If you’re looking for something appropriately scary to settle down and watch this Halloween, there are plenty of horror films available to watch.
But with so many streaming services and options available, sometimes it’s best to whittle down your choices first – especially if you’re not a big fan of the genre.
Looking at recent data from YouGov, which polled the British public on their favourite films, here we’ve gathered horror films with the largest percentage of positive opinions in the UK.
So without further ado, here are the 15 most popular horror films in the UK.
9. 28 Years Later
As the name suggests, ‘28 Years Later’ picks up more than twenty years following the events of ‘28 Days Later’. With an entirely new cast of characters, the Danny Boyle-directed film stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and newcomer Alfie Williams, with its sequel due out early 2026. | Sony Pictures
10. The Exorcism
Starring Russell Crowe, ‘The Exorcism’ is a 2024 film about an actor whose deteriorating mental state on a horror movie set causes his daughter to wonder if past addiction issues are resurfacing or if there is something more sinister at play. | Contributed
11. A Quiet Place Part II
Another sequel, ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ is also a favourite in the UK, with the horror picking up where the first film ends. In addition to its original cast including Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe, Cillian Murphy also stars. | Contributed
12. Alien: Covenant
Released in 2017, ‘Alien: Covenant’ sees director Ridley Scott return to the franchise with a prequel to the original ‘Alien’. Following several entries into the series, the film stars Michael Fassbender, as well as Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride and Demián Bichir. | AFP via Getty Images