Disney+ might not be the first service you think of for horror, but thanks to Disney’s ownership of Fox (and the Star hub internationally), it hosts an impressive catalogue of scary films.
Below we’ve compiled 22 of the scariest movies currently available on Disney+ in the UK and US, mixing classic chillers and recent nail-biters to cater to a general audience.
The tone here is fun and accessible – whether you’re a horror newbie or a seasoned fan, there’s something for everyone. Grab some popcorn (and maybe a pillow to hide behind) and enjoy these frightening favourites!
Summary of Movies and Availability: The table below shows each movie’s release year, subgenre, age rating, and whether it’s available on Disney+ in the UK and US.
(Availability may vary; entries marked “No” for the US are typically available on Hulu or other services in the US, as Disney+ US has a more limited horror selection.)
| Movie | Year | Genre/Subgenre | Age Rating (US/UK) | Disney+ UK | Disney+ US |
| Fright Night (2011) | 2011 | Vampire Horror-Comedy | R / 15 | Yes | No |
| The Omen (1976) | 1976 | Supernatural Thriller | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| Black Swan (2010) | 2010 | Psychological Thriller | R / 15 | Yes | No |
| 28 Weeks Later (2007) | 2007 | Zombie/Action Horror | R / 18 | Yes | Yes |
| No One Will Save You (2023) | 2023 | Sci-fi Home-Invasion | PG-13 / 12 | Yes | No |
| Fresh (2022) | 2022 | Dark Comedy/Thriller | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| Signs (2002) | 2002 | Alien Invasion Thriller | PG-13 / 12 | Yes | Yes (PG-13) |
| Alien (1979) | 1979 | Sci-Fi Horror | R / 15 | Yes | No |
| The Sixth Sense (1999) | 1999 | Supernatural Mystery | PG-13 / 15 | Yes | Yes (PG-13) |
| Ready or Not (2019) | 2019 | Survival Horror-Comedy | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| The Fly (1986) | 1986 | Body Horror, Sci-Fi | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| The Night House (2020) | 2020 | Psychological Horror | R / 15 | Yes | No |
| The Woman in Black (2012) | 2012 | Gothic Haunted House | PG-13 / 12 | Yes | No |
| What Lies Beneath (2000) | 2000 | Supernatural Thriller | PG-13 / 15 | Yes | No |
| Predator (1987) | 1987 | Sci-Fi/Action Horror | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| Prey (2022) | 2022 | Sci-Fi/Action Horror | R / 16 | Yes | No |
| Underwater (2020) | 2020 | Creature Feature, Sci-Fi | PG-13 / 12 | Yes | (Unconfirmed) |
| The Boogeyman (2023) | 2023 | Supernatural Monster | PG-13 / 15 | Yes | No |
| 28 Days Later (2002) | 2002 | Viral Apocalypse | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| Antlers (2021) | 2021 | Folklore Creature Horror | R / 15 | Yes | No |
| A Cure for Wellness (2016) | 2016 | Psychological Horror | R / 18 | Yes | No |
| The Empty Man (2020) | 2020 | Cult/Urban Legend Horror | R / 18 | Yes | No |
(“Yes” indicates the film is included in that region’s Disney+ library as of late 2025.)
Now, let’s dive into each of these films and see why they earned a spot on our list. Turn the lights down, and read on – if you dare…
Fright Night (2011)
A clever modern take on the 1985 cult original, this horror-comedy finds teen Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) increasingly suspicious of his suave new neighbour Jerry (Colin Farrell).
When Charley’s friends vanish and his pleas go ignored, he enlists the help of a washed-up stage magician to expose Jerry’s true nature, the centuries-old vampire next door. A fun blend of fright and wit, it’s ideal for a light, spooky night in. (Available on Disney+ UK not in the US).
The Omen (1976)
Set in the world of diplomacy and religious dread, this 1970s classic follows an American diplomat and his wife who unknowingly adopt a child that may be the embodiment of the Antichrist.
As unsettling accidents mount and sinister forces converge, the very fabric of the family’s safe existence comes undone.
With its ominous atmosphere and chilling death-scenes, it remains a cornerstone of supernatural horror. (Available on Disney+ UK not in the US).
Black Swan (2010)
A psychological thriller masked as a ballet drama, this film stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a prima ballerina whose desire to perfect Swan Lake gradually unravels her mind.
When she competes with a seductive newcomer (Mila Kunis) and faces her own dark mirror-self, reality and paranoia blur. It’s haunting, stylish, and more about inner terror than jump-scares, perfect for fans of thoughtful horror. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
28 Weeks Later (2007)
After the Rage virus devastates London in the previous film, 28 Weeks Later explores the aftermath and resurgence of the epidemic.
When the virus is thought contained but suddenly spreads anew, survivors find themselves in a brutal fight for survival as friends become foes in frantic, high-speed horror. Think zombie chaos with a bleak, adrenalised edge. (Available on Disney+ UK & US.)
No One Will Save You (2023)
This fresh take on the alien-invasion genre features virtually no dialogue, only visual tension and a gripping solo performance by Kaitlyn Dever.
Stranded at home and hunted by unidentified intruders, the lone protagonist uses silence as her weapon and the camera uses sound as its scare mechanism.
It’s inventive, suspense-laden and a standout pick for viewers who prefer creeping dread over blatant gore. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Fresh (2022)
A horror film masquerading as a rom-com: when our lead meets an irresistible new partner on a dating app the connection quickly turns dark and twisted.
What begins as playful flirting transforms into a viciously clever commentary on modern love, obsession and the creature beneath the charm. With sharp performances and a wild tonal curve, Fresh is horror with a satirical bite. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Signs (2002)
Farmland in rural Pennsylvania becomes the stage when a former minister and his family wake to crop circles and something far stranger.
Director M. Night Shyamalan builds dread through a slow burn of faith, fear and the unknown rather than relying on spectacle.
If you want a spooky alien thriller that’s more about atmosphere than gore, this one delivers. (Available on Disney+ UK & US.)
Alien (1979)
A space-horror milestone: a mining crew aboard the Nostromo unwittingly picks up a deadly extraterrestrial hitchhiker, leading to one of cinema’s most famous survival nightmares.
With claustrophobic tension, haunting monster design and a strong female lead in Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley, Alien remains a must-watch. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
A child psychologist takes on a young boy who claims he sees dead people. What seems like a supernatural mystery evolves into a deeply emotional and haunting journey, culminating in one of the most iconic twists in film history.
Emotion-driven, thoughtful and creepy without being gory—great for a broader audience. (Available on Disney+ UK & US.)
Ready or Not (2019)
On her wedding night, Grace (Samara Weaving) expects nerves and champagne, but instead she’s thrust into a blood-chilling tradition.
She must survive a deadly game of hide-and-seek with her new ultra-wealthy in-laws who were expecting a sacrifice.
Equal parts horror and dark comedy, Ready or Not bowls you along a wild ride of laughs, screams and class-war thrills. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
The Fly (1986)
What happens when you test a teleportation device on yourself and a housefly sneaks in? Brilliant scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) finds out the hard way, undergoing a horrifying transformation into something neither man nor insect.
Director David Cronenberg masterfully blends body-horror with emotional tragedy, making this more than mere monster-mayhem. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
The Night House (2020)
Widowed and left to grapple with grief in the lakeside house her husband built, Beth (Rebecca Hall) starts seeing ominous signs and uncovering her husband’s dark secrets.
This psychological horror keeps the tension tight and the scares subtle, offering a thought-provoking break from jump-scream fare. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
The Woman in Black (2012)
Imagine settling your late client’s affairs in a remote English manor surrounded by marshes only to discover you’re not alone.
Daniel Radcliffe plays the lawyer drawn into a ghostly curse in this atmospheric sea-fog thriller. It’s haunted-house home decor with goose-bumps built in. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
What Lies Beneath (2000)
Set in an idyllic Vermont lakeside home, Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this polished thriller where a wife suspects her house and her marriage may be hiding something deadly.
With Hitchcock vibes and supernatural twists, it’s a grown-up horror-chiller you can sneak in with the lights half on. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Predator (1987)
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads a tough jungle-extraction team but they aren’t the top predators this time. Something in the jungle is hunting them.
Equal parts action and terror, Predator uses heat-vision, alien tech and sheer muscle to create one of the most iconic hunter-meets-hunted thrillers ever. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Prey (2022)
A bold twist on the Predator saga: set 300 years back on the Great Plains, a young Comanche warrior (Amber Midthunder) becomes the hunter rather than the hunted when the alien arrives.
Fast-paced, visually striking and culturally fresh, Prey reinvents the hunt with a fierce new lens. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Underwater (2020)
Hours beneath the ocean a mining rig’s systems begin failing and lurking in the depths is something ancient and deadly.
Kristen Stewart leads this claustrophobic creature feature and though it borrows from Alien‘s playbook it dials up the aquatic terror with high-pressure stakes. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
The Boogeyman (2023)
When trauma, fear and grief invite a monster into your life things get real. Based on a Stephen King short story The Boogeyman follows two sisters a grief-stricken dad and a malevolent entity that feeds on more than just nightmares.
Accessible yet spooky it’s a good step up if you’re not ready for full-on gore-fest horror. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
28 Days Later (2002)
London falls silent. A man wakes from a coma to find the city deserted, then the infection hits. Danny Boyle’s viral-apocalypse horror reinvented zombie cinema with blistering speed bleak mood and relentless tension. Equal parts terror and adrenaline it’s still a masterclass in gripping horror. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Antlers (2021)
Freddie the town’s troubled kid. His teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons) dig into his dark secret only to uncover a creature straight out of folklore and real-world pain.
This creature horror blends myth with sorrow and gives monstrous form to guilt and addiction. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
A Cure for Wellness (2016)
An ambitious young executive (Dane DeHaan) is sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from a remote Swiss spa – elite, serene and utterly sinister.
Over time he realises the treatments on offer are anything but therapeutic and the wellness centre hides secrets darker than the Alps themselves.
With laboratory-levels of atmosphere bizarre visuals and a slow-burn horror streak this is a bold choice for viewers who like their scares stylish and unsettling. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
The Empty Man (2020)
A former detective grieving his family’s tragedy investigates a missing-girl case but instead of a simple disappearance he finds a ritual a cult and a supernatural force known only as “The Empty Man”.
This movie takes its time, with haunting imagery existential dread and a mood that creeps in from the shadows making it less about jump-scares and more about lingering terror.
Ideal for late-night streaming when you’re in the mood for something weird, dark and different. (Available on Disney+ UK.)
Whether you’re screaming through a classic like Alien or biting your nails at a new thriller like No One Will Save You, Disney+ has plenty of nightmares in store on both sides of the pond.
These films prove Mickey’s streaming service isn’t just princesses and superheroes, it can bring the scares, too.
So dim the lights, cosy up (perhaps with a friend or two for comfort), and dive into the spookier side of Disney+. Happy streaming, and sweet dreams!