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20 Scary Movies to Watch on Tubi, From “Evil Dead” to “Jeepers Creepers”
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If you thought streamers like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video had extensive horror film collections, then you’re in for a treat with Tubi’s scary movie assortment. The ad-supported platform has seen an uptick in popularity in recent years, especially after catching the attention of viewers during the 2023 Super Bowl’s commercial breaks, and much of that has to do with its extensive library of free content – which includes a slew of notable scary flicks.
With tons of horror movies in its arsenal, Tubi has become a go-to destination for some of the most outrageous scary movie plots – fitting for anyone who’s a fan of guts, gore, and terrifying tales. Whether you’re in the mood to watch a killer clown’s murderous rampage in “Terrifier,” a deceased ventriloquist who haunts the living in “Dead Silence,” or a curse plague an unsuspecting family of two in “The Babadook,” Tubi has something for every scary movie fan.
The streamer also has occasional phenoms like “Jeepers Creepers” and “Evil Dead” for those who enjoy following a good horror movie franchise and its many installments. You might even catch a flick like “The Predator” or “Tales From the Hood” that tends to be more funny than scary. Just in case you’re ever looking for that perfect balance of comedy to offset your fears.
Whatever the case may be, Tubi’s scary movie selection has plenty to choose from for nights when you’re looking for a spooky watch. So, grab your snacks and a blanket to hide under and scroll ahead for a starter list of films to add to your horror catalog, all currently streaming on Tubi.
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"Evil Dead"
The “Evil Dead” franchise, which began with the first film in 1981, was rebooted in 2013 with a fourth installment that has an all-too-familiar plot. When five friends – played by Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas, and Lou Taylor Pucci – head to a sketchy cabin in the woods, they stumble upon a mysterious Book of the Dead that conjures up a violent demon on a bloodthirsty hunt to possess them all.
Watch “Evil Dead” on Tubi now.
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"Drag Me to Hell"
After a bank worker, Christine (Alison Lohman), denies an old woman’s request for an extension on her home loan, the latter places a treacherous curse on her. Though Christine seeks the help of a psychic to break the curse, the price to save her soul from eternal damnation is more than she can afford to pay.
Watch “Drag Me to Hell” on Tubi now.
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"Jeepers Creepers"
The 2001 horror staple, which is part of the film series, follows the story of a brother-sister duo who, while driving home through the countryside for spring break, unknowingly become prey to a flesh-eating creature named the Creeper – just in time for its ritualistic eating spree.
Watch “Jeepers Creepers” on Tubi now.
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"The Lazarus Effect"
Olivia Wilde, Evan Peters, Donald Glover, Mark Duplass, and Sarah Bolger star in the horror thriller as a group of medical researchers who discover a way to bring dead patients back to life. Their experimental project gets shut down but they choose to continue on anyway, but face some sinister consequences as a result.
Watch “The Lazarus Effect” on Tubi now.
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"Terrifier"
A sadistic killer known as Art the Clown stalks and tries to murder three women in an old apartment building on Halloween night. Beware, this bloody slasher flick is not for the faint of heart.
Watch “Terrifier” on Tubi now.
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"The Babadook"
Six years after the violent death of her husband, a single mom (Essie Davis) and her son are plagued with paranoia after a disturbing children’s book they read, titled “Mister Babadook,” manifests in their home.
Watch “The Babadook” on Tubi now.
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"Dead Silence"
A young widower returns to his creepy hometown to unravel the mystery of his wife’s murder. But as he desperately searches for answers, he encounters the curse of a deceased ventriloquist that took his wife’s life and now threatens his own.
Watch “Dead Silence” on Tubi now.
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"Brightburn"
After failed attempts at fertility, Tori’s (Elizabeth Banks) dreams of motherhood finally come true with the arrival of a mysterious baby boy named Brandon. He appears to be everything she and her husband Kyle ever wanted. But as Brandon approaches puberty, a powerful darkness manifests within him and he acts on twisted urges that put those closest to him in serious danger.
Watch “Brightburn” on Tubi now.
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"The Predator"
A ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolutionary biologist must save the human race after a boy accidentally triggers the Earth return of the universe’s most lethal hunters.
Watch “The Predator” on Tubi now.
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"Don't Breathe"
Three Detroit thieves who run a scheme of breaking into wealthy people’s houses get word about a blind veteran’s major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Thinking he’s an easy target, the trio invades the man’s secluded home only to find themselves trapped inside as they fight for their lives from their so-called helpless victim.
Watch “Don’t Breathe” on Tubi now.
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"3 From Hell"
After barely surviving a prison shootout, three crazed killers go on the run and unleash a world of murder, madness, and mayhem against unsuspecting victims while fleeing to Mexico.
Watch “3 From Hell” on Tubi now.
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"Look Away"
The intense psychological horror flick follows the story of a tormented high school student. Growing tired of being bullied, she trades places with a sinister alter ego that lives in the mirror, leading to frightening results that turn her world upside down.
Watch “Look Away” on Tubi now.
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"Malignant"
Madison is paralyzed with fear from shocking visions she has of grisly murders, and her torment only worsens once she discovers that her terrifying dreams are, in fact, her horrifying reality.
Watch “Malignant” on Tubi now.
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"No Escape"
A social media influencer traveling to Moscow to capture content sounds innocent enough, right? But when he and his friends get in over their heads, they soon find themselves trapped in an escape room of horror, all fighting for their lives as the lines between reality and social media blur.
Watch “No Escape” on Tubi now.
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"Open 24 Hours"
A paranoid young woman, freshly released from a mental hospital, lands a job at an all-night gas station after setting her serial killer boyfriend on fire. But the isolation of her new gig triggers her delusions and hallucinations with devastatingly gory results.
Watch “Open 24 Hours” on Tubi now.
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"Death of Me"
A vacationing couple must untangle the mystery behind a night they don’t remember after a strange video shows one of them killing the other.
Watch “Death of Me” on Tubi now.
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"Shark Bait"
A group of friends off enjoying a weekend away get the idea to steal a couple of jet skis and race them out to sea, only to end up in a horrific head-on collision. As they struggle to find their way home with one of their badly injured friends, blood-thirsty predators lurk below the water looking for their next meal.
Watch “Shark Bait” on Tubi now.
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"Tales From the Hood"
The 1995 classic horror-comedy film finds a creepy funeral director attempting to scare away a trio of drug dealers from his place of business by telling them four horrifying stories – one scarier than the last.
Watch “Tales From the Hood” on Tubi now.
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"The Autopsy of Jane Doe"
A coroner and his son conduct an autopsy on a Jane Doe murder victim, only to find that the cadaver isn’t actually dead. As they pull back the curtain on the strange mystery, they discover that the unidentified young woman is someone who harbored some dark secrets.
Watch “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” on Tubi now.
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"#Float"
A vlogger and her crew of friends embark on their annual river float to commemorate the untimely loss of their friend. However, they’re soon dragged into a battle for their lives with a mysterious local, an eerie paranormal force, and their own worst fears.
Watch “#Float” on Tubi now.