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The best horror movies on Netflix right now

A diver is cornered by a giant shark in Under Paris.
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The holiday season is surprisingly a great time for a good scare. After all, what better way to balance the abundance of holiday cheer than with a good old-fashioned scary movie? Luckily, the best horror movies on Netflix have you covered, offering a wide selection of chills and thrills for all those horror lovers. Whether it’s a tale of exorcism or a psychological thriller about the dangers lurking in every corner, these horror movies on Netflix will tackle your primal fears, making you more alert and giving you a much-needed fright.

Some of the best new movies to stream offer plenty of scares and deliver a high-quality experience for terror-starved audiences. Netflix stays consistent every month with new and exciting arrivals that make up for whatever movies are leaving the service. We also found some of the best movies on Netflix, to give you something to watch between scary movies. But you’re hear for a good scare, and these supernatural stories, psychological thrillers, and good old-fashioned slashers are the best horror movies that Netflix has to offer, and we wholeheartedly recommend them.

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Looking to get your scares elsewhere? We’ve curated guides to the best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video and the best horror movies on Hulu. Need more recommendations? Then check out the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+.

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Under Paris (2024)

Under Paris
57%
5.2/10
104m
Genre
Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Stars
Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes, Léa Léviant
Directed by
Xavier Gens
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In the pantheon of great ridiculous horror movies, 2024’s Under Paris earned a near-instant place of honor. Academy Award nominee Bérénice Bejo stars as Sofia, a marine biologist grieving her husband’s death. However, she must face the demons of her past when a giant shark appears in the Paris Seine. Under Paris blends elements of the horror, thriller, and disaster genres to craft an absurd and unique film.

It’s on the fast track to becoming a modern classic of over-the-top action. Surprisingly, it also features a heavy dose of environmentalist themes that only enhance the sheer ridiculousness of the premise. Ably supported by Bejo’s committed performance, Under Paris is the best kind of horror fun.

El Conde (2023)

El Conde
72%
6.4/10
112m
Genre
Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
Stars
Jaime Vadell, Gloria Münchmeyer, Alfredo Castro
Directed by
Pablo Larraín
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The Academy Award-nominated horror comedy El Conde is one of Netflix’s best international efforts. The satirical film follows the infamous Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet (Jaime Vadell), who is actually a 20-year-old vampire finally seeking death after a long lifetime of carnage.

Using humor to address severe and all-too-real political and social issues, El Conde is a brilliant subversion of both horror and comedy that offers a suitably unhinged plot. Revered director Pablo Larraín steps away from his female-driven films for this remarkable piece of political criticism, resulting in an astute and worthwhile film that brings levity to some real-life horrors without ever making light of them.

Till Death (2021)

Till Death
66%
5.9/10
89m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Megan Fox, Eoin Macken, Aml Ameen
Directed by
SK Dale
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Megan Fox stars in 2021’s Till Death, a horror thriller and one of the best entries in her filmography. The film casts her as Emma, a woman trapped in a stale marriage to a man named Mark (Eoin Macken). Under the guise of celebrating their anniversary, the two travel to a secluded snowy cabin, but things change when Emma wakes up handcuffed to Mark’s dead body.

As a group of paid killers target her, Emma must find a way to survive. Til Death follows a classic thriller formula in service of an engaging and cathartic tale of survival. Fox is great in one of her most assured roles, lending great physicality to a straightforward film with enough thrills to keep audiences hypnotized.

The Birds (1963)

The Birds
90%
7.6/10
120m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy
Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
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From The Master of Suspense comes The Birds, one of the seminal horror movies of the 1960s. The film sees a mysterious and violent bird attack terrorizing the town of Bodega Bay, California. The plot particularly centers on Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) and her struggle to survive the sudden and unexplained attack. A classic of the dangers of nature, The Birds is among Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous and well-regarded efforts. The film is full of iconic scenes, many of which rank among the horror genre’s most instantly recognizable. It might not provide many jump scares, but The Birds more than makes up for it with near-unbearable tension and a pervading sense of dread.

Pearl (2022)

Pearl
76%
7.0/10
102m
Genre
Horror, Drama
Stars
Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright
Directed by
Ti West
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Ti West’s X trilogy arguably peaked with 2022’s Pearl, a prequel to X that was released the same year. The film centers on the titular character, played by an outstanding Mia Goth, a young and ambitious woman who dreams of escaping her farm and unhappy marriage to pursue a career on the stage. As her dreams fall apart, Pearl slowly unravels, leading to murderous results.

With a tour de force performance from Goth and a visual style that wears its influences on its sleeve, Pearl is an incredible horror movie that honors the slasher subgenre while offering a compelling story about broken dreams and the dangers of unexpressed frustration.

Psycho (1960)

Psycho
97%
8.5/10
109m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Stars
Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles
Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
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Another film by Alfred Hitchcock, but this time, it’s his undeniable masterpiece. Psycho stars Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, a woman who steals money from her boss and goes on the run, stopping at a motel in the middle of nowhere for the night. There, she meets the meek, but strange Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) and discovers that this motel hides more secrets than she imagined.

Widely considered among the all-time best horror movies, Psycho is a game-changing triumph that marked a true before-and-after for the genre. The film has aged beautifully and remains as riveting as it was 64 years ago.

Scream (2022)

Scream
60%
6.3/10
114m
Genre
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Stars
Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Mason Gooding
Directed by
Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
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Speaking of quasi-reboots, 2022’s Scream acted as a reinvention for its franchise. Melissa Barrera stars as Sam Carpenter, who returns to Woodsboro after a new Ghostface attacks her sister. As secrets from her past emerge, Sam will have to look for answers in this haunted town as a new wave of killings begin, attracting figures from the past and adding more carnage than ever before.

Scream introduced a new cast of young characters that injected some much-needed life into a dying franchise. Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, and Mikey Madison brought their A-game, proving Scream could succeed without overly relying on nostalgia. The film’s sharp commentary about the current state of horror is as biting as ever, and the return of crucial characters to the story further enhances the experience.

A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

A Quiet Place Part II
71%
7.2/10
96m
Genre
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Stars
Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds
Directed by
John Krasinski
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The sequel to the 2018 hit, John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place Part II, expands the franchise into new and exciting territory. The story picks up immediately after the end of the original and sees Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and her children, Regan (Millicent Simmonds) and Marcus (Noah Jupe), facing the outside world and realizing the sound-guided aliens aren’t the only threats waiting for them.

A Quiet Place Part II is a logical continuation of the first movie’s story, elevated by an outstanding cast led by Blunt. Simmonds and Jupe are key to the film’s success, as are newcomers Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou. The aliens are once again the true stars, though, with the film depicting them as truly vicious and terrifying creatures worthy of standing with other horror icons. Tense and emotional, A Quiet Place Part II cements its franchise as one of the best in modern horror. 

The Deliverance (2024)

The Deliverance
39%
5.1/10
112m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Andra Day, Glenn Close, Anthony B. Jenkins
Directed by
Lee Daniels
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Lee Daniels is back, and this time he’s assembled an impressive cast for his supernatural horror movie The Deliverance. The film stars Academy Award nominees Andra Day, Glenn Close, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor opposite Academy Award winner Mo’Nique in a story about a family living in Indiana who become convinced their home is a portal to hell.

Based on the Ammons haunting case, The Deliverance is pretty much the oddest project anyone involved could’ve taken part in. Yet, there’s genuine value in it as a camp classic in the making or an atmospheric and melodramatic horror picture that allows its prestigious cast to show a new side to their on-screen personas. Come for the premise; stay for the unintentional laughs.

Day Shift (2022)

Day Shift
51%
6.1/10
113m
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Stars
Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Directed by
J.J. Perry
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Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx stars in the action horror comedy Day Shift, opposite Dave Franco, Snoop Dogg, Karla Souza, and Meagan Good. The film follows Bud Jablonski, a man who poses as a blue-collar pool cleaner while actually hunting and killing vampires for a living.

With a wild premise that’s just ridiculous enough to be engaging, Day Shift is among Netflix’s most inspired original horror movies. The ever-reliable Foxx is more than willing to succumb to the screenplay’s delirious antics, even if the film can’t quite keep up with him. Still, solid jokes and a great supporting cast make Day Shift more than worthy of a horror fan’s time.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
61%
6.2/10
108m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Zoe Colletti, Dean Norris, Michael Garza
Directed by
André Øvredal
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Produced by and based on a story from horror maestro Guillermo del Toro, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark might just be one of the 2010s’ most criminally underrated entries into the genre. Based on the eponymous book series by Alvin Schwartz, the film centers on a group of friends who sneak into an infamous house and unleash evils they couldn’t possibly imagine.

Atmospheric and a bit more approachable than some of del Toro’s or director André Øvredal’s other offerings, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark lives up to its title with a collection of creepy monsters and creatures that will surely haunt viewers’ nightmares.

The Ritual (2017)

The Ritual
57%
6.3/10
94m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Stars
Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier
Directed by
David Bruckner
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Folk horror has seen a rise in popularity, thanks to films like The Witch and Midsommar. However, one of the genre’s most underappreciated entries is David Bruckner’s 2017 hidden gem The Ritual, based on the 2011 novel of the same name. The plot centers on four friends who go on a hiking trip through a Swedish old-growth forest to grieve the death of one of them. However, they will soon stumble upon an ancient evil that will turn their trip into an unending nightmare. The Ritual embraces folklore and uses its striking setting to deliver a chilling tale of dread that favors suggestion and atmosphere over outright displays of terror. However, when it’s operating at full might, The Ritual delivers some truly horrifying imagery, including one of the best monsters in modern horror cinema.

Jigsaw (2017)

Jigsaw
39%
5.9/10
91m
Genre
Horror, Mystery
Stars
Matt Passmore, Tobin Bell, Callum Keith Rennie
Directed by
Peter Spierig, Michael Spierig
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The long-awaited return of the Saw movie series and the eighth entry in the ongoing story, Jigsaw sees a group of people forced to participate in a series of deadly games in a barn. Meanwhile, the police investigate a new string of murders that share the same MO with the infamous Jigsaw killer, who has been seemingly dead for a decade. Featuring the return of modern horror icon Tobin Bell in the titular role, Jigsaw is a decent return for the long-running franchise. It’s far gorier than its predecessors and perhaps not as scary as it could be, but loyal fans will surely be satisfied by this nightmarish story.

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Bone Tomahawk
72%
7.1/10
133m
Genre
Western, Horror, Drama
Stars
Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins
Directed by
S. Craig Zahler
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Western legend Kurt Russell stars in this dark twist on the genre. Bone Tomahawk casts Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt, who leads a small posse on a rescue mission to a secluded area where a clan of cannibalistic Native Americans has kidnapped three people. With a strong supporting cast, including Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, and Oscar-nominee Richard Jenkins, Bone Tomahawk is a gruesome and atmospheric blend of Western and horror sensibilities that brings out the best of each genre. The story is a decidedly slow-burn, but those with enough patience to fully absorb the film’s distinctive style will be rewarded with a harrowing experience they won’t soon forget.

The Rental (2020)

The Rental
62%
5.7/10
88m
Genre
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Stars
Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand
Directed by
Dave Franco
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Dave Franco’s feature directorial debut, The Rental is an unnerving tale of small-scale psychological horror that deserves far more attention. It features an impressive cast led by Franco’s wife, Alison Brie, and that also includes Cuckoo‘s Dan Stevens, Jeremy Allen White, and Sheila Vand. It follows two couples who begin suspecting they are being stalked while at their rental home. Born from the increasing anxieties of modern-day vacation trends, The Rental is a solid and intimate scary story that preys on our primal fears concerning privacy and how easy it is to invade it. Flawed but ambitious, The Rental is a worthy horror picture that is sure to please genre fans. 

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

The Autopsy of Jane Doe
65%
6.8/10
86m
Genre
Horror, Mystery
Stars
Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox, Ophelia Lovibond
Directed by
André Øvredal
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A true hidden gem of horror, The Autopsy of Jane Doe stars Emile Hirsch and Brian Cox as a father and son working at a morgue who begin to experience supernatural phenomena when investigating the cause of death of a beautiful, unidentified woman.  The film succeeds thanks to its overwhelmingly eerie atmosphere, which favors slow, quiet, dreadful chills rather than overt horror. However, whenever it does succumb to horror’s best-known tropes, including some off-putting moments of gore, it does so cleverly, offering a superior entry into the genre. Memorable, creepy, and unexpectedly funny, The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a brilliant blend of styles, themes, and genres.

The Babadook (2014)

The Babadook
86%
6.8/10
94m
Genre
Drama, Horror
Stars
Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney
Directed by
Jennifer Kent
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The poster child for the wave of “elevated horror” that took over the latter part of the 2010s, The Babadook is a powerful and thought-provoking tragedy disguised as a horror movie. The brilliant Essie Davis stars as Amelia, a troubled, widowed mother raising her six-year-old son, Sam. When he begins displaying abnormal behavior, Amelia realizes he is being haunted by the Babadook, a humanoid monster who torments its victims. The Babadook is a remarkable examination of grief and acceptance, elevated by an impressive screenplay and Davis’ tour de force performance. The film is as scary as i i’s poignant and affecting, demonstrating the inherent bond between horror and tragedy.

Insidious: The Red Door (2023)

Insidious: The Red Door
45%
5.5/10
107m
Genre
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Stars
Ty Simpkins, Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne
Directed by
Patrick Wilson
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Along with The Conjuring, the Insidious franchise is probably the most successful horror IP of the 2010s. Patrick Wilson strikes again, this time as director and star, in Insidious: The Red Door, the fifth entry in the franchise and a direct sequel to 2013’s Insidious: Chapter 2. The plot sees Josh and a now college-bound Dalton haunted by the demons of their past, forcing them to venture into The Further again to try and put them to rest for good. Although weaker than its predecessors, Insidious: The Red Door is a decent directorial debut for Wilson and an effective expansion of the series. It mostly sticks to the same ideas as the first two movies, but Insidious: The Red Door offers a good combo of horror and family drama that should satisfy fans of the franchise.

Viking Wolf (2022)

Viking Wolf
5.2/10
97m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Stars
Elli Rhiannon Müller Osborne, Liv Mjönes, Vidar Magnussen
Directed by
Stig Svendsen
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Some of the best horror movies aren’t afraid to explore the genre’s boundaries, boldly venturing into sillier territory. Such is the case for Viking Wolf, the story of a teenager who transforms into a terrifying wolf-human hybrid after being scratched by an abnormally large wolf in the woods. Borrowing from classics like Ginger Snaps, Viking Wolf delivers another werewolf horror story that offers enough blood and gore to satisfy. It finds further strength in its lore and cold Norwegian setting, standing out frome run-of-the-mill werewolf movies, even if it never reaches the highs of the true gems in the subgenre. Even so, it’s entertaining enough for an afternoon at home.

Sister Death (2023)

Sister Death
5.7/10
91m
Genre
Drama, Horror
Stars
Aria Bedmar, Maru Valdivielso, Luisa Merelas
Directed by
Paco Plaza
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The 2023 Spanish supernatural horror film Sister Death is a prequel to 2017’s Veronica, another horror film on Netflix. It tells the story of Narcisa, a novice with supernatural abilities who’s working as a teacher at a convent operating as an all-girls school in 1940s Spain. Soon, she begins experiencing disturbing events that lead her to discover the sinister truth behind the convent. Sister Death is a great addition to the ever-expansive collection of religious horror movies that come out every year. Utilizing its Gothic setting to its fullest, the film tells an eerie and often disturbing tale of human cruelty and pain that is as unsettling as its supernatural themes, if not more.

Thanksgiving (2023)

Thanksgiving
63%
6.3/10
106m
Genre
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Stars
Patrick Dempsey, Nell Verlaque, Addison Rae
Directed by
Eli Roth
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Eli Roth directs the hysterical Thanksgiving, based on his fake trailer from the Robert Rodriguez movie Grindhouse. Set a year after a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, the film follows a small town terrorized by a deranged killer out for revenge. A love letter to the classic slashers of the past, Thanksgiving strikes the perfect balance between comedy and gore. It’s bloody, over-the-top, and explosive, delivering an uncommonly dynamic slasher that will surely become a staple of the season of giving. 

The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

The Pope's Exorcist
45%
6.1/10
103m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe
Directed by
Julius Avery
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Oscar-winner Russell Crowe stars in Julius Avery’s 2023 supernatural horror film The Pope’s Exorcist. The plot follows Father Gabriele Amorth, the Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, who stumbles upon a centuries-old conspiracy within the church as he investigates the possession of a young boy. A strange, yet surprisingly effective showcase for Crowe, The Pope’s Exorcist is uneven, but suitably chilling. It might not be the best movie about exorcisms, but a series of creepy sequences and Crowe’s commanding performance make up for any flaws the film might have.

Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)

Mr. Harrigan's Phone
55%
6.0/10
105m
Genre
Drama, Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Stars
Donald Sutherland, Jaeden Martell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Directed by
John Lee Hancock
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Slowly but surely, Jaeden Martell has become a modern scream king through his consistent contributions to the horror genre. John Lee Hancock’s Mr. Harrigan‘s Phone sees him playing Craig, a young man who discovers he can communicate with his recently deceased friend through an iPhone. Aided by a creepy and scene-stealing Donald Sutherland, Martell makes the best out of the intriguing premise, elevating Mr. Harrigan’s Phone past other similar techno-horror movies. The film might not be based on one of Stephen King’s best-known stories, but it is among the best adaptations of the prolific author’s work. 

The Babysitter (2017)

The Babysitter
6.3/10
85m
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Stars
Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Robbie Amell
Directed by
McG
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Bonafied modern scream queen Samara Weaving stars as the titular character in McG’s 2017 slasher comedy The Babysitter. The plot follows a lonely 12-year-old boy Lewis, who discovers his beautiful and mysterious babysitter, Bee, is the leader of a satanic cult and wants to kill him. Benefitting from Weaving’s deliciously wicked performance and a plot that excels at if not necessarily reinvents the slasher formula, The Babysitter is an entertaining blend of horror and comedy for fans of both genres.

Gerald's Game (2017)

Gerald's Game
77%
6.5/10
104m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Henry Thomas
Directed by
Mike Flanagan
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The underrated Carla Gugino stars opposite Bruce Greenwood in Mike Flanagan’s 2017 psychological horror film Gerald’s Game. Adapted from Stephen King‘s 1992 novel, the film follows a married couple at a secluded getaway home. Looking to rekindle their strained relationship, the man handcuffs the woman to the bed; however, he suddenly dies of a heart attack, leaving his wife in a dire situation. With little hope of escaping and a series of demons haunting her mind, the woman must do everything in her power to survive.

Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)

Ouija: Origin of Evil
65%
6.2/10
99m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso
Directed by
Mike Flanagan
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A prequel to the 2014 film Ouija, Ouija: Origin of Evil follows a woman and her two daughters who conduct a fraudulent seance business. Looking to improve their act, the woman introduces a Ouija board into her sessions, unknowingly summoning a vengeful spirit looking to possess her youngest daughter. Elizabeth Reaser, Kate Siegel, and Henry Thomas star, with Mike Flanagan directing.

Old People (2022)

Old People
r
101m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Melika Foroutan, Stephan Luca, Bianca Nawrath
Directed by
Andy Fetscher
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Fearful of old age? Your terrors aren’t unfounded, friend, especially if your elder years turn out to be anything like the frightening geriatrics in director Andy Fetscher’s Old People. When Ella (Melika Foroutan) and her two children arrive home to attend her sister’s wedding, a legion of blood-hungry old folks descends upon the matrimony, hacking and slashing through anything that gets in their way. With films like Bingo Hell and now Old People, our go-to streaming platforms seem to be suggesting that we should heed the wise words of one Lloyd Christmas: Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, will murder you the first chance they get.
Old People 2022 Official Trailer| Netflix Movies| Media One

Veronica (2017)

Veronica
6.2/10
r
105m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Sandra Escacena, Bruna González, Claudia Placer
Directed by
Paco Plaza
Watch on Netflix

When will the world learn that using ouija boards is a surefire way to get yourself mixed up with supernatural forces that won’t leave, even when you ask them nicely? In director Paco Plaza’s Veronica, the latest victim of the ghoulish phenomena turns out to be the film’s titular character, a 15-year-old girl who begins experiencing paranormal events after going a round with the infamous ouija. Veronica is an unsettling film for sure, effectively relying on tone and atmosphere more than one would expect in crafting what could have been just another possession film.

The Day of the Lord (2020)

The Day of the Lord
4.9/10
93m
Genre
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Stars
Juli Fàbregas, Ximena Romo, Héctor Illanes
Directed by
Santiago Alvarado
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In The Day of the Lord, past demons simply won’t cease the constant plaguing of Menédez (Juli Fàbregas), a retired priest who has opted to live his remaining years in exile, as far away from his memories as possible. But an old friend comes calling with a request that would send chills down anyone’s spine: exorcise a supposed demon lurking inside the mind and body of the man’s daughter. Packed with terrifying visuals and emotive performances from the core cast, The Day of the Lord is a stellar addition to Netflix’s genre library.

Choose or Die (2022)

Choose or Die
43%
4.7/10
r
85m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Stars
Iola Evans, Asa Butterfield, Robert Englund
Directed by
Toby Meakins
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Co-written and directed by Toby Meakins, Choose or Die stars Iola Evans as Kayla, a window-cleaning college dropout who stumbles into a world of digitized doom when she accidentally enters herself and her pal, Issac (Asa Butterfield), into the wicked world of CURS>R, an ‘80s survival horror game that meshes into reality, forcing its “players” to make life or death decisions to reach the end of the terrifying campaign. Poking a lot of fun at the gaming subculture, Choose or Die delivers  a Pandora’s box of twisted tropes, and while it may be a bit much for some viewers, it’s hard not to at least appreciate the imaginative world-building of Meakins and his fellow creatives.
Choose or Die | Official Trailer | Netflix

Incantation (2022)

Incantation
6.9/10
r
80m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Elise Berggreen, Kellan Rhude, Dylan Pierce
Directed by
Eric Gibson
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Here’s a solid blast of found-footage madness for you and yours to enjoy. Incantation is co-written and directed by Kevin Ko and stars Tsai Hsuan-yen as Li Ronan, a desperate mother who is suffering the consequences of accidental desecration. Years before, Li violated a sacred Chen ritual, leading her newborn daughter to be cursed by an ancient deity. With time running out, Li must now do everything in her power to lift the hex from her child before the deity consumes the innocent girl. While the narrative veers off course here and there, as a whole, Incantation is a mostly cohesive and kinetic bit of shaky-camera scariness that we bet most viewers will thoroughly enjoy.

Incantation | Official Trailer | Netflix

Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)

Velvet Buzzsaw
61%
5.7/10
r
113m
Genre
Thriller, Mystery, Horror
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From the writer/director of Nightcrawler, Dan Gilroy brings us another otherworldly Jake Gyllenhaal vehicle in the form of Velvet Buzzsaw, an elevated horror flick with wily, satirical undertones. Gyllenhaal plays Morf Vandewalt, an infamously discerning art critic. When Josephina (Zawe Ashton), Mort’s assistant, stumbles upon a collection of revered paintings by a deceased artist known as Vetril Dease (Alan Mandell), she brings the works to the attention of her employer and an art gallery owner (Rene Russo). But it turns out that Vetril’s paintings have a sinister “life after death” agenda, and they unleash supernatural mayhem onto all those who come into contact with the artisan’s inspired creations. A funny and gory deep dive into the world of elitist and high-browed art, Velvet Buzzsaw runs off the rails one or two times. But the end result is an ultimately original narrative and an ensemble of excitable roles honed by arresting talents.
Velvet Buzzsaw | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Bird Box (2018)

Bird Box
51%
6.6/10
r
124m
Genre
Thriller, Drama, Science Fiction
Stars
Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich
Directed by
Susanne Bier
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Director Susanne Bier’s 2018 genre film Bird Box was released the same year as Jon Krasinski’s A Quiet Place, and both films deal with similar narrative threads — primarily, a reliance on humanity’s keen senses as a means for survival on a near-apocalyptic Planet Earth. In Bird Box, the story is about a world devastated by an omnipotently horrific presence that, if witnessed, renders a person insane and forces them into suicide. Five years after the presence first emerges, Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock), who’s caring for two children (one of which is her own), seeks salvation with the two kids, played by Vivien Lyra Blair and Julian Edwards. But in order to live, the trio must traverse a destroyed world without their ability to see. Based on the 2014 Josh Malerman novel of the same name, Bird Box presents an engaging concept that branches off into many exciting directions, and Sandra Bullock commands a relatable lead role. It’s not a perfect film by any means, but it’s definitely immersive and entertaining.
Bird Box | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight (2020)

Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight
4.9/10
r
102m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Julia Wieniawa-Narkiewicz, Wiktoria Gąsiewska, Stanisław Cywka
Directed by
Bartosz M. Kowalski
Watch on Netflix
In Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight, B-movie chills meet modern-day, reality-driven horrors when a group of unsuspecting teenagers arrive at a wilderness retreat where ditching phones, tablets, and laptops is the name of the game. Settling into this temporary way of life, it just so happens that an inventive serial killer is stalking the campground, forcing the tech-less heroes to do battle without the aid of their treasured devices. Writer-director Bartosz M. Kowalski serves up some familiar genre fare with Nobody Sleeps, creating enough of a stir in the horror community to warrant a sequel to the original tale. 

1922 (2017)

1922
70%
6.2/10
r
102m
Genre
Horror, Crime, Drama
Stars
Thomas Jane, Molly Parker, Dylan Schmid
Directed by
Zak Hilditch
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Based on the Stephen King novella of the same name, 1922 stars Thomas Jane as Wilfred James, a Nebraskan farmer at odds with his wife, Arlette (Molly Parker), over the land he considers their livelihood. Things get real when Arlette wants to sell the acreage and move to the city, but Wilfred wants no part of his spouse’s plans, so he instead decides to murder her with the assistance of his teenage son (Dylan Schmid). With the crime in the bag, local authorities become suspicious of Mrs. James’ disappearance, forcing the guilty son into a state of hysteria as the psychological weight of his misdeed weighs heavy on him. Powered by a compelling story and strong performances from its core cast, 1922 may not have the dazzle and clout of heavyweight Stephen King adaptations like It or The Shining, but it’s an excellent book-to-screen entry you won’t want to miss.
1922 | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

The Old Ways (2020)

The Old Ways
67%
5.4/10
r
90m
Genre
Horror, Fantasy
Stars
Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julian Lerma
Directed by
Christopher Alender
Watch on Netflix
In The Old Ways, Brigitte Kali Canales stars as Cristina, a journalist operating in the deep rainforests of Veracruz. When the reporter is captured by a suspecting witch doctor and forced into a number of sacred rituals to exorcise the evils inside her, Cristina must fight against her captor with everything she’s got in order to stay alive. A unique take on the typical “exorcism” sub-genre, The Old Ways delivers solid chills and surprises by effectively leaning on its close-quartered jungle environments and primitive religious practices.

Blood Red Sky (2021)

Blood Red Sky
43%
6.1/10
r
121m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Action
Stars
Peri Baumeister, Carl Anton Koch, Kais Setti
Directed by
Peter Thorwarth
Watch on Netflix
After a band of terrorists hijack a transatlantic flight, their goal is to collect a handsome ransom. What they weren’t expecting was that two of the onboard passengers possess a dark gift that could spell big trouble for both the travelers and their captors. If you can imagine the claustrophobic thrills of Red Eye crossing paths with the vampire sub-genre, you’re halfway home to unpacking the tantalizing horrors of Blood Red Sky, a great horror film set in the sky.
Blood Red Sky | Official Trailer | Netflix

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre
34%
4.8/10
r
81m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Mark Burnham
Directed by
David Blue Garcia
Watch on Netflix
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a franchise that has seen many peaks and valleys through its near-50-year saga. The latest entry, 2022’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is a direct sequel to the 1974 original film, ignoring all the other titles in the franchise. Our story follows Dante (Jacob Latimore), a social media influencer, and his close-knit band of friends. Arriving in a small Texas town that they plan to gentrify (much to the chagrin of the remaining locals), what the posse of pals doesn’t plan for is the emergence of a chainsaw-wielding brute that isn’t ready to vacate a dilapidated orphanage. While it lacks some of the tension-building and sensible character motivations of other Chainsaw flicks, this straight-to-Netflix iteration brings bold slasher sensibilities, exciting camera work, and an inventive (if not challenged) storyline to the fold.
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Trailer (2022)

No One Gets Out Alive (2021)

No One Gets Out Alive
43%
5.3/10
r
85m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Stars
Cristina Rodlo, Marc Menchaca, David Figlioli
Directed by
Santiago Menghini
Watch on Netflix
When Ambar (Cristina Rodlo) takes up residence at at a boardinghouse in Cleveland, her new living quarters prove troublesome. Encountering unplanned money issues, Ambar has no choice but to confront her landlord, a mysterious man named Red (Marc Menchaca) — a confrontation that plummets Ambar down a rabbit hole of ancient, sacrificial terrors. A stunning feature debut from director Santiago Menghini, No One Gets Out Alive is a visceral and haunting film that effectively leans on genre tropes to tell its story of a single fish in a big, terrifying new city. 

Don't Listen (2020)

Don't Listen
6.1/10
r
98m
Genre
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Stars
Rodolfo Sancho, Ramón Barea, Nerea Barros
Directed by
Ángel Gómez Hernández
Watch on Netflix
Don’t Listen stars Rodolfo Sancho as Daniel, a husband and father that is moving into a new home with his family. In the wake of an unforeseen tragedy, a grieving Daniel begins to experience paranormal events in his new home. Seeking out a paranormal expert to get to the root of the supernatural occurrences, what Daniel will discover will change his life forever. A creepy and foreboding haunted house chiller, Don’t Listen will have listening for every creak in your home a little extra carefully.

The 8th Night (2021)

The 8th Night
5.3/10
pg-13
115m
Genre
Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Stars
Lee Sung-min, Nam Da-reum, Park Hae-jun
Directed by
Kim Tae-hyoung
Watch on Netflix
Nothing says “tantalizing fear” like the laid-on-thick stylings of a Korean horror film, and director Tae-Hyung Kim’s The 8th Night is no exception to this frightful formula. Following a once-exorcist-turned-monk named Park Jin-soo, the man is called upon by the Buddhist faith to do battle against a horrific ancient-evil — a centuries-old demon that is possessing humans and wreaking havoc. Filled with unusual shocks and beholden to an ultra-haunting atmosphere, The 8th Night is a spine-tingler for sure and a film you don’t want to miss.
The 8th Night | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB]

Malevolent (2018)

Malevolent
4.8/10
tv-ma
Genre
Horror
Stars
Florence Pugh, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Celia Imrie
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Perusing the annals of the top streaming platforms, there’s a number of documentaries that chronicle the rise and fall of major startups — scam-artists that finally pay their penance. Such a premise is at play in the 2018 Netflix original, Malevolent. Starring Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Black Widow) and Ben Lloyd-Hughes as a fraudulent paranormal-investigation duo, the brother-sister team is called to a supposedly haunted estate to carry out their con-artist workflow — a job that takes a wicked turn when the decrepit homestead has plans of its own. A chilling haunted-house flick that doesn’t break the mold but lives comfortably in the confines of the tropes that laid its foundation, Malevolent is a fun plunge into a world of creepy whispers, slamming doors, and disturbed psyches turning on our main characters.
Malevolent | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Oxygen (2021)

Oxygen
67%
6.5/10
tv-14
Genre
Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror
Stars
Mélanie Laurent, Mathieu Amalric, Malik Zidi
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The director of The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Horns, and Crawl, Alexandra Aja takes a deep plunge into the popular crossover world of horror-meets-sci-fi with 2021’s Oxygen. The film stars Mélanie Laurent as Elizabeth Hansen, a woman who wakes up in a cryogenic pod with depleting oxygen levels, with no clue about how she got there. As the air pours out of her cell, Liz must fight to reclaim any semblance of who she is and why she’s been in a cryo-induced slumber. While the narrative may not be entirely fresh, you’ll want to watch Oxygen for the breathtaking lead performance from Mélanie Laurent, an actor who brings mighty chops to a role that a run-of-the-mill talent could easily phone in.
Oxygen | Official Trailer | Netflix

Fear Street: 1994 (2021)

Fear Street: 1994
67%
8.7/10
r
107m
Genre
Horror, Mystery
Stars
Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr.
Directed by
Leigh Janiak
Watch on Netflix
Based on the R.L. Stine book series of the same name, the Netflix adaptation encompasses three films, kicking off with Part One: 1994. Our story follows Deena Johnson (Kiana Madeira) of Shadyside, a community plagued by a history of horrific murders. Many locals believe this to be the result of a hex from an ancient witch named Sarah Fier, but Deena doesn’t buy into the mythos. That is until several of Shadyside’s most wicked begin enacting savage acts upon the small town, thrusting Deena and her friends into an all-out fight for survival. An effective slasher and faithful homage to its source material, you can enjoy all three legs of the Fear Street chronology on Netflix.
FEAR STREET PART 1: 1994 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Things Heard & Seen (2021)

Things Heard & Seen
49%
5.3/10
tv-ma
Genre
Horror, Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Stars
Amanda Seyfried, James Norton, Natalia Dyer
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After relocating to the Hudson Valley from Manhattan, the Clare family takes up residence in an antique farmhouse. Enamored by his new teaching position (the reason for the family’s move), George Clare (James Norton) all but abandons his wife and daughter and begins a lusty affair with one of his students. Catherine (Amanda Seyfried) spends her days at their new home, feeling isolated and increasingly haunted by a presence roaming throughout. As a host of otherworldly apparitions and artifacts begin making themselves known to Catherine, George’s own skeletons begin creeping up on him and his family. A movie less about ghosts than the disintegration of one American household, Things Heard & Seen presents an atmospheric home and the helpless victims doomed to walk its halls forever.
Things Heard & Seen starring Amanda Seyfried | Official Trailer | Netflix

Army of the Dead (2021)

Army of the Dead
57%
5.8/10
r
148m
Genre
Action, Adventure, Horror, Crime
Stars
Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick
Directed by
Zack Snyder
Watch on Netflix
Zack Synder’s Army of the Dead finds the DC Comics auteur back in his horror stomping grounds (Synder’s breakout hit was 2004’s Dawn of the Dead remake). Set in a zombie-ravaged present day, the film follows Scott Ward (Dave Bautista), an ex-pat living on the fringes of a desolate Las Vegas. When handed the opportunity of a lifetime by casino magnate Bly Tanaka (Hiroyuki Sanada) — break into the quarantine zone to make off with a large surplus of cash before the city is nuked — the anti-hero assembles a wrecking team of hardened warriors and experts to carry out the heist with. A massively staged amalgamation of action and horror, the carnage is abundant and the story is rich for Synder’s return to the world of the undead.
Army of the Dead | Official Trailer | Netflix

#Alive (2020)

#Alive
6.3/10
tv-ma
Genre
Action, Drama, Horror
Stars
Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye
Watch on Netflix
When hordes of the undead have taken over, sometimes the only thing left to do is hole up and pray for better days. In #Alive, Yoo Ah-in stars as Oh Joon-woo, a stranded survivor of a zombie overtaking. Sanctioned off in his apartment and cut off from any kind of communication, all hope seems lost when Joon-woo discovers his family is gone. That is until a red dot from a laser pointer lands in his apartment. With the promise of another survivor nearby, Joon-woo picks himself up and attempts to find a way out of his hell-infested residence. Fast-paced, packed with gore, and gripping performances, #Alive unearths terrors in big and surprising ways through its hour-plus runtime.
#Alive | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Block Island Sound (2021)

The Block Island Sound
5.3/10
r
103m
Genre
Horror, Science Fiction
Stars
Michaela McManus, Chris Sheffield, Neville Archambault
Directed by
Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
Watch on Netflix
When unexplained phenomena begin plaguing the island and surrounding waters of Block Island, Harry (Chris Sheffield), the son of a fisherman, and Audry (Michaela McManus), an Environmental Protection agent and Harry’s sister, are put on the trail of a mysterious and malevolent force. Premiering at the Fantasia International Film Festival, The Block Island Sound spends its time building a lush atmosphere of dread, a moody tone buttressed by believable performances from the main ensemble and tactful directing on the part of Kevin and Matthew McManus.

His House (2020)

His House
72%
6.5/10
r
93m
Genre
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Stars
Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku, Matt Smith
Directed by
Remi Weekes
Watch on Netflix
A powerful debut from director Remi Weekes, His House follows Bol (Sope Dirisu) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku), a South-Sudan couple fleeing their war-torn confines across the English Channel. Suffering a hardship on their way across the water, the pair are granted probational asylum in Britain. Settling into a shanty tenement unit, Bol does what he can to acclimate to U.K. culture as Rial clings to her Sudanian roots. When a series of haunting entities make themselves known to the couple, Bol and Rial begin to question their own sanity as they grapple with the torments and stigma of refugees. A well-balanced amalgamation of social commentary meets unsettling horror film, His House is an absolute must-see.
HIS HOUSE | Official Trailer | Netflix

Apostle (2018)

Apostle
62%
6.3/10
r
130m
Genre
Horror, Mystery, History, Thriller, Drama
Stars
Dan Stevens, Michael Sheen, Lucy Boynton
Directed by
Gareth Evans
Watch on Netflix
It’s 1905, and Thomas Richardson (Dan Stevens) is on a search-and-rescue mission for his own sister, Jennifer. Imprisoned and held for ransom by a religious cult on a remote Welsh island, Thomas journeys to the isle under the guise of a convert. After meeting with several cult members and learning of their less-than-lovely intentions, Thomas is plunged headfirst into a mad world of blood sacrifice and a dark mythos brought to life. Filled with nightmarish imagery, impressive acting, and a hearty story, Apostle is a breathtaking addition to the folk horror sub-genre.
Apostle | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
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