Among the main streaming services available on the market, HBO Max stands out for its wide variety of content, covering both classic and older titles.
Furthermore, it is a popular platform for horror film fans, as it offers a wide selection of horror films from various eras.
With that in mind, how about we highlight nine recently released horror films available in the HBO Max catalog?
HBO Max: Recent Horror Movies
The film in the “Evil Dead” series, “Death of the Devil: The Rise”, presents a stand-alone story, with no direct connections to the other titles in the series. Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland star in this supernatural horror production.
In the plot, a woman reunites with her single sister and her three nephews in an apartment in Los Angeles. After an earthquake, the young people find three vinyl records and a mysterious book. When these documents are played, demonic entities invade the building and possess the members of this family, as well as the other residents of the building.
Russell Crowe is the protagonist of this suspense and horror film that freely fictionalizes true events. In the feature film he plays the famous Gabriele Amorth, a priest who claims to have performed more than 60,000 exorcisms in the service of the Catholic Church.
With a plot based on Amorth’s writings, the plot follows the Vatican’s chief exorcist priest in 1987. While investigating the case of childhood possession, Amorth stumbles upon a conspiracy kept secret by the Vatican.
Death Death Death (2021)
With a plot full of irony, “Death Morte Morte” mixes horror and comedy, satirizing the slasher subgenre. The film stars a young cast that includes Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott and Pete Davidson.
In the plot, a group of rich young people take refuge in a villa after a hurricane. During a party, they decide to play a detective game. However, when one of them is actually found dead, mistrust and tensions arise between these supposed friends, and the search to discover who the murderer among them is begins.
Venus (2022)
Spanish horror and suspense feature film, “Vênus” is produced by Alex de la Iglesia and directed by Jaume Balagueró, a director specializing in horror who has directed hits of the genre, such as “REC” (2007).
Based on a story by HP Lovecraft, the opera follows a nightclub dancer (Ester Expósito, from the “Elite” series) who steals a bag of pills from mobsters. Fleeing from them, she hides in a building with her sister and niece. However, the place is home to supernatural forces.
Evil (2021)
Directed by James Wan, the same man behind the “Conjuring” and “Supernatural” series, “Evil” moves through several horror subgenres and features surprising plot twists.
In the story, a woman (Annabelle Wallis) begins to experience terrifying visions of brutal murders occurring in real time. As she investigates, she discovers a disturbing connection between the deaths and her past, tied to a mysterious entity called Gabriel.
Possessor (2020)
The film brings a science fiction and psychological horror story with a provocative vision. The film is directed and written by Brandon Cronenberg, son of none other than David Cronenberg, one of the greatest horror directors of all time.
In the film, an elite assassin, played by Andrea Riseborough, works for an organization that uses chips involuntarily installed in the minds of victims, allowing mind control to carry out murders. However, continued exposure to these operations begins to affect your very identity.
The Curse of the Crying Man (2019)
This is a supernatural horror film based on the legend of La Llorona, a ghostly figure from Mexican folklore. The film is produced by James Wan and directed by Michael Chaves.
Set in Los Angeles in 1973, the plot follows a social worker (Linda Cardellini) and her children who are terrorized by the entity known as Crying. She seeks help from a former priest (Raymond Cruz) who has knowledge of mysticism.
The Sleep Doctor (2019)
“Doctor Sleep” is an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name, a sequel to the famous book “The Shining”. The film is directed by Mike Flanagan, responsible for the series “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “Midnight Mass”.
The film follows Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor), who survived the horrors of the Overlook Hotel as a boy in the first book/film. Struggling with alcoholism and trying to put his life back together, Danny meets a young woman with psychic powers (Kyliegh Curran). Together, they face a group led by Rose the Hat (Rebecca Ferguson) who feeds on these psychic abilities.
Hereditary (2018)
Produced by A24, “Hereditary” is one of the recent horror films most appreciated by specialized critics. Directed by Ari Aster, the work is a psychological thriller that gradually builds an atmosphere of unease, presenting disturbing scenes and shocking twists.
In the plot, the death of the grandmother triggers a series of disturbing events in the Graham family. As the terror grows, dark secrets emerge, revealing a sinister legacy that haunts this family. The film stars Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne.
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