Hooray! We've made it through another week, and what better way to unwind than with a horror movie marathon? I'd say that's the perfect way to spend the weekend. Do you know what streaming service has some of the best horror films? Peacock! Whether you're craving supernatural horrors, psychological mind-benders, or straight-up slasher mayhem, Peacock has just what you need to be entertained all weekend long.
No need to stress! We've done all the work for you and put together a solid list of six must-see horror films on Peacock that are perfect for a weekend binge. The only thing you need to do is keep on reading to find out which terrifying titles you should be watching!
Speak No Evil (2024)
- Director and writer: James Watkins
- Cast: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy
After hitting it off with a British couple while on vacation, an American family has no hesitation in accepting their invitation to spend the weekend at their secluded farmhouse. However, as the weekend unfolds, the American family begins to notice unsettling behaviors from their hosts. What initially seemed like a relaxing getaway starts to feel increasingly uncomfortable, and the American family begins to question their safety.
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)
- Director: Emma Tammi
- Writers: Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, Emma Tammi
- Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson, Matthew Lillard
After being dismissed from his mall security guard job, Mike is given the opportunity to be a night guard at an abandoned children's restaurant known as Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. He goes in with the mindset that it's going to be an easy job but soon finds out that the pizzeria holds a dark and terrifying secret. The animatronic animals that once entertained children at the pizzeria are far from harmless. They're possessed by the souls of murdered children, and at night, they come to life, hunting anyone who dares to enter.
Terrifier 2 (2022)
- Director and writer: Damien Leone
- Cast: Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, Sarah Voigt, Kailey Hyman, Casey Hartnett, David Howard Thornton
Terrifier 2 sees the sadistic clown, Art the Clown, come back to life and embark on a new killing spree, targeting a teenager named Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween night. You thought the first movie was disturbing? Think again. This sequel takes things to a whole new level of horror, with even more graphic violence and gore.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
- Director: Tobe Hooper
- Writers: Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel
- Cast: Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, Gunnar Hansen
If you're a true horror fan, you most likely have already watched The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It's like a rite of passage for all horror fans. However, you're probably due for a rewatch sesh. This 1974 horror classic follows a group of friends who take a trip to rural Texas, only to come across a family of deranged, cannibalistic killers, including a chainsaw-wielding maniac known as Leatherface. The friend group must then do everything they can to survive as they are hunted one by one.
Sick (2022)
- Director: John Hyams
- Writers: Kevin Williamson and Katelyn Crabb
- Cast: Gideon Adlon, Beth Million, Dylan Sprayberry, Joel Courtney, Marc Menchaca, Jane Adams
Don't you just love a good slasher? We do, and Sick is a good example of one. The story takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic and follows two best friends who decide to quarantine at a remote lake house only to soon realize they're not alone. A masked killer starts hunting them, and what was supposed to be a relaxing getaway quickly turns into a fight for survival.
You're Next (2011)
- Director: Adam Wingard
- Writer: Simon Barrett
- Cast: Sharni Vinson, Nicholas Tucci, Wendy Glenn, A. J. Bowen, Joe Swanberg, Barbara Crampton, Rob Moran
Another good slasher is You're Next. An estranged, wealthy family decides to gather together for dinner at their vacation home when suddenly they're ambushed by a group of masked assailants armed with crossbows and machetes. While survival initially seems impossible, one of the guests proves to be far more capable than the intruders expected. Armed with quick thinking and survivalist skills, the guest manages to turn the tables on the attackers and fight back fiercely.