Horror has always been a genre with the power to transport viewers into entirely different worlds. 2025 proved to be an exciting year for horror fans, as the year delivered a diverse lineup of films.
We kicked the year off with Sinners, Ryan Coogler's acclaimed period horror drama, followed by 28 Years Later, Weapons, and The Conjuring: Last Rites, the latter emerging as 2025's highest-grossing horror release.
Here's a look at the top ten highest-rated horror movies of 2025, according to Rotten Tomatoes, along with details on where you can watch them.
1. Sinners
- Director: Ryan Coogler
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97%
- Streaming On: HBO Max & Amazon Prime Video (U.S.)
Plot: The period supernatural horror drama revolves around twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), who come back to their hometown in the hope of a fresh start. But just when they assume that they have escaped their troubled past, a far more dangerous force emerges.
3. Weapons
- Director: Zach Cregger
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
- Streaming On: HBO Max (U.S.)
Plot: The mystery horror film is set in a quiet American town where an unthinkable event shocks everyone. All but one child from Justine Gandy's class mysteriously vanished one night, and they never returned. As panic and fear spread, Justine and the rest of the residents must uncover the truth behind the terrifying mass disappearance.
6. Together
- Director: Michael Shanks
- Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%
- Streaming On: Prime Video - Rent (U.S.)
Plot: It follows a couple, Tim and Millie (played by Dave Franco and Alison Brie), who relocate to a secluded rural home in the hopes of mending their strained relationship. But their attempt at emotional healing takes a dark turn when they encounter a mysterious supernatural presence.
9. V/H/S/ Halloween
Directors: Paco Plaza, Bryan M Ferguson, Casper Kelly, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry & Micheline Pitt
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Streaming On: AMC+ & Shudder (U.S.)
Plot: The found-footage anthology consists of a series of terrifying stories linked by cursed tapes, with each segment following different characters who encounter horrific situations.
10. Hallow Road
Director: Babak Anvari
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Streaming On: Sky (U.K.)
Plot: When their teenage daughter accidentally hits a pedestrian, her parents race against time, driving down the Hallow Road in a desperate attempt to help her before the situation spirals out of control.
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