Looking to get the fright of your life? We’ve got some scary features for you. If you’ve got a Netflix account and a passion for horror, we’ve got some picks that’ll make you sleep with a nightlight on. Looking at the scary movies available on Netflix, you’d be surprised how intense and gruesome they can get.
Get your popcorn ready, your nightlights up, as we will share the 9 scary movies, out of the many Netflix has to offer. All jokes aside, please do exercise precaution before streaming these nightmare-inducing picks. Let’s get started.
- Unfriended (2014)
One of the most popular horrors flicks on the market. It is a unique tale all based on a Skype call between some friends, who recall the loss of their old friend. During their Skype call, they are visited by the spirit of the dead who comes back to haunt those who bullied her into taking her own life.
The teenagers come to terms with the gruesome behaviour of their own, as they are all taken out, one by one. It has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10.
- The Conjuring (2013)
If you look for the top horror movies right now, The Conjuring is sure to be one of them. It revolves around two paranormal investigators, Ed, and Lorraine, who are told about the Rhode Island farmhouse where the evil spirit drives away the owners. Based in 1971, the two begin their search and come face to face with the demonic presence who must be rid from the source through spiritual strength.
- The Babysitter (2017)
Some horror movies need a bit of comedy to lighten the mood. This feature is a fine example of comedy and light horror. A young boy who adores his babysitter is sent to bed early one night when the sitter’s friend shows up to play some games. Things go abrupt instantly when they realize the game to be more of a vampire ritual to slay the human friend amongst them.
When the sitter catches the boy sneaking in, she goes after him to make sure no survivors live. The escape of the child through the demonic clutches of the sitter makes this an epic pick. It also has a second part available to stream on Netflix. It has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10.
- Cam (2018)
One of the earliest and eye-catching horror features on Netflix is Cam. The story entails the life of a Camgirl, Alice, who finds her online account being controlled and streamed by a demonic replica of herself. She is surprised how her account access, her live footage, and audience all are controlled by the replica and she must fight to win back the account before the wrong stuff gets out. It has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10.
- Bird Box (2018)
If you google the best of Netflix production, Bird Box will be one of them. The survival skills of Sandra Bullock are put to the test when the entire region is plagued by creatures who attack sight. That is why the way to survive is to be blindfolded. Through rigorous efforts, she manages to educate a few survivors and tugs her boat into a haven before the creatures get insight. It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10.
- Hush (2016)
This next pick has been critically acclaimed as a success in the horror category. It revolves around the life of a deaf and mute writer, whose life is simply working, maintaining her house, and living alone. Her next-door neighbor visits to keep a check on her, but she is encountered by a serial killer.
The serial killer notices the writer’s condition and plays mind-games with her to scare her. By sending her pictures, she gets alerted about an unnatural presence and fights to survive his attacks. It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10.
- Gerald’s Game (2017)
This feature has a fantastic perspective on psychological thrillers, which makes it an absolute must-watch. The story revolves around a couple who plan a romantic getaway in a house in the forest area, all alone. Their chance at spicing things in the bedroom goes sideways when the wife is tied to the bed, and the husband dies unexpectedly.
Tied and stuck to the wall, the wife encounters hallucinations, and the gruesome childhood traumas come back to haunt her, as she struggles to get out of the chains. It has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10.
- The Silence (2019)
This Sci-Fi horror takes us to a global attack on earth by mystic, terrifying creatures. The creatures prey on humans through sound, which makes this feature a silent film (sort of). The story of survival revolves around the 16-year-old Ally Andrews, who had lost her hearing at 13 and must struggle to find her family who is seeking refuge in a safe zone.
This terrifying flick is sure to instill the thrilling dramatic experience you’re craving from the horror genre. It has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10.
- Apostle (2018)
Our last pick of the bunch features the gruesome story of a religious cult and its devilish activity. A drifter embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue his sister from the grips of the cult, who are isolated on a mysterious island. He must blend in and avoid getting noticed, otherwise, he is subjected to some of the vicious punishments, the island has to offer to unwanted guests.
The story of extremism and survival will keep you up for days. It has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10.
Conclusion
These scary movie picks are guaranteed to make you scream so watch them at your own risk. Share the horror with your friends or plan a scary movie night to feel the chills that can be induced by our scary movies list.
