Tubi is a free service that streams thousands of films and TV shows, with intermittent commercials. The platform's horror section boasts both mainstream films and small independent productions, offering up a great selection for fans of found footage horror, supernatural, creature features and much more
While films on the platform are sometimes only available for limited time, and vary by region, audiences would be hard pressed to find a bigger offering of horror films. Perfect for those 'so bad it's good' movie nights with friends, where someone can joke over a film Mystery Science Theater style, or catch critically acclaimed and fan favorite titles.
May (2002) 6.6
A socially awkward and troubled veterinary assistant obsession for perfection finds her invested in a man with 'perfect hands'. After being rejected, May decides that she will make her own perfect doll to help ease her loneliness.
Focusing on a dangerous obsession, May excels at uncomfortable horror at the hands of the eccentric titular character. Wonderfully performed by actor Angela Bettis, the movie has garnered a cult following for its mix of gross out horror and dark comedy backed by the starlet.
High Tension (2003) 6.8
Best friends Alexia and Marie decide to get away for the weekend at a family owned cabin. However, the night turns into a long nightmare as a brutal and vicious killer is on the hunt and wants the girls dead.
One of the early films to come out of the 'French wave' of extreme horror, High Tension is a brutally uncompromising slasher film. Consequently, the film shocked audiences and garnered much interest in the horror from the region. Beyond shock value, the film creates a stylish and dark atmosphere giving it a strong cinematic presence.
It Follows (2014) 6.8
After a sexual encounter a young girl finds she is being haunted by a mysterious entity. Only able to pass the curse by giving it to someone else, the girl and her friends desperately try to find a way to stop the creature once and for all.
While the symbolism of the monster is a bit too obvious, It Follows dark atmosphere and effective scares left a strong impression with audiences. Additionally, the shape shifting and unrelenting entity drove many fans to call the title one of the best supernatural horror films of all time.
The Witch (2015) 6.9
Taking place in 1960's England, an idyllic family existence is soon interrupted by appearance of an occult force. As the family struggles to take care of their daughter, a Coven of witches is poised to use her for a satanic ritual.
One of the few films to really capture the gothic beauty of 'folk horror' The Witch acted as the perfect slow-burn to introduce modern audiences to the sub-genre. A dark brooding atmosphere and a constant sense of unease is masterfully portrayed in this film by Robert Eggers (Who would follow up with the critically acclaimed The Lighthouse)
Re-Animator (1985) 7.2
On the verge of defeating death, Dr. Herbert West works diligently on his re-animation agent that allows the dead to come back to life. A student at the same university becomes entangled with the eccentric scientist, being forced to help with the horrific experiments.
One of the definitive films of 80's horror, Re-Animator is a gloriously over-the-top horror romp backed by the unforgettable performance of Herbert West portrayed by Jeffrey Combs. Gross, gory, campy and funny, the film stands as a testament to the talent of filmmaker Stuart Gordon.
Black Sunday (1960) 7.2
A vengeful witch returns from the grave, along with her servant, and begin a bloody campaign. Caught up in the chaos is a young woman, a look alike descent whose body is needed for a ghastly ritual.
Italian maestro of the macabre and gothic horror, Mario Bava's Black Sunday helped put Italian horror on the map, a trend which would continue into the 70's and 80's. Atmospherically dark, but also beautifully shot, the production has withstood the test of time deserving of its iconic status among cinephiles.
Train to Busan (2016) 7.3
On route from Seoul to Busan, passengers on a train end up facing the beginning of the zombie apocalypse. One passenger, Sok-woo, is forced to fight the hordes in order to save his daughter.
Train to Busan made its mark in an over-saturated genre while simultaneously showing western audiences the narrative strength of South Korean cinema. Punctuated by great action sequences of hordes of the undead, the Korean hit is undeniably one of the strongest modern zombie films.
Suspiria (1977) 7.4
After arriving at a prestigious dance school in Germany, a young American dancer witnesses a woman fleeing from the building in the rain. This event acts as a catalyst to a mystery involving witchcraft and a dark history that the school will do anything to keep quite.
Bursting with vivid visuals and a wonderfully scored frenetic soundtrack, Suspiria offers up a wild and unique trip. The film would come to be the defining work of Italian Director Dario Argento, considered by many to be a horror masterpiece.
Nosferatu: The Vampyre (1979) 7.5
Traveling from Transylvania to Wismar, Nosuferatu carries the black plague with him causing chaos across the land. It is to a young girl, pure of heart, to put a stop to the evil menace.
A remake of the 1922 horror classic, that offered a frightening visage of ancient evil, Nosferatu: The Vampyre carries the same gothic charm as its predecessor. Additionally, cult icon Klaus Kinski captures the essence of the monstrous Graf Orlock, first portrayed by Max Schreck, in an enjoyably unnerving fashion.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 7.5
Two siblings, along with their friends, travel to visit the grave of their grandfathers grave in Texas. However, the trip turns into a nightmare when they come across a cannibalistic family that want to eat them.
Extremely exploitive and transgressive on its release, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre marked a turning point in horror cinema in embracing a more gritty and visceral approach. Consequently, the aptly named 'Leather Face' would go on to become an icon considered among the likes of Michael Meyers and Jason Vorhees. Overall, the film has stood in infamy for not only breaking ground in horror, but for offering an intense and violent spectacle which is still shocking to this day.