There are two indie production and distribution companies that are basically the go-tos when you're looking for solid horror content. They are A24 and Neon. Both companies have earned a reputation for producing and/or distributing some of the most unique and unsettling films in recent years.
A24 has become synonymous with thought-provoking, atmospheric horror films, often mixing dread with deep psychological elements. Meanwhile, Neon has built a reputation for delivering disturbing, genre-bending horror movies that explore both psychological and physical terror.
In this article, we're going to specifically talk about some of Neon's most thrilling horror movies by ranking them from worst to best. I'm sure you won't be surprised by the film we ranked at No. 1!
6. Infinity Pool (2023)
Where to watch: Hulu
Infinity Pool might be a movie that is visually pleasing to look at, but it ultimately falls short in delivering a cohesive and emotionally engaging story. While vacationing in a foreign country, a struggling novelist and his wife are quickly lured into a perilous and corrupt world beyond their upscale resort by a mysterious woman.
This woman and her husband introduce them to a world where violence and extreme behaviors are the norm, and the rules of morality and justice are twisted. After a fatal accident, the couple finds themselves faced with a brutal and merciless justice system, where if you're rich enough, you can pay to watch yourself die instead of being killed.
5. Cuckoo (2024)
Where to watch: Hulu
I really wanted to like Cuckoo, but I had a hard time staying invested as every part of it was predictable. However, I will say that I was impressed by Hunter Schafer's performance. In this horror film, Schafer plays 17-year-old Gretchen, who after the death of her mother, moves to live with her father and his new family at a resort in the German Alps. But shortly after her arrival, she discovers that the idyllic resort is hiding a dark, unsettling secret.
4. Hell of a Summer (2025)
Where to watch: Available to rent or buy via digital platforms
Hell of a Summer is for the slasher fans. While I wouldn't say it's the best slasher I've ever watched, it's decent enough to keep fans of the genre entertained. Plus, it stars Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard! The movie takes place at the fictional summer camp, Camp Pineway, where a bunch of camp counselors are preparing for a fun and chaotic summer. However, things take a deadly turn when a masked killer starts targeting the counselors, picking them off one by one.
3. The Monkey (2025)
Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase through digital retailers
While you'll be impressed by all the brutal and gruesome kills in The Monkey, that's about all you'll take away from the film. The story struggles to hold attention and feels hollow, relying too heavily on gore to carry the narrative. It's not the worst Stephen King movie adaptation, but it sure isn't one of the better ones either.
When Hal and Bill were young boys, they came across an old drum-playing toy monkey in their late father's belongings, not knowing that it would soon become a source of terror. As mysterious deaths start happening around them, it becomes clear that the toy is cursed, and the brothers decide to dispose of it. Many years later, the cursed toy somehow returns, and the now adult brothers find themselves drawn back into a nightmare they thought was over.
2. Immaculate (2024)
Where to watch: Hulu
Immaculate is one supernatural horror movie worth watching. From its creepy and unsettling atmosphere to its strong performances, it grips you from the very beginning and keeps you on edge throughout. Sydney Sweeney takes on the role of Sister Cecilia, a devout American nun who joins a remote convent in Italy, where she soon begins to experience disturbing and unexplainable occurrences.
1. Longlegs (2024)
Where to watch: Hulu
Naturally, the most talked-about horror film of last year takes the No. 1 spot and rightfully so. Longlegs delivers on all fronts, with a deeply unsettling atmosphere, haunting visuals, and strong performances from Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage. While it is a slow-burn horror film, not once does it lose its grip on the audience, as every moment intensifies the growing sense of dread, keeping viewers on edge until its ending. If you haven't seen Longlegs yet, I recommend that you do because you will not be disappointed.
Here’s the official logline for the horror film, as provided by the Longlegs website:
"In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree."