The 10 Best Hulu Original Horror Movies, Ranked
Hulu has become a prime destination for horror enthusiasts, with its impressive array of original scary films. From psychological thrillers to supernatural horrors, there’s a variety of content to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Here we delve into the top 10 Hulu original horror movies that have left audiences both terrified and critically impressed, ranked from great to absolutely bone-chilling.
1.Pure (2019) –Part of the Into the Dark series, ‘Pure’ is a unique take on purity pledges and features a standout performance by Jahkara Smith. This supernatural thriller taps into real-life horrors faced by young women in today’s society.
2.Midnight Kiss (2019) –Another chapter in the Into the Dark anthology, this slasher film is set on New Year’s Eve and offers a fresh LGBTQ perspective on horror with its party turned nightmare theme.
3.The Clovehitch Killer (2018) –A chilling exploration of evil lurking in plain sight, this film follows a Boy Scout who suspects his father might be a notorious serial killer. Its slow-burning tension keeps viewers guessing till the very end.
4.Culture Shock (2019) –This ambitious story serves both as a horror narrative and social commentary on American xenophobia, portraying the terrifying journey of immigrants crossing the border into an unsettling and dystopic U.S.A.
5.Little Monsters (2019) –Mixing horror with humor, ‘Little Monsters’ offers an endearing zombie outbreak scenario with Lupita Nyong’o shining as a kindergarten teacher protecting her students from the undead.
6.11-11-11 (2011) –Focusing on numerology and prophecies, this horror movie plays with the idea of gateways to hell opening up due to cosmic alignment, delivering shocks with its clever plot twists.
7.New Year, New You (2018) –In this Into the Dark installment, old friends reunite for New Year celebrations only for it to descent into madness. This psychological thriller highlights social media’s dark influence and obsession with self-improvement.
8.Castle Rock (2018-2019) –Though it’s technically a series, Castle Rock encompasses various interconnected stories set within Stephen King’s multiverse. Its anthological format allows each season to unravel its own eerie tale worthy of the King himself.
9.Bad Hair (2020) –Set in 1989 during an image-obsessed era, ‘Bad Hair’ delivers satire entwined with horror as it explores themes of identity and societal expectations with its terrifying sentient weave storyline.
10.The Body (2018) –The first film in Into the Dark series shines with its blend of dark humor and classic slasher elements, following a hitman who utilizes Halloween night to disguise his latest job gone awry—perfectly encapsulating what fans treasure about the genre.
These films exemplify Hulu’s dedication to delivering quality scares and are just waiting for horror aficionados to stream them into their nightmares.