Horror Love Movies

Updated September 1, 2024

Have you heard these Horror Love Movies? We guarantee you'll find some new picks. We listed 25 of the top ones.

Let the Right One In (2008)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Tomas Alfredson, starring Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Rated R

Let the Right One In is a Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson and released in 2008. The film follows 12-year-old Oskar, a lonely, bullied outcast living with his mother in the suburbs of Stockholm. One night, he meets Eli, a mysterious young girl who moves in next door, and the two quickly form a unique bond. As Oskar starts to believe that Eli is a vampire, he finds himself caught in a cycle of violence and revenge, and must decide if Eli is the right one for him. The film explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and identity, as well as the power of love and the sometimes blurry line between good and evil.

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Edgar Wright, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis
Rated R

Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 horror-comedy film directed by Edgar Wright. The film follows Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best friend Ed (Nick Frost), who are forced to deal with a zombie outbreak in London. After realizing that the only way they can save themselves and their loved ones is to fight their way out of the city, they set off on a mission to take on the undead. Along the way, they must fend off zombies, rescue survivors, and come to terms with Shaun's failed relationships. Through it all, Shaun and Ed discover the true meaning of friendship and learn to appreciate and enjoy the moments they have.

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Tim Burton, starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall
Rated PG-13

Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film tells the story of an artificial man named Edward, an unfinished creation who has scissor blades instead of hands. After being taken in by a kind suburban family, Edward must adjust to his new life and is eventually loved by the townspeople. However, his unique appearance and supernatural abilities soon cause trouble and he must decide between false acceptance and his desire to be loved. With its unique visuals, dark themes, and powerful performances, Edward Scissorhands is considered a modern classic.

The Fly (1986)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From David Cronenberg, starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Rated R

The Fly is a 1986 science-fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. The film follows brilliant but eccentric scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) as he attempts to create a device that will teleport objects. He eventually tests the device on himself and, due to a combination of a common housefly entering the teleportation chamber, his DNA is merged with the fly's, slowly transforming him into a human-insect hybrid. As Seth's human traits begin to slowly diminish, he must find a way to reverse the transformation before it is too late.

The Birds (1963)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette
Rated PG-13

The Birds is a 1963 psychological horror-thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows Melanie Daniels, a wealthy socialite, who travels to the small town of Bodega Bay, California to meet Mitch Brenner, a lawyer she met at a San Francisco pet store. While in Bodega Bay, Melanie and Mitch witness strange and inexplicable events as flocks of birds begin to attack the residents. As the birds' behavior becomes more aggressive and the attacks more frequent, Melanie, Mitch and the other townspeople are forced to fight for their lives in a desperate struggle against the relentless birds.

Deep Red (1975)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Dario Argento, starring David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Méril
Rated R

Deep Red is a 1975 Italian horror film written and directed by Dario Argento. It follows a jazz pianist, Marcus Daly (David Hemmings), who discovers the brutally murdered body of a psychic and investigates her murder. As he investigates, he finds himself in danger from a mysterious killer. Marcus quickly realizes that he is the only one who can identify the murderer and sets out to find the killer before he strikes again. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the woman's ex-husband, her assistant, and an old man with a connection to the victim. With its shocking violence and intense atmosphere, Deep Red is considered one of the most influential horror films of all time.

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Neil Jordan, starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst
Rated R

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) is a horror drama film directed by Neil Jordan and starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Antonio Banderas. The film is based on Anne Rice's novel of the same name and follows the story of two vampires, Louis (Pitt) and Lestat (Cruise), living in contemporary New Orleans. After 200 years, Louis tells a journalist (Christian Slater) his story of how he and Lestat became vampires. Through flashback sequences, Louis recounts how he was turned into a vampire by Lestat, their journey together, and the various people they encountered along the way, including Claudia (Kirsten Dunst). The story follows their struggle with morality, mortality, and their own relationship with each other as they attempt to survive in a world they no longer belong to.

Dead Alive (1992)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Peter Jackson, starring Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin
Rated R

Dead Alive (also known as Braindead) is a horror-comedy film, directed by Peter Jackson and released in 1992. It follows the story of Lionel, a young man living in the small New Zealand town of Wellington. Lionel's mother is bitten by a Sumatran Rat-Monkey, turning her into a zombie and infecting the rest of the town with a virus. Lionel must find a way to stop the zombie outbreak, while protecting his love-interest, Paquita, from the hordes of zombies. As the zombie plague spreads, Lionel is forced to battle with a variety of increasingly bizarre and dangerous creatures. Along the way, he gains the help of a priest, a zombie baby, and a lawnmower. In the end, Lionel uses his wits and courage to save the town and his loved ones, while learning a valuable lesson about the importance of family.

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From John Landis, starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne
Rated R

An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 horror-comedy film written and directed by John Landis. The movie stars David Naughton and Griffin Dunne as two American college students, David and Jack, who are traveling through England. While hiking on the moors, Jack is attacked and killed by a werewolf. David survives, but is cursed with the curse of the werewolf. Now, David must battle his inner monster while trying to stop a bloodthirsty werewolf from terrorizing London. As the full moon approaches, David is transformed into a werewolf and the terror begins. With the help of a mysterious stranger and the help of a beautiful nurse, David must find a way to break the curse before it's too late.