Slasher and Stalker Horror

Someone is watching. Someone is following. And they have a very sharp knife. Slasher horror is pure pursuit — the killer is relentless, the victims are running, and the body count is climbing. From masked icons to anonymous stalkers, these films deliver tension and thrills.

20 films — with streaming info

Scream (1996)

Scream(1996)

Fits this vibe: slasher · horror movie · whodunit

Horror, Mystery · 111 min · Dir. Wes Craven

StreamableWell reviewed
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A year after her mother's death, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends started experiencing some strange phone calls. They later learned the calls were coming from a crazed serial killer, in

Scream VI (2023)

Scream VI(2023)

Fits this vibe: slasher · whodunit · revenge

Horror, Mystery · 122 min · Dir. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin

2+ hours
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After surviving the latest Woodsboro murders, a group of teens move to New York City, hoping for a fresh start, only to find a new killer picking up where the last Ghostface killer left off.

The Final Girls (2015)

The Final Girls(2015)

Fits this vibe: slasher · horror spoof · parody

Comedy, Fantasy · 91 min · Dir. Todd Strauss-Schulson

Well reviewed
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When Max (Taissa Farmiga) and her friends reluctantly attend a tribute screening of an infamous '80s slasher film that starred Max's late mother (Malin Akerman), they are accidentally sucked into the

Thanksgiving (2023)

Thanksgiving(2023)

Fits this vibe: slasher · dark comedy · consumerism

Horror, Mystery · 106 min · Dir. Eli Roth

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After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the infamous holiday.

Scream 4 (2011)

Scream 4(2011)

Fits this vibe: slasher · dark comedy · home invasion

Horror, Mystery · 111 min · Dir. Wes Craven

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Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her

Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

Friday the 13th Part 2(1981)

Fits this vibe: slasher · camp horror · serial killer

Horror, Mystery · 87 min · Dir. Steve Miner

StreamableUnder 90 min
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Months after Alice beheaded psycho killer/mother Pamela Voorhees at Camp Crystal Lake, survivor Alice is still traumatized because of the murders. But there is one problem: Mrs. Voorhees' son Jason ne

Wolf Creek 2 (2013)

Wolf Creek 2(2013)

Fits this vibe: slasher · australia · psychopath

Horror, Thriller · 106 min · Dir. Greg McLean

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The outback once more becomes a place of horror as another unwitting tourist becomes the prey for crazed, serial-killing pig-hunter Mick Taylor.

Halloween (1978)

Halloween(1978)

Fits this vibe: stalking · serial killer · babysitter

Horror, Thriller · 91 min · Dir. John Carpenter

StreamableAcclaimed
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The year is 1963, the night: Halloween. Police are called to 43 Lampkin Ln. only to discover that 15 year old Judith Myers has been stabbed to death, by her 6 year-old brother, Michael. After being in

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan(1989)

Fits this vibe: slasher · supernatural · campy

Adventure, Horror · 100 min · Dir. Rob Hedden

Streamable
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Jason Voorhees is accidentally awakened from his watery grave and ends up stalking a ship full of graduating high-school students headed to Manhattan, New York.

Friday the 13th: The New Blood (1988)

Friday the 13th: The New Blood(1988)

Fits this vibe: slasher · supernatural · telekinesis

Horror, Thriller · 88 min · Dir. John Carl Buechler

StreamableUnder 90 min
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After Jason Vorhees was chained to the Bottom of Camp Crystal Lake by Tommy Jarvis. A Young Telekinetic Girl known as Tina Shepherd accidentally killed her Father with her Powers at Crystal Lake. Year

Hell Fest (2018)

Hell Fest(2018)

Horror, Mystery · 89 min · Dir. Gregory Plotkin

Under 90 min

Hell Fest is introduced as a horror theme park which travels across the country during the Halloween season. A young girl from Cincinnati is shown to be separated from her group during one of the maze

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives(1986)

Fits this vibe: slasher · supernatural · absurd

Horror, Thriller · 86 min · Dir. Tom McLoughlin

StreamableUnder 90 min
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Tommy Jarvis returns to the graveyard to make sure Jason Voorhees is dead and accidentally brings him back to life. Now it's up to Tommy to stop Jason's mindless killing and put him back where he belo

He Knows You're Alone (1980)

He Knows You're Alone(1980)

Fits this vibe: stalker · slasher · serial killer

Horror, Thriller · 94 min · Dir. Armand Mastroianni

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A reluctant bride-to-be is stalked by a serial killer who only kills brides and the people around them. While her friends get whacked one by one, a hard-boiled renegade cop whose bride was killed year

The Collector (2009)

The Collector(2009)

Fits this vibe: slasher · home invasion · gore

Horror, Thriller · 90 min · Dir. Marcus Dunstan

StreamableUnder 90 min
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When the Chase family moves to an isolated house in the middle of nowhere in Detroit, Arkin is hired to fix the windows and the doors. Later he meets his daughter and his wife that has a debt with dan

Halloween Ends (2022)

Halloween Ends(2022)

Fits this vibe: slasher · trauma · bullying

Drama, Horror · 111 min · Dir. David Gordon Green

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The plot follows the outcast Corey Cunningham who falls in love with Laurie Strode's granddaughter while a series of events, including crossing paths with Michael Myers, drives him to become a serial

Halloween (2007)

Halloween(2007)

Fits this vibe: slasher · holiday horror · mask

Horror · 109 min · Dir. Rob Zombie

Streamable
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The residents of Haddonfield don't know it yet... but death is coming to their small sleepy town. Sixteen years ago, a ten year old boy called Michael Myers brutally kills his step father, his elder s

Halloween (2018)

Halloween(2018)

Fits this vibe: slasher · ptsd · trauma

Crime, Drama · 106 min · Dir. David Gordon Green

StreamableWell reviewed
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Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers (Nick Castle and James Jude Courtney), the masked figure who has haunted her since

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning(1985)

Fits this vibe: slasher · whodunit · psychopath

Horror, Mystery · 92 min · Dir. Danny Steinmann

Streamable
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Five years after killing the goalie hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees, Tommy Jarvis has grown up in various mental hospitals unable to get over the nightmares about Jason's return. When Tommy is sen

Friday the 13th (1980)

Friday the 13th(1980)

Fits this vibe: slasher · revenge · camp

Horror, Mystery · 95 min · Dir. Sean S. Cunningham

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In 1957, a young boy named Jason drowns in a lake near Camp Crystal Lake. The next year, two counselors are murdered. In 1980, a descendant of the original owners reopens Camp Crystal Lake with some c

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon(2006)

Fits this vibe: slasher · mockumentary · satire

Comedy, Horror · 92 min · Dir. Scott Glosserman

Hidden gem
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The next great psycho horror slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some classic slasher films I should watch?

Consider iconic titles like 'Halloween', 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', and 'Friday the 13th'. These films set the standard for the genre with their relentless killers and memorable chase scenes.

Are there recent slasher films that capture the same vibe?

Yes! Check out 'The Strangers', 'Happy Death Day', and 'X'. These films blend modern storytelling with classic slasher elements, keeping the tension high and the scares fresh.

What makes a slasher film truly terrifying?

A successful slasher film combines a relentless killer, a strong sense of suspense, and relatable characters that audiences care about. The atmosphere and sound design also play crucial roles in heightening the fear.

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