Best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video that will leave you scream throughout their runtimes

Are you ready to confront the depths of your deepest anxietie? Well, Amazon Prime Video is offering a horrific journey through some of the most disturbing horror movies ever conceived. Prepare to have your perception of fear redefined as you witness the insidious terror of Sohum Shah's Tumbbad, a story that masterfully weaves Indian folklore. Then, brace yourself for the visceral dread of Vera Farmiga's The Conjuring, where the chilling true story of the Perron family's demonic encounters is brought to life. These are not just any movies; they are made to unlock a new, more primal level of fear within you, leaving an indelible mark long after the credits roll.

Best horror movies on Prime Video:

Tumbbad

When a family from a rural land in India, unwittingly awakens the wrath of Hastar, a malevolent deity, rumoured to be cursed, by building a shrine in his honour and coveting his forbidden wealth, they unleash a torrent of dark forces that bring about devastating and supernatural consequences, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear.

The Conjuring

Rod and Carolyn are shocked to discover their beloved pet dog dead under creepy and unexplained circumstances. But things take a darker turn when their daughter Andrea starts experiencing supernatural encounters. Desperate for answers, the couple turns to paranormal investigators, hoping they will uncover the truth behind the haunting and help them free their home from the entity's grip.

Chhorii

After being uprooted from their home, married couple, Hemant and Sakshi, find themselves taking refuge in a house from a rural area, seeking a fresh start. But their newfound life quickly turns into a nightmare as Sakshi begins experiencing inexplicable and terrifying supernatural occurrences, putting her life in peril and forcing Hemant to confront the dark forces that have invaded their peace.

The Wailing

A stranger's arrival in a village sparks a mysterious epidemic that spreads rapidly among its residents. As the village is the brink of chaos, a police officer races against time to unravel the mystery behind the outbreak. His personal stakes are high, his own daughter lies critically ill, fighting for her life. With each passing moment, he must navigate a complex web of clues, superstitions, and fears to uncover.

The Priest

Father Carmen, a devoted priest, forms an unlikely alliance with the police to unravel the mystery behind a series of inexplicable suicides. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a dark truth, threatening to upend everything he thought he knew about faith, morality, and the human condition. The closer he gets to the truth, the more he realises the gravity of the consequences.

The Witch: Part 1 - The Subversion

A young woman lives a peaceful life with her adoptive parents, but everything turns upside down when she reveals her extraordinary powers. Suddenly, she's pursued by a group of men from her shadowy past, who will stop at nothing to capture her. As she navigates this treacherous new reality, she must confront the secrets of her past and fight to protect her new life and the people she loves.

13B: Fear Has a New Address

Manohar and his family move into their new apartment on the 13th floor, looking forward to a fresh start. But their peace is shattered by a malevolent spirit soon that uses their television as a conduit to communicate with them, sending creepy messages. As the occurrences escalate, the family is forced to confront the dark presence that's invaded their home.

The Cabin in the Woods

Five friends embark on a weekend getaway to a secluded cabin. But their tranquility turns into terror when they start disappearing and ending up dead. As the remaining friends fight for survival, they uncover the cabin's dark secrets, revealing that some places are best left unexplored. The isolation that was meant to be a retreat becomes a deadly trap.