Found footage is a sub-genre often plagued by cliché, but As Above, So Below utilizes the format to great effect. The film follows a team of explorers venturing into the Catacombs of Paris in search of the Philosopher's Stone. As they descend, the labyrinth begins to mirror their personal traumas and hellish fears.
| Movie | Why it stands out | Prime status | |--------|--------------------|----------------| | | Modern classic. Family trauma as demonic horror. | Included with Prime | | Midsommar | Bright daylight folk horror. Breakup movie from hell. | Included with Prime (Director’s Cut sometimes extra) | | The Witch | “Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?” Period dialogue, real dread. | Included with Prime | | Saint Maud | Religious mania meets loneliness. Short, brutal, brilliant. | Included with Prime |
| Movie | Why it’s worth your time | Prime status | |--------|---------------------------|----------------| | | Jewish demon (a Mazzik) terrorizes a man watching over a dead body. | Included with Prime | | Come True | Dream‑study horror with an incredible atmosphere and ending that divides people. | Included with Prime | | The Vast of Night | Not pure horror, but two switchboard operators hear a terrifying frequency. Sci‑fi dread. | Included with Prime | | Anything for Jackson | Grandparents kidnap a woman to put their dead grandson into her body. Goes off the rails wonderfully. | Included with Prime | scary movies on prime
Amazon has recently leaned heavily into securing high-profile horror titles, including some that have just finished their theatrical runs.
| Movie | Why it’s scary | Prime status | |--------|----------------|----------------| | | Grief horror with a brilliantly unsettling house layout. | Included with Prime | | Coherence | Low‑budget masterpiece about a dinner party during a cosmic glitch. | Included with Prime | | The Invitation (2015) | Dinner party tension that explodes in the final act. | Often included (check) | | Possessor | Body‑horror + corporate espionage via brain implants. Disturbing. | Included with Prime (Uncut version) | Found footage is a sub-genre often plagued by
Luca Guadagnino’s reimagining of Dario Argento’s 1977 technicolor classic is a rare feat: a remake that stands entirely on its own merits. While the original is famous for its vibrant visuals, this version is a masterclass in atmospheric dread.
While it transcends the traditional boundaries of the genre, Jordan Peele’s directorial debut remains one of the most effective horror films of the last decade. The premise is well-known by now: a young Black man visits his white girlfriend’s parents for the weekend, only to uncover a sinister secret. | Movie | Why it stands out |
Sometimes the scariest experiences are the ones you haven’t heard of. These "hidden gems" are highly recommended by the horror community. My Fave Scary Halloween Movies on Prime - Lemon8
John Carpenter’s magnum opus was initially panned by critics but has since rightfully taken its place as one of the greatest horror films ever made. Set in an isolated Antarctic research station, the film follows a crew of men who encounter a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.