So Many Thriller and Horror Flicks Are Coming in September, and They Look Scary Good

If you love all things chilling and thrilling, you're probably already counting down the days until Halloween. Lucky for you, though, you don't have to wait until October to watch scary movies. Tons of new horror and thriller movies are dropping throughout September: on streaming services and in theaters. From a Ted Bundy horror flick starring Chad Michael Murray to a sexy date-night thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Justice Smith, there's a variety of horror films to satisfy any thrill seeker. Check out all the terrifying titles headed your way in September ahead, and prepare to get seriously spooked.

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Superhost
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Superhost

An original from Shudder, this psychological horror follows two popular travel vloggers. Desperate to revive their dwindling subscriber account, the duo find themselves faced with a host who wants more than just a good review.

When it's available: Sept. 2

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Karen
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Karen

Starring Orange Is the New Black's Taryn Manning, this BET original movie tells the story of a racist woman who makes it her mission to displace her new Black neighbors. However, she soon discovers they aren't going anywhere without a fight.

When it's available: Sept. 3

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The Madness Inside Me

After her husband is killed during a home invasion, forensic psychiatrist Madison Taylor (played by Merrin Dungey) tries to hunt the killer herself. But as Madison seeks revenge, her mission to find the killer twists in unexpected ways.

When it's available: Sept. 3

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Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman
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Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman

Chad Michael Murray stars in this latest Ted Bundy horror flick that follows real-life detective Kathleen McChesney and rookie FBI profiler Robert Ressler as they attempt to track down the titular 1970s serial killer.

When it's available: Sept. 3

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We Need to Do Something
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We Need to Do Something

Based on the novella of the same name by Max Booth III, this supernatural thriller revolves around a family who are trapped in their bathroom during a tornado. When they realize help isn't coming, they are forced to find a way to rescue themselves.

When it's available: Sept. 3

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Martyrs Lane

In this Shudder original, a young girl is haunted by the unshakable fear that her mother doesn't love her, and a terrifying ghost friend.

When it's available: Sept. 9

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Malignant
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Malignant

Directed by James Wan, a young woman (played by Annabelle Wallis) finds herself subject to horrifying visions of grisly murders. These visions become even more terrifying when she realizes they're actually coming true.

When it's available: Sept. 10

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Kate
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Kate

What happens when a trained assassin realizes she only has 24 hours left to live after being poisoned? She goes on an epic manhunt through the streets of Tokyo to take down her enemies, of course! This is exactly what goes down in this action thriller starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson.

When it's available: Sept. 10

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Prey
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Prey

Five friends on a hiking trip find themselves pursued by a mysterious and relentless gunman in this fast-paced German thriller.

When it's available: Sept. 10

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The Voyeurs

Starring Sydney Sweeney and Justice Smith, this erotic thriller tells the story of a young couple who become unhealthily obsessed with watching their neighbors' sexual exploits. When one neighbor decides to stray, things take a deadly turn.

When it's available: Sept. 10

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Nightbooks
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Nightbooks

Starring Krysten Ritter and based on the book of the same name by J. A. White, this fun, family-friendly thriller revolves around two young horror fans who find themselves trapped in the apartment of a wicked witch.

When it's available: Sept. 15

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Intrusion
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Intrusion

In this eerie thriller, a woman (Freida Pinto) moves to a small town with her husband (Logan Marshall-Green), but she develops distrust for the town after their new home is targeted for a home invasion.

When it's available: Sept. 22

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No One Gets Out Alive
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No One Gets Out Alive

This adaptation of Adam Nevill's horror novel of the same name tells the story of a young temp who's thrilled to land an apartment she can actually afford. But this exciting feeling turns sour after she realizes the place is haunted by a menacing presence.

When it's available: Sept. 29