10 Perfect Horror Films Netflix Made That You Must Watch

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Ready to get your heart racing and keep your nerves on edge? Well, then Netflix has delivered plenty of horrific, spine-tingling horror movies that will keep you up all night, that is, if you dare to watch them! From creepy crawlies lurking in the shadows to mind-bending psychological thrillers, these films will haunt you for a long time after the credits.

Whether you are a fan of supernatural frights or bloody slasher movies, Netflix has a range of horror films for every adrenaline junkie. So grab your popcorn (and maybe a blanket to hide under) because these are some of the best horror films that will make you shiver and want more!

The Ritual

When four buddies, Luke, Phil, Hutch, and Dom, plan a trek in Sweden’s dense woods to celebrate their deceased friend, Rob, little did they know that it would turn into one of their worst nightmares. While on this excursion, Dom strains his knee badly and forces the four friends off the main path and into uncharted territory. As they move further into the woods, the signs become increasingly sinister with butchered animals, weird symbols, and eerie signs. 

The group soon realizes that they are not alone when an ancient presence begins to stalk them, forcing each of them to face their deepest personal demons and past traumas. The Ritual

combines survival horror with Norse mythology, creating a chilling atmosphere that is the perfect amount of horror and thriller. 

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Before I Wake

In Before I Wake

, a grief-stricken couple, Jessie and Mark, take in 8-year-old foster child Cody with a mysterious gift. As his dreams come alive, the couple witnesses moments of pure joy, even the return of their deceased son, Sean. However, their happiness does not last very long as Cody’s nightmares start materializing into terrifying creatures. Directed by Mike Flanagan, Before I Wake

seamlessly weaves in horror and fantasy elements to paint a picture of loss, love, and how dreams and reality can easily become blurred.

Hush

In this silent thriller, you meet Maddie Young, played by Kate Siegel, who is an author who writes in a very secluded cabin. Young is deaf and mute and spends all her days typing away in the company of her cat, and is completely thrown off when a masked killer, John Gallagher Jr enters the scene. Unable to hear or speak, Maddie Young has to rely on her wits and resourcefulness to survive this terrifying new visitor. Hush 

masterfully creates tension, throwing viewers into the silent world of Maddie, and will not fail to keep you glued to your seats as you await her next move.

Bird Box

In a world where seeing means certain death, Malorie Hayes (Sandra Bullock) faces an impossible task. Having survived the mysterious force that drove humanity to mass suicides, she and her two young children set off on a disastrous journey to find safety. With the threat of entities that force anyone who lays eyes on them to commit suicide looming around them, the family must navigate dangerous terrains blindfolded. 

The family has to rely on other senses to survive as they are led through a dangerous river, where every sound and movement may be a deadly encounter. Bird Box

weaves in suspense and horror to keep one glued to their seats with its unique premise and intense narration.

The Babysitter

In The Babysitter, 

you follow Cole Johnson a curious boy who decides to stay awake at night to know what his babysitter, Bee does once he falls asleep. What he finds is nothing close to comfort when his favorite Bee, turns out to be a cult member who practices satanism. Cole, on realizing this, tries to escape the cult which turns into a night of horrors for the young boy as he finds ways to use his skills to run away from the cult. 

Gerald’s Game

Gerald’s Game

follows Jessie and Gerald Burlingame on their journey to an isolated lake house, hoping to rekindle their marital love. Their passionate weekend turns horrifying when Gerald drops dead, while Jessie lies handcuffed to the bed with no known rescue nearby. As she fights isolation and physical confinement, Jessie faces haunting memories and inner demons, including a traumatic past and the eerie presence of a mysterious figure known as the Moonlight Man. 

Apostle

 Apostle

is a spine-chilling suspense thriller with gothic and folk horror elements that follows Thomas Richardson, an apostate former missionary, who is sent back to London to find that his sister Jennifer has been kidnapped by a mysterious cult demanding a ransom for her safe return. The former missionary determines to rescue her and infiltrates the secluded island of the cult, only to discover that this facade hides some really dark secrets and sinister rituals.

The Perfection

At one point, a rising star among the cello virtuosos, Charlotte Willmore had to abandon playing the cello to take care of her increasingly frail mother. After her mother’s death, Willmore is recalled to visit Shanghai to identify future prospects for recruitment to the music academy. There, she befriends Lizzie Wells, and the two embark on a quest through rural China. However, the trip turns dark when Lizzie becomes violently ill, leading to a stunning and grotesque self-amputation. 

As the story moves forward, Charlotte’s real motivations emerge, revealing a macabre plan to rescue Lizzie from the sinister practices of the academy. The Perfection 

manages to bring in chilling psychological horror with a hauntingly beautiful musical backdrop that will have you biting your nails. 

Eli

Eli

is the chilling tale of Eli Miller, a young boy who suffers from a rare disease that confines him to a protective suit. His journey blurs the lines between reality and nightmare as he moves along with his parents, Rose and Paul, in search of a cure at Dr. Isabella Horn’s secluded medical facility. What came as joy to the boy who thought he was getting cured soon turns into his worst nightmare as chilling images and coded messages pop up revealing the mansion’s haunting secrets. 

1922

1922

 follows a dark confession of events that lead to the death of a farmer’s wife. Wilfred James is a proud farmer facing a crisis whose wife wants to sell the family farm and leave for the city. But James, not wanting to lose his farm, conceives a dark scheme that manipulates his teenage son to murder his wife. 1922

 is a horror movie adaptation of Stephen King

‘s novel exploring themes of guilt and isolation in a haunting portrayal of how far a man goes to preserve his way of life.

If you have made it through this list, you are probably plotting your next Netflix horror binge. Whether you are new to this genre or a seasoned fan these films have more than what it takes to be spine-tingling. So, what are you waiting for? Just pick your favorite, dim down the lights, and let these thrilling flicks on Netflix give you a scare that will leave you on the edge of your seat. 

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