10 Creepy Voyeurs from Horror Movies – Ranked (Spoilers)

Welcome to Ranking Horror. Yesterday’s list looked at ten of the best horror movies from 2025 so far. Today we are going in a completely different direction as we check out 10 Creepy Voyeurs from Horror Movies.

I have to be honest, I have always had a bit of a soft spot for horror movies focused on spying and voyeurism. There is just something so unnerving about the thought of being watched by someone while you are completely oblivious to their presence. The fact that this type of thing happens with some degree of frequency in real life makes it all the more scary.

When done well, voyeurism in horror can make for one of the most unsettling concepts, leading to some genuinely scary films. With that in mind, today we are taking a look at ten creepy voyeurs from horror movies. Please keep in mind that some of these movies will be spoiled simply by us discussing them so apologies in advance. Without further ado, let’s take a look.

10. 13 Cameras (2015) – Gerald the Landlord

Why it Ranked: Gerald certainly might own the unfortunate title of “Creepiest looking voyeur” on this list, even if the two movies he features in, 13 Cameras and 14 Cameras, are not the best horror titles on earth. Played by the late Neville Archambault, Gerald’s slow paced movements and propensity to suck on the toothbrushes of his victims make him a particularly nasty piece of work. He’s not the most egregiously threatening character we will talk about today but is a creep nonetheless.

Synopsis: A young couple moves into a new house, unaware that their landlord has installed cameras throughout the property and is watching their every intimate moment.

Where to Watch: Tubi (US), Amazon (Rent/Buy)

9. Crawlspace (1986) – The Nazi in the Vents

Why it Ranked: Speaking of creepiest looking voyeurs, Klaus Kinski’s turn as the son of a Nazi war criminal is certainly way up there. Kinski looks truly demented as he squeezes through the crawlspaces of his apartment house to spy on the women living inside. As the movie goes on, Karl Guenther only gets more and more demented and more and more creepy. It is a shame the production was so troubled as there is potential for a great film here. It never really comes together but Crawlspace is still worth a watch.

Synopsis: The son of a Nazi doctor runs an apartment building for women, where he watches them through the ventilation shafts and subjects them to sadistic traps.

Where to Watch: Tubi (US), Shudder

8. The Rental (2020) – The Stranger

Why it Ranked: The voyeurism in Dave Franco’s The Rental is quite different from what you might expect in that it results in both violence and interpersonal drama. The couples begin to fall apart and the bonds of the friend group are quickly broken. The Stranger has minimal motives in The Rental, but he isn’t content with simple spying. He gets his hands very dirty the longer the movies goes on, even living to tell the tale and do it again at the end. Very creepy!

Synopsis: Two couples rent a vacation home for a weekend getaway, but their celebration turns into a nightmare when they discover hidden cameras and realize they are not alone.

Where to Watch: Netflix, IFC Films Unlimited

7. The Den (2013) – Dark Web Voyeurs

Why it Ranked: The Den, otherwise known as Hacked, is a bit of an underrated horror movie that is often overlooked. The majority of the film is viewed through a webcam as our protagonist conducts a university study into the habits of the strange people who inhabit an online network known as “The Den”. Although Elizabeth (Melanie Papalia) leaves her webcam on at all times, she has no idea that she is being watched by a group of sinister people who produce, and sell, snuff films on the dark web. A fact that she will become all too aware of later on in the movie in an ending that is truly shocking.

Synopsis: A young woman studying the habits of webcam chat users witnesses a brutal murder online and finds herself and her loved ones targeted by the killers.

Where to Watch: AMC+, IFC Films Unlimited

6. Sleep Tight (2011) – César

Why it Ranked: Sleep Tight is a brilliant Spanish stalking horror from 2011 that follows the concierge of an apartment building who just so happens to get more than a little up close and personal with the tenants. Luis Tosar gets thoroughly into the role of the insanely creepy César in this underrated, scary, horror movie from director Jaume Balagueró. It is very difficult to watch Sleep Tight and not feel just a little bit unsettled afterwards, particularly if you live in a building with a caretaker who just so happens to be a little strange. Awesome stuff!

Synopsis: An apartment concierge who is incapable of being happy decides to make the lives of his tenants miserable, focusing his dark obsession on a cheerful young woman.

Where to Watch: Tubi (US), Amazon (Rent/Buy)

5. One Hour Photo (2002) – Sy Parrish

Why it Ranked: The late Robin Williams plays against type in Mark Romanek’s brilliant thriller One Hour Photo. Sy Parrish is a lonely man who works in a photograph processing shop and becomes obsessed with a family. There is a lot to like about One Hour Photo. It is, however, the performance of Williams that will absolutely take your breath away. He manages to craft a character that is part sympathetic and part terrifying, playing Sy with so much nuance that it is almost difficult to understand why you are occasionally feeling sorry for him. A great movie with a stellar performance.

Synopsis: A mentally unstable photo developer becomes obsessed with a suburban family whose photos he has processed for years, viewing himself as a silent member of their household.

Where to Watch: Hulu, Amazon (Rent/Buy)

4. Alone With Her (2006) – Doug

Why it Ranked: Colin Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks, is legitimately sinister in this psychological horror thriller from Eric Nicholas that is presented entirely through the lens of spy cameras. Doug has placed the cameras in the home of beautiful woman Amy (Ana Claudia Talancón) in order to get to know her better. Alone With Her cuts absolutely no corners when it comes to exposing the most intimate moments of its lead character, leaving you feeling genuinely angry at creepy Doug’s horrendous invasion of privacy. The voyeuristic viewpoint afforded to the viewer leaves you anticipating Doug’s every move, leading to some serious tension and an ending that escalates massively. Genuinely underrated and well worth checking out.

Synopsis: A tech-savvy stalker uses hidden cameras and wiretaps to learn everything about a young woman, using the information to manipulate his way into her life.

Where to Watch: Amazon (Rent/Buy), Tubi (US)

3. Compliance (2012) – The Caller

Why it Ranked: Compliance is one of those movies that is far more disturbing than most, simply because of the reality of its plot. It follows the story of fast food worker Becky (Dreama Walker) who is forced to strip nude and perform sexual acts on fellow staff members by a caller claiming to be a detective. All while she is watched on cameras inside of the staff room. This movie is based on a true story, the reality of which is utterly terrifying. Everything depicted here really happened and, believe it or not, more than once. Making the caller here, played by Pat Healy, all the more terrifying and creepy. Genuinely scary stuff and a brilliant, yet harrowing, movie to boot.

Synopsis: A fast-food restaurant manager receives a call from a man claiming to be a police officer, who instructs her to detain and strip-search a young employee accused of theft.

Where to Watch: Max, Amazon (Rent/Buy)

2. The Invisible Man (2020) – Adrian Griffin

Why it Ranked: Who would have thought that Leigh Whannell’s 2020 remake of The Invisible Man would be so good? The Invisible Man is legitimately scary and Adrian Griffin has rarely felt so creepy and sinister. The thought that Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) is never alone, and that her abuser may be watching her at any moment completely hidden to her, is extremely unnerving. Leading to a few moments that are some of the most scary and effective in recent horror history. If you haven’t seen this one yet, you need to check it out.

Synopsis: After her abusive ex-boyfriend commits suicide, a woman begins to suspect that his death was a hoax and that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Where to Watch: Amazon (Rent/Buy), Hulu

1. Peeping Tom (1960) – Mark Lewis

Why it Ranked: We have to go back to 1960 to find one of horror’s most creepy voyeurs in the form of Peeping Tom’s Mark Lewis (Carl Boehm). Perhaps the inspiration for every slasher movie that followed, Peeping Tom lasted only five days in British cinemas before the public outcry forced it to be pulled. Seen as unnecessary, barbaric, of little merit and indulgent in violence, it was brutalised by critics and by moviegoers alike. It has seen a revised appreciation in recent years and still remains one of the best British horror movies of all time. Director Michael Powell’s career never recovered but it is hard to imagine where the genre would be today without Peeping Tom. Mark Lewis might be the first real slasher villain and he is, still, incredibly creepy to this day.

Synopsis: A young photographer murders women while using his portable movie camera to film their dying expressions of terror.

Where to Watch: Tubi (US), Criterion Channel

Someone is Watching

There you have it, 10 creepy voyeurs that will make you want to check your locks and cover your webcams. From the groundbreaking terror of Peeping Tom to the high-tech stalking of The Invisible Man, these movies prey on our most primal fear: the loss of privacy. It is a sub-genre that remains effective because it feels so plausible, and that is what makes it truly scary.

I’ll be back soon with more lists. In the meantime, why not check out some of our other comedy horror rankings to wipe that nasty taste from your mouth? Stay spooky.

👀 Quick Picks: Voyeuristic Essentials

• 🏆 The Original: Peeping Tom (1960)
• 👻 The Modern Scare: The Invisible Man (2020)
• 📸 The Obsessive: One Hour Photo (2002)
• 📞 The Manipulator: Compliance (2012)
• 🏠 The Landlord: 13 Cameras (2015)