The Green Knight, Masquerade and 18 best horror movies to watch this weekend, July 30-August 1

Best horror movies available to watch this weekend, July 30-August 1

Another weekend is upon us, and that means it’s time to break down some of the best horror movies to watch at home, on streaming, VOD, or in theaters! Since it is the first of a new month, there are even more best horror movies to watch than usual as streaming services traditionally add lots of new films at the beginning of each month. From a Nightmare on Elm Street collection to The Green Knight, here are 18 of the best horror movies to watch this weekend, July 30-August 1.

Also, there are some great horror television shows for those who would rather settle in for a binge-watch. The first four episodes of American Horror Stories are now available on Hulu and a new episode of SurrealEstate airs this evening on SYFY.

The Green Knight (2021)

• Now playing in select theaters
• Director: David Lowery
• Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, and Ralph Ineson

An epic medieval fantasy and dark retelling of the classic Arthurian legend, The Green Knight follows Sir Gawain (Patel), King Arthur’s nephew as he embarks on a quest to confront the fabled Green Knight, a giant that makes its presence known in Camelot. The name comes from the being, which looks like a massive, tree-like monstrosity.

Masquerade (2021)

• Now available to purchase & rent on VOD platforms
• Director: Shane Dax Taylor
• Starring: Bella Thorne, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Meg Tilly, and Skyler Samuels

This home invasion thriller stars Bella Thorne as Rose, a twisted opportunist who breaks into a house in pursuit of a priceless collection of artwork alongside her friends. But inside the house is an 11-year-old girl left alone who winds up in a fight for her life against the intruders.

The Resort (2021)

• Now streaming on Hulu
• Director: Taylor Chien
• Starring: Brock O’Hurn, Bianca Haase, Michael Vlamis, and Michelle Randolph

Four friends travel to Hawaii in the hopes of tracking down the infamous half-face girl ghost. But as they say, you should be careful what you wish for. Read our full review of The Resort and interviews with the cast.

Best horror movies: Films hitting streaming on Sunday, August 1

Netflix

• The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (2013)

Hulu

• The Final Girls (2015)
• 30 Days of Night (2007)
• The Grudge (2004)
• I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Amazon Prime

• Jaws (1975)
• Slither (2006)

HBO Max

• Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

Peacock

• Candyman (1992)
• The Exorcist (1973)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

Shudder

• Dolls (1987)
• Pumpkinhead (1988)
• Witchfinder General (1968)
• Dead Calm (1989)

Which of these best horror movies will you be watching or rewatching this weekend? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.