PremiumBest Horror movies to stream right now – 6 eerie thrillers on OTT to watch today
We have curated a special list of the best horror movies to stream right now. Grab your popcorn and companions (including your furry ones too) to embark on spine-chilling entertainment this weekend.
Last Updated: 08.18 PM, May 03, 2024
Horror is the kind of genre that provokes different kinds of emotions simultaneously. From fear and anxiety to pleasure and excitement, horror movies have the power to captivate your attention while offering you an edge-of-the-seat experience. We have curated a list of the best horror movies to stream on OTT right now. Grab your popcorn and companions (including your furry ones too) to embark on spine-chilling entertainment this weekend.
Best horror movies to stream right now on OTT
Ghost Stories
Four stories, four directors, and a common thread of spooky crows. Ghost Stories is an anthology film helmed by acclaimed filmmakers Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, and Anurag Kashyap. Each story narrates unique, grotesque characters with a twisted narrative.
Streaming on: Netflix
Cast: Mrunal Thakur, Avinash Tiwary, Janhvi Kapoor, Raghuvir Yadav, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vijay Varma, and Pavail Gulati.
Why to Watch: A 4-in-1 entertainment-packed series with a star-studded ensemble cast. The stories are intriguing, with a ghastly connection to the crows!
The Exorcist (1973)
The plot revolves around a crisis of faith and demonic possession. When a young girl is possessed by some evil spirit, her doting mother asks for the help of two Catholic priests, but are they free from sins themselves? Watch this ghastly tale to uncover dark secrets.
Streaming on: Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair
Why to Watch: A classic horror movie with an unsettling plot and convincing ending.
Ouija: Origin of Evil
A prequel to Ouija, the film revolves around matriarch Alice and her two daughters, who start a seance business to get over a bank debt. However, things become sinister when the youngest daughter, Doris, is possessed by a deadly and evil spirit. Will the family survive the hunted possession or get succumbed to the dark, inescapable world?
Streaming on: Netflix
Cast: Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso, and Henry Thomas
Why to Watch: A masterpiece of body horror with multiple jump scares to keep you awake and gasping for more.
Hereditary
This psychological horror film revolves around a grieving family as they deal with the loss of a loved family member, only to experience another tragic accident. The movie is among the scariest and classic horror movies that visually captivates attention with deadly spirits, seances, burned bodies, severed heads, and other spine-chilling shots.
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne
Why to Watch: A disturbing film that plays with your mind and emotions and leaves you with that eerie feeling for a longer time (only watch at your own risk!).
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Tumbbad
The folk horror film is set in Tumbbad village and narrates the story of three generations of a family trapped in a monstrous curse after they built a temple for Hastar. The consequences and struggles hide a dark but sinister truth inside the old mansion.
Streaming on: JioCinema
Cast: Sohum Shah
Why to Watch: A visually stunning film with a compelling narrative of greed and insatiable human desires that goes beyond generations.
The Shining
The movie is set in a haunted hotel with a sinister and mysterious past. When recovering alcoholic Jack Torrance accepts a new position, his psychic son and wife face the dangers lurking in the dark place.
Streaming on: Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Danny Lloyd, Shelley Duvall, and Scatman Crothers
Why to Watch: A multi-layered film with some chilling plot twists that provoke imaginative horror