Prime Video is becoming one of the biggest and best streaming services on the market right now, and its huge catalog certainly doesn't skip the horror genre. But with so many movies to pick from, you may be wondering where to start. Well, that's where we come in.
We have scoured the Amazon streaming site and selected the 10 best horror movies on Prime Video available in both the US and UK, so you can tune in no matter what side of the pond you're on. Our list features beloved classics like John Carpenter's The Thing and a couple of the best Stephen King adaptations, as well as some indie titles you may have never heard of before. There really is something for everyone.
So lock all your doors, turn out the lights, and get ready for a scary night in. And when you've finished reading here, don't forget to check out our guides to the best Prime Video movies and the best Netflix horror movies too. Have fun – and don't have nightmares!
The 10 best Amazon Prime horror movies to watch right now
10. Totally Killer
Year: 2023
Director: Nahnatchka Khan
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
Before we get into the truly dark side of the genre, let's start off with something fun. This horror-comedy sees a twisted serial killer back on the prowl on Halloween night thirty-five years after his initial killing spree. But when the masked assailant targets the teenage daughter of his past victim, the girl, named Jamie (Kiernan Shipka), accidentally time-travels back to 1987, when the murders first took place.
But it's not just big hair and loud fashion that Jamie has to contend with, as she must team up with her teenage mother in order to save them both and take down the Sweet 16 killer for good. This bold and bonkers dark comedy isn't the most grotesque movie on this list, but if you are a fan of the Happy Death Day films, or just need a good laugh, then you can't go wrong with Totally Killer.
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9. The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Year: 2007
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
Brace yourselves, horror fans. This one may be the most disturbing entry on this list, but it is a must-watch for fans of the strange and unusual who want to push their fear limits. The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a faux documentary that mixes in-universe news reports and FBI interviews with tapes found at the house of a serial killer in Poughkeepsie, New York. The tapes depict various abductions, murders, and torture sessions in horrifying detail.
The most chilling part of the movie is perhaps the interview with the killer's only living victim. But we'll let you experience that for yourselves. Although the movie doesn't quite deliver on the amount of gore you might expect from the short description above, the found footage film is extremely creepy and feels a little too real at times. It's an uncomfortable watch and will make you think twice about trusting a stranger.
For more, check out our picks of the best found footage horror movies.
8. The House of the Devil
Year: 2010
Director: Ti West
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
Long before Ti West shook the genre with his X trilogy, the horror helmer released The House of the Devil, a 1985-set slasher exploring the occult and satanic panic. The movie follows a college student named Samantha who bites off more than she can chew when she takes on a mysterious babysitting job. The house, which looks like the Addams Family residence, should have been the first point of alarm. But in need of the cash, Samantha settles down for the night.
All she needs to do is stay in the house until the owners get back, and only tend to the sick, elderly woman upstairs when the bell is rung. Sounds simple, right? But if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Alongside Jocelin Donahue as Samantha, the movie also stars Barbie director Greta Gerwig as her best friend Megan, as well as Tom Noonan and Mary Woronov as the creepy couple.
7. Suspiria (2018)
Year: 2018
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
Based on Dario Argento's 1977 original of the same name, Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria follows Dakota Johnson's talented ballerina Susie, who leaves the US in search of a professional dance career. Susie finds herself on the doorsteps of the Markos Tanz Company in Berlin, Germany, which, unbeknownst to outsiders, is run by a coven of witches. Guadagnino's version pays homage to the '70s classic, but bears quite a few differences, one being that it is far more gory.
Alongside Johnson, Suspria boasts a star-studded cast. Mia Goth, Elena Fokina and Chloë Grace Moretz play the students, while Angela Winkler, Ingrid Caven, Sylvie Testud, Renée Soutendijk and Christine LeBoutte star as the teachers. But Tilda Swinton really stole the show, playing a plethora of characters including the company's lead choreographer, Madame Blanc, and a male psychotherapist named Dr. Josef Klemperer who is trying to expose the coven.
See where Suspiria places in our list of the best horror remakes.
6. Possum
Year: 2018
Director: Matthew Holness
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
If you're looking for something a little different to watch, then look no further than the experimental arthouse movie Possum. This 2018 British horror flick stars Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation's Sean Harris, who is known for portraying strange and villainous characters. The movie follows a disgraced children's puppeteer named Philip, who returns to his childhood home after being released from an institute.
But as his stepfather reminds him of his dark past, Phillip is unable to shake off his dark thoughts and unable to get rid of his creepy puppet, which seems to be an amalgamation of his trauma. Possum certainly isn't for everyone, but if you're into deep psychological horror movies and dark character studies that are open to interpretation, then you're in for a treat.
5. Let Me In (2010)
Year: 2010
Director: Matt Reeves
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
We have yet another horror remake on our list. Based on the 2008 Swedish vampire flick Let the Right One In, The Batman director Matt Reeves' 2010 reimagining follows a lonely, young boy named Owen who befriends a strange girl in his apartment block called Abby. The two hit it off, and the new friendship provides Owen much-needed respite from bullies at school. But Abby is harbouring a dark secret.
This isn't your run-of-the-mill vampire movie. Let Me In is a heart-wrenching tale of young love, exploring the need for human connection even when you may not even be human at all. Both versions are well worth the watch, but if subtitles aren't your thing, Reeves' movie starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, and Carla Bruno is the perfect late-night scare to sink your teeth into.
For more blood-sucking titles, see our list of the best vampire movies.
4. The Babadook
Year: 2014
Director: Jennifer Kent
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
Following the death of her husband, The Babadook follows a single mother named Amelia, bedded down with grief, who is trying to navigate life on her own while struggling to raise her erratic son, Sam. To calm him, Amelia reads Sam a book about a figure known as the Babadook. But the unsettling contents of the story convince Sam that the evil presence has jumped from the pages and into their home. His behaviour worsens, and soon, the dark spirit in the corner slowly takes over both of their lives.
The 2014 Australian flick has enough jump scares and creepy moments to keep you on your toes, but in the depths of it, The Babadook is really a heart-wrenching portrayal of grief and despair. The movie holds such high critical acclaim because it's not just a horror movie. It invites you to think about how our darkest emotions manifest themselves, and the pain of motherhood that isn't usually represented in media.
3. The Mist
Year: 2007
Director: Frank Darabont
Available on: Prime Video US
Based on Stephen King's 1980 novel of the same name, The Mist follows a small community trapped inside a supermarket when a thick mist suddenly engulfs the world outside. But when some of the townsfolk try to leave, they are snapped up by mysterious, bloodthirsty creatures that lie in wait in the fog. In order to save his son, one father must decide whether to brave the outside or stay inside where the others are quickly growing stir-crazy.
King was inspired after visiting his local supermarket after a thunderstorm. Being trapped inside by the weather made the master of horror wonder what would happen if otherworldly animals were to surround the building, and what it would do to the mental state of those inside. Interestingly enough, the movie is more about man-made fear rather than fighting off monsters, which makes the tense ending even more devastating. The Mist is only available on Prime Video in the US, but UK viewers can watch the film for free on BBC iPlayer.
See where The Mist places in our list of the best Stephen King adaptations.
2. Carrie (1976)
Year: 1976
Director: Brian De Palma
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
Luckily for all you Stephen King fans out there, we have another top-shelf adaptation from the master of horror. Released just two years after King's novel Carrie, Brian De Palma's movie brings to life social outcast Carrie White, who is relentlessly bullied at school and then has to face her very strict, religious mother at home. But, unbeknownst to anyone else, Carrie harbours great telekinetic powers, which she eventually uses when she is pushed too far.
Carrie has been adapted various times over the years, most recently in October 2026 by Mike Flanagan, who extended the universe with his Carrie Prime Video series. However, Palma's take remains the most faithful to the book and contains the most iconic portrayal of the bloody prom scene that has become a piece of pop culture. If you haven't yet seen this classic, you'd better add it to your watchlist.
For more, check out our list of upcoming Stephen King adaptations.
1. The Thing
Year: 1982
Director: John Carpenter
Available on: Prime Video US/UK
John Carpenter's The Thing isn't just the best horror movie available on Prime Video. It's one of the best horror movies ever made. What was meant to be a scientific expedition turns into a living nightmare when an American research group makes a gruesome, extraterrestrial discovery in the rural, snowy landscape of Antarctica. The alien life-form soon begins to pick off the men one by one, and to make matters worse, the group soon learns that the monster can take the shape of its victims.
The Thing is a masterclass in body horror. The visually repulsive effects that the team was able to create in the early '80s are astounding, and still largely hold up today. But aside from the gore, The Thing also plays on your mind, with stellar performances from Kurt Russell as R. J. MacReady and Keith David as Childs. Many horror fans are still debating its ending today. We'll let you decide that for yourselves.
For more streaming picks head over to our lists of the best Netflix movies and the best movies on Disney Plus. Or, for more gore and guts, we also have a handy guide on all the upcoming horror movies on the near horizon to look forward to.
