Best Horror Movies On Netflix

Are you looking for some deep chill spooky flicks to binge-watch? Then you are at the right place. The horror library of Netflix is undoubtedly the best. Crazy spirits, super chilly paranormal activities, vampires, zombies, and what not! You will find every thriller movies on Netflix. Among the OTT platforms, you can find some horror movies on Netflix to watch.

So it’s about time to dim the lights, make some popcorns, and binge on some of the best horror movies on Netflix India:

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1. Orphan (2009)

Orphan is a movie that surely will keep you on the edge till the very end. This riveting and suspenseful full film’s plot revolves around how a couple adopts a girl child after losing their baby. Terror ensues when the 9-year-old little girl does some thrilling manipulative activities that give birth to a feeling of great dread. You might become frustrated, and plagued with nightmares, but you definitely will find this gem worth watching.

Among the new horror movies on Netflix, Orphan is coming up with a prequel ”Orphan: First Kill” which we think is going to be among the best horror movies on Netflix 2022.

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2. Dabbe: Curse of the Jinn (2013)

Most of us prefer to watch Hollywood spooky films, but when I say this Turkish thriller will surely leave you speechless, I really mean it. The graphics were very realistic, they showed how Islam views jinns. It shows the contrast between people who do believe in the paranormal versus people who do not.

Whether you believe in Jinns or not this movie will most definitely give you goosebumps. It can be listed among the top 10 horror movies on Netflix.

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3. The Witch (2015)

The Witch is one of those movies that takes you on an intense and rip-roaring journey with a family belonging to 17th century England who relocates themselves to live on a farm where soon ominous activities start haunting them. This creepy atmospheric slow builder is a very frightening and shockingly vile horror film that will stick with you for a long time. Do watch this movie listed among the Netflix horror movies.

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4. The Shining (1980)

This sure is one of the scariest ever made regarding Cabin fever. This film, The Shining took the simplest concept of a hotel with a haunted past and turned it into a crazy psychological thriller one could die for. How Jack loses his rationality as he lives in isolation is so, so gripping. Do watch this masterpiece as it is among the best horror movies on Netflix in English.

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5. Evil Dead (1981)

Right off the bat, this movie is super fun. the gore is awesome, the effects were straight to the point, and the characters were not annoying or snarky but likable. If scenes like strong bloody violence, cutting off of body parts, and tons of blood do not disturb you and you find it thrilling to watch then this movie is for you.

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6. Us (2019)

If you are looking for a horror gem with enchanting originality in its concept this movie can be your best bet as it is among the best horror movies on Netflix by IMDb. This movie will shake you up and at the same time entertain you at your best. The plot revolves around how mysterious red figures are haunting and attacking the family of Adelaine.

The real fun begins when the family and Adelaide realize that those red figures are nothing but their exact copies. It is a great psychological and suspense-building piece of art that secures a place on the Netflix best horror movies list.

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7. Hereditary (2018)

You know there are certain movies that you watch and after completing them they give you a feeling of why was I procrastinating watching this gem, Hereditary is that kind of a movie. Hereditary is a film that explores the generational effects of a family curse with not just demonic aspects but also an emotional and manipulative manner as well. It is a flawlessly directed film by Ari Aster who still understands what real horror is.

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8. The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Genuinely surreal and completely fascinating are the words to describe this spooky piece of art. It is about three students named Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael C. Williams who in order to document the Blair Witch story visits a small town. Things take an eerie turn when the three of them lose their way in the woods and scary events start taking place. The Blair Witch Project is among the best horror Netflix movies to watch.

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9. Don’t Breathe (2016)

There is no moment or scene in this movie that will make you doubt your decision of watching this masterpiece. Don’t breathe absolutely define the world thriller. This movie is about how the burglars decide to loot a blind man’s house who recently received a fat amount when his daughter died in a car accident. Trouble begins when the burglars realize the blind man is not as vulnerable as he seems.

Chills guaranteed, get ready to get spooked with this horror movie Netflix. Don’t Breathe 2 is also out now which is equally spooky.

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10. Veronica (2017)

As scary as this movie may seem one can never deny the fact that it is super interesting. Exceptional performance is done by Sandra Escacena (Veronica) and the rest of the children cast in the movie. They sure deserve huge applause. Thus movie not only introduces you to the dark sides and how spiritual beings can enter our world, but it also touches on the subject of a teen with so many responsibilities.

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This horror movie on Netflix shows how the poor girl misses her father and in order to meet him summons his spirit with a few of her friends is super thrilling to watch.

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11. The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)

If you are looking for a thriller piece that you can thoroughly enjoy with top-notch comedy then The Babysitter: Killer Queen can be your best bet. This film, its plot, its endgame couple, music, references, comedy, and everything is a 10/10. Watch its previous parts, this will surely make you fall hard for it. This one is among the new Netflix horror movies.

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12. Hush (2016)

The basic title of this gem of a film is attractive enough to make someone watch it and based on its description alone you practically already know this film is going to be guaranteed interesting. Hush’s plot revolves around how a deaf woman whose life is in danger is trying to evade a crazy killer stalking and targeting her. Insane, right? Do watch Hush which is one of the top horror movies Netflix has.

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13. Annabelle (2014)

Who has not watched this masterpiece? And if you still have not, it’s about time you watch one of the scariest movies on Netflix. Extremely creepy looking doll, backstory from The Conjuring, and an old house what else does one need to get goosebumps and eeriness while watching a thriller piece? A must-see among the top Netflix horror movies.

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14. A Quiet Place (2018)

A super refreshing film with an amazing plot, yes that is ‘A Quiet Place’ for you. You will be completely gripped by the insane tension the whole way throughout the end of the movie. How people are forced to talk in sign language so that the noise-sensitive creatures couldn’t attack and haunt them will surely keep you interested till the very end.

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15. Lights Out (2016)

Lights Out is a simple, original yet creepy horror movie that one would really love to watch. The movie’s scares are manufactured effectively and are sure to delight. Rebecca tries to investigate the mystery behind her imaginary friend Diana. The fun thing is, is Diana really imaginary? This supernatural film is amazingly mysterious, thrilling, riveting, and one of the scariest horror movies on Netflix to watch.

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So, get ready for some crazy horror action and get spooked for good.

Also read: 15 Bollywood Horror Movies That You Can Watch Online

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