If you are looking for something a little scary to watch instead of the usual Christmas movie during December, you are in luck. Hulu has several great options that are sure to make you want to keep the lights on. Buckle up while we list some of our favorites.
Top horror options
Grotesquerie
Grotesquerie is a horror drama series created by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz, and Joe Baken for FX. It follows Detective Lois Tryon as she investigates a series of heinous crimes taking place in a small community. It mixes supernatural and psychological horror to keep you on the edge of your seat for ten fantastic episodes.
The Beast Within
The Beast Within” is a 2024 horror-thriller directed by Alexander J. Farrell. It’s set in the English countryside and follows ten-year-old Willow, who begins to question her life in a secluded compound only to uncover a dark ancestral secret about her father that challenges her understanding of reality.
Smile
Smile is the 2022 directorial debut from Parker Finn, who created this psychological horror about a therapist who witnesses a terrifying incident involving a patient and begins having unsettling experiences herself. Many intense scenes will keep you on the edge of your seat, and Sosie Bacon gives an amazing performance as Dr. Rose Cotter.
Don’t Turn Out the Lights
Don’t Turn Out the Lights is a 2023 horror film directed by Andy Fickman, who is also responsible for Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 and Race to Witch Mountain. The story follows a group of high school friends who reunite for a weekend road trip to a music festival, but things take a terrifying turn when they encounter supernatural horrors on the way there. The characters are relatable, and the story feels nostalgic yet new.
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Late Night with the Devil
Late Night with the Devil is a 2023 horror film directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes. It takes place in 1977 and enters on Jack Delroy, a late-night talk show host who tries to improve ratings by airing a Halloween special featuring a possessed girl. However, the broadcast takes a terrifying turn. It’s a fantastic option for any horror lover and holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing.
Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House
Monsters Inside is a 2023 documentary directed by Andrew Renzi. This Hulu original looks into the controversial McKamey Manor, created by Navy veteran Russ McKamey, which many consider one of the world’s most extreme haunted attractions. It features interviews with former participants, explores the psychological and physical challenges faced by those who dared to enter, and offers a deeply human perspective on why people enjoy such extreme challenges.
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