In a world dominated by streaming platforms and subscription-based services, it can be difficult for viewers to decide what's best for them. There are some websites that offer up lengthy free trials (that turn into paid subscriptions), to give would-be customers a look at their ever-growing bank of content but one particular "channel" offers up a multitude of fantastic older shows and movies to the general public for free.
Tubi is filled to the brim with a wide array of horror films that should appeal to even the most discerning of spooky tastes. Those looking for something truly spine-chilling won't need to shell out any cash to get their fix. The following list shines a light on some of Tubi's best horror movies, with frightening films that have withstood the test of time and some lesser-known scares that even the most dedicated of horror fans may have missed.
The Descent (2005)
Getting "lost in the woods" is a common theme in horror films, but some movies manage to take the concept and elevate it into something truly unsettling and supremely scary. The Descent is a great example of this, as it presents itself as a seemingly innocent "buddy film" in which a group of women decides to go on a caving expedition to connect with nature and quell their wanderlust.
What starts out as an innocent group outing quickly explodes into chaos when the women come face to face with something truly terrifying lurking in the darkness. With entertaining characters, great sound design, some really tense moments, and a supremely unnerving environment, The Descent is sure to embed itself deep in the minds of most viewers and will likely perturb even the bravest of outdoor adventurers.
P2 (2007)
Monsters and things that go bump in the night make for great horror films but some of the scariest movies out there are the ones that can take "everyday" situations and turn them into a heart-racing nightmare.
Most people don't see parking garages as particularly threatening but P2 takes the concept of being alone in a seemingly empty and open space to terrifying heights. A young woman finds herself stalked by someone as she makes her way to her car in a lifeless parking garage late at night.
House (1985)
The 1980s brought some amazing horror to fans, creating some of the best-known franchises, some of which are still around today. There was something supremely campy about 80s horror, with many of the best films featuring comedic elements and cheesy dialogue.
Those who are looking for a perfect 80s throwback will want to check out House, a horror-comedy that follows a struggling writer that seeks refuge in a relative's house in order to write his next book. What starts out as an innocent vacation of sorts turns into a truly terrifying experience. Those that enjoy traditional "hand-built" special effects will love some of the monsters that pop up throughout the story.
The Taking Of Deborah Logan (2014)
Alzheimer's is already a heart-wrenching and terrifying disease in reality, but The Taking of Deborah Logan goes above and beyond the "realistic aspects" of the harrowing affliction to create a film that is truly jarring. Fans of the supernatural will definitely want to check out this semi-slow burn, which starts out seemingly normal but quickly begins to descend into madness as its runtime creeps along.
Actress Jill Larson does an absolutely stellar job as the title character, with a truly masterful portrayal of an elderly woman who is going through perhaps one of the scariest real-world things that a person could experience. It's twisty, well-shot, and supremely unsettling.
Slither (2006)
Before Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, James Gunn was making his way through Hollywood by attaching his name to a number of projects. One of them was Slither, a Sci-Fi horror-comedy that featured an abundance of skin-crawling special effects and a pretty engrossing storyline.
Those with a weak stomach should probably avoid this film as Slither offers up some of the most disgusting, head-turning, and stomach-churning visuals to hit the silver screen in the 2000s. Those that can stand the grotesque body horror and slime-covered creatures will find a surprisingly great horror film that has managed to capture a cult following over the years.
Train To Busan (2016)
The zombie fad that gripped the world in the 2010s has slowly been losing steam over the last few years. Although there are still an abundance of games and movies coming out that feature zombies in some capacity, it's not nearly as fever-pitch as it was back when The Walking Dead first hit the small screen. Unfortunately for most horror fans, the over-saturation of the genre made for a slew of pretty terrible zombie-based media.
Train to Busan, however, is a shining exception. This Korean Horror Film is perhaps one of the best representations of Zombie Horror and is a must-watch for any fans of the undead. A young father tries his best to protect his daughter from hordes of ravenous zombies on a truly unnerving and edge-of-your-seat train ride.
Rubber (2011)
The best thing about Horror is that it's subjective. What scares some people may not feel so frightening to others. But Horror directors have done a great job subverting expectations over the years and some of them have managed to create truly horrifying situations from the most innocent of concepts.
Then there are those that take seemingly outlandish concepts and turn them into Horror concepts that are so downright laughable that they actually end up creating compelling entertainment. 2011's Rubber is a great example of this. A car tire suddenly gains sentience and goes on a murderous rampage. It sounds silly, looks silly, and is a downright enjoyable watch for those seeking something horror-based and supremely Avante-Garde.