A summer getaway becomes a relentless nightmare as friends face unspeakable terror from a maniacal stalker.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+, Peacock, AMC+ and YouTube (free).
Nothing past what an R promises: real scares and several jump scares.
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An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
The Shining (1980)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastatingA family's isolated winter retreat becomes a slow-burn descent into chilling, surreal madness.
Split (2017)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA chilling war for survival unfolds as one man's submerged personality threatens to dominate all others.
Obsession (2026)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA hopeless romantic's wish for love turns chillingly dark, as desire comes with a sinister, pulpy price.
The Black Phone (2022)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA kidnapped boy in a soundproof basement receives ghostly calls from a killer's past victims.
Halloween (1978)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · measuredA relentless evil stalks a small town, bringing a chilling dread that slowly tightens its grip.
Psycho (1960)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA woman on the run finds a chilling, atmospheric motel where dread steadily builds to a shocking twist.
Don't Breathe 2 (2021)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA blind man's quiet life shatters when he must confront ruthless criminals to save an orphaned girl.
Friday the 13th (2009)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · briskA brisk, chilling hunt unfolds as young adults encounter deadly intentions at a boarded-up campsite.Friday the 13th Part III is on our Slashers, Horror on Paramount+, Horror on Peacock, Thriller on Peacock and Horror on AMC+ lists.
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