch: Apple TV and Hulu
2. Lake Mungo
After their teenage daughter drowns, a grieving family captures eerie apparitions on camera in this chilling faux-documentary. This is regarded as the best Australian horror film, so you might want to check it out.
Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent/Buy)
3. The Taking of Deborah Logan
A film crew documenting an elderly woman’s battle with Alzheimer’s starts noticing sinister changes that can’t be explained by medicine alone. Equal parts tragic and terrifying, it’s not for the faint of heart.
Where to watch: Prime Video
4. 13B: Fear Has a New Address
Horror isn’t really Bollywood’s forte but this one is different. In this clever supernatural thriller, a TV soap eerily mirrors the lives of a family in a new apartment. At first, it’s harmless curiosity until the episodes begin predicting grim events in real life. This is one of the best Indian horror movies on OTT.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
5. The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Two coroners working on an unidentified body discover strange injuries, impossible internal damage, and a series of increasingly unexplainable events. As they dig deeper, the night shifts from routine to a descent into supernatural horror.
Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent/Buy)
6. It Follows
After a seemingly ordinary romantic encounter, a teenager discovers a curse has given her a supernatural stalker that relentlessly pursues her, no matter how far or fast she runs.
Where to watch: Prime Video
7. The Night House
Still reeling from her husband’s suicide, a woman begins to uncover disturbing clues about his secret life and the house they shared. This one will keep you looking over your shoulder throughout.
Where to watch: Hulu/YouTube Premium
8. The Blair Witch Project
Three young filmmakers vanish in the woods while making a documentary on a local witch legend. What’s left behind is their raw, shaky footage that suggests they weren’t alone, and what’s stalking them feels real. The raw, handheld style of the film creates an immersive unease that hangs heavy.
Where to watch: Prime Video (Rent/Buy)
9. Saint Maud
Maud, a socially withdrawn nurse recovering from a mysterious past trauma, becomes deeply devoted to her strict Christian faith. When she begins caring for Amanda, a terminally ill former dancer, her religious zeal turns into a dangerous obsession, convinced she must save Amanda’s soul, regardless of the consequences.
Where to watch: Netflix/Prime Video
10. Case 39
Veteran social worker Emily Jenkins believes nothing can surprise her until she rescues 10-year-old Lilith from abusive parents. Taking the girl into her care, Emily soon discovers that Lilith isn’t as innocent as she seems, and protecting her only draws Emily deeper into a web of terrifying supernatural events.
Where to watch: Netflix
11. Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari
Vina is found dead under mysterious circumstances, initially believed to be a traffic accident. But soon, her soul intervenes to reveal the truth about what actually happened. This Indonesian movie will send chills down your spine.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
12. Welcome Home
Based on a true story, Welcome Home isn’t a typical horror movie. It follows two women who are tasked to collect population data for the census. But when they come across a deserted home and decide to knock, it turns out to be the biggest mistake of their lives. This movie will scare you, shock you, and stay with you for a long time.
Where to watch: SonyLiv
So, which of these horror movies are you going to stream on OTT this weekend?
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