All Horror Movies and Shows You Can Stream This Week at Home or Watch in Theaters, Including ‘Haunted Hotel’

Spooky season is already humming, and this week brings a tight mix of theatrical chills, at-home premieres, and seasonal TV that leans hard into late-September scares. Below you’ll find the essentials for each title—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s behind the camera—plus the exact date and where you can watch it.

We’ve grouped everything into clear, easy bites. Each entry includes plot and key credits, and when it arrives this week you’ll see the date and platform right in the text. Titles are in single quotes throughout so you can skim fast and add what you want to your queue.

‘HIM’ (2025)

A supernatural psychological sports horror from Monkeypaw Productions, ‘HIM’ follows a rising college football phenom whose talent curdles into something predatory and otherworldly as fame, pressure, and ritual collide. The film is directed by Justin Tipping from a screenplay by Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, and Tipping; it stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, and Jim Jefferies, with cinematography by Kira Kelly and an original score by Bobby Krlic. In the U.S., it opens in theaters on September 19, 2025.

Producers include Jordan Peele, Ian Cooper, Win Rosenfeld, and Jamal M. Watson under the Monkeypaw banner. The project originated from the Black List script ‘Goat,’ later retitled ‘HIM,’ and completed principal photography in 2024. Theatrical distribution is by Universal Pictures, with the 96-minute feature positioned squarely as a collision of locker-room folklore and occult horror; U.S. theaters begin screenings on September 19, 2025.

‘Compulsion’ (2025)

Set on Malta, ‘Compulsion’ centers on Diana and Evie, two women drawn into a tightening spiral of cons, seduction, and murder inside a seaside villa, while a local detective closes in. The film is directed by Neil Marshall, co-written by Marshall and Charlotte Kirk, and stars Charlotte Kirk, Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Zach McGowan, and Matthew Camilleri. It arrives in U.S. theaters and on digital platforms on September 19, 2025.

Behind the camera, Kristyna Sellnerova produces, with Saban Films handling U.S. distribution. The digital release is slated across major retailers (including Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on September 19, 2025, matching the theatrical date and making it easy to catch at home the same day.

‘Dirty Boy’ (2025)

‘Dirty Boy’ follows Isaac, a young man raised within an oppressive cult, whose attempt to escape entangles him with a shadowy organization and a violent conspiracy that won’t let him go. Doug Rao directs and writes, with a cast led by Stan Steinbichler, Susie Porter, Graham McTavish, Honor Gillies, and Alice Lucy; the film runs 98 minutes and blends drama, horror, and thriller elements. It opens in U.S. theaters on September 19, 2025.

The production has screened on the festival circuit and emphasizes psychological unravelling over body-count spectacle; Rao’s script leans into cult dynamics and personal culpability. For those catching it this week, the theatrical date is September 19, 2025, with cast and crew credits confirmed via festival listings and trade databases.

‘The Jester 2’ (2025)

The sequel to the viral-short-turned-feature returns the supernatural trickster to a new target: Max, a teen magician caught in a lethal showdown where every illusion hides a trap. Written and directed by Colin Krawchuk, the film features Michael Sheffield as the Jester, with supporting turns from Jessica Ambuehl and Kaitlyn Trentham. It began its theatrical run as a special Fathom Events engagement on September 15, 2025.

Produced by DREAD (Epic Pictures) with distribution through Fathom Entertainment, the film’s limited two-night event (September 15–16) kicked off the week, with additional bookings listed by major exhibitors. Runtime is approximately 87–119 minutes depending on listing (Fathom and exhibitor pages show the event cut), and the feature continues in select theaters following the event window.

‘Night of the Reaper’ (2025)

Set in small-town suburbia, ‘Night of the Reaper’ tracks college student Deena as a babysitting gig intersects with a year-old killing, pushing the sheriff into a scavenger-hunt pursuit of a new murderer. Brandon Christensen directs, with Jessica Clement, Ryan Robbins, Summer H. Howell, and Matty Finochio among the cast. The film streams on AMC+ and Shudder in the U.S. on September 19, 2025.

Christensen co-writes with Ryan Christensen, continuing the filmmaker’s focus on tense suburban dread. AMC+ lists the feature as a new movie premiere on September 19, 2025, and Shudder’s listings match the date, making it a day-and-date horror drop on both platforms.

‘Bad Things’ (2024)

This UK indie pits a group of stranded teens against an AI-nanotech infection that turns people over 21 into literal biological weapons, forcing the group to figure out who’s infected—and who’s the hidden killer—before the virus overtakes them. Written and directed by Anthony Thornton-Hopwood, ‘Bad Things’ stars Mila Lieu, Amey De Souza, Oliver Asante, and others. It becomes available to stream in the U.S. on September 19, 2025, with Prime Video promotion tied to the date.

The film is produced by Hopwood Films with distribution support via Buffalo 8, following a late-summer marketing push that included a trailer rollout in August. U.S. availability is flagged by platform posts and listings, with September 19, 2025 identified as the streaming date.

‘The Exile’ (2024)

Set in 1960s Bengal, ‘The Exile’ follows Gouranga, a grief-stricken young man drawn into a haunted forest where a supernatural presence forces him to confront loss and guilt. Written and directed by Samman Roy, the film stars Adrita De, Arpita De, Soumya Majumdar, and Arghya Roy. U.S. streaming begins September 19, 2025, with Amazon Prime Video promotions noting the date.

Buffalo 8 handles distribution, with the feature positioned as a Bengali-language drama-horror hybrid exploring memory, ritual, and the uncanny. The streaming date (September 19, 2025) is reflected on listings and the filmmaker’s own release announcements ahead of the North American rollout.

‘Haunted Hotel’ (2025– )

An adult animated horror-comedy from creator Matt Roller, ‘Haunted Hotel’ follows a woman trying to run a hotel that is, inconveniently, very haunted—until her estranged brother, who is also a ghost, shows up to “help.” The voice cast includes Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides, and Jimmi Simpson. The series premieres on Netflix on September 19, 2025.

Executive producers include Roller alongside Chris McKenna and Dan Harmon, with animation by Titmouse. Netflix bills the show as a genre-bending workplace haunt with serialized mysteries and monster-of-the-week mayhem, all arriving on the service Friday, September 19, 2025.

‘Halloween Wars’ (2011– )

Teams of cake, sugar, and pumpkin artists compete in large-scale horror displays in ‘Halloween Wars,’ hosted this season by Jonathan Bennett with judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira. The new season returns to Food Network on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

The format mixes sculpture, baking, and show design around weekly prompts, with eliminations determined by the judging panel. Food Network’s program hub details the season framework and airing plan, with the September 21, 2025 date marking the premiere this week.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )

Hosted by John Henson with judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall, and Zac Young, ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ returns with 10 bakers facing spooky dessert challenges and a new “bake for your lives” twist for the bottom three. The season premieres Monday, September 15, 2025 on Food Network, with episodes also available via Max.

Food Network’s season preview outlines the haunted-mansion theme, challenge structure, and judging roster, confirming the core trio on the dais. The September 15, 2025 premiere lands at the top of this week’s TV slate, with streaming availability on Max following cable broadcasts.

‘Scariest House in America’ (2024– )

Hosted by Retta, ‘Scariest House in America’ tours eerie residences around the U.S., profiling each home’s unnerving features and the owners’ backstories before awarding a renovation budget to the ultimate fright-fest. The new season returns to HGTV on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 9/8c.

HGTV expanded the series with additional episodes this year, with network materials confirming Retta’s return and the competition element tied to a $150,000 renovation prize. The September 19, 2025 timeslot puts it right in the middle of this week’s lineup.

Got your own picks for the week—or a hidden gem we missed? Drop your favorites in the comments so other horror fans can check them out!