New Horror Movies and Shows To Watch This Week at Home or in Theaters, Including ‘Shelby Oaks’

From remakes of dystopian classics to true-crime returns and glossy psychological thrillers, this week packs in fresh frights across theaters, streaming, and TV. Below, you’ll find quick, fact-filled snapshots—plots, key cast and creatives—plus the exact date and where to watch in the paragraph for each title.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Edgar Wright directs a new adaptation of Stephen King’s Richard Bachman novel, with Glen Powell leading a story about a lethal game show where contestants are hunted on live TV; the ensemble includes Emilia Jones, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera, and more. Wright co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Bacall, with Steven Price composing and Paul Machliss editing. Cinematography is by Chung-hoon Chung, and the production comes from Kinberg Genre and Complete Fiction for Paramount. It hits theaters on Friday, November 14, 2025.

‘Shelby Oaks’ (2025)

Chris Stuckmann’s feature debut follows Mia Brennan, who searches for her missing sister tied to a defunct paranormal-investigation group; the cast features Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Keith David, Robin Bartlett, Derek Mears, Michael Beach, and Sarah Durn. The film was produced by Paper Street Pictures and Intrepid Pictures, with The Newton Brothers among the composers. After a fall theatrical run, it becomes available for digital purchase on major retailers (Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Current critic and audience scores are tracked on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘Queens of the Dead’ (2025)

Tina Romero writes and directs a glam-gore zombie comedy set at a Brooklyn drag party that spirals into a full-on undead siege; cast highlights include Katy O’Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Riki Lindhome, Cheyenne Jackson, Margaret Cho, and other LGBTQ+ favorites. Independent Film Company and Shudder handle North American distribution; the movie opened in theaters in October following its Tribeca bow. Digital VOD arrives on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with a Shudder streaming window to follow after its theatrical/digital run.

‘Body Cam’ (2018– )

This Investigation Discovery true-crime series uses real police body-camera, dash-cam, and surveillance footage to reconstruct high-stakes incidents, paired with first-responder accounts. Episodes focus on split-second decisions and on-scene perspectives rather than reenactments. New episodes air on Investigation Discovery on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. You can also find prior seasons listed on Max and episode guides via IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

‘The Murder Tapes’ (2019– )

Investigation Discovery’s series presents homicide cases through raw body-cam, interrogation-room, and surveillance video, intercut with investigators and families reacting in real time. Each installment follows a single case from discovery through resolution using timestamped, unfiltered material. Fresh episodes air on Investigation Discovery on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Back seasons are cataloged on major platforms and episode listings.

‘The Beast in Me’ (2025)

Claire Danes stars as Aggie Wiggs, a grieving author who enters a dangerous psychological duel with her wealthy new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a man suspected of murder; Brittany Snow and Natalie Morales co-star. Created by Gabe Rotter with Howard Gordon as showrunner and producers including Jodie Foster and Conan O’Brien, the limited series blends thriller and character drama. It premieres on Netflix on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with trailers and first-look features detailing the cat-and-mouse premise.

‘Last Samurai Standing’ (2025)

Set in 1878 during the Meiji era, this Japanese live-action series gathers 292 samurai for a deadly survival contest, led by star and creative director Junichi Okada, with Riho Yoshioka, Kaya Kiyohara, Masahiro Higashide, Hiroshi Tamaki, and others in the ensemble. Directors include Michihito Fujii and Kento Yamaguchi, adapting work based on Shogo Imamura’s novel/manga. Following festival previews, all six episodes arrive on Netflix on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Official materials outline the cast list, production roles, and setting.

‘My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story’ (2025)

This Paramount+ documentary series examines the long-running stalking of actor Eva LaRue and her daughter, detailing threats, relocations, and the eventual federal case against James David Rogers. Interviews recount the psychological toll and the steps taken to secure a conviction. The series premieres on Thursday, November 13, 2025, on Paramount+. Recent coverage summarizes the case history and the docuseries’ focus.

‘Malice’ (2025)

A six-episode psychological thriller from creator James Wood, the series follows Adam Healey (Jack Whitehall), a charming manny/tutor who insinuates himself into the wealthy Tanner family while harboring a hidden vendetta; David Duchovny and Carice van Houten play the parents, with Christine Adams and Raza Jaffrey among the supporting cast. Episodes are directed by Mike Barker and Leonora Lonsdale, with production by Expectation Entertainment and Tailspin Films for Amazon MGM Studios. All episodes debut on Prime Video on Friday, November 14, 2025. Press notes and trade previews outline its Greece/London shoot, “why-done-it” angle, and broader creative team.

What are you watching first—drop your picks (and early reactions) in the comments!