Are you a horror movie fan looking for some spooky thrills? MX Player, one of the most popular free streaming platforms, offers some of the best horror movies that will send shivers down your spine.
From classic horror flicks that have stood the test of time to modern masterpieces that will keep you up at night, we’ll cover it all. So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and join us as we explore the best horror movies on MX Player. Be prepared to be scared!
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Toggle1. The Furies
The Furies directed by Tony D’Aquino released on 12 April 2019. The story revolves around Kayla, a young woman, who gets trapped in a box labeled “Beauty #6” and finds herself surrounded by a dark forest with other labeled women.
They soon discover they are part of a dangerous game called the ‘Furies’ where masked men hunt them to kill. Can they survive? What is the motive behind the killings? Is there a specific objective they must accomplish?
Movie Details:
- Cast: Airlie Dodds, Linda Ngo, Taylor Ferguson
- Release date: 12 April 2019
- Running time: 78 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.4
2. Cold Skin
“Cold Skin,” directed by Xavier Gens, is a 2017 science fiction-horror film based on a novel by Albert Sánchez Piñol. The story follows an Irishman who goes to a remote South Atlantic island for a weather job. He finds the previous observer missing and strange creatures from the sea.
Movie Details:
- Cast: David Oakes, Aura Garrido, Ray Stevenson
- Release dates: 20 October 2017 (Spain)
- Running Time: 108 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6
3. Anthaku Minchi
The story revolves around Raju, a playboy with dreams of wealth, who discovers the opportunity to earn 5 crore if he can prove the existence of supernatural forces. When strange occurrences happen in his sister’s house, he believes he has finally found the ghostly creature he’s been searching for.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Rashmi Gautham, Jai Ajay Ghosh, Surya
- Release date: 24 August 2018
- Running time: 115 Minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5
4. 1920: The Evil Returns
“1920: The Evil Returns” is the second installment of 2008 film 1920. The story follows Jaidev Verma, a poet grieving his lost love, Smriti. He rescues an unconscious girl, Sangeeta, who turns out to be Smriti possessed by an evil spirit. With the help of the cemetery keeper, they take Smriti to the place where the possession began. However, a mishap awakens the spirit, leading to a deadly battle.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Aftab Shivdasani, Tia Bajpai, Vidya Malvade, Sharad Kelkar
- Release date: 2 November 2012
- Running time: 119 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.9
5. Airaa
“Airaa” is an Indian horror film released in 2019, in Tamil. It stars Nayanthara and Kalaiyarasan. The story revolves around journalist Yamuna, who encounters ghosts while staying with her grandmother. She investigates their identity and creates fake ghost videos with friends. The film explores themes of revenge, remorse, and consequences, guided by a haunting presence.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Nayanthara, Kalaiyarasan
- Release date: 28 March 2019
- Running time: 142 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.7
6. 407 Dark Flight
Dark Flight is a Thai horror film released in 2012. The film depicts the harrowing experience of a passenger plane plagued by malevolent spirits, who manipulate the passengers, leading them into madness and causing them to turn against one another.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Marsha Vadhanapanich, Peter Knight, Patcharee Tubthong
- Release date: 22 March 2012 (Thailand)
- Running time: 105 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.1
7. Robert
Robert written and directed by Andrew Jones is a 2015 British horror film. Based on true events, this spine-chilling tale follows a family who encounters horrifying supernatural events after their son comes into possession of a vintage doll named Robert.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Suzie Frances Garton, Lee Bane, Flynn Allen
- Release date: 24 August 2015
- Running time: 90 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 3
8. Day of the Mummy
Day of the Mummy directed by Johnny Tabor was released on 20 October 2014. Seeking the legendary Codix Stone, Jack Wells embarks on an expedition with archaeologists to an ancient Egyptian tomb.
However, when the cursed King Neferu’s mummy awakens and targets humans, Jack faces the most terrifying ordeal he has ever encountered.
Movie Details:
- Cast: William McNamara, Danny Glover, Andrea Monier
- Release date: 20 October 2014
- Running time: 81 minutes
9. Friend Request
Friend Request is a German supernatural psychological horror film. The story centers on Laura, a popular college student who befriends Marina on Facebook. After Marina’s suicide, Laura’s friends die mysteriously, and she learns of Marina’s dark past tied to a demonic cult. Laura, along with her friend Kobe, seeks to break the curse by destroying a sinister mirror.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Alycia Debnam-Carey, William Moseley
- Release date: 7 January 2016 (Germany)
- Running time: 92 minutes
10. The Lodge
“The Lodge,” a 2019 psychological horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, tells the story of Grace Marshall, who struggles to bond with her fiancé’s children, Aiden and Mia, during a Christmas trip. Strange events and cruel pranks drive Grace to a breaking point. She becomes convinced they’re in purgatory, leading to a tragic and chilling climax.
Movie Details:
- Cast: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh
- Release dates: January 25, 2019 (Sundance), February 7, 2020 (United States)
- Running time: 108 minutes
So grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and watch the best horror movies on MX Player!