We can still get a little bit of romance during the scariest night of the year. There are plenty of horror movies out there that focus on love, usually in the most dangerous and questionable places.
If you’re into romantic horror movies, you’ll want to turn your attention to this list. Many of these movies are PG-13, so they’re even great for the teens in the house. It’s time for a bit of fun and “awws” in the middle of all the jump scares.
Lisa Frankenstein
Let’s start with the newest of the romantic horror movies out there. Kathryn Newton slays it as Lisa, a teenager who doesn’t fit in with everyone else. She loves all things gory and creepy, and it’s made her an outcast in many situations.
Well, there is one person out there for her. When a Victorian corpse comes back from the dead, the two head out on a journey of murder and mayhem as they find love and happiness together. This was 2024’s Valentine’s Day hit, so yes, it’s romantic.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Warm Bodies
We head back to 2013 for the next romantic horror to check out. Teresa Palmer and Nicholas Hoult star in Warm Bodies. Hoult plays R, a zombie who isn’t quite the flesh-eating monster that every other zombie out there is. When Palmer’s Julie is being attacked by his undead brethren, R fights against them to save her.
This movie reminds us that love can save a lot. As R and Julie get closer, R becomes more and more human. Is this the secret to saving humanity?
Where to watch: Peacock
Corpse Bride
Do you need an animated horror for the younger kids in the house? It’s all about Tim Burton movies this time of year, and Corpse Bride is the one to put on for a bit of love and horror.
Corpse Bride follows Victor as he is about to marry Victoria via an arranged marriage. While practicing his lines in the forest, he is dragged into the land of the dead. Emily, who was murdered after eloping, believes that Victor is talking to her, and now they need to marry. Victor needs to find a way back to Victoria before someone else steps in and steals her.
Where to watch: Max
Life After Beth
Let’s get into the rom-com genre of horror movies for this last one. While rated poorly by the critics, Life After Beth has become a cult classic. It’s perfect for the zombie fans out there.
Zach and Beth are in love and planning a future together. When Beth is bitten by a snake and dies, Zach has to figure out how to move on with his life. But what if the love of his life isn’t dead after all? What if she’s a zombie?
Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on digital platforms