The Best Horror Movies on HBO Max

Horror movies are not rare on HBO Max. Here are the best horror movies worth watching on HBO Max for you to enjoy this Halloween.

 

 

Hereditary (2018)

This is one movie you shouldn't watch alone. Ari Aster's directorial debut, about what a family discovers after their mother's death, might be the scariest movie on this list. If you're looking for a creepy movie with great acting, check out Hereditary.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

 

You can't miss A Nightmare on Elm Street. The classic 80s horror film directed by Wes Craven is streaming on HBO Max, along with most of its sequels. The first film follows teenager Nancy Thompson and her friends as they start dreaming about the same man—a disfigured villain wearing a sweater and wielding a knife in one hand. Watch this episode and have a good night's sleep on Halloween .

Companion (2025)

 

Companion is a horror film that you should turn on and watch without having to Google it first. It's smart, creepy, and thrilling, with great performances from Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and Jack Quaid (The Boys). Produced by the filmmakers behind Barbarian (2022), Companion sets a new standard for horror films in 2025.

The Witch (2015)

This acclaimed horror film is almost guaranteed to bring on nightmares. It centers on a family in 1630s New England and marks Anya Taylor-Joy's feature film debut. Over the course of 90 minutes, strange and terrifying things happen to a farmer, his wife, and their five children when they move to a remote area on the edge of the woods.

The Shining (1980)

 

If you're still looking for a horror movie to watch this Halloween, you can't go wrong with The Shining, a brilliant film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. In this adaptation of Stephen King's novel, a writer (Nicholson) stays in a secluded hotel with his family, who experience disturbing changes in behavior. This movie will definitely satisfy your horror cravings.

Heretic (2024)

Hugh Grant's presence may draw you into this religious thriller, but once you hit play, you won't be able to escape the creepiness of Mr. Reed's character. Watch this if you want to see if two young preachers can defeat their evil captors.

Midsommar (2019)

Horror unfolds in broad daylight in this haunting film from Ari Aster. Set at a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village, Midsommar has plenty of terrifying surprises in store for its guests. Prepare yourself for shocking scenes and a captivating performance from Florence Pugh.