Anthology Horror

Don't like this story? The next one starts in ten minutes. Anthology horror delivers variety, surprise, and economy — each segment is its own concentrated dose of dread, and the wraparound story ties them together. The format rewards bold, experimental filmmaking.

14 films — with streaming info

Minutes Past Midnight (2016)

Minutes Past Midnight(2016)

Horror, Thriller · 98 min · Dir. Robert Boocheck

Streamable
supernatural

As midnight falls, all manner of terror invades the Earth. Demons, cannibals, killers, ghosts and monsters swarm the world in these tales of the supernatural, the fantastic, and the just plain horrifi

All Hallows' Eve (2013)

All Hallows' Eve(2013)

Horror, Thriller · 83 min · Dir. Damien Leone

StreamableUnder 90 min

While watching two children on Halloween night, a babysitter finds an old VHS tape in the kids' trick or treat bag. The tape features three tales of terror, all linked together by a murderous clown. A

Creepshow 2 (1987)

Creepshow 2(1987)

Fits this vibe: anthology · gore · revenge

Fantasy, Horror · 92 min · Dir. Michael Gornick

Streamable
goryrevengesupernaturaldark-comedy

"Creepshow 2" is divided into three stories, conducted by a leading segment where a boy that loves the horror comic book Creepshow buys seeds of carnivorous plant and is bullied by four teenagers. Mea

Black Sabbath (1963)

Black Sabbath(1963)

Fits this vibe: anthology · horror anthology · vampire

Horror · 97 min · Dir. Mario Bava

StreamableHidden gem
vampiresupernaturalstalkersevered-head

A trio of atmospheric horror tales about: A woman terrorized in her apartment by phone calls from an escaped prisoner from her past; a Russian count in the early 1800s who stumbles upon a family in th

A Christmas Horror Story (2015)

A Christmas Horror Story(2015)

Fantasy, Horror · 99 min · Dir. Grant Harvey

Streamable
fantasy

High school students investigate a mysterious homicide that occurred the prior holiday season, a couple notices their young son is acting strangely after a snowy forest trip to cut down a traditional

Tales from the Lodge (2019)

Tales from the Lodge(2019)

Comedy, Horror · 93 min · Dir. Abigail Blackmore

Streamable
isolationcomedy

Tales From The Lodge is a fresh take on the portmanteau horror-comedy genre. An isolated lodge somewhere in England. Five old university pals, now nudging 40, gather for a weekend to scatter the ashes

The Uncanny (1977)

The Uncanny(1977)

Fits this vibe: anthology · cats · revenge

Horror · 89 min · Dir. Denis Héroux

StreamableUnder 90 min
catsrevengeoccultsupernatural

Wilbur Gray visits Frank Richards in order to get his book published. This book Gray has written is about cats. Cats watching everyone and controlling everything. He mentions that the stories in the b

Creepshow (1982)

Creepshow(1982)

Fits this vibe: anthology · gore · monster

Comedy, Fantasy · 120 min · Dir. George A. Romero

Well reviewed
gorymonsterdark-humorvengeance

Five tales of terror are presented. The first deals with a demented old man returning from the grave to get the Father's Day cake his murdering daughter never gave him. The second is about a not-too-b

All Hallows' Eve 2 (2015)

All Hallows' Eve 2(2015)

Horror · 91 min · Dir. Jesse Baget

Streamable

Alone on Halloween, a young woman finds a mysterious VHS tape on her doorstep-a tape that shows a series of gruesome and ghastly tales that appear to be all too real. But these terrifying glimpses of

The ABCs of Death (2012)

The ABCs of Death(2012)

Fits this vibe: anthology · gore · absurdism

Horror · 129 min · Dir. Xavier Gens

Streamable2+ hours
goryabsurdismdark-humorpsychotronic

The film begins showing a close up of a funnel with blood pouring ominously from it. The blood proceeds to fill up various rooms inside of a house before filling up the interior of a small room contai

The Field Guide to Evil (2018)

The Field Guide to Evil(2018)

Horror · 117 min · Dir. Ashim Ahluwalia

Streamable

A feature-length anthology film. They are known as myths, lore, and folktales. Created to give logic to mankind's darkest fears, these stories laid the foundation for what we now know as the horror ge

Southbound (2015)

Southbound(2015)

Fits this vibe: anthology · psychological · supernatural

Horror · 89 min · Dir. Roxanne Benjamin

Under 90 min
psychologicalsupernaturalnihilisticroad-trip

On a desolate stretch of desert highway, weary travelers - two men on the run from their past, a band on their way to the next gig, a man struggling to get home, a brother in search of his long-lost s

Dead of Night (1945)

Dead of Night(1945)

Fits this vibe: anthology · dreams · nightmare

Drama, Fantasy · 77 min · Dir. Alberto Cavalcanti

StreamableUnder 90 minHidden gem
dreamssupernaturalpsychologicalventriloquist

Architect Walter Craig (Mervyn Johns), seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that h

Screamtime (1983)

Screamtime(1983)

Fits this vibe: anthology · urban horror · puppeteer

Drama, Fantasy · 89 min · Dir. Michael Armstrong

StreamableUnder 90 min
puppeteersupernaturalmadnesstwist-ending

"Screamtime" was a 1983 UK non-hosted horror anthology movie. The movie was a trilogy of three improbable stories of horror and the supernatural are combined into this low budget thriller: "That's the

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is anthology horror?

Anthology horror is a film format that presents a collection of short, standalone stories, each with its own unique characters and plot. These segments are often tied together by a common theme or a wraparound story that enhances the overall experience.

What are some popular anthology horror films?

Some popular anthology horror films include 'The Twilight Zone: The Movie', 'V/H/S', and 'Creepshow'. Each of these films features a series of chilling tales that leave audiences both entertained and terrified.

How does the pacing work in anthology horror?

Anthology horror films typically have a fast-paced structure, with each segment lasting between 10 to 30 minutes. This allows viewers to experience a variety of stories and scares without a lengthy commitment, making it perfect for those who crave quick doses of horror.

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