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Outbyte PC Repair FREERepair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Outbyte Driver Updater FREEScan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →February 2026’s horror picks span slasher comedy, supernatural scares, zombie humor and a dystopian thriller. The dates and streaming services below reflect a January 31, 2026 roundup; availability varies by country, and this is a curated selection rather than a complete monthly release calendar.
February 1: Insidious: Chapter 3
Where: HBO Max in the US; rental or purchase in the UK; Netflix in Australia.
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![The Thing (1982) [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HmHE72PlL._SL160_.jpg)
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The Thing (1982) [Blu-ray] | $7.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nightmare on Elm Street Collection (1-7)(BD) | $14.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut + Theatrical (BD) | $8.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Krull [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WAo2ITBxL._SL160_.jpg)
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Krull [Blu-ray] | $7.31 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Sleepaway Camp - Collector's Edition [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nF-+3CpkL._SL160_.jpg)
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Sleepaway Camp - Collector's Edition [Blu-ray] | $8.99 | Buy on Amazon |
This prequel follows Quinn, who seeks psychic help to contact her late mother and becomes entangled with an evil spirit. It is a natural choice if you want to catch up with the Insidious franchise.
February 9: Birdeater
Where: Shudder worldwide, according to the January 31 roundup.
#1 Best Overall
- Factory sealed DVD
A bride-to-be joins her fiancé’s bachelor party in the remote Australian Outback, where the gathering descends into chaos. The film blends unsettling horror with a tense social setup. TechRadar reported a 74% Rotten Tomatoes score after its film festival premiere; that is the score cited in its 2026 article, not a current rating.
February 11: The Black Phone
Where: Netflix in the US; rental or purchase in the UK; Prime Video in Australia.
After an abduction, teenager Finney discovers a disconnected phone that rings—and connects him with the previous victims of his captor. The film is based on a short story by Joe Hill. The roundup also noted that The Black Phone 2 was on Peacock at the time of publication.
Rank #2
February 11: The Pope’s Exorcist
Where: Max in the US; rental or purchase in the UK; Netflix in Australia.
Russell Crowe stars as Father Gabriele Amorth in this supernatural horror pick, built around an exorcist confronting an eerie case.
February 19: Life After Beth
Where: Netflix in the US; MGM+ in the UK; Prime Video in Australia.
A grieving young man finds that his deceased girlfriend has returned as a zombie. Its darkly funny, relatively lighthearted approach makes it a change of pace from more serious supernatural horror.
February 23: History of Evil
Where: Shudder worldwide, according to the January 31 roundup.
In an America transformed into a police state by war and corruption, a resistance member reunites with her family and seeks refuge in a safe house with a sinister past. The roundup described the film’s reception as mixed but did not give a score.
Rank #4
Streaming now at publication: Heart Eyes
Where: Paramount+ worldwide, according to the January 31 roundup.
A killer targets couples in this Valentine’s Day slasher-romantic comedy, which mixes romance, comedy and horror. It was already streaming when the roundup appeared on January 31, so it is a February selection rather than a February service debut.
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These dates and services are historical listings from TechRadar’s January 31, 2026 roundup, not a guarantee of current availability. Check your local service for the latest listing: streaming rights and catalogues can change, and the roundup names different services for different countries.
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Best Value
- Factory sealed DVD
It is also not a complete calendar of February horror. AMC Networks’ official Shudder highlights separately listed Honey Bunch (February 13 in the US, Australia and New Zealand), The Last Sacrifice (February 16 in the US, Canada and the UK/Ireland), and Crazy Old Lady (February 27 in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK/Ireland). AMC Networks’ February 2026 Shudder highlights show that other titles arrived during the month, too.
Source for the seven picks and their listed dates, services and territories: TechRadar’s January 31, 2026 roundup.
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