Ready to be spooked? The first full week of 2026 unleashed a wave of fresh horror flicks, promising thrills and chills for every fright fan. Let's dive into the terrifying tales that premiered from January 5th to January 11th, 2026!
Self-Help
First up, we have Self-Help, a psychological thriller directed by Erik Bloomquist. This movie is now exclusively streaming on Screambox and available for rental on major VOD platforms. The story follows a college student who infiltrates a self-help community after her mother gets involved with its charismatic but enigmatic leader. The cast includes Landry Bender, Madison Lintz, Amy Hargreaves, and Jake Weber.
Predator: Badlands
Next, brace yourselves for a crossover! Predator: Badlands brings together the Alien and Predator universes once more, but with a twist. This time, the focus isn't on a direct clash between the iconic creatures. Instead, it offers a more subtle connection, featuring Elle Fanning as a character named Thia, a Weyland-Yutani android, who finds herself stranded on a hostile alien planet and forced to team up with a young Predator named Dek. This film is available on Digital at home.
Hallow Road
Hallow Road is a VOD release that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys star in a race-against-time thriller. Parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter after she accidentally hits a pedestrian. As they rush to the scene, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart.
Primate
Primate is a must-see for those who love creature features. Directed by Johannes Roberts, this film features a family pet turned rabid killer. The movie is playing in theaters nationwide. The plot synopsis for Primate is, “A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.” The film stars Johnny Sequoyah and Troy Kotsur.
Death Name
Death Name is a Tubi Original that explores the dark side of heritage. Amy Keum stars as Sophie Park, a Korean American college student who tries to reclaim her heritage by using her Korean name, Joo Hyun. However, this decision sets off a series of deadly events.
Sleepwalker
Finally, Sleepwalker stars Hayden Panettiere as a grieving artist whose sleepwalking episodes intensify, leading her into a waking nightmare. This horror-thriller is available on VOD outlets. The cast also includes Justin Chatwin, Lori Tan Chinn, Mischa Barton, and Beverly D’Angelo.
So, what do you think? Which of these new horror movies has you most intrigued? Are you excited about the Alien and Predator crossover, or does Primate sound like your kind of nightmare? Let us know in the comments below! And don't forget to follow @HorrorCalendar for daily updates on new releases.
