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The best horror movies on Netflix right now

A masked person stands on a subway in Scream VI.
Paramount Pictures

As 2025 advances, one month at a time, horror lovers find themselves turning to the small screen due to a distinct lack of major horror motion pictures at the movie theater. Luckily, the best horror movies on Netflix should have audiences more than satisfied. Be it original efforts or acquired content, Netflix has a strong horror library with a bit of everything for even the most discerning, thrill-addicted cinephile. Whether it’s a tale of exorcism or a psychological thriller, 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, 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 here 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.

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Talk to Me (2023)

Talk to Me
76%
7.1/10
95m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird
Directed by
Michael Philippou, Danny Philippou
Watch on Netflix

A bona fide sensation of horror from the last 5 years, Talk to Me is truly scary. The film follows a group of friends who discover they can summon spirits with an embalmed hand. However, things quickly go south when one of them accidentally unleashes a dangerous supernatural force. Like other entries into the so-called “elevated horror” subgenre, Talk to Me blends genuine chills with a gripping story about grief, loss, and substance abuse. The film is quite scary, blending both supernatural horror and good, old-fashioned jump scares. A perfect movie for both casual and hardcore horror fans, Talk to Me is probably a modern classic in the making.

Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain (2024)

Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain
6.8/10
91m
Genre
Animation, Fantasy, Mystery
Stars
Hiroshi Kamiya, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Aoi Yuki
Directed by
Kenji Nakamura
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The medium of anime can be the perfect way to deliver harrowing and chilling stories, and Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain. Based on the Mononoke anime series, the film follows a master of the occult who travels across feudal Japan vanquishing malevolent spirits called Mononoke.

Highly stylized and with striking and unforgettable visuals, Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain is a triumph of the medium, an assault to the senses that offers a deep and deeply unsettling story to boot. The film offers a weighty story, action, and thematic depth, resulting in an underrated effort that should satisfy even the most demanding horror fans. 

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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Alfred Hitchcock’s defining masterpiece is undoubtedly Psycho, a classic tale of mistrust and the haunting nature of the human psyche. It centers on Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), who goes on the run after stealing a lofty sum from her boss. As night falls, she seeks refuge in the solitary Bates Motel, run by the meek but seemingly kind Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins).

Within, Marion will discover dangerous secrets concerning Norman and his mother. What is there to say about Psycho that hasn’t been said already? Most horror aficionados will have already seen it, but some movies are so good that one can’t get enough of them; Psycho is the perfect example.

Scream VI (2023)

Scream VI
61%
6.4/10
123m
Genre
Horror, Crime, Thriller
Stars
Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown
Directed by
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
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Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega revitalized the dying Scream franchise with 2022’s Scream, and returned for a sequel to deliver the franchise’s highest-grossing entry since 1997’s Scream 2. The film follows the Carpenter sisters in New York as they are stalked by a new Ghostface killer out for blood.

With returning faces like Courteney Cox and Hayden Panettiere, Scream VI is a refreshing change of pace for the series, leaving Woodsboro behind for a more daring entry that is more vicious. The franchise is currently at an uncertain place, but Scream VI offers a satisfying conclusion to the Carpenter sisters’ story.

Ma (2019)

Ma
53%
5.6/10
99m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Octavia Spencer, Juliette Lewis, Diana Silvers
Directed by
Tate Taylor
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Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer stars in Ma, a psychological horror movie from her The Help director Tate Taylor. The film follows Sue Ann “Ma” Ellington, a lonely woman who befriends a group of teenagers. She lets them drink and party in her basement, but the relationship soon deteriorates, and they become the target of her obsession. Luke Evans, Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis, and a scene-stealing Missi Pyle also star.

Ma is, first and foremost, a well-earned showcase for Octavia Spencer, who makes the most out of the opportunity to play an unhinged yet unexpectedly humorous serial killer. The film itself is quite campy, embracing its B-movie sensibilities to its ultimate benefit. Indeed, Ma has become a favorite of the internet, a meme-able thriller that still packs an undeniable punch.

Cult of Chucky (2017)

Cult of Chucky
69%
5.3/10
91m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Fiona Dourif, Brad Dourif, Alex Vincent
Directed by
Don Mancini
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The Child’s Play franchise has gone on for decades now, keeping audiences invested in the horrific killing sprees of the possessed doll Chucky. 2017’s Cult of Chucky sees the doll return to terrorize his latest victim, Nica (Fiona Dourif), currently locked in an asylum. The film sees the return of Academy Award nominee Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany, Chucky’s former wife.

Like previous entries in this long-running franchise, Cult of Chucky walks a fine line between slasher and campy black comedy. The film knows how to have fun with its bonkers premise, resulting in a slasher that might not reinvent the genre but delivers more than enough fun kills to justify its existence.

Re/Member (2022)

Re/Member
5.2/10
103m
Genre
Horror, Thriller
Stars
Kanna Hashimoto, Gordon Maeda, Maika Yamamoto
Directed by
Eiichirō Hasumi
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The Japanese horror movie Re/Member follows six high school students who find themselves stuck in a murderous time loop by a vengeful ghost. Their only chance to escape is to find the scattered remains of an unknown victim to finally see the light of another day.

J-horror is famous for its unflinching and unrelenting nature, offering some of the most horrifying visuals of the new millennium. Re/Member might not reach the same heights as other classics of the genre like Ringu or Ju-On, but it remains a worthwhile supernatural horror picture for all those who love their scares with a twist of science fiction.

The Nun (2018)

The Nun
46%
5.4/10
96m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Taissa Farmiga, Demián Bichir, Bonnie Aarons
Directed by
Corin Hardy
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2013’s The Conjuring spawned several spin-offs, including 2018’s The Nun, a prequel centered on the demon Valak (Bonnie Aarons). The film stars young scream queen Taissa Farmiga and Oscar nominee Demián Bichir as a novice and a priest who travel to a Romanian convent to investigate the mysterious death of a nun. There, the pair will come face to face with an unspeakable horror taking the form of a demonic nun.

Although not as narratively strong as the film that spawned it, The Nun remains an effective and quite eerie gothic supernatural story, largely thanks to the performances. Aarons is chilling as ever as Valak, while the production values make the abbey as claustrophobic and morbid as possible.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

I Know What You Did Last Summer
52%
5.8/10
101m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Stars
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr.
Directed by
Jim Gillespie
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The slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer stars ’90s icons Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Ryan Phillippe. It tells the story of four friends who commit a hit-and-run during the Fourth of July and leave the man for dead. A year later, a vengeful figure comes back to make them pay for their mistakes. Following the classic slasher formula popularized a year earlier with 1996’s Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer is predictable but undeniably entertaining.

Love Hewitt and Gellar are perfect scream queens, and the villain is menacing enough to sell the plot. The film spawned a franchise, including an upcoming sequel that will premiere this year. However, the original will always be a campy guilty pleasure.

Creep (2014)

Creep
74%
6.3/10
82m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Mark Duplass, Patrick Brice, Katie Aselton
Directed by
Patrick Brice
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Made for peanuts, 2014’s Creep stars a career-best Mark Duplass as Josef, a mysterious man who summons struggling videographer Aaron (Patrick Brice) to help make a video for his unborn child. However, as the day goes on, the man’s requests become more disturbing, leading Aaron to fear for his safety.

This found-footage psychological horror is a remarkable example of low-budget horror. It uses its limited resources and confined space to tell a claustrophobic, tense, and harrowing tale that gets more discomforting by the minute. Elevated by Duplass’ unsettling turn, Creep is a small-scale tale of terror that appropriately creeps under the skin. 

The Perfection (2018)

The Perfection
60%
6.2/10
90m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Stars
Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Weber
Directed by
Richard Shepard
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Allison Williams delivers one of her most unsettling performances in the 2018 psychological horror The Perfection. The film centers on Charlotte (Williams), a former prodigy who returns to her music academy to find she has been replaced by a new up-and-comer, Lizzie (Logan Browning). As the two interact more, they develop a complicated relationship that leads them down a dark path.

The Perfection is ambitious and biting, succeeding largely thanks to Williams and Browning’s compelling performances. Things get increasingly twisty, and some might check out before the gonzo third act. However, The Perfection is a daring horror picture that pushes the envelope, for better and worse.  

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
Watch on Netflix

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 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.

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.

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
Watch on Netflix

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.

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
Watch on Netflix

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
Watch on Netflix

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. 

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
Watch on Netflix

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
Watch on Netflix

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
Watch on Netflix
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The best stand-up comedy on Netflix right now
Conan O'Brien at The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

When it comes to stand-up comedy specials, the major streamers are trailing well behind the path that Netflix has already set up. Hulu and Amazon Prime Video's don't seem to threaten Netflix's dominance in the category after most of the big names in stand-up from the last few years have already had their Netflix specials.
This month, late night comedy legend Conan O'Brien is the butt of the joke as he's roasted while accepting The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. It's easily the best new addition to Netflix's stand-up lineup in May, followed by a special featuring Tim Dillon. You can find these specials and all of the rest of the best stand-up comedy on Netflix below.
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Prison Break (2005-2017)
Prison Break - Season 1 Trailer
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess the plot of a show named Prison Break. There's an escape attempt from jail, but the details before and after the break make this crime drama extremely entertaining. After being wrongfully accused of murder, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) is sent to Death Row. Lincoln's brother, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), devises a plan to save his brother.
Michael's plan does not involve the legal system. Michael commits a crime and gets incarcerated at the same prison as Lincoln. With the two brothers under the same roof, they plan their escape. The more the brothers explore the case, the more they learn about the conspiracy to frame Lincoln. With a Prison Break reboot set in the same universe in development, there's no better time to start a rewatch than now.
Watch Prison Break on Netflix.
Ballers (2015-2019)
Ballers: Season 1 | Mid-Season Official Extended Trailer | HBO

Once "Kane is in the building" from Lil Wayne's Right Above It hit your ears, it was time for Ballers, a sports drama that ran for five seasons on HBO. Dwayne Johnson stars as Spencer Strasmore, a former NFL player forced into an early retirement due to an injury. Needing a second act, Spencer begins working as a financial manager for current NFL players.

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