The 4 Best Horror Movies Streaming On HBO Max This September
September is finally here, bringing with it the first tidings of the autumn season, including pumpkin spice lattes, crisp apple cider, and festive hayrides to the nearest pumpkin patches in your area.
As part of the upcoming season, most viewers can also expect a steep increase in the amount of horror-themed content on our favorite TV channels and streaming providers. With that being said, we decided to take a look at some of the absolute best horror movies currently streaming on HBO Max, from ‘80s cult classics to haunting Stephen King adaptations.
Evil Dead II (1987)
It may have taken six years to see the light of day, but Evil Dead II proved to be a long-awaited sequel well worth the wait. Expertly building upon the preceding events of the original Evil Dead, Evil Dead II also finds a way to introduce a more macabre sense of humor than its predecessor, perfectly bridging the tonal gaps between the straightforward horror of The Evil Dead and the comedic hijinks of Army of Darkness. Smart, funny, and genuinely scary in more than a few places, it’s a cult classic horror movie everyone needs to see at least once in their lifetime.
Misery (1990)
Given the sheer volume of his bibliography, it’s safe to assume Stephen King has had many, many, many different adaptations of his work released over the years. But even then, there’s something that continues to linger in the imagination about 1990’s Misery, one of the most bone-chilling films based on King’s work to date. Led by a delightfully psychotic Kathy Bates, Misery is the King of Horror at his best, weaving a pulse-pounding narrative out of a simple but effective plot, limited settings, and an even more limited lineup of characters.
Get Out (2017)
As one might expect, any film listed near the top of The NY Times’ list of the Best Movies of the 21st Century deserves to be seen. The debut effort from director Jordan Peele, Get Out also singlehandedly established Peele as the 21st century successor to John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and Alfred Hitchcock, ushering in a topsy-turvy psychological horror film as topically relevant as it is undeniably terrifying.
Sinners (2025)
One of the biggest and best films of 2025 yet, Sinners also serves as one of the most ingenious vampire films of the past several decades. Outfitting its narrative with a poignant bite and thematic edge, Sinners combines music, racial discussions, loss, and vampires into one ceaselessly creative package, leaving little reason to wonder why it’s often mentioned in the same breath as Weapons, Companion, and 28 Days Later as one of the year’s certifiably greatest releases.
