Best Horror Movies to Watch on Amazon Prime

Finding a good horror movie to watch or stream can be as horrifying as the movie itself. But, if you have subscribed to Amazon Prime, you are in for a treat. Amazon Prime Video has one of the best horror movie libraries. From classics to the latest.

However, scrolling infinitely through the suggestions on Amazon Prime Video can be a little tiring. Why? Because there are endless movies on the list. And honestly, nobody has so much time.

Worry not, because we have compiled a list of some of the best horror movies on Amazon Prime that you can enjoy. So, get the popcorn ready, spread out your comfy blanket, turn off the lights, and get ready for a spooky time.

Here is the list of the 6 best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video

1. Oculus

Year: 2011
Director: Lynne Ramsay
Starring: Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller
IMDB Rating: 7.5
Runtime: 111 minutes

Together with the amazing Tilda Swinton, director Lynne Ramsay creates a stylish, psychologically complex depiction of a mother who has a crisis after her son commits an awful crime. The film, which features standout performances from John C. Reilly and Ezra Miller, tackles horrific and unpleasant truths without holding back. It's the kind of movie that will have you talking. Or will leave you speechless with shock.

2. Suspiria

Year: 2018
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Dakota Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz
IMDB Rating: 6.7
Runtime: 152 minutes

Fans of the original movie should be extremely grateful that director Luca Guadagnino, did justice to this new version. It takes a lot of bravery to remake what is arguably the best horror movie of Dario Argento's career.

What we have here is a horror movie that follows the staff of a prestigious dancing school in Berlin engaging in subtle but sinister actions. The story takes a chilling U-turn when a few unlucky young women start to have doubts about the school.

Even with the original film's status as a member of the horror hall of fame, this masterfully terrifying movie manages to keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

3. Candyman

Year: 2021
Director: Nia DaCosta, Jordan Peele
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Rating: 5.9
Runtime: 92 minutes

Candyman, 2021, is a sequel to the 1992 classic horror masterpiece. Co-written and co-directed by Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele, this sequel is continued along the storyline that follows the horrifying tales related to America's racist past.

The story revolves around an artist who gets obsessed with the legend of Candyman, a ghost killer with a hooked hand. What follows is a tale of horrific truths that get uncovered. The scary quotient of this film touches a few levels higher than the original. Be ready to get some spine chills with this one.

4. Get Out

Year: 2017
Director: Jordan Peele
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Caleb Landry Jones
IMDB Rating: 7.7
Runtime: 100 minutes

Described as tense and terrifying, Get Out is a must-watch horror movie on Amazon Prime. You can expect a strange and spooky vibe as soon as the movie starts.

The storyline follows the young Daniel Kaluuya visiting his girlfriend's family. But as events unfold, there seems to be a sinister motive behind this invitation. The movie shocks its audience with its original plot. There isn't a single scene that seems to be included without a reason. Rest assured; you will be kept captivated throughout.

5. Train to Busan

Year: 2016
Director: Yeon Sang-ho
Starring: Gong Yoo, Ma Dong-seok, Yeon Sang-ho, Jung Yu-mi
IMDB Rating: 7.6
Runtime: 113 minutes

A young father travels from Seoul to Busan on a high-speed bullet train, but he is completely unprepared for the onset of a zombie plague. A ghost infection that quickly infects the train's passengers.

Train to Busan is a gruesome and fast-paced Korean horror classic that revitalized the zombie movie subgenre and cemented its place in the history of great late-night horror films.

You will also get to experience the emotional twists that its great characters go through. If you like Zombie movies, it is a must-watch on Amazon Prime Video

6. Sleepy Hollow

Year: 1999
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Christopher Walken, Miranda Richardson
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Runtime: 105 minutes

In his portrayal of Ichabod Crane, an early-era CSI investigator, Johnny Depp transforms the Headless Horseman story into one of the creepiest movies ever.

The movie plot revolves around a village plagued by a headless horseman's horrific killings. The plot gets really interesting when Johnny Depp enters the village to uncover the secret behind all these killings.

The movie throws up a lot of suspense and surprises for its audience, keeping them guessing about the villain's real identity till the very end.

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Conclusion

This list includes zombies, classic horror plots, and horror-comedy. So, choose your preferred sub-genre and get that popcorn. You will indeed find that one "hidden-gem" horror movie to watch on Amazon Prime tonight.