Hooray, the weekend is here! And what better way to relax than with a thrilling horror film? Prime Video offers a fantastic range of options, and we’ve got you covered. Whether you're in the mood for a chilling supernatural tale, a laugh-out-loud horror comedy, or an intense cosmic horror experience, there's something for every horror lover to enjoy on Prime Video.
In this article, we’ve handpicked the top five horror films streaming right now. These picks are sure to deliver all the thrills, chills, and suspense you need for the perfect weekend binge. Just grab your snacks and drinks and find the perfect cozy spot to curl up because these movies are bound to keep you glued to the screen!
Run Sweetheart Run (2020)
- Director: Shana Feste
- Writers: Shana Feste, Keith Josef Adkins, Kellee Terrell
- Cast: Ella Balinska, Pilou Asbæk, Dayo Okeniyi, Betsy Brandt, Ava Grey, Lamar Johnson, Jess Gabor, Clark Gregg, Shohreh Aghdashloo
Run Sweetheart Run is easily one of Ella Balinska's best movies. In this supernatural horror, she plays a young single mom named Cherie. Cherie works as a secretary at a legal firm in Los Angeles, and one day, she is asked by her boss to take his place at an important dinner with a client. Reluctantly agreeing, Cherie meets with the seemingly charming man, but as the evening progresses, things take a terrifying turn. She discovers the man is not who he appears to be and that he harbors a chilling, supernatural secret. With the man hot on her heels, Cherie is thrust into a nightmarish fight for survival.
The Mist (2007)
- Director and writer: Frank Darabont
- Cast: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones
The Mist will have you afraid of any kind of weather change, as the film demonstrates how something as ordinary as a foggy day can quickly spiral into a nightmare. After a mysterious mist descends upon a Maine town, some of the residents find themselves trapped in a supermarket, isolated from the rest of the world. As they wait for the fog to lift, they soon discover that it’s not just an unusual weather event. Hidden within the mist are monstrous creatures that prey on anyone brave enough to step outside.
Abigail (2024)
- Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
- Writers: Stephen Shields and Guy Busick
- Cast: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Alisha Weir, Giancarlo Esposito
I'd argue that Abigail is one of the best vampire horror films ever made. Not only is it hilariously funny, but it balances out its comedy with plenty of gory moments that will satisfy any horror fan. The movie follows a group of criminals who embark on a mission to kidnap a young girl and hold her hostage in a mansion for a large ransom, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in ways they never anticipated. Why are they fighting for their lives, you ask? Well, it's because the girl is not who she appears to be. She's actually a bloodsucking vampire who has no problem brutally murdering and draining her captors one by one.
The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
- Director: Adam Robitel
- Writers: Gavin Heffernan and Adam Robitel
- Cast: Jill Larson, Anne Ramsay, Michelle Ang, Ryan Cutrona
If you're looking for a movie that will really creep you out, you must check out The Taking of Deborah Logan. This found-footage supernatural horror follows a documentary crew who are filming the daily life of an elderly woman named Deborah Logan, who is battling Alzheimer's disease. But as the crew delves deeper into her condition, they begin to witness increasingly bizarre and disturbing behavior that seems to go beyond the typical symptoms of dementia. This raises their suspicions and leads them to believe something more sinister is at work.
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
- Director and writer: Michael Sarnoski
- Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, Alex Wolff
It wouldn't be right if we didn't include a good sci-fi horror flick on the list, and A Quiet Place: Day One seemed like the perfect choice. Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o stars in this well-done prequel to A Quiet Place as a young woman named Sam. Sam is terminally ill and has a negative outlook on life. After a bunch of alien creatures that hunt by sound invade Earth, she finds herself having to confront a new and unimaginable terror. Will she survive this new, deadly world that forces her to rely on silence as her only defense?