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The best streaming services have added plenty of new movies to their library in July and, as always, there are some horror gems among them.
Many of these horror movies were released at the beginning of July, meaning you can stream them immediately. Others require a bit of a wait, but based on their trailers alone, I’m sure they’ll be worth it.
Here are the horror movies I recommend checking out in July 2026.
Talk to Me
When: July 1
Where: Netflix (US); rent or buy (UK, AU)
Talk to Me was a hugely successful debut from filmmaking brothers Danny and Michael Philippou. After starting out on YouTube, they released this feature film and scared people all over the world.
It follows a group of teenagers as they discover they can contact spirits via a mysterious embalmed hand. They become hooked on the thrill of it until a seemingly innocent party game gets out of control and someone unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Their second movie, Bring Her Back, is just as good, and you can find it on HBO Max.
World War Z
When: July 1
Where: Prime Video (US); Paramount+ (UK); rent or buy (AU)
Brad Pitt’s zombie movie World War Z is a perfect choice if you want a blend of action and horror. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Max Brooks, and follows Pitt’s character Gerry — a former United Nations investigator who travels the world seeking a solution for a zombie apocalypse.
It was a huge box office success at the time of its release, and now you can watch it across the best streaming services. This is one of the zombie movies I go back to, as it’s a shot of pure adrenaline.
The Witch
When: July 1
Where: Netflix (US); rent or buy (UK, AU)
Robert Eggers’ The Witch is streaming on Netflix, and considering the trailer for his new movie Werewulf dropped recently, now is the perfect time to watch his first folk horror movie.
Eggers is a huge name in the horror genre now, where he has become known for his love of period settings and mythology. This brilliant horror was also the feature film debut for lead star Anya Taylor-Joy, where she plays a woman who lives in a Puritan family and is accused of being a witch. Keep an eye out for Black Philip too, my favorite character of the bunch.
The Ring
When: July 1
Where: Paramount+ (US, UK); rent or buy (AU)
Gore Verbinski’s The Ring is a remake of the iconic Japanese horror, but it’s no less brilliant. The English-language version has become a staple among many horror fans, and now you can relive the terrifying moments on Paramount+.
The well loved (and feared) movie follows a journalist who discovers a cursed VHS tape that causes its viewers to die seven days later. It’s a classic for a reason and if you haven’t seen it yet, I strongly recommend it.
Exit 8
When: July 17
Where: Shudder (worldwide)
Exit 8 is one of the great liminal-focused horrors that was released this year, and you can now relive the nightmare on Shudder. I loved this adaptation of the classic horror game, as we follow a man trapped in a never-ending subway tunnel.
Despite taking place in one location, it will leave you on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out if escape is possible for our poor protagonist, known only as The Lost Man. In my interview with director Genki Kawamura he described it as being “like purgatory”, and I couldn’t agree more.
Saccharine
When: July 24
Where: Shudder (worldwide)
Saccharine taps into the dangerous world of extreme weight-loss trends, and this one is especially disturbing. We follow Hana, a medical student who begins eating human ashes in an effort to lose weight quickly.
If that wasn’t strange enough, it gets even stranger. Hana soon finds herself terrorized by the ghost of the person she’s eating, making this a unique and truly frightening supernatural horror movie.
Nightborn
When: July 31
Where: Shudder (worldwide)
Finally, Nightborn arrives on Shudder at the end of the month. Here, Seidi Haarla and Rupert Grint star as new parents living in the Finnish forest. We follow them over the course of one year as they discover that there’s something wrong with their baby.
Nightborn explores well-known horror themes like anxieties around motherhood. Director Hanna Bergholm has done this before with the brilliant movie Hatching, and I’m excited to see where her latest story goes.
