Max (soon to once again be known as HBO Max) continues to grow its impressive streaming library and shows no signs of slowing down. With summer right around the corner and the month of May coming to an end, HBO has unveiled dozens of new shows and movies arriving in June.
For all the horror enthusiasts out there, we've cherry-picked the scariest and most spine-tingling titles the service will be offering. From cult classics that have terrified audiences for decades to brand-new exclusive premieres promising a plethora of fresh scares, here's every horror movie and show coming to Max in June.
7 'Nightmare on Elm Street' (2010) June 1st Nightmare On Elm Street R Mystery Horror Thriller Runtime 1h 31m Director Samuel Bayer Writers Wesley Strick, Eric Heisserer Sequel(s) Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Franchise(s) A Nightmare on Elm Street Cast Thomas Dekker Clancy Brown Katie Cassidy Jackie Earle Haley
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The original A Nightmare on Elm Street is one of the most iconic and beloved horror movies of all time. It provided an early platform for Johnny Depp and created a horror icon out of Robert Englund. Essential in laying the groundwork for the slasher genre, it proved that horror can be both brutal and nasty, yet also fun and a little silly -- paving the way for countless films with a similar tone, including Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer.
'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Remake Fails to Recapture the Gruesome Magic of the Original
Following a string of sequels -- released to varying degrees of success -- a remake was made in 2010, which was generally met with unfavorable reviews. Lacking Robert Englund's charisma and the dreamlike creativity of the original, it often feels like a soulless rehash, relying too heavily on jump scares instead of the sustained tension and psychological dread that made the original so memorable.
That said, for diehard fans of the series and franchise completionists who may have missed it, it might be worth a watch (if only to tick it off the list). Otherwise, we recommend revisiting the original instead.
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Posts 6 'Backtrack' (2015) June 1st Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Like Backtrack R Mystery Horror Thriller Release Date April 18, 2015 Runtime 90 minutes Director Michael Petroni Producers Antonia Barnard Cast See All Adrien Brody Peter Bower Sam Neill Duncan Stewart Malcolm Kennard Barry Chloe Bayliss Elizabeth Valentine
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Starring Adrien Brody as a troubled psychologist plagued by the death of his daughter and riddled with guilt, Backtrack is a slow-burning supernatural mystery that sees the doctor haunted by ghostly apparitions and nightmarish visions. As he delves deeper into these encounters, he unravels a mystery linking back to a traumatic event in his childhood.
'Backtrack' Is Anchored by Brody's Compelling Performance
As expected, Brody delivers a solid performance as the grief-stricken psychologist. Elsewhere, though, not everything is quite as compelling. The plot is somewhat muddled, and it never really feels thrilling enough to be a thriller nor scary enough to be a horror. Fortunately, its dark, haunting atmosphere and powerful lead performance are enough to keep it from being a complete wash.
5 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' (1978) June 1st Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Like Follow Followed Invasion of the Body Snatchers PG Sci-Fi Horror Release Date December 22, 1978 Runtime 115 minutes Director Philip Kaufman Writers W.D. Richter Cast See All Jeff Goldblum Donald Sutherland Art Hindle Veronica Cartwright
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With a talented cast including Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Leonard Nimoy, Invasion of the Body Snatchers presents a chilling narrative in which a small town is overtaken by alien pods that replace humans with emotionless duplicates. As the townsfolk realize the horrifying truth, they must fight to avoid becoming soulless copies themselves.
One of the Greatest Remakes of All Time
This remake of the 1956 classic wastes no time immersing viewers in a suspenseful, paranoia-fueled allegorical narrative. Considered one of the all-time greatest remakes, its theme of the loss of individuality and identity to conformity -- along with the eerie transformation of familiar faces into emotionless imposters -- is an utterly terrifying prospect that has haunted generations since its release.
4 'Split' (2016) June 1st Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Like Follow Followed Split PG-13 Horror Thriller 8.5/10 Release Date September 26, 2016 Runtime 1h 57m Director M. Night Shyamalan Writers M. Night Shyamalan Prequel(s) Unbreakable Cast See All Kim Director Betty Buckley
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Director M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most divisive filmmakers in recent history -- responsible for some certified classics (The Sixth Sense, Signs), some absolute stinkers (The Last Airbender, After Earth), and others that split opinion right down the middle (Trap, Old).
It's safe to say that his unconventional superhero hit Unbreakable comfortably sits near the top of his filmography. Split serves as a spin-off sequel of sorts to Unbreakable -- although this connection was kept tightly under wraps prior to its release. Despite some glaring plot holes, the movie generally received positive reviews and is seen as a worthy addition to the Unbreakable universe.
James McAvoy Delivers a Tour-de-Force Performance
Split follows the terrifying ordeal of three kidnapped girls held captive by a man with dissociative identity disorder. James McAvoy wowed critics and audiences alike as the captor, seamlessly shifting between vastly different personalities -- ranging from a stern matriarch to a frightened child -- with a monstrous 24th identity, "The Beast," slowly emerging. Bringing chilling realism and intensity to the role, McAvoy's performance elevates the film from a standard thriller into a deeply unsettling character study.
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Posts 3 'The Mortician' (2025) June 1st The Mortician Documentary Crime Release Date 2025 - 2025-00-00 Network HBO Directors Joshua Rofé Cast David Sconce Self
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This HBO exclusive, premiering on Max next month, has been described by the company as "a darkly gripping documentary series" that "unravels the haunting story of L.A.'s most infamous family-run mortuary. In the early 1980s, David Sconce took over the Lamb Funeral Home and engaged in morally questionable and inhumane practices to increase his earnings."
'The Mortician' Is Perfect for Horror Fans Obsessed with Morbid True Crime Stories
The true story of David Sconce is a deeply disturbing one, involving accusations of corpse mutilation and murder for hire. Promising to delve deep into the morbid and macabre world of his family-run mortuary, The Mortician will be a must-watch for those intrigued by the dark side of the human psyche and true crime stories when it premieres on Max on June 1.
2 'You'll Find Out' (1940) June 2 Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Like You'll Find Out Approved Comedy Horror Romance Music Mystery Release Date November 22, 1940 Runtime 97 minutes Director David Butler, James V. Kern Writers David Butler, James V. Kern Cast See All Kay Kyser Himself Peter Lorre Professor Karl Fenninger Boris Karloff Judge Spencer Mainwaring Bela Lugosi Prince Saliano
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This horror-comedy sees bandleader Kay Kyser and his orchestra arrive at a spooky mansion to perform at a wealthy heiress's birthday party, only to get caught up in a web of phony séances, hidden passages, and a sinister plot conjured by a group of scheming reprobates.
'Scary Movie' Before 'Scary Movie'
You'll Find Out is a gleefully silly movie that playfully poked fun at horror tropes and conventions long before the Wayans family ever joked about jump scares and laughed at horror logic. If you like your horror light-hearted and easy to watch, you may find fun in this classic flick, which was a commercial hit at the time of its release back in 1940.
1 'The Invitation' (2022) June 24th Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Like The Invitation PG-13 Horror Thriller Release Date August 26, 2022 Runtime 105 Minutes Director Jessica M. Thompson Writers Blair Butler Cast See All Nathalie Emmanuel Alana Boden Stephanie Corneliussen Hugh Skinner
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Taking inspiration from Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Invitation is a creepy gothic thriller that follows a woman who, after her mother's death, meets long-lost family members and discovers she is part of the British aristocracy. Initially welcomed by her new family, she eventually uncovers a sinister plot involving deadly vampiric rituals.
'The Invitation' Was a Critical and Commercial Flop, But Found a New Lease on Life on Netflix
Plagued by negative reviews, the movie underperformed at the box office. However, when it hit Netflix a few years later, it gained newfound popularity among horror enthusiasts who appreciated its dark, atmospheric tone and homage to classic gothic horror -- a feat it could be set to repeat when it arrives on Max on June 24.