In honor of Hulu's recently released and highly praised new horror film Fresh, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, what better time to take a look at some of the best horror movies currently streaming on Hulu, according to users of IMDb.
Hulu has a wide variety of horror films available to stream that fans of the genre are sure to enjoy, including a large number of Hulu original horror movies. The streaming library ranges from zombie movies to psychological horrors, as well as some classics of the genre.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - 7.2
From Dusk Till Dawn is a collaboration between legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and his friend (and another legendary filmmaker) Robert Rodriguez, about two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seeking refuge in a truck stop inhabited by vampires.
Rodriguez directed the film, and Tarantino wrote and starred in it with George Clooney and Juliette Lewis as co-stars. From Dusk Till Dawn isn't one of Quentin Tarantino's best movies, but it has definitely become a cult classic within the genre.
The Dead Zone (1983) - 7.2
The Dead Zone is a David Cronenberg film based on the classic Stephen King novel of the same name that's become a cult classic of its own like King adaptations tend to do.
The movie is about a man waking up from a coma due to a bad car accident to find out five years have passed and he has somehow gained psychic abilities. The Dead Zone features an iconic performance from Christopher Walken as well as co-stars Tom Skerritt and Brooke Adams.
Split (2016) - 7.3
Split is M. Night Shyamalan's psychological horror-thriller about a group of three teenagers being kidnapped by a man with 23 distinct personalities, and they must somehow escape before the apparent emergence of the frightful 24th.
The film features an incredible performance from James McAvoy, as well as great supporting roles from Haley Lu Richardson and Anya Taylor-Joy. Critics and fans of the director often cite Split as one of M. Night Shyamalan's best movies.
A Quiet Place (2018) - 7.5
A Quiet Place is a sci-fi horror film about a family being forced to live in absolute silence to avoid the monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing that currently inhabit post-apocalyptic Earth. The movie is written and directed by first-time director John Krasinski, who also stars in the film alongside Emily Blunt and Noah Jupe.
A Quiet Place was a huge success critically and commercially, sparking an entire trilogy, with the third film in the franchise still being made currently.
28 Days Later... (2002) - 7.5
28 Days Later... is a zombie horror movie that takes place four weeks after a mysterious and incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, and a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
The movie is directed by iconic filmmaker Danny Boyle and written by sci-fi juggernaut Alex Garland, and features incredible performances from Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, and Christopher Eccleston. 28 Days Later... is often cited as one of the best zombie movies of all time, and it's definitely among the best zombie movies on Hulu.
Zombieland (2009) - 7.6
Zombieland is a horror-comedy about a group of four individuals struggling to survive in zombie-filled America as they join forces in an attempt to find an amusement park and the last known Twinkie.
The movie is directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, as well as starring Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Woody Harrelson, and Jessie Eisenberg. The film wasn't a big hit with critics, but fans absolutely loved the comedic spin on a classic zombie story.
Misery (1990) - 7.8
Misery is the iconic Rob Reiner adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel of the same name about a famous author being rescued from a car accident by his biggest fan and quickly realizing that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a terrifying and malicious nightmare.
The film features legendary performances from James Caan and Kathy Bates and is often cited by fans as one of the best Stephen King adaptations to date.
Let The Right One In (2008) - 7.9
Let the Right One In is a Swedish vampire film about a young bullied boy who finds both love and revenge through a peculiar new neighbor named Eli. The film is directed by Tomas Alfredson and written by John Ajvide Lindqvist, and it features incredible performances by the entire cast.
The movie's unorthodox love story and unique take on the classic vampire story really struck a chord with American audiences and even received a U.S. remake called Let Me In. However, the U.S. remake wasn't quite as well-received as the original.
Black Swan (2010) - 8.0
Black Swan is a horror-thriller from director Darren Aronofsky about a committed dancer experiencing a blurred perception of imagination and reality after winning the lead role in Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." The movie features incredible performances from Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, and Vincent Cassel.
Aronofsky is known for challenging viewers, and this film is no exception, but it's definitely his best received film both critically and commercially. Black Swan is both beautiful and nightmarish and manages to captive the audience for its entire run-time.
Alien (1979) - 8.5
Alien is Director Ridley Scott's groundbreaking sci-fi horror classic about the crew of a spacecraft encountering a deadly alien life form after they investigate an unknown and mysterious transmission.
The highly successful film has sparked an entire franchise and been extremely influential in both the sci-fi and horror genres. Alien features an iconic leading performance from Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, who went on to reprise the role multiple times, as well as supporting roles from Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, and Ian Holm.