Top 10 Horror Movies available on Amazon Prime for 2023

News: Looking for a spine-tingling evening? While there are platforms dedicated to horror enthusiasts, Amazon Prime Video boasts an eclectic mix of chilling classics and indie gems. From Tobe Hooper’s and Dario Argento’s works to newer indie productions, Prime offers a diverse range. This regularly updated roster keeps Prime Video subscribers informed about the finest horror flicks currently streaming. Dim the lights and secure those doors.

1. The Blair Witch Project

Released: 1999
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez

Debuting at Sundance in ’99, this film felt groundbreaking. Despite the wave of found-footage successors, The Blair Witch Project remains the benchmark for quality DIY horror, still delivering shivers.

2. Candyman

Released: 2021
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes
Director: Nia DaCosta

Nia DaCosta’s reimagination of the 1992 classic might have its flaws, but it’s a masterclass in filmmaking. With stellar sound design and eerie compositions, this Jordan Peele co-written flick, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, grips you from start to finish.

3. Carnival of Souls

Released: 1962
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Director: Herk Harvey

Herk Harvey, known for safety videos, unexpectedly crafted a horror masterpiece. Candace Hilligoss leads this tale of a woman surviving a car crash only to encounter ghostly figures in her new city. Overlooked at release, it’s now hailed as a genre gem.

4. Crawl

Released: 2019
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes
Director: Alexandre Aja

More action-oriented, this cult hit provides enough chilling moments to warrant inclusion. Kaya Scodelario navigates a flooded house with hungry alligators during a hurricane, showcasing phenomenal spatial and pacing skills by Aja.

5. Hell House LLC

Released: 2015
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes
Director: Stephen Cognetti

In a sea of found-footage films, this stands out. The story of a haunted house turned deadly, captured by a documentary crew, cleverly unfolds in both retrospective and real-time footage.

6. Hellraiser

Released: 1987
Duration: 1 hour 34 minutes
Director: Clive Barker

Clive Barker’s adaptation introduces Pinhead and remains a genre-defining classic. The tale of a puzzle box opening a gateway to Hell retains its powerful impact, standing out amidst its sequels.

7. High Tension

Released: 2005
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes
Director: Alexandre Aja

Directed by Aja, this film is intense. Set in a secluded farmhouse, it follows two women facing a serial killer with a twist ending that polarizes viewers.

8. Hostel

Released: 2006
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes
Director: Eli Roth

A cornerstone of the mid-2000s torture porn subgenre, Eli Roth’s cautionary tale about naive American travelers still shocks, with its sequel also available on Prime Video.

9. Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Released: 1978
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Director: Philip Kaufman

Based on Jack Finney’s novel, this ’70s rendition is a chilling exploration of paranoia, as people fear their loved ones aren’t who they seem. Featuring a stellar cast, it’s a riveting watch.

10. Jacob’s Ladder

Released: 1990
Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes
Director: Adrian Lyne

Tim Robbins leads this haunting tale of a man haunted by visions tied to his time in Vietnam. Adrian Lyne’s film is a gripping journey into horror and an anti-war statement, anchored by Robbins’s compelling performance.