Let’s face it: Amazon Prime Video’s horror section is a terror in itself. The interface seems to be very insistent in showing you the same titles as if it were playing a little trick on you, and most of the time, you end up watching trailers of movies that don’t interest you at all. However, if you are willing to dig a little and have the courage to scroll through the mess, you will find some real horror gems that have been hidden and are waiting to be discovered.
Whether chilling indie films or cult classics you may have forgotten, here are 10 underrated horror movies you can stream on Prime right nowranked in reverse order so we finish with a bang.
10. Marrowbone (2017)
How about a slow, burning, atmospheric horror? Marrowbone is a ghost story so quiet and haunting it’s almost unsettling, about four siblings who escape to an old family home after their mother dies. When secrets from the past start to reveal themselves, not only does their world but also their feeling of safety disintegrates. With a cast of familiar faces like Anya Taylor-Joy, Joy, Charlie Heaton, and Mia Goth, this somber story stays with you long after you have left the theater.
9. Attack of the Demons (2019)
Conventional horror just isn’t necessary, it seems. This clever indie darling gets its message across via animated papercraft, exuding a curiously warm-and-wacky-creepy atmosphere. Imagine vintage cutout cartoons crossed with rural demonic mayhem. It’s quirky, it’s bizarre, and evidence that tremendous frights can arrive in the most unlikely packages.
8. The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
No one’s claiming this sequel is better than the original, but Carrie 2 deserves more love than it gets. It updates the telekinetic teen rage for a late-‘90s audience—complete with frosted tips, questionable fashion, and a lot of high school angst. It’s messy, fun, and surprisingly watchable, especially if you’re in the mood for a throwback.
7. Queen of Spades (2021)
Imagine Bloody Mary, but nastier. This supernatural teen horror movie follows a group of friends conjuring up a killer spirit, only to discover legends don’t play by the rules. It’s an ultra-slick, contemporary take on the age-old mirror game gone haywire—and great if you need something spooky but not too extreme.
6. The Night Watchmen (2017)
Take some security guards, add a vampire outbreak, and throw in a journalist who’s not here for nonsense—you’ve got yourself a bloody good time. The Night Watchmen is the kind of horror-comedy that’s best watched with friends and snacks. It’s ridiculous, fast-paced, and surprisingly fun.
5. The Fanatic (2019)
This film is. A trip. John Travolta is a crazed fan, Devon Sawa is the object of his desire (and terror), and for some reason, Fred Durst is behind the lens. It’s cringe, off-kilter, and sort of difficult to look away from. If your idea of horror is a dash of “what did I just watch?”, this one’s the ride.
4. Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
Why this is not a staple among horror comedies is anyone’s guess. With the cast of Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr., Geena Davis, and others, this monster mash is ridiculously funny. It has that mad scientist vibe, absurd gags, and a vampire more flirtatious than terrifying. Young Frankenstein, but even crazier.
3. Hospital Massacre (1982)
Also called X-Ray, this piece of ’80s slasher lunacy ticks all the boxes: blood, breasts, and a completely crazy plot. A woman has a check-up at the hospital and finds herself locked in a Valentine’s Day horror show. It’s tacky, gory, and really sort of lovely in that “late-night horror fest” kind of way.
2. Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018)
Just when you’re sure you’ve had enough of found footage, here comes Gonjiam. This South Korean horror movie is supremely unnerving in all the best ways. A livestreaming team investigates an infamous asylum for eyeballs—something has to go wrong, right? The frights are concise, tension is authentic, and the environment is downright bone-chilling.
1. The Deep House (2021)
A haunted house? Cool. Now drop it underwater. This atmospheric French horror flick follows a pair of influencers diving into a submerged home, only to discover they’re not alone. The claustrophobia is intense, the visuals are eerie as hell, and the concept feels fresh in a genre that often leans on the same tricks. You’ll be holding your breath the whole time.
If you’re willing to look beyond the OD choices and dig a bit deeper, Amazon Prime’s horror category holds some very frightening Easter eggs. Depending on your mood, you might be in the mood for something you can haunt an asylum, something goofy monster romp, or just something you haven’t already seen three times. Either way, these overlooked gems are well worth your while. Happy streaming—and perhaps keep the lights on.