One of the best things to get your adrenaline flowing is a great horror movie – whether it is a scream, surprise at jumping out of your chair, or sharing an unquiet laugh with friends in the dark room. Over time, Netflix has turned out to be a treasure for horror fans, with a regularly updated list of terrifying oldies, cult faves, and brave new horrors. But with so many choices, it can still be challenging to find the ones worth watching. Don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Here are ten horror movies that you can watch on Netflix right now and that are guaranteed to keep you alert.
10. Gerald’s Game
A weekend vacation becomes a horror show in this gripping Stephen King adaptation. Carla Gugino is phenomenal in the role of a woman handcuffed to a bed after her husband dies abruptly. Alone and exposed, she must fend off both supernatural threats and hallucinations. It’s a close-in, starkly unnerving experience—and evidence that the most frightening location is your own mind.
9. 1922
Yet another unsettling King tale, 1922 tracks a farmer (Thomas Jane) as he persuades his son to assist him in murdering his wife. But murder is only the start—the guilt, paranoia, and strange occurrences that ensue little by little unwind his grip on reality. Dark, atmospheric, and haunting, this one’s for those who enjoy slow-burning horror that gets under your skin.
8. Barbarian
The less you know about Barbarian, the more you should watch it. What begins as an awkward rental confusion soon devolves into one of the most surprising, most unpredictable horror rides in recent history. With jaw-dropping plot turns and nerve-shattering tension, it’s a crazy experience you won’t soon forget.
7. Us
Jordan Peele’s second effort after Get Out goes big on scares and social commentary. Lupita Nyong’o is captivating as a woman who has to fight for her family when their creepy doppelgängers show up. Clever, chilling, and loaded with layers to dissect, Us is the type of horror movie that lingers in your mind long after the credits are done rolling.
6. Cam
A cyber-age horror story, Cam investigates what occurs when an online personality of a camgirl is taken over by a duplicate of herself. It’s a chilling, provocative thriller that combines identity paranoia with supernatural fear—good for those who prefer their scares on the stranger, more psychological side.
5. Talk to Me
This breakout hit gives the classic possession story a fresh jolt. When a group of teens dabbles with a mysterious embalmed hand, they unleash something they can’t control. With inventive scares and raw performances, Talk to Me quickly earned its place as one of the most memorable horror films of the decade.
4. Train to Busan
Breathelessly action-packed and emotionally shattering, Train to Busan has been universally considered one of the greatest zombie films ever. Stranded on a runaway train amidst a zombie apocalypse, travelers struggle to stay alive as humanity becomes the more menacing threat. Equally frightening and heart-wrenching.
3. Under the Shadow
Directed in war-torn Tehran in the 1980s, this Iranian horror film is a combination of political statements and supernatural frights. A mother is convinced that an evil presence has possessed her house after a missile hits her building. Ominous and symbolic, it’s as much about trauma as it is about ghosts.
2. Creep 2
Mark Duplass gives another skin-crawling performance as a profoundly unnerving videographer who recruits a fresh victim. Tiptoeing between dark comedy and psychological horror, Creep 2 is disturbing and weirdly funny. It’s one of the most innovative horror sequels in some time—and a testament that found footage can still deliver.
1. His House
First on our list is His House, a harrowing but chilling tale of a refugee couple rebuilding their lives in England. Their new home, however, holds a malevolent force that drives them to face supernatural and inner demons. Heart-wrenching, intense, and wonderfully acted, it’s one of the strongest horror movies available on Netflix.
So grab some snacks, flip out the lights, and immerse yourself in these chilling stories. Whatever your poison, whether it’s psychological terror, supernatural frights, or old-school gore, Netflix has something here to ensure you do not sleep well tonight.