25 Horror Films That Blend Sex and Scares
Summary
This article lists horror movies with notable sexual themes, from vampire eroticism to body horror. It includes films like "The Untamed," "Hellraiser," and "Titane," noting they often explore complex, sometimes unhealthy, links between sex and death.
Horror movies have always been horny
From vampire eroticism to horny teen campers, sex in horror is complicated and not always sex-positive. These films span decades and don't always offer healthy representations of sexuality.
Some explore deep, uncomfortable links between sex and death. Others are pure titillation, throwing in nude bodies to get more butts in seats. We're not distinguishing between high-minded horniness and baser impulses—if it's sexy, it's under consideration.
The Untamed (2016)
Alejandra and Angel have a troubled sex life, complicated by his affair with her brother. Their lives intersect with Veronica, who has a satisfying sexual relationship with a many-tentacled creature from a meteor.
When the creature turns aggressive, it draws the other characters into a violent situation. The film asks: who can resist the allure of a hot tentacle monster?
- Stream on Tubi or rent from Prime Video
Don't Look Now (1973)
A grieving couple in Venice encounters a psychic claiming contact with their dead daughter. The film's major sex scene between Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland made horny horror history.
It included a depiction of oral sex—unheard-of for a mainstream movie in 1973. Rumors persist that the scene was unsimulated, though probably untrue.
- Stream on Kanopy or rent from Prime Video
Knife + Heart (2018)
This French slasher is set in the world of 1970s gay porn. A series of murders on set barely draws police attention, so the producer decides her next film will be about the killings.
The movie celebrates giallo and 70s sleaze with a gorgeous look all its own. The killer uses a spiked dildo as his weapon of choice.
- Stream on Shudder and AMC+ or rent from Prime Video
Mulholland Drive (2001)
David Lynch's nightmare of disconnection follows an aspiring actress's descent into madness. Naomi Watts' character finds herself in a very hot, very heavy relationship with Laura Harring's Rita.
Their love scene is one of mainstream cinema's hottest same-sex moments. It's also nearly the moment when everything turns dark for our heroine.
- Rent from Prime Video
The Hunger (1983)
Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon form a stylish vampire love triangle. Deneuve's Miriam Blaylock watches as her companion John fades after centuries.
He seeks help from doctor Sarah, who becomes Miriam's latest erotic fascination. The chemistry and sex between Miriam and Sarah is delicious.
- Stream on Tubi or rent from Prime Video
Def by Temptation (1990)
A minister and his actor friend encounter a mysterious woman in New York City. She's Temptress, a succubus who's been seducing and murdering men in seedy bars.
This early 1990s horror comes with more than its share of sex and nudity. It's a smart, stylish bit of erotic horror.
- Stream on Prime Video, AMC+, Shudder, and Tubi
Hellraiser (1987)
Julia Cotton will do anything to bring back her lost lover—including hooking up with men in bars and killing them so he can reconstitute his body with their blood.
She invokes the Cenobites, hell's kinkiest priests inspired by Clive Barker's BDSM obsession. The film asks: have you ever made questionable choices to get laid?
- Stream on Prime Video and Tubi
Species (1995)
Scientists splice alien DNA with human genetics, creating Sil who grows to adulthood in months. When she escapes, she starts looking for humans to mate with—fearing this will wipe out our gene pool.
The movie's soft-core thrills inspired several sequels and novels. It's very 1950s monster movie in its "alien must mate" premise.
- Stream on Tubi or rent from Prime Video
Cat People (1982)
A loose remake of the 1942 original, this film stars Nastassja Kinski as Irena, who learns her family are werepanthers. Transformation happens in moments of maximum passion.
Sex turns them into panthers, and only killing a human can change them back. This complicates her crush on a zookeeper and introduces weird tension with her brother.
- Rent from Prime Video
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Gary Oldman's Dracula is motivated by erotic obsession for Winona Ryder's Mina Harker, who he believes is his reincarnated wife. The film features blood drinking, wolf-man sex, and passionate longing.
Stay for the horny, half-naked vampire thralls who can't keep their hands off Keanu Reeves' Jonathan Harker. Francis Ford Coppola brings stunning imagery to the classic tale.
- Stream on Netflix or rent from Prime Video
Where to stream these films
Most of these horror movies are available on major streaming platforms. Prime Video carries the majority, with Tubi offering several free options.
Specialty services like Shudder and AMC+ feature more niche titles. Always check your local listings as availability can change monthly.
- Prime Video: 18+ titles available
- Tubi: 8+ titles free with ads
- Shudder: 4+ specialized horror titles
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