If you’re a horror fan who likes to partake in a bake, you’re in the right place. These horror films go together with stoners like some OG Kush and orange juice. Maybe you have yet to see them, or perhaps it’s been so long that your pothead memory forgot. Fear not! This list has you covered. Some are the quintessential stoner horror films, others are scary recent releases, while others will provide a trippy, thought-provoking experience. Roll one and roll the clip!
Disclaimer: This article is only intended for those who can legally indulge in the subject matter. Legal users 21+, this means you. Please smoke responsibly. In the words of Katt Williams: “It is not cool to get high and eat all your babies’ cereal.”
The Best Stoner Horror for 420
Leprechaun 2: Back 2 the Hood (2003)
Leprechaun is a forgotten idol of 90’s horror outside St. Patrick’s Day. As the slasher villain who speaks in rhyming couplets while dispatching anyone foolish enough to steal his gold once said: “A friend with weed is a friend indeed, but a friend with gold is the best I’m told.”
Idle Hands (1999)
Speaking of 90s idols, you couldn’t throw a rock in the 90s without hitting a production Devon Sawa had been in. Devon Sawa was everywhere, from Casper to SLC Punk, to playing Stan in Eminem’s music video of the same name. Among these titles, just before he starred in Final Destination, he starred in Idle Hands alongside Seth Green – a horror film about a lazy stoner who discovered the hard way that idle hands are indeed the devil’s playground.
Barbarian (2022)
Potheads in the early 2000s may or may not have already been familiar with Zach Cregger, who headed the IFC show Whitest Kids U Know alongside Trevor Moore. Though Trevor Moore is no longer with us, may he rest in peace; Zach Cregger burst into the horror scene with quite the debut into horror with Barbarian. Following a girl who finds her Air B&B mysteriously double-booked with a stranger, this film is unpredictable. It is equal parts horrifying and a blast to watch.
Possessor (2020)
If you’re looking for a mind-bending, trippy inclusion from the elevated horror subgenre, this film about a woman who uses technology to control another’s body is for you. Be prepared for a minor existential crisis about how much our subconscious affects our consciousness, and wonder whether a version of this technology may ever be a reality.
John Dies at the End (2011)
This movie is a trippy experience from start to finish. It follows the story of two college dropouts who work as paranormal investigators only to discover that a street drug called Soy Sauce is sending people to other worlds. It will make you laugh and bring up some weird points about dreaming. If Dude Where’s My Car and 21 Jump Street had a spooky baby, it would be John Dies at The End.
Shrooms (2007)
This movie follows the formulaic plot of most horror movies: a group of friends on vacation begin to experience something deadly. In this case, though, they’re all tripping on mushrooms. It has general scares and some entertaining visions of the result of the mushrooms, summed up with a memorable ending.
ABCs of Death (2012)
Do you feel like it’s all been done before? Do you want variety? Do you have a strong stomach and the desire to ask yourself repeatedly: What am I watching? Then it’s ABCs of Death for you, pal! This horror anthology film consisting of 26 different tales of horror will blow your mind and make you simultaneously feel every emotion known to human existence. A movie that will make you say both: “I’m too high’ and “not high enough for this.” Please don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Await Further Instructions (2018)
“The greatest hypnotist on the planet Earth is the oblong box in the corner of the room. It is constantly telling us what to believe is real.” If that statement from David Icke resonates with you, you’ll most certainly enjoy the movie Await Further Instructions. During the reunion of an estranged family, the house suddenly goes into lockdown, and instructions begin appearing on the TV set. How far will people go when the television tells them what to do?
Fall (2022)
If heights bother you in the slightest, you will physically feel the effects of this film. The long shots, dizzying angles, and sweaty-palm-inducing antics will freak you out. If a visceral horror experience is what you’re looking for, look no further than the movie about the girls who got stuck at the top of a 2000-foot radio tower.
Evil Bong Franchise
After smoking a possessed bong, a group of stoner friends are transported to a terrifying dimension in this stoner horror comedy. To date, there are nine films in the Evil Bong franchise. Diana Prince appears in two of them: Evil Bong 666 and Evil Bong 888: Infinity High.
Honorable Mention: The Last Drive-In. With four seasons to stream on Shudder, every episode consists of a double feature led by horror historian Joe Bob Briggs and his co-host Darcy the Mail Girl (Diana Prince). The films range from classics such as Night of the Living Dead to cult favorites like Popcorn, and a lot in between.
The next time you make a smoke salad from the Devil’s Lettuce, and are looking for some horror content, don’t scroll endlessly looking for something to watch. Know that Horror Press has your back no matter which subgenre of horror is your favorite, so be sure to bookmark this list, so you have it when you need it!
For even more scary movie recommendations, check out The Top 5 Cerebral Horror Movies to Watch When You’re Stoned. If there’s any you wish we’d included, feel free to reach out to us in the comments below or on social media!