There’s never a bad time of year to enjoy a few bumps in the night. In fact, horror film and television aficionados like us tend to crave the thrill of a good scare all year long. From gore fests and haunting encounters to existential horrors, there’s no shortage of hair-raising content.
But, just to make things a little easier, we’re here to help you navigate the 15 scariest things you can stream now.
If you want to watch a scary movie…
1. Apostle
 When Thomas Richardson arrives on a remote island off the coast of Wales in an attempt to rescue his kidnapped sister, he discovers something far more sinister is afoot. If you loved the cult shenanigans of movies like Midsommar and The Wicker Man, Gareth Evans’ Apostle should be next on your watch list. Starring Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast) and Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody), Apostle includes some of the most unnerving violence — and an assortment of just downright bad vibes — presented in a beautiful yet chaotic manner.
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3. Crimson Peak
 In this Edwardian-era England story, Edith (Mia Wasikowska) marries the seductive Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston) and is swept away to his gothic mansion. Thomas’ sister Lady Lucille (Jessica Chastain) — the protector of the family’s secrets — is also living with the newlyweds. Far from home and comfort, the naive Edith begins to see ghosts coming out of the woodwork — literally — and tries to unravel the mystery of this family she’s married into.
4. Fear Street
 Got a thing for slasher movies? Does the image of a scary knife-wielding maniac sound like it would add some excitement to your Friday night? Then the Fear Street trilogy is for you. With three stories set in different time periods (1994, 1978, and 1666), the series follows in the tradition of horror staples like Scream, Friday the 13th, and The Witch. It also features one of the greatest on-screen kills of all time. (Watch Part 1 — you’ll know which one.) All three are available to stream, so no need to wait years for sequels. One more note for the horror nerds out there: This trilogy is inspired by the famous Fear Street series of novels by R.L. Stine (creator of Goosebumps), so you can revel in that knowledge while you watch.
5. Gerald’s Game
 Just one year before his work on The Haunting of Hill House, Mike Flanagan did what many believed impossible: He adapted Stephen King’s novel Gerald’s Game for the big screen. Flanagan rendered one of the most chilling interpretations of a story previously thought to be unfilmable. Propelled to the next level by the one-woman show that is Carla Gugino (Spy Kids), Gerald’s Game proves that with enough talent and perseverance, incredibly complex stories can become haunting works of horror.
6. In the Tall Grass
In the Tall GrassEVERETT COLLECTION Here’s another Stephen King adaptation — only this time with help from his son, and fellow author, Joe Hill. One of the more obscure stories in King’s arsenal, In the Tall Grass follows a brother and sister as they venture into a field after hearing a young boy cry for help. They eventually realize there may be no way out. Filled with twists and turns, the film also features one of King’s strongest endings ever.
7. It Follows
It FollowsProbably one of the most original horror films of the last decade, It Follows is a bombshell at movie-watching parties. The film depicts a murderous entity that, once sexually transmitted to you, won’t stop following you until you’re dead. Then the process repeats with the person who gave “it” to you. (Yes, you read that right.) Featuring one of the most outlandish concepts ever to be filmed, It Follows nails it in spades. Taking inspiration from John Carpenter films like Halloween, this movie will easily be one of the most frightening you’ve ever seen. Also, the soundtrack is a veritable masterpiece.
