{
  "id": 11409289,
  "title": "Streaming guide: new horror movies arriving in October 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/streaming-guide-new-horror-movies-arriving-in-october-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:49:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/streaming/7-new-horror-movies-on-netflix-hbo-max-shudder-and-more-in-october-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In October 2026, horror fans will have plenty of options to choose from across popular streaming platforms. Seven notable titles are set to premiere, offering a mix of new releases and beloved classics.\n\nThe month kicks off with \"Barbarian,\" available on Hulu in the US and rental/buy options in the UK and Australia, premiering on October 1. This surprise hit follows a woman who reluctantly stays at a double-booked rental house with an already occupying inhabitant.\n\n\"Ari Aster's Hereditary\" will also debut on Hulu in the US and rental/buy options in the UK and Australia on the same date. This emotionally-charged film features Toni Collette's standout performance, as she uncovers disturbing family secrets after her mother's death leads to supernatural events.\n\nOn October 1, Shudder in the US and Shudder/UK/Australia will premiere \"Hush.\" This film follows a deaf and mute author who must survive an invasion by a serial killer. Its clever use of silence and tense editing make it a must-watch.\n\n\"Lake Placid\" will land on Netflix in the US and rental/buy options in the UK and Australia on October 1. This creature feature combines horror and comedy, focusing on a giant crocodile terrorizing a Maine lake.\n\nIn the US, \"Evil Dead Burn\" arrives on HBO Max on October 5. This latest entry in the franchise delivers gore, carnage, and scares, following a grieving widow seeking comfort with her late husband's family at a secluded home.\n\nOn October 9, Shudder will release \"V/H/S/Mixtape,\" the newest installment in the found footage anthology series. This installment focuses on sound and audio, featuring stories of mysterious puppet shows, urban exploration gone wrong, and a sound engineer's quest.\n\nFinally, on Halloween (October 31), Shudder will premiere \"Hunting Matthew Nichols.\" Filmed with a found footage documentary style, this movie centers on a woman documenting her brother's disappearance, leading her to unsettling discoveries that will appeal to fans of supernatural tales.",
  "summary": "October is full of new horror movies, and I've picked out seven titles you shouldn't miss across the best streaming services",
  "key_points": [
    "Seven horror movies premiere in October 2026 across streaming platforms",
    "Barbarian, Hereditary, and Hush debut on October 1",
    "Evil Dead Burn arrives on HBO Max on October 5"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}