Max is advertised as ‘the one to watch‘ and offers a catalog of titles to suit different family members. For those that prefer watching horror movies, here are 16 scary movies that we think are ‘ones to watch.’ We’ve also included an additional 14 bonus mentions, just in case our picks aren’t your picks.
A Nightmare on Elm Street | Horror | 1h 31m
A Nightmare On Elm Street was the movie that started the Freddy Krueger franchise, bringing nightmares to life for the first time. If you have yet to see Wes Craven’s original, now might be the time to do so.
Caddo Lake | Horror/Mystery | 1h 39m
The mysterious disappearance of an 8-year-old girl starts to link together a series of past deaths and disappearances.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It | Horror/Mystery | 1h 52m
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is actually the third movie in the franchise, and sees paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren taking on one of the most sensational cases from their files.
The Curse of La Llorona | Horror/Action | 1h 34m
A woman who drowned her kids in a jealous rage in 17th-century Mexico appears to be back again, and now haunting families in 1970s Los Angeles.
Evil Dead Rise | Horror/Fantasy | 1h 37m
Evil Dead Rise is the latest installment in the popular Evil Dead franchise. This time, a single mother and her family in an L.A. apartment building find themselves battling with bloodthirsty demons.
The Exorcist | Horror | 2h 12m
In what is probably one of the most famous horror movies of all time, a young Regan starts acting strange, and things only get worse when Regan’s mother enlists the help of a local priest.
I Saw the TV Glow | Horror/Drama | 1h 40m
A teenager’s reality begins to crack after being introduced to a mysterious late-night TV show.
It | Horror/Mystery | 2h 12m
Based on the bestselling novel from Stephen King, It tells the story of Pennywise the dancing clown who emerges from the sewer every 27 years. Each time Pennywise surfaces, children in the town seem to disappear.
Malignant | Horror | 1h 51m
From James Wan, Malignant tells the story of Madison, a young woman who suffers from shocking visions. Are they just visions, or actually terrifying realities?
MaXXXine | Horror/Mystery | 1h 44m
Available to stream from Oct. 18
It’s the 1980s, a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, and the trail of blood threatens to reveal the sinister past of adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx.
Midsommar | Horror/Mystery | 2h 28m
After traveling to Sweden to check out the fabled midsummer festival in a friend’s rural hometown, a couple’s idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent situation.
Poltergeist | Horror | 2h
The original Poltergeist quickly became a horror classic after its initial release. Watch along as a California family tries to survive the malevolent spirits sharing their home.
Salem’s Lot | Horror/Mystery | 1h 53m
Based on Stephen King’s novel, this Max original movie sees Ben Mears return to Jerusalem’s Lot only to discover a bloodthirsty vampire is preying on his hometown.
The Shining | Horror | 2h 26m
The Shining is another classic horror movie and one which combines the worlds of Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick. Join the Torrance family for a winter-long stay at the isolated Overlook Hotel.
Sinister | Horror/Mystery | 1h 50m
A true-crime writer in need of a best seller thinks he may have found inspiration when he comes across a home video. However, he soon begins to suspect something more supernatural is at play.
Trap | Horror/Mystery | 1h 45m
Available to stream from Oct. 25
In the latest M. Night Shyamalan movie, a father and teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Bonus Horror Movies to Stream On Max
While the 15 horror movies listed above are all worth checking out, here are 14 more that you can stream on Max right now.
- A Return to Salem’s Lot (1987)
- Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
- The Dead Don’t Die (2019)
- Final Destination (2000)
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
- It Chapter Two (2019)
- The Lighthouse (2019)
- Misery (1990)
- Paranormal Activity (2007)
- Pulse (2001)
- Scream (1996)
- The Amityville Horror (1979)
- Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
- Urban Legend (1998)
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