Netflix has long been a treasure trove for horror enthusiasts, offering a diverse selection of spine-chilling films to satisfy even the most discerning of scares. As we venture into March 2024, the streaming platform continues to deliver the goods, with a slew of terrifying tales guaranteed to keep you up at night. Without further ado, here are the 20 best horror movies currently available on Netflix, curated for your viewing pleasure.
- “The Witch” (2015): Director Robert Eggers’ atmospheric masterpiece follows a Puritan family as they confront malevolent forces lurking in the woods beyond their isolated farm.
- “Hereditary” (2018): This modern horror classic from director Ari Aster explores the dark secrets that unravel after the death of a family matriarch, leading to a descent into madness.
- “A Quiet Place” (2018): Directed by John Krasinski, this tense thriller follows a family as they navigate a world overrun by deadly creatures that hunt by sound.
- “Train to Busan” (2016): This South Korean zombie flick from director Yeon Sang-ho delivers heart-pounding action and gut-wrenching emotion as passengers on a train fight for survival during a zombie outbreak.
- “The Babadook” (2014): Director Jennifer Kent’s haunting debut film follows a mother and son as they grapple with a sinister presence that emerges from a mysterious children’s book.
- “It Follows” (2014): Director David Robert Mitchell crafts a chilling tale of supernatural horror as a young woman is pursued by a relentless entity after a seemingly innocent encounter.
- “Gerald’s Game” (2017): Based on the novel by Stephen King, this psychological thriller from director Mike Flanagan follows a woman who must confront her inner demons while handcuffed to a bed in a remote cabin.
- “The Ritual” (2017): Director David Bruckner takes audiences on a harrowing journey through the Scandinavian wilderness as a group of friends confronts ancient evil during a hiking trip.
- “The Conjuring” (2013): Directed by James Wan, this supernatural horror film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they confront a malevolent presence terrorizing a family in their new home.
- “Hush” (2016): This gripping thriller from director Mike Flanagan follows a deaf woman as she must outsmart a masked intruder who has targeted her secluded home.
- “The Invitation” (2015): Director Karyn Kusama crafts a tense and atmospheric thriller as a man attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, only to uncover sinister intentions lurking beneath the surface.
- “Creep” (2014): In this found-footage horror film from director Patrick Brice, a videographer answers a Craigslist ad for a one-day job that turns into a nightmare of psychological terror.
- “Under the Shadow” (2016): Set during the Iran-Iraq War, this chilling supernatural thriller from director Babak Anvari follows a mother and daughter as they are haunted by a malevolent presence in their Tehran apartment building.
- “Veronica” (2017): Based on a true story, this Spanish horror film from director Paco Plaza follows a teenage girl who unwittingly summons a demonic entity while playing with a Ouija board.
- “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” (2016): Directed by André Øvredal, this suspenseful horror film follows a father and son coroner team as they uncover increasingly disturbing secrets while performing an autopsy on an unidentified woman.
- “1922” (2017): Based on a novella by Stephen King, this psychological horror film from director Zak Hilditch follows a farmer who conspires to murder his wife with chilling consequences.
- “Gerald’s Game” (2017): Based on the novel by Stephen King, this psychological thriller from director Mike Flanagan follows a woman who must confront her inner demons while handcuffed to a bed in a remote cabin.
- “Cam” (2018): In this unsettling thriller from director Daniel Goldhaber, a camgirl’s life spirals out of control after she discovers an exact replica of herself streaming live on her channel.
- “The Perfection” (2018): Director Richard Shepard delivers a twisted tale of obsession and revenge as a troubled musical prodigy seeks retribution against her former mentor.
- “The Platform” (2019): This Spanish science fiction-horror film from director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia follows inmates in a vertical prison where food is delivered via a platform that descends through the levels, leading to gruesome consequences.
With this curated selection of horror gems, Netflix promises to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the month of March 2024. So dim the lights, grab your favorite snacks, and prepare to be terrified by these spine-chilling tales of terror.
