10 horror movies of 2026 that will keep you up at night

From supernatural hauntings and psychological horror to slasher sequels and unsettling reimaginings of familiar stories, 2026 has delivered plenty for horror fans. Established franchises have returned with fresh nightmares, while new adaptations have explored the disturbing possibilities of the unknown, the monstrous and the human mind. Ahead of Halloween 2026, HELLO! India picks the the horror movies that released in 2026 which deserve a place on your watchlist.

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1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

The post-apocalyptic world of 28 Years Later grows darker in this sequel. As survivors attempt to navigate a world where the infected remain a constant threat, the film examines the violence, desperation and disturbing beliefs that emerge when civilisation collapses. 

2. Scream 7

The iconic Ghostface killer returns in the seventh instalment of the long-running slasher franchise. The threat becomes particularly personal when a new wave of violence puts a family at risk, forcing the past to collide with the present. For fans of masked killers, unexpected twists and suspenseful reveals, this latest chapter brings the franchise’s familiar formula back to the screen.

3. Ready or Not: Here I Come

This horror-comedy sequel picks up in the immediate aftermath of the original film’s deadly game, expanding its premise into an even more dangerous contest. What begins as a fight to survive becomes a larger battle involving powerful families, secretive traditions and a brutal struggle for control. 

4. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy

This reimagining of the franchise leans into supernatural terror. When a young girl who disappeared in the desert unexpectedly returns to her family years later, what should be a joyful reunion soon becomes deeply disturbing. The film draws on the fear of something ancient and inexplicable entering the home, transforming a story of loss and reunion into a nightmarish experience. 

5. Backrooms

Inspired by the viral internet horror phenomenon, Backrooms turns an ordinary-looking interior into the setting for an extraordinary nightmare. A mysterious doorway leads into a seemingly endless maze of empty rooms, fluorescent lighting and repetitive corridors, where the familiar becomes deeply unsettling. As the space grows more disorienting, the film plays on the fear of being lost somewhere that has no clear exit and no recognisable sense of reality. Its liminal spaces and mounting psychological tension make it particularly suited to viewers who prefer atmosphere and existential dread over conventional jump scares.

6. Evil Dead Burn

The Evil Dead universe returns with another dose of demonic possession, supernatural chaos and gruesome violence. Continuing the franchise’s tradition of turning ordinary surroundings into sites of unrelenting terror, the film draws on the disturbing idea that evil can take hold of anyone and transform familiar spaces into places of danger. Expect grotesque practical effects, relentless scares and the series’ signature blend of supernatural horror and graphic gore. It is a natural choice for viewers who prefer their horror intense and uncompromising.

7. Insidious: Out of the Further

The supernatural franchise returns to the terrifying dimension known as the Further, a shadowy realm connected to the living world and inhabited by sinister entities. The film continues the series’ exploration of what happens when the boundary between these worlds begins to weaken, allowing malevolent forces to reach into everyday life. With its emphasis on haunted spaces, demonic presences and the fear of what might be lurking just beyond sight, the latest instalment revisits the supernatural imagery that made Insidious a modern horror staple.

8. Resident Evil

Zach Cregger’s reinvention of Resident Evil takes inspiration from the survival-horror video games while introducing a new story. A routine delivery takes a terrifying turn as a courier finds himself caught in a rapidly escalating outbreak in Raccoon City. As the situation descends into chaos, the film builds its horror around infected creatures, confined spaces and the constant threat of an unseen danger. Its combination of survival suspense, grotesque monsters and relentless action offers a fresh entry point into the franchise.

9. Other Mommy

Based on Josh Malerman’s novel Incidents Around the House, this supernatural horror film explores the terror of a presence that should not exist. At its centre is a child who encounters a sinister entity in her bedroom closet, an apparently ordinary space that becomes the source of growing fear. As the presence begins to threaten the family, the film draws on the unsettling vulnerability of childhood and the dread of not knowing whether a loved one is truly safe. 

10. Obsession

The biggest breakout hit of 2026, Obsession turns unrequited love into a disturbing supernatural nightmare. Bear, a hopeless romantic who has secretly loved his childhood best friend Nikki for years, struggles to confess his feelings for fear of ruining their friendship. When he discovers a mysterious trinket called the One Wish Willow, his wish appears to come true when Nikki suddenly returns his affection, but her devotion soon becomes frighteningly intense. Blending psychological tension, supernatural horror and graphic violence, the film explores the terrifying consequences of trying to control another person’s feelings.

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