Quick answer: Scary movies on Hulu right now include Barbarian, Nosferatu, Heretic, The Menu, Prey and Send Help. All of them stream with a standard Hulu subscription, which costs $12.49 a month with ads or $21.49 a month without ads. No Live TV plan or add-on is needed.
Hulu’s horror shelf mixes its own original films with theatrical releases from 20th Century Studios, Searchlight, A24 and Focus Features. The 14 scary movies on Hulu listed here were all confirmed as streaming in the US with a regular Hulu subscription. For picks on other services, see our guide to scary movies to watch across streaming.
| Movie | Year | Rating (MPA) | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prey | 2022 | R | Predator prequel made as a Hulu original |
| No One Will Save You | 2023 | PG-13 | Home invasion by aliens, Hulu original |
| Hellraiser | 2022 | R | Reboot of the puzzle box franchise, released on Hulu |
| Fresh | 2022 | R | Dating thriller with a cannibal twist |
| Barbarian | 2022 | R | Rental house with a dark secret |
| Send Help | 2026 | R | Sam Raimi’s desert island survival horror |
| Nosferatu | 2024 | R | Robert Eggers’ Gothic vampire film |
| Heretic | 2024 | R | Hugh Grant as a menacing host |
| The Menu | 2022 | R | Fine dining turned comedy horror |
| Soulm8te | 2026 | R | Android thriller spun off from M3GAN |
| The Empty Man | 2020 | R | Missing person case that leads to a cult |
| Jennifer’s Body | 2009 | R | High school possession comedy horror |
| Edward Scissorhands | 1990 | PG-13 | Tim Burton’s gentle Gothic fantasy |
| Hotel Transylvania | 2012 | PG | Animated monster comedy for families |
What Hulu costs
Every film in this guide is part of the base Hulu library. Disney raised Hulu prices for new subscribers on September 23, 2026, as reported by TVLine.
| Service/plan | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu (With Ads) | $12.49 a month | Up from $11.99 |
| Hulu Premium (No Ads) | $21.49 a month | Up from $18.99 |
| Disney+ and Hulu bundle (With Ads) | $12.99 a month | Price unchanged |
| Disney+ and Hulu bundle (No Ads) | $21.99 a month | Up from $19.99 |
Hulu originals and exclusives
Prey (2022)
Dan Trachtenberg directed this Predator prequel, set in 1719, about a young Comanche woman named Naru who defends her tribe from an alien hunter. 20th Century Studios released it as a Hulu original film on August 5, 2022.
No One Will Save You (2023)
Written and directed by Brian Duffield, this science fiction horror film stars Kaitlyn Dever as an isolated woman defending her home from an extraterrestrial invasion. It premiered as a Hulu original and carries a PG-13 rating, which also makes it a fit for our list of PG-13 horror movies.
Hellraiser (2022)
A recovering addict finds a mechanical puzzle box that summons the Cenobites in David Bruckner’s supernatural horror film. Hulu released it in the United States on October 7, 2022, exclusively on its service.
Fresh (2022)
In Mimi Cave’s directorial debut, a woman meets an attractive man through online dating and learns that he is a cannibal who sells human flesh to wealthy clients. The Searchlight Pictures thriller debuted on Hulu on March 4, 2022.
Recent theatrical hits
Barbarian (2022)
Zach Cregger wrote and directed this story of a woman who rents a house on Airbnb and discovers a dark secret inside. It grossed $46 million worldwide on a budget of $4 million to $4.5 million, and it arrived on Hulu on October 1, 2026.
Send Help (2026)
Sam Raimi’s survival horror film strands a corporate strategist and her boss on a desert island after a plane crash. 20th Century Studios released it in US theaters on January 30, 2026, and our Send Help streaming guide has the full details.
Nosferatu (2024)
Robert Eggers wrote and directed this Gothic horror film about a woman bound by a psychic link to a powerful vampire. Focus Features opened it in US theaters on December 25, 2024, and it grossed $182 million worldwide.
Heretic (2024)
Two young Mormon missionaries visit the home of an eccentric man, played by Hugh Grant, whose real intentions soon become clear. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods wrote and directed the A24 release, which grossed $60 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.
The Menu (2022)
Mark Mylod’s comedy horror thriller sends a group of diners to an exclusive restaurant on a remote island, where a celebrity chef has planned some shocking surprises. Searchlight Pictures released it in US theaters on November 18, 2022.
Soulm8te (2026)
A spin-off of the horror film M3GAN, this Kate Dolan thriller is about a widower who signs up to test an android companion after his wife dies. It went straight to digital on August 1, 2026, before arriving on Hulu.
Cult favorites
The Empty Man (2020)
An ex-cop investigating a missing girl uncovers a secret cult in David Prior’s feature directorial debut. 20th Century Studios released the supernatural horror film in US theaters on October 23, 2020.
Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Directed by Karyn Kusama and written by Diablo Cody, this comedy horror film follows a demonically possessed high school student who preys on her male classmates while her best friend tries to stop her.
Lighter scares
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Tim Burton’s romantic fantasy is about an unfinished artificial man with scissor blades for hands who is taken in by a suburban family. It is rated PG-13 and joined Hulu on October 1, 2026.
Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Genndy Tartakovsky directed this PG animated comedy in which Count Dracula runs a monsters-only hotel until a human visitor turns up. For more gentle seasonal viewing, see where to watch Practical Magic and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
New on Hulu in October 2026
Disney’s October 2026 schedule for Disney+ and Hulu lists Barbarian, Edward Scissorhands and Hotel Transylvania for October 1. More horror follows during the month:
- October 2: The Substance (2024)
- October 3: Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019)
- October 18: Companion (2025) and Wolf Man
The same schedule says themed Halloween playlists, including “Huluween Movies,” are on the way.
FAQ
What are the scariest movies on Hulu right now?
Barbarian, Nosferatu, Heretic, Hellraiser and The Empty Man are among the R-rated horror films streaming on Hulu as of October 2, 2026. Prey, Fresh and Send Help are also available with a standard subscription.
Do I need a special Hulu plan to watch these scary movies?
No. Every film in this guide streams with a regular Hulu subscription, which costs $12.49 a month with ads or $21.49 a month without ads. Live TV and premium add-ons are not required.
Are there scary movies on Hulu that are not rated R?
Yes. No One Will Save You and Edward Scissorhands are rated PG-13, and Hotel Transylvania is rated PG.
What horror movies are coming to Hulu in October 2026?
Disney’s October 2026 schedule lists The Substance for October 2, Hereditary and Midsommar for October 3, and Companion and Wolf Man for October 18.