7 new horror movies on Netflix, Paramount+, Shudder, and more in August 2026
Hungry for some horror?
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/lucy-buglass · TechRadarFeatures By Lucy Buglass Published 31 July 2026
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The best streaming services have added more new movies in August, and even though we're light on the horrors this month, I've still managed to find seven new arrivals.
Prime Video doesn't have any new horrors this month, but thankfully Paramount+ has stepped up in August to bring us one of my favorites. So despite the lighter selections, there's still enough for the macabre among us.
Ready to dive in? Here are my seven horror streaming picks for August 2026.
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10 Cloverfield Lane
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When: August 1
Where: Paramount+ (US); rent or buy (UK, AU)
Cloverfield is one of the best found footage movies out there, but if you think the follow ups wouldn't be as good, you're mistaken. In fact, 10 Cloverfield Lane is one of my favorite movies and a worthy addition to the series.
Here, Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays a woman who survives a car crash. When she wakes up, she realizes she's been taken in by two men who insist that the outside world is uninhabitable, and they must remain in the underground bunker. It's well worth checking out if you're a fan of the original Cloverfield movie.
Bride of Chucky
Bride Of Chucky (1998) Official Trailer - Jennifer Tilly, Katherine Heigl Movie HD - YouTube
When: August 1
Where: Netflix (US); rent or buy (UK, AU)
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