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The 24 Scariest Things to Watch Right Now

Weak stomachs need not apply.

By Reyna Cervantes and Phillipe Thao Dec 20, 2021

You don't have to wait for October to enjoy the spooky season. In fact, horror film and television aficionados like us tend to crave the thrill of a good scare all year long. From gore fests and haunting encounters to existential horrors, there's no shortage of hair-raising content.

But, just to make things a little easier (read:scarier), we're here to help you navigate the 24 scariest things you can stream now.

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Anaconda

Jenny from the Block trades the Bronx for the Amazon River, but this adventure is anything but a scenic cruise. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Owen Wilson and Jon Voight, the movie follows a documentary film crew in search of a long-lost tribe. As the filmmakers travel deep into the Brazilian rain forest, they encounter a mysterious stranger who claims he can lead them to their destination. Trusting a man you've just met with your life seems pretty safe, right? Not quite. Taking the boat hostage, the guy leads them on a quest to hunt for a dangerous anaconda.

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Apostle

When Thomas Richardson arrives on a remote island off the coast of Wales in an attempt to rescue his kidnapped sister, he discovers something far more sinister is afoot. If you loved the cult shenanigans of movies likeMidsommar andThe Wicker Man, Gareth Evans'Apostleshould be next on your watch list. Starring Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast) and Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody),Apostle includes some of the most unnerving violence — and an assortment of just downright bad vibes — presented in a beautiful yet chaotic manner. Weak stomachs need not apply.

Cam

From writer Isa Mazzei,Cam follows the story of successful camgirl Alice "Lola_Lola" Ackerman, who discovers that her web account has been taken over by a sinister doppelgänger. We're gonna be honest about this one: It got under our skin on multiple levels. Inspired by her own experiences working as a camgirl, Mazzei paints a bleak portrait of a world hidden in plain sight. Absolutely haunting, expertly filmed and with a story that will stick with you,Cam should be on every horror fan's radar.

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Christine

Get in loser, we're going on a reign of terror. In this John Carpenter film, based on the Stephen King novel, Arnie (Keith Gordon) is an unpopular and awkward teenager just trying to survive the social ecosystem of high school. After buying an old 1958 Plymouth Fury nicknamed "Christine," the teen's life takes an abrupt turn. The more time he spends with Christine, the more Arnie begins to transform from a sheepish geek into an arrogant 1950s greaser. The red and white Fury is no fairy godmother, however. Arnie disovers that his car has a life of her own as she begins to terrorize and kill his enemies with her supernatural powers. You'll need more than just a seatbelt to survive this terrifying ride.

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Crimson Peak

In this Edwardian-era England story, Edith (Mia Wasikowska) marries the seductive Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) and is swept away to his gothic mansion. Thomas' sister Lady Lucille (Jessica Chastain) — the protector of the family's secrets — is also living with the newlyweds. Far from home and comfort, the naive Edith begins to see ghosts coming out of the woodwork — literally — and tries to unravel the mystery of this family she's married into.

Fear Street Trilogy

Got a thing for slasher movies? Does the image of a scary knife-wielding maniac sound like it would add some excitement to your Friday night? Then theFear Street trilogyis for you. With three stories set in different time periods (1994, 1978 and 1666), the series follows in the tradition of horror staples likeScream, Friday the 13thandThe Witch. It also features one of the greatest on-screen kills of all time. (Watch Part 1 — you'llknow which one.) All three are available to stream, so no need to wait years for sequels. One more note for the horror nerds out there: This trilogy is inspired by the famousFear Streetseries of novels by R.L. Stine (creator ofGoosebumps), so you can revel in that knowledge while you watch.

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Gerald's Game

Oh, hey, Mike Flanagan, nice to see you again. Just one year before his work onThe Haunting of Hill House, Flanagan did what many believed impossible: He adapted Stephen King's novelGerald's Game for the big screen. Flanagan rendered one of the most chilling interpretations of a story previously thought to be unfilmable. Propelled to the next level by the one-woman show that is Carla Gugino (Spy Kids),Gerald's Game proves that with enough talent and perseverance, incredibly complex stories can become haunting works of horror.

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In the Tall Grass

Here's another Stephen King adaptation — only this time with help from his son, and fellow author, Joe Hill. One of the more obscure stories in King's arsenal,In the Tall Grassfollows a brother and sister as they venture into a field after hearing a young boy cry for help. They eventually realize there may be no way out. Filled with twists and turns, the film also features one of King's strongest endings ever.

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Insidious

After settling into a new home with their three children, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Renai's (Rose Byrne) eldest son falls off a ladder and slips into a coma. For months, doctors can't figure out what's wrong, as he doesn't show any signs of head trauma. With no answers, the parents take their son home to recover, but strange occurrences begin to take place. From shadowy figures to ghosts, the family soon learns that the paranormal activity going on in their home is all connected to their son's mysterious coma.

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It (2017)

Prepare to never step foot in a circus again. In this 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's novel, the signature red balloon from Pennywise the clown isn't a friendly gesture. The story is set in the late 1980s in Derry, Maine, where young kids begin to disappear one by one. When a group of adolescents all witness the terrifying clown, they band together to destroy the shape-shifting monster preying on the small town.

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It Follows

Probably one of the most original horror films of the last decade,It Followsis a bombshell at movie-watching parties. The film depicts a murderous entity that, once sexually transmitted to you, won't stop following you until you're dead. Then the process repeats with the person who gave "it" to you. (Yes, you read that right.) Featuring one of the most outlandish concepts ever to be filmed,It Follows nails it in spades. Taking inspiration from John Carpenter films likeHalloween, this movie will easily be one of the most frightening you've ever seen. Also, the soundtrack is a veritable masterpiece.

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Let Me In

If there's one thing Kodi Smit-McPhee looks for, it's roles where he exacts revenge on his enemies. Bullied and neglected at home, 12-year-old Owen (Smit-McPhee) passes time by plotting ways to get back at his tormentors. While spying on residents in his apartment building, he meets and befriends Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz), a strange girl who only comes out at night. Abby encourages Owen to retaliate against his bullies, and the two kids form a special bond — until he suspects that his new friend is hiding a terrible secret.

Midnight Mass

What makes this Mike Flanagan series stand out are the complexities layered within the storytelling. From accurate portrayals of Catholic and Muslim ideologies right down to the surprise reveals, Flanagan's newest series is fully loaded.Midnight Mass follows Riley Flynn as he returns home to Crockett Island. At the same time, a mysterious new priest takes over the island's church and seems to possess the ability to perform miracles. At once heartbreaking and horrifying,Midnight Mass rises above its contemporaries with seven hours of nonstop tension and wonder. It's a horror masterpiece that'll be talked about for years to come, so please, we're begging, don't skip out on this one.

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Raw

From Palme d'Or winner Julia Ducournau (Titane),Raw is an electric debut. It follows vegetarian Justine (Garance Marillier), who enrolls in a veterinary school notorious for hazing rituals and is forced to eat rabbit kidneys. She develops a taste for a peculiar kind of meat not sold in stores. Turning the cannibal and body subgenres on their heads,Raw explores sexuality, love, growing up and primal instincts. If you want a body horror movie with a sense of depth and earnestness,Raw is the one for you.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street

Wes Craven's 1984 supernatural slasher will quite literally keep you up at night. There's no such thing as a good night's rest for teenager Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) and her friends, as each one of them dreams about a blade-clawed serial killer named Freddy Krueger chasing them. Freddy is more than just a nightmare, however, as he successfully kills his victims when they're deep in slumber. Nancy and her friends force themselves to stay awake in order to avoid his wrath, but they soon learn that it's not easy to outrun him even when they're awake. Truly the stuff of nightmares.

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Scream

Hear us out: When disconnected from the main film franchise, theScreamTV series is actually quite the sleeper surprise, and it boasts all the hallmarks of the original films: teen drama, references to horror classics and lots (lots)of death. Sure, the first two seasons don't feature the iconic Ghostface or his voice (gotta wait until Season 3 for those), but the storylines areRiverdale-level addictive. Largely written off when it debuted, this is a fantastic series to revisit.

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Se7en

Homicide detectives David Mills (Brad Pitt) and William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) are on the hunt for a serial killer who chooses his victims based on the seven deadly sins he perceives they've committed. The rookie and vet team up to trace his footsteps, only to come across the sadistic aftermath of the killer's murders. As the body count piles up in rapid succession, they move even closer to a gruesome fate neither of them saw coming.

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Leatherface returns in the sequel to the classic 1974 slasher film — and this time, he's taking down urbanization one gentrifier at a time. When a group of young social media influencers and foodies travel to a Texas ghost town, they arrive bright-eyed and ready to capture content. Looking to transform the lone town into a social media paradise, the group's plans are disrupted when Leatherface emerges. He immediately falls back into his bloody past as he hunts the young crowd disrupting his hiding spot. We hope they snapped all their selfies first.

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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Do you rememberArchiecomics? The ones that serve as the foundation for the phenomenalRiverdale? Well, in 2018, Sabrina the teenage witch — one of the originalArchie members — received her own modern updating. It could've gone in many directions, but what we got inThe Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a horrific, satanic retelling of the teenage witch's exploits — filled to the brim with gore, teen drama and more than enough pentagrams and goats. So make the room dark, light some candles and get the séance going.

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The Conjuring

In 1971, a family moves into a Rhode Island farmhouse hoping for a fresh start. Before they can settle in, paranormal activity taunts the new residents, driving them to madness. Desperate for answers, they call on renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga). With the power of the Warrens' spiritual strength — and Wilson's sideburns — the family discovers the haunting history of the once-idyllic farmhouse.

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The Haunting of Bly Manor

The second installment inThe Haunting series follows Dani (Victoria Pedretti), an American au pair who arrives at the eponymous manor to care for two young kids. Unaware of the estate's haunting past, Dani starts seeing apparitions that terrorize the countryside home. Intertwining each characters' darkest secrets with paranormal occurrences,The Haunting of Bly Manor shows us that the true horror resides in the past trauma we're trying to run away from.

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The Haunting of Hill House

Inspired by Shirley Jackson's seminal 1959 novel,Hill House follows the turbulent history of the Crain family and their encounter with the titular haunted house. Expertly written by Mike Flanagan (getting used to seeing that name?), and featuring standout performances by Victoria Pedretti (You) and Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass),The Haunting of Hill House provides a terrifying and emotional update on a horror classic for the modern era. Just make sure you keep those tissues close.

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The Mist

When a powerful storm destroys their Maine home, David (Thomas Jane) and his young son Billy (Nathan Gamble) must head into town to gather food and supplies. As they reach the supermarket, a thick fog creeps in and conceals everything in sight. Stranded in the store with other customers, the group of strangers must band together to survive. However, the mysterious mist isn't the only danger lurking, as deadly creatures reveal themselves outside.

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The Ritual

IfSabrina didn't provide enough witchcraft, andApostledidn't satisfy your appetite for human sacrifice, maybe add a dash of Norse mythology to your spookfest. Reader, meetThe Ritual. This movie follows a group of reunited college friends on a trip into a Swedish forest, but what they don't know is that insanity and horror await. From rising star director David Bruckner (The Night House),The Ritual is a first-class lesson on why you should probably go to a campsite instead of into the darkness of the woods (just saying).

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