By Morfeli Data Desk (AI-assisted, data-checked) · Published: November 15, 2026 · Last updated: November 15, 2026 · 3 min read
These titles are all horror films released in 2020 that received at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. They span various subgenres including thriller, mystery, and comedy.
Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: horror movies released in 2020 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 15, 2026.
1. Run (2020)
A homeschooled teenager in a wheelchair begins to suspect that her mother is keeping a disturbing secret from her.
| TMDB score | 7.2/10 (3029 votes) |
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| Runtime | 90 minutes |
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| Genres | Thriller, Horror, Drama |
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| Director | Aneesh Chaganty |
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| Starring | Sarah Paulson, Kiera Allen, Pat Healy |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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2. The Invisible Man (2020)
A woman suspects her abusive ex-partner faked his death and is now hunting her using invisible technology.
| TMDB score | 7.1/10 (6564 votes) |
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| Runtime | 124 minutes |
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| Genres | Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror |
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| Director | Leigh Whannell |
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| Starring | Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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3. The Hunt (2020)
Twelve individuals wake up in an unknown location and are hunted for sport by a group of ruthless elitists.
| TMDB score | 6.7/10 (3910 votes) |
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| Runtime | 90 minutes |
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| Genres | Action, Thriller, Horror |
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| Director | Craig Zobel |
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| Starring | Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ethan Suplee |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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4. Host (2020)
Six friends conducting an online sƩance during lockdown inadvertently invite an evil spirit to invade their homes.
| TMDB score | 6.6/10 (1382 votes) |
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| Runtime | 57 minutes |
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| Genres | Horror |
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| Director | Rob Savage |
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| Starring | Haley Bishop, Jemma Moore, Emma Louise Webb |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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5. Swallow (2020)
A pregnant housewife develops a compulsion to swallow dangerous objects while navigating the increasing control of her family.
| TMDB score | 6.6/10 (897 votes) |
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| Runtime | 95 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Thriller, Horror |
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| Director | Carlo Mirabella-Davis |
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| Starring | Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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6. Saint Maud (2020)
A pious nurse caring for a frail, hedonistic dancer experiences unsettling events after a meeting with a former colleague.
| TMDB score | 6.5/10 (970 votes) |
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| Runtime | 85 minutes |
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| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
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| Director | Rose Glass |
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| Starring | Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle, Lily Frazer |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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7. Freaky (2020)
A serial killer and a teenage girl swap bodies after coming into contact with an ancient, mystical dagger.
| TMDB score | 6.5/10 (1975 votes) |
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| Runtime | 102 minutes |
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| Genres | Horror, Comedy |
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| Director | Christopher Landon |
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| Starring | Kathryn Newton, Vince Vaughn, Celeste O'Connor |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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8. Return of the Tooth Fairy (2020)
Fifteen years after the original events, a mentally scarred adult encounters the return of the Tooth Fairy at a reunion.
| TMDB score | 6.5/10 (856 votes) |
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| Runtime | 91 minutes |
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| Genres | Horror |
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| Director | Louisa Warren |
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| Starring | Jake Watkins, Katie McKenna, Gus Fithen |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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9. Unhinged (2020)
A mother faces dangerous consequences after a confrontational traffic encounter with an unstable driver during her morning commute.
| TMDB score | 6.4/10 (2626 votes) |
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| Runtime | 90 minutes |
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| Genres | Action, Thriller, Horror |
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| Director | Derrick Borte |
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| Starring | Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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10. Come Play (2020)
A lonely boy must protect himself when a mysterious monster attempts to reach him through his electronic devices.
| TMDB score | 6.4/10 (784 votes) |
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| Runtime | 97 minutes |
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| Genres | Horror, Mystery |
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| Director | Jacob Chase |
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| Starring | Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr., Azhy Robertson |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How were these movies ranked?
They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: horror movies released in 2020 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Scores change as people vote.
Are there spoilers in this list?
No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.
Data checked on November 15, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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