7 new horror movies on Netflix, Paramount+, Shudder, and more in August 2026

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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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August is packed full of great horror movies here are seven recommendations to keep you entertained this month.

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have added more new movies in August, and even though we're light on the horrors this month, I've still managed to find seven new arrivals.

Prime Video doesn't have any new horrors this month, but thankfully Paramount+ has stepped up in August to bring us one of my favorites. So despite the lighter selections, there's still enough for the macabre among
us. Ready to dive in? Here are my seven horror streaming picks for August 2026. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: 10 Cloverfield Lane 10 Cloverfield Lane Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Mary Elizabeth Winstead,
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Here, Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays a woman who survives a car crash. When
she wakes up, she realizes she's been taken in by two men who insist that the outside world is uninhabitable, and they must remain in the underground bunker. It's well worth checking out if you're a fan of the original Cloverfield movie. Bride of Chucky Bride Of Chucky (1998) Official Trailer - Jennifer Tilly, Katherine Heigl Movie HD - YouTube Watch On When: August 1 Where: Netflix (US); rent or buy (UK, AU) Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. It's double trouble for Chucky fans this month, as this iconic horror movie sees the murderous doll finding himself a wife. Bride of Chucky is one of my favorites of the franchise, largely due to Jennifer Tilly's great performance as Tiffany Valentine.

Bride of Chucky stands out from the first three movies in the franchise because it relies on self-referential parody and isn't afraid to make fun of itself. In my opinion, it's the funniest entry into the franchise for this reason. So if you want a perfect blend of horror and comedy, it's right here. Barbarian BARBARIAN | Official Trailer | In Theaters September 9 - YouTube Watch On When: August 1 Where: HBO Max (US); rent or buy (UK, AU) What to
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horror movie Barbarian .

It's hard to believe that Barbarian is Cregger's directorial debut because it is terrifyingly good. It starts as a seemingly normal tale of a woman who rents a vacation house, but when she finds out it's occupied by someone else it descends into something entirely unexpected. Believe the hype, it's really good. Five Nights at Freddys 2 Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On When: August 3 Where: Netflix (US, AU), rent or buy (UK) Get ready for Freddy, because US and Australian audiences can watch horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 on Netflix in August. Despite being panned by the critics, the movie and its predecessor have received a loyal following of fans, many of whom loved the famous video game series.

If you're among them, then you can relive Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at home, as we follow Abby Schmidt a year after the first movie as she is manipulated by the Marionette, an animatronic from the original Freddy Fazbear's
Pizzeria, who is plotting revenge against adults. There's plenty of familiar faces here including two Scream icons Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich. The Yeti The Yeti - Official Trailer (2026) - YouTube Watch On When: August 7 Where: Shudder (US) Big monster movie fan? Don't miss The Yeti when it
arrives on Shudder, as it looks like a promising directorial debut for filmmakers Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta which should tick all the right boxes for those needing a creature feature.

Set in Alaska, The Yeti centers around two people who go off in search for their respective missing fathers who have disappeared without a trace. This journey to locate them is dangerous enough with the weather conditions, never mind a huge yeti prowling the area. Sounds like a nailbiting watch. The Strangers: Chapter 2 The Strangers - Chapter 2 (2025) Official Trailer - Madelaine Petsch - YouTube Watch On When: August 7 Where: HBO Max (US); Prime Video (UK); Binge (AU) The recent reboot of The Strangers has proven
divisive, with some fans thinking it's not as good as the original 2008
movie. But if you can't get enough of these masked villains, you might be interested in watching The Strangers: Chapter 2 .

Set in the fictional small of Venus, Oregon, Maya (Madeleine Petsch) survives being stabbed by the strangers, but discovers that they are still hunting and trying to kill her. The locals are acting strange too, so what's up with this small town? Buffet Infinity Buffet Infinity (2026) - Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On When: August 21 Where: Shudder (US) Finally, Buffet Infinity might be the most unique horror movie I've seen in a while. It's told
entirely through mock television commercials, as we watch two restaurants who are fighting each other for dominance, which ends up spawning cults, sinkholes, and other apocalyptic consequences.

Buffet Infinity is intended to be a satirical look at consumerism, and it certainly caught my interest. If you're in the mood for something different,
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