Another day, another streaming platform with additional horror collections for viewers to browse. There’s a sea of providers available despite the oversaturation of the streamers. But HBO Max boasts an unrivaled selection of films in its archive. HBO Max has it all, dating back almost a century to the early years of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Additionally, all the movies removed from the Netflix and Amazon library are back. Where they truly belong! Conjuring was on Netflix to stream, but it was removed a long time ago. Now you can watch Conjuring (all the movies from the Conjuring franchise) and several movies like this on HBO Max. If you are fond of horror movies, you have a wealth of options. We can tell you which HBO Max titles are the greatest ones to date. Here’s the list of the 10 best horror movies on HBO Max.
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Annabelle
Director: John R. Leonetti
Writer: Gary Dauberman
Cast: Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard
IMDb Rating: 5.4
Runtime: 1hr. 39mins
Anabelle is an American film and a prequel to 2013 The Conjuring. It was the second installment in the Conjuring franchise based on the doll named Anabelle. Although the film received average reviews, it was successful, grossing over $257 million against its $6.5 million budget. In addition, Anabelle managed to bring the iHorror Award for Best Mainstream Horror.
It mainly revolves around a vintage doll. A couple purchased the doll to be displayed in the nursery for their first child. But they were unaware that this doll wasn’t any typical doll but a conduit for evil forces. They eventually discover the truth, but now it’s too late.
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The Conjuring
Director: James Wan
Writer: Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes
Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Runtime: 1hr. 52mins
The Conjuring is the first movie in the conjuring franchise, released in the US on July 19, 2013. Viewers took it well and praised everything from performances to direction and sound effects. The Conjuring was a box office success and won Golden Trail Awards and Empire Awards in the Best Horror category.
Ed and Lorraine Warren, who specializes in investigating paranormal activity, assist a family being tormented by a sinister entity. The Warrens are challenged to deal with a strong force and thrust into the most horrific situation of their lives.
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The Conjuring 2
Director: James Wan
Writer: Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes, James Wan
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Runtime: 2hrs. 14mins
It’s an American supernatural movie and a third installment in The Conjuring franchise. Conjuring 2 premiered in the US on June 10, 2016. It was praised by the audience and critics, grossing over $320 million worldwide.
It is a story of a single mom raising four kids all by herself. However, when she senses something is off or something evil resides in their house, she asks for help from Warrens.
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The Shining
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Writer: Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Runtime: 2hrs. 26mins
It’s a 1980 psychological horror inspired by a novel of the same title by Stephen King. When released, the film received mixed reviews. However, the Shining was listed in the Sight & Sound directors’ vote as the 75th best film ever made in 2012.
Torrance, a writer, gets a job as an off-season keeper of the remote ancient Overlook Hotel. He moved with his wife and son, Danny, where Torrance became violent under the influence of evil forces. On the contrary, his son, with psychic abilities, witnesses terrifying visions of the past and the future.
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House of 1000 Corpses
Director: Rob Zombie
Writer: Rob Zombie
Cast: Sid Haig, Karen Black, Bill Moseley
IMDb Rating: 6.0
Runtime: 1hr. 29mins
House of 1000 Corpses is an American black comedy horror that didn’t receive a favorable response from the audience. Yet, it grossed over $16 million globally. Moreover, ever since its release, it has attained a cult following.
It’s a story of two young couples who go to explore the Backwoods of Texas for Urban Legends of murder. But unfortunately, they are captured by a strange and sadistic family of serial killers.
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A Nightmare On Elm Street
Director: Wes Craven
Writer: Wes Craven
Cast: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Runtime: 1hr. 31mins
It’s a 1984 American film and the first movie in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise featuring serial killers. It was considered one of the greatest horror films of all time. Its success led to a franchise containing six sequels, a TV series, Friday the 13th crossover, other merchandise, and a recreation of the original.
Nancy Thompson, a teenager, uncovers the sinister truth that her parents have been hiding. She discovers this when she and her friends are targeted in their dreams by a serial killer’s ghost, wearing gloves with blades.
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Malignant
Director: James Wan
Writer: James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, Akela Cooper
Cast: Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young
IMDb Rating: 6.2
Runtime: 1hr. 51mins
It’s an American horror with mostly positive reviews from critics. It premiered in the US on September 10, 2021, and grossed $35 million.
The main character of Malignant is a lady who frequently has homicidal dreams. But when she learns that what she sees in her nightmares is actually occurring in real life, she gets terrified.
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The Nun
Director: Corin Hardy
Writer: Gary Dauberman, James Wan
Cast: Demián Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet
IMDb Rating: 5.3
Runtime: 1hr. 36mins
It’s an American gothic horror and a spin-off of 2016 The Conjuring 2. It serves as a fifth installment in the Conjuring series. The Nun was released in theatres in the US on September 7, 2018, grossing over $365 million globally. It is the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
The Vatican sends a priest and a beginner about to take her ultimate vows on a mission. They are sent to Romania to look into the young Nun’s murder case and to fight an evil demonic nun.
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Freaky
Director: Christopher Landon
Writer: Michael Kennedy, Christopher Landon
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Celeste O’Connor
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Runtime: 1hr. 42mins
It’s an American comedy slasher released in the US on September 13, 2020. Freaky received mostly positive reviews, praising Vaughn and Newton’s acting and how it successfully combined comedy with horror.
In the movie’s main plot, a teenage girl accidentally swaps bodies with a middle-aged man, a serial killer. But the twist is that she discovers the effect will be permanent in 24 hours if she wouldn’t swap bodies.
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Deep Blue Sea
Director: Renny Harlin
Writer: Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, Wayne Powers
Cast: Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson
IMDb Rating: 5.9
Runtime: 1hr. 45mins
It’s a 1999 Sci-Fi horror that received mixed reviews from critics, but they praised the performances and how it creates suspense. In addition, it is listed among the greatest shark films, spawning the sequels Deep Blue Sea 2 and 3.
Deep Blue Sea is set in a secluded underwater facility. It depicts a group of scientists as they study mako sharks to aid in Alzheimer’s disease treatment. But when several sharks that have been genetically altered go wild and invade the facility, the situation turns catastrophic.
