For those who love horror cinema, it can be difficult to find quality films to watch on the most popular subscription streaming services. Furthermore, to have access to many interesting options of this kind, it is necessary to subscribe to various services. This is because the most popular platforms usually have a limited selection of titles.
With this in mind, and also thinking about those who need to save money, we have created a list of 10 quality horror films that can be watched online for free. We carefully select works of this genre available on streaming platforms that do not require payment.
Horror movies to watch online for free
A landmark in the zombie film genre and an all-time horror classic, “Night of the Living Dead” is one of the most influential films in history. Directed by master George A. Romero, this work established the rules and clichés of subsequent zombie productions.
The film follows a group of people who take refuge in an abandoned farm to escape a horde of undead hungry for human flesh.
“Night of the Living Dead” is available to watch for free on NetMovies and Libreflix.
Directed by John Landis, “An American Werewolf in London” is one of the funniest and scariest horror films of the 80s. Furthermore, the film still impresses with its special effects, which were pioneering at the time of its release.
The story follows two Americans who are attacked by a werewolf while exploring England. The survivor, haunted by his deceased friend, is urged to end his life before the next full moon to avoid turning into a werewolf.
“An American Werewolf in London” is available to watch for free on Mercado Play.
Hungry Eyes (2001)
Mixing elements of horror, suspense and action, Hungry Eyes” features one of the most terrifying monsters of 21st century horror cinema. The film stars Gina Philips and Justin Long.
In the plot, two brothers on a road trip witness something sinister: a truck driver dumps what appears to be a human body down a drainpipe. Intrigued, they decide to investigate, which leads them to a terrifying encounter with a sinister, murderous creature.
Hungry Eyes” is available to watch for free on Pluto TV.
Here we highlight the first and best film of the Hellraiser saga, one of the most loved by fans of the horror genre. The film was directed by Clive Barker, a revered horror writer who adapted his novel, “The Hellbound Heart,” for the big screen.
In the plot, a couple moves into an old residence, where the wife discovers her former lover, who is also her husband’s half-brother, hiding in the attic in a grotesque demonic form. This was because he solved a magical riddle and was consequently dragged into a hellish realm of suffering and torment.
“Hellraiser – Reborn from Hell” is available to watch for free on Pluto TV and NetMovies.
In “The Gift of Premonition”, director Sam Raimi directed an intriguing supernatural thriller, with a renowned cast. Cate Blanchett stars in the production, accompanied by Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear, Giovanni Ribisi, Hilary Swank and JK Simmons.
In the plot, a young clairvoyant widow supports her family by reading the fortunes of the inhabitants of a small town. However, the story takes a sinister turn when the local police ask her to help investigate the disappearance of a young girl.
“The Gift of Premonition” is available to watch for free on Pluto TV.
A classic of the found footage genre, “The Blair Witch Project” not only terrified, but also deluded many viewers with its found footage technique, combined with an effective marketing campaign.
The story revolves around three film students who decide to create a documentary on the legend of the Blair Witch. They venture into the forest to investigate supernatural events reported in the area, but end up disappearing. The film is presented as the material they recorded during the expedition.
“Blair Witch” can be watched for free on Mercado Play.
Directed by maestro Joe Dante, “Piranha” bears the animal title in a homicidal version. Production B effectively balances horror and comedy, referencing Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws”. The production also features a screenplay by the beloved John Sayles and production by the legendary Roger Corman.
In the premise, a school of genetically modified piranhas are accidentally released into a river near a tourist area. These piranhas, bred for military purposes, are extremely aggressive and hungry for meat.
“Piranha” is available to watch for free on NetMovies.
Another horror classic to watch for free, “Halloween” is one of the most influential and iconic slashers in history.
Directed by genius John Carpenter, “Halloween” features the terrifying masked killer Michael Myers. This boy, as a child, killed his older sister one Halloween night. After spending years in a mental hospital, Myers escapes and returns to his hometown to continue spreading death and evil.
The film also stars Jamie Lee Curtis in the role of Laurie Strode, one of cinema’s greatest heroines.
“Halloween” is available to watch for free on NetMovies.
For many fans of Italian director Dario Argento, “Terror at the Opera” is his best film. The film is a wonderfully directed thriller/slasher, with a distinctive look, an intense atmosphere and scenes of shocking graphic violence.
In the plot macabre events occur during the production of the opera Macbeth, by Giuseppe Verdi. When the star of the production is knocked out, a young soprano is chosen to replace her. However, macabre events continue to occur and a psychotic killer begins to terrorize the young woman.
“Terror at the Opera” is available to watch for free on NetMovies.
The third adaptation of Jack Finney’s novel, “Body Invaders”, mixes science fiction and horror and is directed by the brilliant Abel Ferrara. In the plot, extraterrestrial beings invade the Earth and gradually replace humans with perfect copies, devoid of emotions and uniqueness.
The story follows a family who moves to a remote military base for work. However, they soon realize that something sinister is happening to the people there.
“The Body Snatchers” is available to watch for free on NetMovies.
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