August on Hulu: 2025’s Must‑Watch Horror Flicks
The Monkey
In the wake of Final Destination’s relentless slasher, The Monkey blends that gore with the playful mishaps of Gremlins. The result is a nightmare that’s both gory and oddly humorous—an unsettling homage that catapulted the film to the top of Hulu’s streaming chart.
Locked
Hidden in the shadow of The Monkey sits Locked, an underrated thriller that turns a commonplace car into a mobile maze of terror. Its chilling premise of a house of horrors inside a vehicle makes it one of our summer gems, especially for August binge‑watchers.
Why These Movies Matter
- Innovative terror – Both films push horror boundaries by mixing classic gory violence with fresh comedic elements.
- Chart‑climbing success – Their instant popularity demonstrates Hulu’s strength in delivering high‑quality new content.
- Top picks for August – These titles are the perfect addition to any horror‑connoisseur’s agenda.
Our August Selection Guide
In addition to these standout titles, we’ll uncover the best new releases, the top films on Netflix, the most celebrated movies on Hulu, and the best line‑up on Amazon Prime Video.
Locked (2025)
Locked: A Claustrophobic Thriller
In Locked, Eddie Barrish (Bill Skarsgård) races against time to rescue his daughter after losing his car. With no transportation, Eddie breaks into an unlocked SUV, unaware that the vehicle has been engineered into a twisted death trap by William (Anthony Hopkins).
Plot
- Eddie infiltrates the SUV, thinking it’s a simple getaway.
- William transforms the car into a high‑tech torture chamber, using built‑in cameras to monitor every move.
- William unleashes a series of brutal challenges: searing heat, bone‑chilling AC, built‑in tasers, and maddening music designed to push Eddie to the brink.
Stakes
Locked is a tight, claustrophobic drama that elevates the confrontation between Skarsgård and Hopkins into an ingenious psychological chess match. Eddie must outsmart William’s calculated torment to survive and escape the car’s deadly labyrinth.
Availability
Locked streams on Hulu. Enjoy this gripping thriller that turns a simple car break‑in into a relentless battle for justice.
The Beach (2000)
The Beach: A 2000 Hollywood Snapshot
Leonardo DiCaprio’s debut film after Titanic capitalized on his star power, assembling a cast surrounding his charisma. Danny Boyle followed the success of Trainspotting and pre‑dated his Oscar‑winning work on Slumdog Millionaire. Before turning to directing, Alex Garland penned the novel that became this motion picture. I would relish a version featuring more seasoned iterations of DiCaprio, Boyle, and Garland.
Plot Overview
- Richard (DiCaprio) travels through Thailand, uncovering a map to a hidden shoreline.
- Companions Etienne (Canet) and Francoise (Ledoyen) guide him into a secret community.
- The utopia dissolves; reality erases their wanderlust.
Half the movie feels solid before its conclusion crumbles. Despite flaws, The Beach remains an intriguing historical marker in cinema.
Streaming Details
Watch The Beach on Hulu.
Click (2006)
Why the crowd jokes that Adam Sandler is Christopher Nolan
Calling Adam Sandler “crazy” has become a meme. Critics compare him to Christopher Nolan, yet the logic is far from logical.
Happy Gilmore 2: the most bitter sequel ever?
Some viewers labeled the sequel the “worst movie ever made.” To those critics, my response is simple: relax.
Far from Oppenheimer, Sandler’s films do not demand cinematic perfection. Dumb? Sure, sometimes. What wins is the laugh, the feels‑good punch, and the inherent joy.
Click (2006): a dramedy that freezes time
Click follows a man who obtains a magic remote that controls his surroundings. Lewd humor? Absolutely. Beyond the jokes, the story follows a man discovering his self‑worth and learning to appreciate the little moments in life.
The Sandler style— family + comedy— is executed impeccably in Click.
