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29 Horror Movies to Watch for a Seriously Good Scare: Ultimate 2025 Guide

Discover 29 handpicked horror movies across various subgenres guaranteed to deliver a perfect scare in 2025.

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29 Horror Movies to Watch for a Seriously Good Scare: 2025 Ultimate Guide

Horror never goes out of style. With its unique ability to deliver thrills and thought-provoking themes, the genre continues to surge in popularity globally. Whether you're into classic suspense, bone-chilling supernatural tales, high-octane slasher flicks, or darkly funny horror comedies, this 2025 guide highlights 29 standout movies to satisfy every kind of scare-lover.

Classic Horror Essentials

- Jaws (1975): Steven Spielberg’s suspense masterpiece changed summer blockbusters forever, with its iconic two-note shark theme still unmatched for building dread. A must-watch classic for any horror fan.

Found Footage Gems

- Creep (2014): This minimalist thriller uses found footage techniques to create an intimate and unnerving atmosphere that stands apart from the typical genre fare.

Horror-Comedy Highlights

- Day Shift (2022): Jamie Foxx stars in this action-packed vampire-hunting comedy, balancing laughs and frights perfectly.

- Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020): An inventive, socially conscious vampire romp loaded with humor and heart.

Supernatural & Paranormal Must-Sees

- We Have a Ghost (2023): A heartwarming and spooky family film featuring a mostly friendly ghost.

- The Deliverance (2024): A faith-driven horror inspired by true events, blending possession and survival.

- His House (2020): A haunting asylum tale rich with social commentary and paranormal dread.

- I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016): A brooding gothic ghost story from Oz Perkins.

- Talk to Me (2022): A teen horror thriller exploring the dangers of conjuring spirits.

- Under the Shadow (2016): A politically charged supernatural horror set in wartime Iran.

- Veronica (2017): A Spanish horror based on real-life events involving a haunting after a séance.

Slasher and Serial-Killer Chills

- Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025): The latest in the R.L. Stine inspired Netflix trilogy filled with paranormal slasher mayhem.

- Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022): A brutal modern-day reboot reintroducing the terrifying Leatherface.

- Thanksgiving (2023): Eli Roth redefines holiday horror with a vengeful masked killer during Black Friday chaos.

- There’s Someone Inside Your House (2021): Teenage suspense heightened by a killer wearing victims’ faces.

Psychological Horror & Mind-Benders

- Cam (2018): A layered psychological horror about identity theft in the adult streaming world.

- Gerald’s Game (2017): Mike Flanagan’s brilliant Stephen King adaptation exploring trauma and escape.

- Don’t Move (2024): An intense survival thriller about a woman fighting a deadly paralytic toxin.

- IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE (2024): A mind-twisting horror about a college reunion gone terrifyingly wrong.

Monster and Creature-Based Horror

- Barbarian (2022): A chilling Airbnb stay turns into a nightmare with unexpected creatures.

- El Conde (2023): A dark Gothic horror satire about dictator Augusto Pinochet imagined as a vampire.

Cutting-Edge & Evolving Horror

- Run Rabbit Run (2023): An atmospheric supernatural horror highlighting family secrets and trauma.

- The Perfection (2019): A sharp, twisted thriller that blends psychological tension with horror.

- In the Tall Grass (2019): A Stephen King and Joe Hill collaboration about being trapped within a deadly field.

Why These Movies?

These 29 films collectively represent the breadth and creative evolution of horror in 2025. They blend traditional scares with new storytelling, making them ideal for both horror novices and longtime fans.

Content Warnings

Expect a variety of intense scenes including graphic violence, supernatural terror, and psychological suspense. Use our jumpscare alerts and watch-time guides to customize your experience.

FAQ

- Are these movies connected? Generally, selections are standalone except for the Fear Street series.

- Which types are best for beginners? Classics, horror-comedy, and supernatural horror offer approachable entry points.

- When should I watch? Nighttime viewing maximizes the scare factor—perfect for a movie marathon.

- Where can I stream? Many titles are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or your favorite platforms.

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Get ready for your next scare-fueled movie night. Pick your favorite type, settle in, and experience some of the most thrilling and chilling horror movies of 2025.

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Featured Movies

Insidious: Chapter 2
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Insidious: Chapter 2

2013
00:01:46
horror

The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

The Ritual
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The Ritual

2017
00:01:34
horror

A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them.

Barbarian
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Barbarian

2022
00:01:42
horror

In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway.

Veronica
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Veronica

2017
00:01:45
horror

In 1991 Madrid, after holding a séance at school, a teen girl minding her younger siblings at home suspects an evil force has entered their apartment.

Creep
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Creep

2014
00:01:22
horror

Looking for work, Aaron comes across a cryptic online ad: “$1,000 for the day. Filming service. Discretion is appreciated.” Low on cash and full of naiveté, he decides to go for it. He drives to a cabin in a remote mountain town where he meets Josef, his cinematic subject for the day. Josef is sincere and the project seems heartfelt, so Aaron begins to film. But as the day goes on, it becomes clear that Josef is not who he says, and his intentions are not at all pure.

Under the Shadow
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Under the Shadow

2016
00:01:24
horror

After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.

Creep
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Creep

2004
00:01:25
horror

Trapped in a London subway station, a woman who's being pursued by a potential attacker heads into the unknown labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city's streets

His House
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His House

2020
00:01:33
horror

After making a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan, a young refugee couple struggle to adjust to their new life in a small English town that has an unspeakable evil lurking beneath the surface.

Malevolent
C

Malevolent

2018
00:01:29
horror

A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.

Jaws
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Jaws

1975
00:02:04
horror

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.

The Perfection
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The Perfection

2019
00:01:30
Gory
Mystery
+3

Charlotte, a former musical prodigy of a prestigious music school, meets Lizzie, the new star pupil, and the pair embark down a sinister path of jealousy and betrayal.

Fear Street: Prom Queen
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Fear Street: Prom Queen

2025
00:01:30
horror

Who will be voted queen at Shadyside High's 1988 prom? For underdog Lori, competition is cutthroat even before someone starts killing off the candidates.

Run Rabbit Run
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Run Rabbit Run

2024
00:01:40
horror

Sarah is a fertility doctor with a firm understanding of the cycle of life. When she is forced to make sense of the increasingly strange behavior of her young daughter Mia, she must challenge her own beliefs and confront a ghost from her past.

The Ritual
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The Ritual

2025
00:01:38
horror

Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
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I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

2016
00:01:29
horror

A young nurse takes care of an elderly author who lives in a haunted house.

Heart Eyes
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Heart Eyes

2025
00:01:37
horror

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

There's Someone Inside Your House
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There's Someone Inside Your House

2021
00:01:36
horror

As the countdown to graduation begins, students at Osborne High are being stalked by a maniac intent on exposing their darkest secrets to the entire town, terrorizing victims while wearing a life-like mask of their own face. With a mysterious past of her own, Makani and her friends must discover the killer's identity before they become victims themselves.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre

2022
00:01:23
horror

After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic influencers who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town.

It's What's Inside
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It's What's Inside

2024
00:01:45
comedy
mystery
+1

A pre-wedding reunion descends into a psychological nightmare for a group of college friends when a surprise guest arrives with a mysterious suitcase.

Gerald's Game
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Gerald's Game

2017
00:01:44
horror
thriller
+1

When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Jessie (who is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house) faces warped visions, dark secrets and a dire choice.

The Perfection
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The Perfection

2018
00:01:30
horror

When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.

Vampires vs. the Bronx
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Vampires vs. the Bronx

2020
00:01:26
horror

Three gutsy kids from a rapidly gentrifying Bronx neighborhood stumble upon a sinister plot to suck all the life from their beloved community.

Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving

2023
00:01:46
horror

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan.

El Conde
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El Conde

2023
00:01:52
horror

After living for over two centuries, Augusto Pinochet is a vampire ready to die… but the vultures around him won't let him go without one last bite.

We Have a Ghost
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We Have a Ghost

2023
00:02:07
horror

After Kevin finds a ghost named Ernest haunting his new home, he becomes an overnight social media sensation. But when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of the latter's past, they become targets of the CIA.

In the Tall Grass
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In the Tall Grass

2019
00:01:42
horror

After hearing a child screaming for help from the green depths of a vast field of tall grass, Becky, a pregnant woman, and Cal, her brother, park their car near a mysterious abandoned church and enter the field, discovering that they are not alone and, for some reason, they are unable to escape a completely inextricable vegetable labyrinth.

Day Shift
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Day Shift

2022
00:01:51
horror

An LA vampire hunter has a week to come up with the cash to pay for his kid's tuition and braces. Trying to make a living these days just might kill him.

Time Cut
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Time Cut

2024
00:01:30
horror

A teen in 2024 accidentally time-travels to 2003, days before a masked killer murders her sister. Can she change the past without destroying the future?

The Deliverance
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The Deliverance

2024
00:01:52
horror

Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

Talk to Me
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Talk to Me

2023
00:01:35
horror

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

Don't Move
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Don't Move

2024
00:01:32
horror

A grieving woman in a secluded forest encounters a killer who injects her with a paralytic drug. As her body shuts down, her fight for survival begins.

Cam
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Cam

2018
00:01:35
horror

A young camgirl discovers that she’s inexplicably been replaced on her site with an exact replica of herself.

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