Romance Horror Movies

Updated May 1, 2024

For Romance Horror Movies, there are so many creators talking about this topic. We put together 25 of our favorites.

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. It tells the story of a young boy named Oskar, who is being bullied in school and living alone with his mother. One day he meets a strange girl named Eli who moves into the apartment next door. As their friendship grows, Oskar discovers that Eli is a vampire who must drink human blood to survive. Despite this revelation, Oskar and Eli become inseparable, and their bond is tested when a series of gruesome murders occur in the neighborhood. As a suspenseful, haunting love story, Let the Right One In is a modern classic.

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 British zombie comedy film directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Simon Pegg, who also stars in the lead role. Shaun is a thirty-something electronic store worker whose life is going nowhere, until he meets the love of his life, Liz. When the town is overrun by zombies, Shaun must step up to save both his and Liz's lives. He assembles a rag-tag team of family and friends in an attempt to survive the onslaught of the undead and reclaim the town. Along the way, Shaun discovers what it means to be a hero and chooses to accept his responsibilities, even when faced with overwhelming odds.

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 dark fantasy romance film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, and Anthony Michael Hall. The story follows the life of an artificial man named Edward Scissorhands, who was created by an eccentric inventor. After the inventor dies, Edward is left alone in a castle and is eventually discovered by a suburban family who take him in. Although he faces difficulty in adjusting to society, Edward eventually falls in love with a local girl, and the townspeople come to accept him. However, as his newfound life begins to unravel, Edward finds himself in a race against time to save his loved ones and the town he now calls home.

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. It stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, a brilliant but eccentric scientist whose botched teleportation experiment results in a horrific fusion of his DNA with that of a housefly. Geena Davis stars as Veronica Quaife, a science journalist and Seth's girlfriend, whose investigation of his project eventually leads to a part-human, part-fly hybrid known as Brundlefly. As the creature's physical and mental health deteriorate, Seth's desire for revenge intensifies and an intense confrontation between man and monster ensues. The film is a cult classic, praised for its dark themes, special effects, and Goldblum's memorable performance.

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 classic horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1963. The film follows a wealthy socialite, Melanie Daniels, who travels to the small coastal town of Bodega Bay, California. While there, she meets Mitch Brenner and his family, who become the target of a sudden, unexplained attack of birds. The birds begin attacking the people of the town, and soon it becomes clear that the birds have an agenda, and they will stop at nothing to achieve it. The family and the other citizens of Bodega Bay must fight to survive the onslaught of the birds and ultimately find a way to stop them. The Birds is a suspenseful and terrifying look at the dangers that can come from nature.

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 directed by Dario Argento. It follows a jazz pianist, Marcus Daly, who witnesses a brutal murder and teams up with a reporter to investigate the crime. As they investigate further, Marcus discovers more about the mysterious killer and their twisted motives. Along the way, they uncover dark secrets and are plunged into a world of horror and violence. With the help of a local psychic, they must piece together the clues before it’s too late. Deep Red is a classic horror film that combines a complex mystery with intense horror, creating a thrilling and intense experience.

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 is a 1994 horror-drama film directed by Neil Jordan and based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel of the same name. The film stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise as Lestat and Louis, two vampires who inhabit a mansion in modern-day San Francisco. As Louis tells his story to a reporter, we are taken on a journey through their pasts. The story begins in 1791, when Louis is a young French nobleman whose family is destroyed by the death of his wife and child. He meets Lestat, a vampire who takes him under his wing and turns him into a vampire. Together, they go on a rampage of killing, but Louis eventually grows weary of it and leaves Lestat's side. Years later, Louis meets a young girl named Claudia and takes her in, raising her as his daughter. However, Claudia grows older but remains a child, forcing them to flee and try to find a way to cure her. Eventually, they meet a vampire hunter who agrees to help them, and they set out on a quest to find a way to turn her back into a human. The film follows Louis, Lestat, and Claudia as they battle forces both

Dead Alive (1992)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

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

Dead Alive is a 1992 horror-comedy film directed by Peter Jackson. The film follows Lionel, a young man living in a small New Zealand town who finds himself in a fight for survival when his mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey and subsequently becomes a zombie. With the help of his eccentric Uncle Les, Lionel must confront both the increasing number of zombie victims in his town and the local religious zealot, Reverend Lowe, who threatens to destroy them all in a mission of purification. As Lionel desperately tries to keep his zombified mother under control, he must also battle an ever-growing army of the living dead. In order to save the day, Lionel must rely on his wits, his courage and a power lawnmower.

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 directed by John Landis, starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, and Jenny Agutter. The film follows two American college students, David Kessler and Jack Goodman, who are attacked by a werewolf while backpacking through England. Jack is killed in the attack, while David survives and is taken to a London hospital. He then begins to experience terrifying visions of his dead friend, and soon learns that he has been cursed to become a werewolf. As he struggles to control his lycanthropy with the help of a mysterious doctor, David must also contend with the vengeful spirit of Jack, who warns him of the dangers of a full moon. With a blend of horror and comedy, An American Werewolf in London is a classic werewolf movie with some truly iconic scenes.