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From timeless terrors to modern chills, we’ve delved into Netflix’s horror offerings to present you with the finest cinematic nightmares for your enjoyment. Not every horror flick is equal, so we’ve curated a diverse assortment of ghostly tales, home invasion horrors, vampiric gentrification, psychological thrillers, classic scares, satirical frights, and more. Netflix originals such as the Fear Street trilogy and I’m Thinking of Ending Things are included, along with genre favorites and hidden treasures.
Here are the top frightening films currently available on Netflix, all brimming with spine-tingling entertainment, making sure you won’t require sleep anytime soon. Happy haunting!
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25. The Dead Don’t Die
For a distinctive zombie film experience, take a look at this star-studded, eccentric creation by Jim Jarmusch. Set in a quaint town, The Dead Don’t Die envisions a zombie apocalypse where the undead cling to their previous obsessions like coffee and mobile phones. But be warned, they still have a taste for human flesh!
If the concept doesn’t captivate you, the star-studded cast will: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Tilda Swinton, Tom Waits, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez, Iggy Pop, Carol Kane, RZA, Austin Butler, and Selena Gomez. — K.P.
How to watch: The Dead Don’t Die is currently streaming on Netflix.
24. El Conde
Chilean General Augusto Pinochet was an infamous dictator and thief. What if he were actually “bloodthirsty”?
From Spencer director Pablo Larraín, this dark satire reinterprets Pinochet (Jaime Vadell) as a 250-year-old vampire, living in exile with a family eager to claim his wealth. Picture it as “Blood Succession,” with a math-savvy nun at its core (Paula Luchsinger).
Shot in rich black and white, El Conde serves as a clever, grisly gothic alternative history, providing supernatural thrills while shedding light on historical atrocities. — Rufus Hickok, Contributing Writer
How to watch: El Conde is currently streaming on Netflix.
23. Under the Shadow
In 1980s Tehran, mother Shideh (Narges Rashidi) and daughter Dorsa (Avin Manshadi) endure tense circumstances. Shideh is fearful of Iran’s oppressive regime and the ongoing conflict with Iraq. Her husband Iraj (Bobby Naderi) is sent to the frontlines, and their apartment is under constant threat from shelling.
Following a bomb becomes lodged unexploded in their home, events turn bizarre. Precious items vanish, and Dorsa accuses sinister djinn. Shideh must protect her daughter’s life and soul from supernatural forces.
In his debut feature, Iranian-born director Babak Anvari skillfully creates a paranoid atmosphere, leading to a climactic conclusion. — R.H.
How to watch: Under the Shadow is currently streaming on Netflix.
22. Run Rabbit Run
Succession star Sarah Snook faces more than the Roy family in this Australian thriller. She portrays Sarah, a divorced mother and fertility specialist managing her late father’s estate, which includes her estranged mother Joan (Greta Scacchi), who suffers from dementia. At the same time, Sarah’s daughter Mia (Lily LaTorre) behaves oddly, claiming she is not Mia but Alice, Sarah’s missing sister.
Director Daina Reid employs unsettling sound design and imagery to hint at Alice’s return for sisterly frights. — R.H.
How to watch: Run Rabbit Run is currently streaming on Netflix.
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21. The Babysitter
While The Babysitter may not stand out as a film, it’s an entertaining way to kill time. Samara Weaving stars as a popular teenage babysitter with a penchant for human sacrifice. Judah Lewis plays the child in her care, with supporting performances by Hana Mae Lee, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, and Andrew Bachelor. The 2020 follow-up delivers more of the same. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter
How to watch: The Babysitter is currently streaming on Netflix.
20. 28 Years Later
The third entry in the 28 Days Later series reunites director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland. Years after the Rage virus outbreak, the UK lies deserted, but some survivors have established communities with strict regulations.
12-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams) resides in such a community with his sick mother (Jodie Comer) and courageous father (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). When a scavenging expedition goes sideways, Spike must fight for survival in a gripping, emotional, and terrifying film. — K.P.
How to watch: 28 Years Later is currently streaming on Netflix.
19. Velvet Buzzsaw