5 New Horror Movies to Stream This Weekend (October 9–11, 2026)

Looking for something terrifying to watch this weekend? October is bringing fresh nightmares to streaming, from cursed videotapes and haunted hospitals to Halloween curses and unsettling supernatural mysteries. Whether you enjoy found-footage horror, creepy folklore, or strange anthology films, there are several titles worth adding to your October watchlist.

This weekend’s highlights include V/H/S/Mixtape, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2, and Hokum, alongside a found-footage nightmare and an upcoming collection of short horror stories.

Note: This guide focuses primarily on US streaming release dates. Streaming platforms and availability may differ in the UK, Australia, India, Indonesia, and other regions.

1. V/H/S/Mixtape (2026) — Streaming on Shudder

Streaming date: October 9, 2026
Platform: Shudder; also available through AMC+ in supported regions
Genre: Found footage, horror anthology

The V/H/S franchise returns with another collection of disturbing stories, this time placing music and sound at the center of its nightmares.

V/H/S/Mixtape is the ninth main installment in the long-running anthology series. Its collection of horror segments brings together filmmakers Ernest Dickerson, RZA, David Moreau, and Renee Zhan. Flying Lotus contributes music-video interludes, while Tobias Forge and GWAR add to the film’s unusual musical identity.

One segment features a cancelled puppet show and brings creatures from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop into the horror mix. Other stories explore disturbing musical experiments, dangerous recordings, and situations where sound becomes something far more threatening than entertainment.

The anthology format means each segment has its own style and approach to horror. That variety could appeal to viewers who enjoy discovering different kinds of scares in a single movie.

Why watch it? If you enjoy found footage, practical effects, gory horror, and unpredictable anthology storytelling, this is the weekend’s most obvious new release to check out.

Best for: Found-footage fans and viewers who like experimental horror.

2. R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2 (2026) — Streaming on Tubi

Streaming date: October 9, 2026
Platform: Tubi, free with ads in supported regions
Genre: Supernatural horror, Halloween horror

Halloween arrives early in R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2, which brings another supernatural curse to the town of Redhaven.

The sequel follows Sam and Becka as they attempt to stop a new Pumpkinhead curse from threatening their town. Jem Garrard returns as writer and director, while Cassandra Peterson joins the cast as a mysterious witch connected to the story’s supernatural trouble.

Despite its title, this is not a sequel to the 1988 horror film Pumpkinhead starring Lance Henriksen. The movie belongs to the R.L. Stine-inspired Pumpkinhead franchise, which leans toward Halloween-themed scares and a younger horror audience.

With its witchcraft, cursed-town premise, and seasonal atmosphere, the sequel offers a different kind of viewing experience from the more graphic V/H/S movies.

Why watch it? It is a timely option for viewers looking for a Halloween-themed horror movie without committing to something extremely graphic.

Best for: Halloween movie fans and viewers who prefer supernatural scares with a lighter edge.

3. Hokum (2026) — Streaming on Hulu

Streaming date: October 10, 2026
Platform: Hulu in the United States
Genre: Supernatural horror, haunted-house horror

A remote Irish inn, a mysterious honeymoon suite, and stories about an ancient witch form the unsettling foundation of Hokum.

Directed by Damian McCarthy, the filmmaker behind Caveat and Oddity, the movie stars Adam Scott as Ohm Bauman, a reclusive novelist who travels to an isolated Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes.

What begins as a personal journey takes a disturbing turn when Bauman learns about a witch said to haunt the inn’s honeymoon suite. Strange visions and a disappearance make it increasingly difficult to dismiss the local stories.

The isolated setting and folklore-inspired premise give Hokum a different atmosphere from conventional slasher films. Rather than relying only on masked killers or familiar supernatural tropes, it draws viewers into a location where the past and the unexplained appear to overlap.

For fans of atmospheric horror, the combination of Irish folklore and a potentially haunted building makes this one to keep on the watchlist.

Why watch it? The film brings together a distinctive director, a compelling lead, and a creepy setting built around local legends.

Best for: Haunted-house fans and viewers who enjoy slow-building supernatural tension.

4. Infirmary (2026) — Streaming on Shudder

Streaming date: October 2, 2026
Platform: Shudder; AMC+ in supported regions
Genre: Found footage, psychological horror

If abandoned hospitals and recovered footage make you uncomfortable, Infirmary deserves a place on your weekend list.

Directed by Nicholas Pineda, the film follows a security guard whose first night inside an old psychiatric hospital turns into a disturbing mystery. The guard disappears, leaving behind body-camera footage that captures incidents investigators struggle to explain.

The body-camera approach gives the story an immediate, documentary-like quality. Viewers discover the hospital through the surviving footage, with the setting itself becoming a major source of unease.

Dark corridors, unexplained disturbances, and the possibility that someone—or something—is lurking nearby provide the foundation for the film’s horror.

Unlike the weekend’s brand-new releases, Infirmary arrived on Shudder earlier in October. It remains a timely pick for viewers building a Halloween watchlist or looking for another recent found-footage film.

Why watch it? Its abandoned-hospital setting and body-camera perspective make it a natural choice for fans of enclosed-location horror.

Best for: Found-footage fans and viewers who enjoy abandoned buildings, eerie hospitals, and unexplained events.

5. Bite Size Terror (2026) — Coming to Tubi

Streaming date: October 11, 2026
Platform: Tubi in the United States
Format: Short-form horror anthology

Not every horror fan wants to spend an entire evening watching one feature-length movie. Bite Size Terror offers another option: a collection of ten short horror stories exploring different corners of the genre.

The anthology covers supernatural encounters, occult themes, body horror, monsters, dark comedy, and other macabre ideas. Its short-form structure allows viewers to move between different styles of horror without committing to a single storyline for an entire evening.

Anthologies can also be a useful way to discover filmmakers and concepts that might work better in a compact format. One story might lean into supernatural dread, while another could deliver a stranger or more darkly comic experience.

Arriving on Sunday, October 11, the collection is worth keeping in mind if you want to round off the weekend with several shorter scares.

Why watch it? Ten short stories offer variety for viewers who prefer quick, unconventional horror experiences.

Best for: Anthology fans and anyone looking for a collection of short horror stories.

Which Horror Movie Should You Watch First?

Your choice depends on the kind of fear you enjoy most.

• For found footage: Start with V/H/S/Mixtape or Infirmary.
• For Halloween atmosphere: Try R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2.
• For haunted locations and folklore: Put Hokum on your list.
• For short, varied scares: Check out Bite Size Terror when it arrives on Sunday.

If you have time for only one new release, V/H/S/Mixtape is the most straightforward choice for fans of the franchise and horror anthologies. If you prefer a more traditional supernatural setup, Hokum may be the better fit.

Where to Watch These Horror Movies

Release dates and catalogue availability can change. Some services are restricted to particular countries, so check the official streaming app or website for your region before subscribing.

Final Thoughts: Make It a Horror-Filled Weekend

October is the perfect time to expand your horror watchlist, and this weekend offers several different ways to get into the Halloween spirit. From the experimental found-footage chaos of V/H/S/Mixtape to the haunted-inn mystery of Hokum, these picks cover more than one corner of the genre.

You can choose a supernatural story, explore an abandoned hospital, revisit Halloween curses, or settle in for a collection of short horror tales.

Now we want to hear from you: Which of these movies are you planning to watch this weekend? Are you more interested in found footage, supernatural horror, or something genuinely disturbing?

Share your pick in the comments, and keep following GHorror for more horror news, streaming guides, trailers, and Halloween watchlists.

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