Netflix's best horror movies to watch in August 2026 include 'Immaculate' with Sydney Sweeney, some 'Scream' films and a 'Child's Play' sequel

If you're a fan of the horror genre, you owe it to yourself to check out these stone-cold classics.

Finding the perfect movie to introduce a kid to the horror genre can be tricky, especially when you want something scarier than cartoons but safer than a full-blown slasher. Looking for that elusive sweet spot, one parent turned to r/horror for movie night recommendations:

Prime Video's horror movies to stream in July include 'The Devil's Mouth' with Gavin Casalegno, 'Weapons' and More

If you want more creature horror and survival tales like The Last House, then the following five movies might be of interest to you.

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Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Eddie Murphy, Joel Edgerton, Angela Bassett, and more star in these quality horror projects. The history of the horror genre is littered with movies that were poorly received by critics,

Remarkably Bright Creatures, The Great Wall, and M3GAN make up our list of the best movies to watch on Netflix the week of August 24, 2026.