Let’s be honest: life is stressful, and sometimes a yoga class or a toke just doesn’t cut it. Sometimes, you need to sit in a dark room and watch a masked killer chase a teenager through a cornfield while you shriek at your television.
Enter National Scream Day (April 24). While most people are celebrating “National Arbor Day” or something involving a kale salad, horror fans know that the real path to zen is through pure, unadulterated cinematic terror. According to the stats, 59% of viewers turn to streaming for a mental break. And what’s more relaxing than a high-stakes survival scenario? It really puts your “missing a deadline” anxiety into perspective.
Tubi—the undisputed king of the “Wait, I Can’t Believe This is Free” horror library—is leaning into the chaos. They’ve curated a list of films designed to elicit the kind of guttural screams that will have your neighbors checking their lease agreements. Whether you’re a veteran of their Body Bag fandom collectibles or a newcomer looking for a free fright, Tubi is proving once again that they are the ultimate “final girl” of streaming platforms.
The “I’m Never Going Outside Again” Watchlist
If you’re looking to maximize your cortisol levels this “Scream Day,” here is the curated carnage Tubi has waiting for you:
| Title | Description |
| The Descent | A group of female explorers enters an unmapped cave system and discovers that “claustrophobia” is the least of their problems. There are things in the dark, and they haven’t had lunch yet. |
| The Autopsy of Jane Doe | Father-and-son coroners perform an exam on a mysterious, unmarked corpse. The more they cut, the weirder things get. It’s a masterclass in “Why didn’t we just leave work early?” |
| The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | The gold standard of “bad road trips.” A group of friends encounters a family of DIY enthusiasts with a very specific, leather-centric aesthetic and a passion for power tools. |
| Hush | A deaf writer living in a secluded cabin has to outsmart a masked killer. It’s a terrifyingly quiet game of cat-and-mouse that will make you double-check your window locks three times. |
| The Strangers: Prey at Night | Three masked psychopaths hunt a family staying at a mobile home park. Why? “Because you were home.” It’s neon-soaked, 80s-inspired, and deeply mean-spirited. |
| You’re Next | A family reunion is interrupted by animal-masked assassins. However, the intruders didn’t realize one of the guests was raised on a survivalist compound. |
| The Collector | A handyman tries to rob a wealthy family’s home, only to realize a sadistic serial killer has already booby-trapped the entire house. It’s Home Alone, but for people who find Kevin McCallister too soft. |
| See No Evil | A group of delinquents is sent to clean up an abandoned hotel—unfortunately, a seven-foot-tall brute with a penchant for eye-gouging lives there. Health and safety violations ensue. |
Pro Tip: If you’re going to scream, do it from the diaphragm. It’s better for your vocal cords and much more intimidating to the monsters under your bed.
Whether you’re in it for the psychological trauma or the creative, practical effects, Tubi’s lineup is the perfect excuse to cancel your plans, grab a blanket to hide behind, and let out a year’s worth of pent-up tension. Happy Screaming!
