Free apps to enjoy horror without paying

At the heart of this guide, I present three apps that cannot be missing from your device if you want watch horror movies without spending a penny.

Each offers unique benefits for your nighttime marathon:

1. Tubi – Streaming with ads

• Main functions
  • Library of over 20,000 titles, with a section dedicated to horror.
  • HD playback and multi-language subtitle options.
  • Personalized playlists and recommendations based on your history.
• Compatibility
  • Android 5.0+ and iOS 11.0+.
  • Smart TVs (Roku, Samsung, LG) and web.
• How to use it
  1. Install Tubi from your app store or go to tubitv.com.
  2. Sign up with email or Facebook.
  3. Navigate to the “Horror” category and select your movie.
  4. Enjoy ads in exchange for free streaming.

2. Pluto TV – Live and On-Demand Channels

• Main functions
  • Over 100 free channels, including an exclusive 24/7 horror channel.
  • “On Demand” section with popular and classic horror titles.
  • Conventional television-type programming guide.
• Compatibility
  • Android, iOS, web browsers and consoles (PlayStation, Xbox).
• How to use it
  1. Download Pluto TV or go to pluto.tv.
  2. Explore the “Horror” channel on the TV schedule or the “Movies” > “Horror” tab.
  3. Hit play and get ready to watch horror movies live or on demand.

3. Vix Cinema and TV – Cinema in Spanish

• Main functions
  • Catalog focused on Spanish-speaking audiences, with a Latin and global horror section.
  • Streaming without subscription and without excessive ads.
  • Intuitive interface with genre navigation.
• Compatibility
  • Android and iOS.
  • Access via browser: vix.com.
• How to use it
  1. Install Vix Cinema and TV or visit vix.com.
  2. Choose “Horror” from the genre menu.
  3. Select the desired movie and enjoy free streaming.

10 horror movies that are currently on the rise

1. Companion
   Drew Hancock's debut explores the chaos wrought by an AI bot that gains sentience and unleashes a spiral of satirical and macabre madness.
2. Nosferatu
   In Robert Eggers' remake of the 1922 classic, Bill Skarsgård plays a sinister vampire surrounded by a cold, gothic atmosphere and psychological tension.
3. Presence
   Steven Soderbergh turns the haunted house genre on its head by filming the story from the point of view of a spirit that haunts a family filled with dark secrets.
4. The Monkey
   A Stephen King adaptation directed by Osgood Perkins, where a seemingly innocent toy macaque unleashes ultra-violent deaths and escalating terror.
5. Wolf Man
   Leigh Whannell revisits the legend of the werewolf with a perfect balance of horror and humor: Christopher Abbott plays a father tormented by a monstrous curse.
6. The Damned
   Claustrophobic Nordic horror: A group of workers adrift after a shipwreck must face vengeful supernatural forces on a remote island.
7. Drop
   A home invasion tech thriller from Christopher Landon in which sinister commands sent via AirDrop endanger a teenager's life.
8. Get Away
   A bloody ritual on a Swedish island: a group of British tourists discover that a homicidal horror lurks beneath the icy surface.
9. The Woman in the Yard
   Danielle Deadwyler stars in an intense drama of grief and trauma that, amidst tears and tension, reveals a dark presence on the other side of the door.
10. Sinners
    Produced by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, this “Southern Gothic”-style story blends revenge, ancient rituals, and demonic visions in the world of college football.

Get the popcorn ready and enjoy these ten horror offerings that are getting people talking!

More sites to look for free horror movies?

If you want to immerse yourself in the dark universe of horror without spending a penny, there are several legal platforms that offer complete catalogs of horror movies in exchange for watching a few ads, or, in the case of libraries, simply with your reader card. Below, I'll detail the best options and how to make the most of them:

1. Free streaming channels on Smart TV

Many smart TVs come standard with or allow you to download free channels that stream royalty-free movies:

• Samsung TV – Free Movies
  • “Free Movies” section in the app bar, featuring remakes of horror classics and indie titles.
  • Requires Samsung Account registration.
• LG Channels
  • The “LG Free TV” channel offers movie packages by genre, including “Horror & Suspense.”
  • Easy navigation with the Magic Remote.
• The Roku Channel
  • Available on Roku devices, Fire TV Stick with app installed.
  • Live and On Demand channels, with a dedicated horror tab.

2. 3. Public digital libraries

If you have a library card, you can access free digital movie lending services:

Limit: Up to 20 loans per month, with no repayment deadlines: they expire automatically.

– Kanopy

Requirements: Library card or university account with an agreement.

Catalog: Quality content, including independent horror and film festivals.

Limit: 5–10 monthly loans, renewable based on availability.

– Hoopla

Requirements: Free with a supporting public library card.

Catalog: Movies, series, and documentaries, with a horror and supernatural section.

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