20 Must-See Horror Movies on HBO Max in 2025 — From Sinners to Pennywise, Stream the Best Scares Tonight

Horror on HBO Max in 2025 covers a wide range: from modern prestige films to cult classics. Below you’ll find a straightforward, fact-based guide to 20 notable horror movies that were available on the platform in 2025, with short summaries and key credits so you can pick what fits your mood.

Sinners (2025)
Midsommar (2019)
House (1977)
IT (2017)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
MaXXXine (2024)
Misery (1990)
The Brood (1979)
The Lighthouse (2019)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
It Follows (2014)
Get Out (2017)
Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Trap (2024)
The Conjuring (2013)
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Annabelle (2014)

Sinners (2025)

Director: Ryan Coogler. Lead: Michael B. Jordan (in a dual role). Sinners is a period supernatural horror set in 1932 Mississippi. The film mixes Southern Gothic elements and music, and it was one of the notable releases of 2025. It was available on HBO Max during 2025.

Midsommar (2019)

Director: Ari Aster. Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor. Set at a rural Swedish midsummer festival, the film follows a group of friends who encounter dangerous cult traditions. Midsommar is known for its daylight horror and psychological themes, and it was part of HBO Max’s horror catalogue in 2025.

House (1977)

Country: Japan. House follows a schoolgirl and her friends who visit a countryside home that becomes increasingly surreal and deadly. The film combines supernatural, comedic, and nightmarish imagery, and it remained on HBO Max in 2025.

IT (2017)

Director: Andy Muschietti. Based on: Stephen King’s novel. The 2017 adaptation focuses on a group of children known as the Losers Club, who face a shapeshifting entity in their hometown of Derry. The film and its sequel were available on HBO Max in 2025.

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)

Director: David Lynch. This film serves as a prequel and companion to the Twin Peaks TV series, focusing on the final days of Laura Palmer. It was included among HBO Max’s horror and surreal titles in 2025.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Director: Jonathan Demme. Stars: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins. The film pairs an FBI trainee with psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to investigate a serial killer. The Silence of the Lambs remained a widely available classic on HBO Max in 2025.

I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

Director: Jane Schoenbrun. The film follows two teenagers who bond over a mysterious late-night TV show whose influence grows over the years. It explores themes of isolation and media obsession and was part of HBO Max’s 2025 offerings.

Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

Director: Michael Dougherty. Trick ‘r Treat interweaves multiple Halloween-themed stories that intersect through a small, enigmatic character named Sam. The film developed a cult following and has inspired additional media.

For readers interested in associated material, the film’s merchandising extended to print, including a collected edition available via this graphic novel.

MaXXXine (2024)

Director: Ti West. MaXXXine is the third entry in West’s X trilogy, following X (2022) and Pearl (2022). The film centers on Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) as she pursues an acting career in 1980s Los Angeles and becomes entwined with a string of real-world murders referenced in the story. MaXXXine was available on HBO Max during 2025.

Misery (1990)

Director: Rob Reiner. Stars: James Caan, Kathy Bates. Based on Stephen King’s novel, Misery tells the story of a novelist held captive by an obsessive fan. Kathy Bates received significant recognition for her role as Annie Wilkes. The film was on HBO Max in 2025.

The Brood (1979)

Director: David Cronenberg. The Brood explores experimental therapy that manifests emotional trauma physically, leading to disturbing consequences. The film is an early example of Cronenberg’s body-horror themes and remained in HBO Max’s catalog in 2025.

The Lighthouse (2019)

Director: Robert Eggers. Stars: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe. Set on a remote island with two lighthouse keepers in the 1890s, the film blends psychological tension and ambiguous imagery. The Lighthouse was available on HBO Max in 2025.

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Director: George A. Romero. Night of the Living Dead is the landmark zombie film that shaped the modern undead genre. It centers on survivors trapped in a farmhouse as the dead rise, and it was included on HBO Max in 2025.

It Follows (2014)

Director: David Robert Mitchell. The film follows a young woman who is pursued by a supernatural entity passed through intimate contact. It Follows is known for its atmosphere and electronic score, and it was available on HBO Max during 2025.

Get Out (2017)

Director/Writer: Jordan Peele. Star: Daniel Kaluuya. Get Out is a social thriller that follows a Black man visiting his white girlfriend’s family estate and uncovering disturbing secrets. The film is widely cited for its blend of satire and horror and remained on HBO Max in 2025.

Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Directors/Writers: Drew Goddard (writer/director). Cabin in the Woods mixes familiar horror tropes with meta commentary and a larger conspiracy revealed throughout the story. It was available on HBO Max in 2025.

Trap (2024)

Director: M. Night Shyamalan. Stars: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Night Shyamalan. Trap follows a firefighter who is also a secret serial killer and becomes involved in an FBI sting at a pop concert. The film was released in 2024 and was on HBO Max in 2025.

The Conjuring (2013)

Director: James Wan. Stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson. Based on the real-life cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring follows a family experiencing disturbing events after moving into a farmhouse. The film launched a larger franchise and was available on HBO Max in 2025.

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Director: Lee Cronin. Evil Dead Rise moves franchise terror from a cabin to an urban apartment, focusing on two estranged sisters who face demonic forces tied to the Necronomicon. The film was released in 2023 and was available on HBO Max in 2025.

Annabelle (2014)

Part of: The Conjuring Universe. Annabelle focuses on the backstory of a haunted doll first seen in The Conjuring. The 2014 film spawned additional sequels and was included on HBO Max in 2025.