Two of my three favorite genres are film noir and western, neither of which are featured prominently on Netflix (or most streaming services, for that matter). Thankfully, my third favorite and highest-value genre is packed with options. Hundreds of options, in fact. . Which makes it incredibly tricky to decide which one to look at. From the countless horror videos found on the most popular streaming platform in the world, I can choose ten videos that I think are the best. In fact, some of them are some of my most beloved films. And, as someone who explains the videos and confuses and surprises us for a living, it’s absolutely exciting to write about them here, to spread their greatness to a wider audience.
So, without further ado, let’s get to the heart of the matter. Below are the ten horror movies that I think stand out from the rest on Netflix. Here you will find a wide diversity of features that will appeal to all the tastes of horror fans, from satirical slasher films to vampire thrillers, from tranquil Korean demon stories to rowdy American zombie epics, from extraordinary franchises to exclusive gems. This list has it all, and it’s just the tip of the iceberg of Netflix’s horror library. I hope you find your next favorite movie here in this group.
When I saw It Follows, when the horror film made its US debut at the Sundance Film Festival, I knew I had witnessed something like I had never seen before. In this cult film directed by David Robert Mitchell and which just earned a sequel, a supernatural curse that is transmitted from victim to victim like an STD haunts Jay (played by the fabulous Maika Monroe), a young woman whose life becomes terror after an intimate relationship. find. To save her own life, Jay will have to get to the bottom of the mystery of the relentless entity pursuing her. Mike Gioulakis’ cinematography shines in this film that will inevitably become a horror classic, employing wide-angle lenses and 360-degree panoramic shots to create an intimidating sense of space and isolation. Armed with minimalist sound design and a synth-rich score from Disasterpeace, as well as an old-fashioned aesthetic harnessed by a generation that turns out to come from another era, Mitchell brings a whole new kind of taste and storytelling with It Follows, which doesn’t . He doesn’t feel like he’s aged a bit in ten years.
As the founder of an online page that explains confusing movies, few movies we’ve covered have been as popular as The Wailing, and for smart reason. This thematically complex film, anchored through a narrative that constantly helps keep you guessing, plays with the questions of spirituality and religion that plague us all, especially in the face of constant uncertainty and righteous evil. The story takes place in a quiet rural town in South Korea, where a series of mysterious ailments and incredibly violent deaths leave the police perplexed. We are left with Jong-goo, a down-on-his-luck police officer who becomes embroiled in mystery while trying to protect his family; But, believe me, he has no idea what awaits him. Deciphering this multi-layered narrative is part of the fun, but along the way you can appreciate director Na Hong-jin’s innovative approach, filling the natural landscapes and harsh weather conditions with an eerie, haunting atmosphere. The combination of Korean classical music, ambient textures, and moments of eerie silence are the best match for this film that explores the complexities of belief, emphasizing that no religion or entity has all the answers.
I wouldn’t present the fifth film in a six-part series if. . . well, I thought it mattered even a little. Because that’s not the case. You can revisit the series’ main plot points if you wish, but the most productive component of Resident Evil: Retriyetion is that its colorful colors, gravity-defying action sequences, and otherworldly cinematography can be appreciated without context. . Its themes are also quite notable, brought to life by director Paul W. S. Anderson’s electrifying aesthetic. The film follows our trusted heroine, Alice, humanity’s last hope against the undead. Trapped inside the Umbrella Corporation’s most elaborate testing facility, Alice (played by Milla Jovovich) fights through a series of fatal simulations and faces old enemies, including the ruthless Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory). Backed by a cast including Michelle Rodriguez, Kevin Durand and Li Bingbing, Resident Evil: Retriyetion features some of the most stylized combat sequences ever filmed, with Anderson employing immersive 3D technology to navigate its futuristic environments, monstrous creatures and explosive set pieces. . Array Drawing heavily on The Matrix, Retriyetion highlights the fight against the surveillance state, against the war economy, against the countless virtual influences that consume our fashionable world, with an emphasis on interiority and empathy rather than in capitalist desires.
No, none of the other entries in the Saw franchise have touched James Wan’s original 2004 classic, which embraced the raw and brutal nature of Jigsaw’s killer (played by the indomitable Tobin Bell) in an unprecedented and ruthless way. But I can’t deny that Michael and Peter Spierig did an admirable job of recreating that original formula with the eighth film in the series, Jigsaw. The film follows two detectives (played by Callum Keith Rennie and Clé Bennett) in a series of gruesome murders that bear the signature of John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, even though he has been “dead” for over a decade ( come back). not do it). It is not ?). AsArray, to the delight of horror fans, produces a series of deadly traps. The Spierig brothers pepper their intricate flourishes into a complex, non-linear narrative filled with multiple timelines and twists and turns, with each and every setting detail meticulously planned and claustrophobically realized. Overall, Jigsaw combines the franchise’s signature gore with plenty of new twists and turns that breathe new life into this ten-part (and soon 11) saga.
The last decade has given us dozens of wonderful and underrated South Korean horror thrillers. From (as already mentioned) The Wailing to The Handmaiden, from The Call to Unlocked, those terrifying meditations on spirituality and modern society offer a distinctly different view of American horror, so you don’t need to pass up the 2017 horror movie. Olvidado. La film follows a boy named Jin-seok (played by Kang Ha-neul), who, after moving with his circle of relatives to a new house, is desperate to uncover the truth behind the sudden and inexplicable habit of his brother, Yoo-. Seok (Kim Mu Yeol). As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers shocking secrets that blur the line between truth and illusion. Directed by Jang Hang-jun, Forgotten Be offers a twisted and complex narrative that weaves together multiple stories and timelines, gradually revealing the layers of mystery, all reinforced through wonderful performances that strengthened the emotional bonds between Jin-seok and his circle of relatives.
To be honest, I’m not a big fan of trendy horror movies that possess the “teenagers trapped in a situation” narrative, many of which were encouraged but pale in comparison to classics like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. past. But there have been some standout films in recent years, adding the following two films to this list. Let’s start with Killer Book Club, in which a group of eight school students who love horror literature are attacked by a masked killer after their innocent-turned-deadly prank goes wrong. They desperately try to reveal the culprit as they are attacked one by one. What moves me about this Spanish mystery is the character-driven narrative (full of actors like Veki Velilla, Álvaro Mel and María de Nati), as the worry and paranoia that the academics go through are reinforced through the legitimately attractive to each other. Additionally, Ojea will pay special attention to details, delivering a suspenseful story that, given the educational environment in a narrative-based classroom, blurs the line between fantasy and reality, creating a meta-experience. This one will keep you in suspense until the end.
While I enjoy Killer Book Club for superficial and entertaining reasons, it’s almost child’s play compared to one of the most productive films of 2022: Bodies Bodies Bodies. In a world where satire and dark humor take a backseat to serious horror films, Halina Reijn’s scathing critique of Gen Z’s dependence on Gen Z and trendy social dynamics surely resonates with power and force. . When an organization of friends gathers in a remote mansion during a hurricane, their game of “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” a murder-in-the-dark game in which you’ll have to decide who committed the “crime,” goes off the rails. control as genuine bodies. With a stellar cast of up-and-coming actors including Rachel Sennott, Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova and Pete Davidson (not to mention the fantastic Lee Pace), Bodies Bodies Bodies delivers a movie. a new take on the slasher formula with its claustrophobic tenor and constantly tense atmosphere, using its sense of isolation and approaching danger to highlight the lack of confidence and anxiety fostered through social media and the pressures of fashion.
As a big fan of vampire movies, it’s a bit miserable that mainstream movies rarely seem to bring a refreshing attitude towards the mythical creature and settle into a languid and overtly clunky pace. That’s what sets a film like Blood Red Sky apart, employing a multifaceted narrative that seamlessly transitions between intense action, gruesome moments, and authentic emotional drama while maintaining high-stakes tension throughout its duration. duration. Directed by Peter Thorwarth, this German-English horror mystery stars Peri Baumeister as Nadja, a mother traveling with her son who harbors a dark secret: she is a vampire, of course. As unwanted kidnappers threaten the life of her son, she is forced to unleash her monstrous appearance to protect him. Good performances are what make this underrated film, with Baumeister in the lead. Additionally, Blood Red Sky features some of the scariest and most gripping transformation scenes in recent memory, adopting a gruesome and disturbing aesthetic that most popular films avoid.
The same year I saw It Follows at the Sundance Film Festival, I had the thrill of seeing another fantastic but underrated horror gem at the Toronto International Film Festival. Although jump scares can be boring and conventional, Stiles White’s Ouija demonstrated that creatively realized valid scares not only decorate the viewing experience, but also allow the film’s deeper thematic explorations to take enjoyable shape. When Laine Morris (Olivia Cooke) and her friends agree to use a Ouija board to touch her deceased friend Debbie, they inadvertently awaken a malevolent spirit. As the friends delve deeper into the plateau’s dark history, they uncover terrifying secrets and face a series of fatal air raids. White uses his haunted space setting and all its dark, confined spaces to maximum terrifying effect, as his characters navigate the treacherous and mentally exhausting realm of grief and loss following the death of his friend. Communication with the dead has rarely been as visceral as in the Ouija.
Only now do I know how incredible the year 2014 was for horror, because the last film on this list is one of the most productive ones to watch on Netflix, period. Offering another gripping intellectual examination of how the grieving procedure tempts and tests our will to care for ourselves and others, The Babadook delivers an emotional gut punch that few horror films deliver. fashionable are able to combine. When Samuel (played by Noah Wiseman) discovers a mysterious e-book called “Mister Babadook,” his home is invaded by a malevolent presence. As the entity grows stronger, Amelia (Essie Davis), who recently lost her husband, will have to confront her inner fears and the darkness within. The intellectual horror induced through this film’s mysterious creature is as disturbing as they come, as director Jennifer Kent ramps up the anxiety with a pervasive sense of subconscious tension and dread to the film, allowing for a central exploration of the story. of the depression and intellectual illness that take hold. . forming and remaining in force ten years after its debut.
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