Horror movies on HBO Max
Lights off, volume up. This is every horror movie on HBO Max in the United States: slashers, haunted houses, possession stories, creature features and the psychological horror that stays with you long after the credits.
Right now there are 174 horror movies on HBO Max in the United States. Most watched at the moment: A Story of Derry (2026), Coraline (2009) and Backrooms (2026). Highest rated: The Shining (1980), with an IMDb score of 8.4.
Want the good stuff only? Set a minimum IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes score. Into 80s gore or modern elevated horror? Pick a year range. You can also filter on a director you love, from Carpenter to Peele. The list is refreshed every day, so what you see here is what you can watch tonight.
174 titles
on HBO Max in the United States
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A Story of Derry
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Coraline
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Backrooms
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Sinners
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Evil Dead Burn
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The Conjuring
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Weapons
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The Shining
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Final Destination Bloodlines
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X
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Lee Cronin's The Mummy
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
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The Conjuring 2
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It
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The Exorcist
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Hereditary
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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Evil Dead Rise
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Midsommar
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Trick 'r Treat
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
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Friday the 13th
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Carrie
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It Chapter Two
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The Bride!
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Gremlins
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Freddy vs. Jason
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The Nun
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Constantine
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Talk to Me
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Meg 2: The Trench
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The Meg
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The Cabin in the Woods
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Annabelle: Creation
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Final Destination
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Zombieland
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Companion
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undertone
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The Nun II
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They Will Kill You
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Insidious: The Red Door
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Bring Her Back
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The Long Walk
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Insidious: The Last Key
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Pearl
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
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Night of the Living Dead
Questions about horror movies on HBO Max
How many horror movies are on HBO Max in the United States?
Right now there are 174 titles in this list. Streamingfilter checks the HBO Max catalogue every day; the last full update was on 2 November 2026.
What are the best-rated horror movies on HBO Max?
Sorted by IMDb score: The Shining (1980), IMDb 8.4, The Exorcist (1973), IMDb 8.1, Kwaidan (1965), IMDb 7.9, Coraline (2009), IMDb 7.8, Night of the Living Dead (1968), IMDb 7.8.
Can I narrow these horror movies down further?
Yes. Use the filters above to combine this list with an actor, director, release year, runtime, IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes score. With a free account you can also see what came out in your childhood or youth.
Is Streamingfilter part of HBO Max?
No. Streamingfilter is an independent guide. Buttons take you to HBO Max, where you watch with your own subscription.