7 romantic horror movies that blend passion and fear to watch on OTTs

Love and horror might seem like opposites, but when combined, they create some of cinema’s most hauntingly beautiful stories. 

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Crimson Peak (JioHotstar)

Set in the early 20th century, Crimson Peak follows Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), a young writer who marries the charming Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston). She moves into his crumbling mansion, only to uncover chilling secrets about her husband and the house itself. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this gothic romance combines love, mystery, and supernatural horror with breathtaking visuals and eerie elegance.

1920 (JioHotstar)

In 1920, Arjun Singh (Rajneesh Duggal), an architect, marries Lisa (Adah Sharma) against their families’ wishes. When they move into a mansion he’s restoring, their bliss turns into terror as Lisa becomes possessed by a vengeful spirit. With haunting music and intense performances, this Vikram Bhatt classic remains one of Indian cinema’s most memorable horror love stories.

Bones and All (Amazon Prime Video)

Based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis, Bones and All tells the dark, poetic story of Maren (Taylor Russell), a young cannibal searching for belonging. She meets Lee (Timothée Chalamet), and their shared hunger leads to a twisted romance marked by tenderness and tragedy. It’s an eerie yet emotional tale of outsiders finding love in a world that fears them.

Ready or Not (Netflix)

Grace (Samara Weaving) marries into the ultra-wealthy Le Domas family, only to discover their post-wedding “game” is a deadly ritual. Trapped in a mansion, she must survive the night while her new family hunts her for a satanic pact. Blending dark comedy, horror, and satire, Ready or Not is a fierce take on love, marriage, and survival.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (MUBI)

In the ghost town of Bad City, a lonely vampire (Sheila Vand) preys on abusive men but forms an unlikely connection with Arash (Arash Marandi). This Iranian gothic-western blends horror and romance with haunting black-and-white visuals, creating a poetic exploration of love, isolation, and redemption.

Krishna Cottage (YouTube)

A group of college friends seeks shelter in the mysterious Krishna Cottage. When the enigmatic Disha appears, strange deaths begin to unfold, tied to a haunted book. Manav must confront a tragic past and dark secrets to save his fiancée, Shanti. This 2004 Bollywood horror combines romance, reincarnation, and supernatural suspense.

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Ghost (Netflix)

Sam (Patrick Swayze) and Molly (Demi Moore) are deeply in love until Sam’s sudden murder. As a ghost, he tries to protect Molly from danger with the help of a psychic (Whoopi Goldberg). Ghost remains an all-time classic — a poignant blend of romance, mystery, and the supernatural that proves true love never dies.