Nothing is better than getting comfy on the couch and having a binge-worthy fright session with friends and family this spooky season.
If you have already done with the best movies on Netflix and now you are looking for something nerve-racking and frightening to watch, then you come to the right place.
In this blog, we have sorted out 25 jumpscare-worthy movies available on Stan that will surely give you goosebumps and petrifying nights this Halloween season.
So without any further delay, let’s look into the 25 best horror movies on Stan to watch in 2021:
The Turning (2020)
This supernatural horror movie is adapted from Henry James’ classic novella that isn’t gory, but it’s creepier and will leave you screaming.
The movie has a very confusing and unsettling nature and touches on the topic of mental illness.
Plus, the orphans’ unpredictable behavior will give you the thrills you genuinely enjoy.
Willy’s Wonderland (2021)
This cinematic masterpiece delivers a gripping and enthralling storyline about a man (Nicholas Cage) seeking redemption.
Unlike other horror movies, this horror movie will take you to the spiritual realm within yourself and will question your identity and sexuality.
She Dies Tomorrow (2020)
This slow-burning, unique dark psychological horror movie showcases death in the lead role.
Although slightly confusing, its brilliant visuals display the depths of reality and will leave you with a deep existential dread.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The psychological suspense horror movie is the adaptation of Thomas Henry’s stellar novel. Its gripping tale addresses some sickening and incredibly mature subject matter.
Anthony Hopkins exceptional performance as a cannibalistic psychopath will make your skin crawl.
Wolf Creek (2005)
Based on the factual events in which a group of backpackers crosses paths with the worst nightmare.
This Australian thriller exhibits a sadistic, psychopath serial killer (Mike Taylor) that is relentless, armed and finds pleasure in torturing and killing his victims.
Sinister (2012)
An unsuccessful true-crime writer (Ethan Hawke) is desperate to unravel the mysterious deaths of the victims and moves his family into their home, and from there, things take an awful turn.
A perfect nightmare with a definite creep factor has a series of gory, incredibly suspenseful, and creepy events.
Its deliriously terrifying, bone-chilling scenes and perfectly-timed jumpscares are perfect for those who are not faint at heart.
Scream (1996)
Wes Craven’s other hit, “Scream,” delivers an innovative and unique cinematic experience.
His basic slasher/horror movie is about two vengeful high schoolers.
However, he managed to keep that mysterious aura from beginning to end and elevated suspense as the story progressed.
Relic (2020)
Based on a true story, the daughter and granddaughter duo finally find their demented grandmother, possessed by a sinister presence.
Although dark, brooding, this movie gives a punch of mental horror and stellarly captures human emotions like guilt, abandonment, resentment, fear, and aggression.
The Ring (2002)
After Naomi Watts’ niece’s demise, she investigates a cursed and mysterious videotape that brutally kills its viewers after seven days.
Well, how scary is this movie? It’s pretty scary, but you got the gist of it.
The Neon Demon (2016)
A psychological dark, dreamy, disturbing, and mildly surreal horror film is about a 16-year-old girl (Elle Fanning) who wants to pursue a modeling career; however, she soon meets beauty-obsessed vixens that want to destroy her innocence out of jealousy.
Psycho (1960)
Psycho, a brilliant, unsettling, and quintessential shocker, is directed by Hitchcock, a master of emotions.
This horror, mystery, and thriller movie combines frightening and suspenseful scares.
The plot entails a secretary that steals money and ends up in Bates Motel to avoid the police.
There she encounters a weird and psycho Norman, and from then on, chills and thrills begin.
The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007)
This stellar mockumentary is about an infamous serial killer, Edward Carver, who visually records the abduction and mutilation of his victims.
Creepy? Definitely, because it includes topics that are horrific, uncomfortable, and highly disturbing.
Halloween (1978)
Michael Meyers, fifteen years after murdering her sister, escapes from the mental institution to kill again.
A horror and thriller combo is a timeless classic slasher film that is intense and delivers an impending dread.
Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
It is a one-of-a-kind horror and thriller masterpiece that weaves surreal horror, afterlife, government conspiracy, and war movie elements.
Its plot is pretty dark, confusing, spine-tingling, with a gritty image.
Lost Highway (1997)
A mind-challenging and conceptual plotline involve two parallel stories linked by the same woman (Patricia Arquette).
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
It is a brutal, savage, and brilliant action horror film with a robbery/gangster genre and plenty of blood, guts, and other gory details.
Plus, the sudden vampire plot twist will leave you open-mouthed.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Based on Washington Irvin’s classic story, this film paints the picture of a police detective (Johnny Depp) in search of an infamous Headless Horseman.
It concocts supernatural, fantasy, horror, and romance in one.
Superb acting makes this movie authentic, and exceptional cinematography uplifts the gothic horror effects.
Pi (1998)
It is a psychological horror film that is somewhat bizarre, terrifying, and highly disturbing.
This thrilling and thought-provoking roller coaster ride revolves around a schizophrenic and paranoid mathematics prodigy, Max Cohen, that believes that universe language is mathematics.
The movie about a number whizz also touches on the subject of religion. Plus, the light flickerings, delusions, unsettling contrast and darkness, and a depressing grayscale illustrates Max’s horrors.
Pitch Black (2000)
This horror, action, and sci-fi movie is about the passengers who find themselves in a dark realm occupied by nocturnal monsters. It features creature attacks, sci-fi violence, death, and blood spatters.
Misery (1990)
Based on Stephen King’s novel, a well-acclaimed author gets rescued from a horrible car wreck by his psychotic fan.
Little does the author know that he will soon become a hopeless victim. Kathy Bates will keep you on edge and will leave you gasping.
Eden Lake (2008)
A fierce and gripping movie is about a young couple who planned a romantic getaway that no longer remains romantic after confronting a ruthless, undisciplined, and wild bunch of teens. The young thugs’ quest is to brutalize the couple in every way for their entertainment.
Child’s Play (1988)
A mother surprises his son with the most sought-after doll but later realizes that the recently deceased serial killer possesses it.
Carrie (1976)
Another Stephen King novel adapted movie is about a seventeen-year-old social outcast who comes to know about her supernatural power, telekinesis.
She uses her powers to take vengeance on her religious mother and peers who bully her.
This movie illustrates melancholy, suspense, and intense melodrama and portrays a girl’s horrible home and school life.
Manhunter (1986)
This cult-classic movie possesses the darkest scenes, and it is menacing, intense, and stylish.
It is based on Thomas Harris’s book “Red Dragon,” which revolves around the FBI agent taking the help of the imprisoned Hannibal Lecter (serial killer) to search for another serial killer.
The Seventh Day (2021)
This exorcist-themed movie with spooky overtones is about a novice priest assisting his first exorcism.
Unfortunately, the procedures go entirely wrong, resulting in the death of the victim and the senior priest. Jumpscares? You will have in abundance with a non-stop action.
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