A new month means a new guide as titles are added (and dropped) from streaming services. Let’s unpack the most exciting titles that are available to watch on Tubi in September 2026.
New to Tubi September Horror Films
1408 (2007)
- Premise: Author Michael Enslin (John Cusack), who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel in New York City, settles in, and soon confronts genuine terror.
- Why Watch It? We’ve rarely had a period without a slate of Stephen King adaptations, though there are certainly fallow periods (and bad titles). 2007 was a mixed bag: sure, this is the year The Mist came out, but it was a financial failure at the time. Both The Mist and this were also coming out in the wake of films like Secret Window (mixed reception) and Dreamcatcher (an abysmal failure). 1408 won’t go down as the best King adaptation, but director Mikael Håfström gets the job done visually and Cusack, even when he’s being a bit of a dick, provides a warm likability that anchors the production. This one’s solid.
- Streaming: Sept 24
3 From Hell (2019)
- Premise: After barely surviving prison, the demented Firefly clan goes on the run, unleashing a whole new wave of murder, madness, and mayhem.
- Why Watch It? Although 3 From Hell isn’t the magnum opus of the Firefly trilogy (that would be The Devil’s Rejects for my money), for fans of Rob Zombie‘s brand of redneck grindhouse/exploitation / horror, this trilogy caper has its appeal. Tragically, Sid Haig was quite ill, so Captain Spaulding’s more expansive role was cut back in favor of Richard Brake‘s Foxy (he fits in well in this world, but it’s hard not to want more of Haig and Spaulding). Still, if you wanna see the epic conclusion to the tale, as well as plenty of genre faves – including Dee Wallace, Danny Trejo, Clint Howard, and Barry Bostwick (as the narrator) – why not make the trip to Mexico?
- Streaming: Sept 1
Beau Is Afraid (2023)
- Premise: Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man (Joaquin Phoenix) confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
- Why Watch It? Fancy a panic attack? While Ari Aster’s 2023 film wasn’t received any where as warmly as his more popular films (Hereditary, Midsommar), this nearly three hour opus is one slow anxiety-inducing nightmare. Similar in tone to the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems, this is a secret horror movie that continually tightens the noose the further Beau’s journey takes him.
- Streaming: Sept 1
The Descent (2005)
- Premise: A caving expedition goes horribly wrong when six explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators.
- Why Watch It? Neil Marshall‘s spelunking film is, to this day, one of the most terrifying contemporary horror films. Expertly crafted using a specific lighting strategy to denote characters, featuring dancers as creatures, and boasting a compelling human drama, nothing Marshall has done since has come close to recapturing this film’s power. It’s feminist AF; it’s a gory creature feature; before that, it’s a really claustrophobic climbing film. It’s a perfect film!
- The inferior sequel is also a movie that exists that you can watch this month.
- Streaming: Sept 1
Dracula 2000 (2000)
- Premise: Dracula (Gerard Butler) slakes his blood thirst and renews his search for love in New Orleans.
- Why Watch It? If you’ve never seen this movie, then you are in for a cheesy good time. This is a BAD movie, but it is also an enjoyable one. Bless Butler, who is playing this incredibly straight while his brides, including Jennifer Esposito and “Graduation (Friends Forever)” Vitamin C (!) hilariously vamp it up. Patrick Lussier was desperate to get out from under Wes Craven’s shadow and prove his chops as a theatrical feature writer/directo and while this may appear to be a terrible calling card, Lussier would go on to helm not just the 2003 sequel, but also the 2005 threequel!
- Streaming: Sept 1
Ghostbusters II (1989)
- Premise: The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
- Why Watch It? Look, no one is going to pretend the 1989 sequel is superior to Ivan Reitman‘s 1984 classic. But it is sorta fun to see the band get back together for a new adventure. Peter MacNicol gets plenty to do as human antagonist Janosz Poha (incredible name), the haunted painting has always been creepy, and the river of slime is a pretty evocative image. If anything, the sequel suffers from depreciating returns because it is too much of a carbon copy, but time has softened some of those criticisms. Ghostbusters II is inoffensive and overdue for a rewatch, especially if you’ve watched the OG a billion times already.
- Streaming: Sept 1
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
- Premise: Tom (Jensen Ackles) returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine’s night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame (Jaime King) is the only one who believes he’s innocent.
- Why Watch It? This is a MUCH better time than Lussier’s other title on this list (the aforementioned Dracula 2000). Because it’s a late aughts horror film, it is (naturally) also a remake of an 80s slasher. The trick to enjoying this film is to ignore the logistical impossibilities of its ill-advised “twist” in favor of appreciating sequences like the grocery store set piece. Simply settle back and revel in a time when every star on the CW got their kick at a slasher remake. (Also: Tom Atkins!)
- Streaming: Sept 1
Presence (2024)
- Premise: A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs.
- Why Watch It? In addition to featuring Lucy Liu as the mother, this high concept Steven Soderbergh film was hailed for its novel premise. It’s definitely a slow burn, but worth checking out if only to marvel at how Soderbergh, working as his own cinematographer under the name “Peter Andrews”, shoots the film from the ghost’s perspective. Just be warned: the script from David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Panic Room, etc) thinks it’s a bit more clever than it actually is.
- Streaming: Sept 7
The Ruins (2008)
- Premise: A leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins.
- Why Watch It? Writer Scott B Smith’s adaptation of his own bestseller was always going to be a tough sell (vines that kill?), but in queer director Carter Smith‘s capable hands, the body horror carnage inflicted on the film’s American College students is pure nightmare fuel. Come for underrated scream queen (and frequent Smith collaborator) Jena Malone and stay for the horrible shit that happens to Laura Ramsey’s Stacy.
- Streaming: Sept 1
Sorority Row (2009)
- Premise: A killer threatens to expose the fatal secret binding a group of sorority sisters.
- Why Watch It? The recent announcement of a brand new 4K release has reignited interest in this title, which is another remake of an 80s slasher (sound familiar?) The difference is that Sorority Row has a campy mean streak to it, unlike many other films of this era. Not only are some of the kills verging on cruel (RIP Carrie Fisher’s house mom Mrs. Crenshaw), but the film has a secret MVP in Leah Pipe’s abhorrent (ie: delightfully bitchy) sorority girl Jessica. Yes, the Greek sisters are lacking in camaraderie, but you’ll hardly notice when you’re having a blast.
- Streaming: Sept 1
September Tubi Originals
The Deliver Girl (2026)
- Premise: An insurance adjuster’s mundane life spirals into a nightmare when a food delivery worker develops a deadly obsession with him.
- Streaming: Sept 11
What’s your favorite from the list above? Will you check out the new Original? Sound off in the comments below.
