It’s getting to that time of year where the nights are getting longer and the urge to stay curled up in front of the TV is increasing.
The looming darkness also means that Halloween is fast approaching, something which will inspire both horror and non-horror fans alike to pick a scary film to watch. While there are near endless options across various platforms, Disney Plus is home to an excellent selection of horror movies these days.
From classics such as Alien and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, to some of the best horror releases of the last decade such as Get Out, the streaming service has an extensive library to choose from.
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That’s in addition to their robust catalogue of children’s entertainment, franchises including Marvel and Star Wars, and TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, The Bear and American Horror Story.
While subscriptions can help keep the whole family happy, if you’re looking to torment yourself with something other than Frozen or Moana for the millionth time we can help.
Including Sam Raimi’s highly-rated 2026 film Send Help, here are 13 of the best horror movies on Disney Plus UK.
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9. Pet Sematary (2019)
The second film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Pet Sematary was released in 2019 and is available to stream now. The supernatural horror was directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer and follows Dr Louis Creed who relocates his family and pet cat, Church, from Boston, Massachusetts to a small town in Maine. Following an accident which kills their beloved pet, they bury Church in a nearby cemetery, which unleashes a terrifying storm of events. Pet Sematary stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz and John Lithgow. | Kerry Hayes/Paramount Pictures
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10. Send Help (2026)
Evil Dead director Sam Raimi’s first horror film since 2009, Send Help was released earlier this year and is already available to stream on Disney Plus. The black comedy follows Rachel McAdams as downtrodden corporate strategist Linda Liddle as she is stranded on a desert island after a plane crash with her boss, played by Dylan O’Brien. The two must put aside their past conflict to survive in this film which keeps audiences guessing. | 20th Century Studios
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11. The Menu (2023)
Ralph Fiennes stars in 2023 comedy horror The Menu which earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 80th Golden Globes, with his co-star Anya Taylor-Joy earning a nod for Best Actress in a musical or comedy. Directed by Mark Mylod the film features an ensemble cast including Nicholas Hoult, who plays foodie Tyler who takes his date — played by Taylor-Joy — to a private island restaurant operated by Fiennes’ celebrity chef whose elaborate menu features shocking surprises for his guests. | Searchlight Pictures / 20th Century Studios
12. Jennifer’s Body (2009)
Written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama Jennifer’s Body didn’t receive the warmest reception from critics in 2009, but in the years since its release it has been re-evaluated and is now considered a cult feminist classic. Still somewhat controversial, the film stars Megan Fox as the titular Jennifer, a teenager who becomes possessed by a demon after a group of men sacrifice her to Satan. She decides to take her revenge on the boys at her school, something which her best friend Needy, played by Amanda Seyfried, attempts to put a stop to. | 20th Century Fox