The Best Prime Video Horror Movies and Shows

The Best Prime Video Horror Movies and Shows


If you're a fan of horror, Amazon Prime Video has a lot to offer. From creepy thrillers to gory slashers, the platform has a wide selection of horror movies and shows that are sure to send shivers down your spine. In this article, we'll highlight some of the best Prime Video horror movies and shows currently available to stream.

The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House

IMDB Rating : 8.7 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Cast: Michiel Huisman as Steven Crain, Carla Gugino as Olivia Crain, and Henry Thomas as Hugh Crain

Director : Mike Flanagan

Awards : 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design and the 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour).

Synopsis : "The Haunting of Hill House is a horror-drama series that explores the lives of the Crain family, who grew up in the most famous haunted house in America. The show alternates between two timelines, following the family as they grow up in the haunted house and as adults, as they are forced to confront the ghosts of their past."

The Conjuring

The Conjuring

IMDB Rating : 7.5 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Cast: Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren, Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren and Ron Livingston as Roger Perron

Director : James Wan

Awards : 2013 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Score - Horror and the 2013 Hollywood Post Alliance Award for Outstanding Sound - Feature Film.

Synopsis : "The Conjuring is a supernatural horror film that tells the true story of the Warrens, a couple of paranormal investigators, as they help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives." .

The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

IMDB Rating : 7.0 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Cast: Kristen Connolly as Dana Polk, Chris Hemsworth as Curt Vaughan and Anna Hutchison as Jules Louden.

Director : Drew Goddard

Awards : 2012 Bram Stoker Award for Best Screenplay, the 2012 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form, and the 2012 Bram Stoker Award for Best Screenplay.

Synopsis : "The Cabin in the Woods is a horror comedy film that follows a group of friends as they head to a remote cabin for a fun weekend getaway. But as they settle in, they soon realize that they are being manipulated by unseen forces and that they are part of a much larger and more sinister experiment."

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

IMDB Rating : 8.3 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Cast: Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon and Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene.

Director : Frank Darabont.

Awards : No Known Awards

Synopsis : "The Walking Dead is a post-apocalyptic horror series that follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, as they struggle to survive in a world overrun by zombies. The show explores the survivors' fight for survival against both the zombies and other human survivors, as they search for a safe haven and try to rebuild their lives." .

American Horror Story

American Horror Story

IMDB Rating : 8.2 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Cast: Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabe.

Director : Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk

Awards : 2012 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy, the 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special for Ryan Murphy's direction of the pilot episode and the 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for Jessica Lange's performance.

Synopsis : "American Horror Story is an anthology series that tells a different horror story in each season. The show explores various themes such as ghosts, witches, serial killers, and cults, and features a recurring cast of actors who play different characters in each season. Each season of the show is self-contained and has a different setting and storyline."

Insidious

Insidious

IMDB Rating : 6.8 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Cast: Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert and Barbara Hershey as Lorraine Lambert

Director : James Wan

Awards : 2010 Scream Awards for Best Horror Movie, the 2011 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for Best Supporting Actress for Barbara Hershey and the 2011 Fright Meter Awards for Best Make-Up Effects.

Synopsis : "Insidious is a supernatural horror film that follows a family who, after moving into a new home, discovers that their son has fallen into a mysterious coma. As they investigate the cause of his condition, they realize that their home is haunted by spirits and that their son has become a target for a powerful demon. With the help of a psychic, the family must race against time to save their son and their souls."

A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

IMDB Rating : 7.5 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.7 out of 5

Cast: Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds

Director : John Krasinski

Awards : No Known Awards

Synopsis : "In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing."

The Exorcist

The Exorcist

IMDB Rating : 8.0 out of 10

Amazon Prime Rating: 4.7 out of 5

Cast: Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb and Kitty Winn.

Director : William Friedkin

Awards : 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and won two Golden Globe Awards.

Synopsis : "When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter."

Whether you're in the mood for a creepy thriller or a gory slasher, Amazon Prime Video has a lot to offer for horror fans. With this list of the best Prime Video horror movies and shows, you'll have plenty of scares to keep you entertained. Just don't forget to leave the lights on!