5 Horror Franchises to Watch on Netflix, Prime Video, And More

If you’re craving supernatural chills, these horror franchises deliver haunted houses, demonic encounters, and spine-tingling suspense.

From jump scares to subtle hauntings, these franchises promise nights full of suspense and terror for horror fans.

Insidious (YouTube, Amazon Prime Video)

Follow the Lambert family as they confront sinister forces in a realm called ‘The Further’. With jump scares, eerie atmospheres, and multiple sequels, the franchise proves the scariest threats can lurk just beyond our world.

The Exorcist ( Apple TV+)

A young girl possessed by a demon challenges priests in a battle between good and evil. The original film and its sequels, prequels, and reboot remain iconic in horror history.

Paranormal Activity (Amazon Prime Video)

This found-footage series uses handheld cameras and security footage to immerse viewers in haunted homes. Each sequel intensifies suspense, blending subtle scares with demonic family curses.

The Amityville Horror (Amazon Prime Video)

Based on a real haunted house, the 1979 classic depicts a family tormented by dark forces. Sequels and remakes have cemented Amityville as synonymous with cursed homes.

Poltergeist (YouTube)

A suburban family faces ghostly apparitions, possessed electronics, and a child drawn into another dimension. The 1982 classic and its follow-ups remain chilling reminders that evil can hide in ordinary homes.