Horror Movies are almost everyone’s top pick genre to watch. It’s been more than a glorious century since the introduction of the horror movie genre in the film industry.
Such films invoke terror and fear among the viewers through awesome fictional characters. Horror films include witches, ghosts, magic, vampires, demons, monsters, mummies, cannibalism, killers, clowns, zombies, zombies and more zombies!
If you are looking for the top 10 horror films on Netflix to watch right now, then you are definitely at the right place!
Apostle
Released in 2018, Apostle is a Netflix original production and the best horror film directed by Gareth Edwards. The plot includes a man who involves himself in the dark and unknown world to save his sister from a cult. The film started earily slow but wait ’til the climax of the film as you will definitely get what you paid for.
The Conjuring 2
If you have not watched The Conjuring 2 that was released in 2016 on Netflix, then you are missing a big part of horror movie history. The film is based around a family of a single mother who is raising four children. The mother asked help from paranormal investigators to protect her younger daughter from the demonic possession that was harming her family. The scenes of the film are dark, provocative and enigmatic with unlimited supply of jump scares every other scene. This is definitely a must watch!
The Curse of La Llorona
The Curse of La Llorona, directed by Michael Chaves that was released in 2019. In this horror film, a mother who is a social worker tries to save her two children from the hauntings of an evil wailing woman. What we like about this movie is La Llorona itself. Her appearance, even though it’s CGI, looks realistic and utterly frightening.
Not so major spoilers: La Llorona doesn’t walk, she runs!
His House
Another masterpiece that you should watch on Netflix. The film came in 2020, and the story is quite different from many other horror films. The central theme of the film is that people are haunted and not the places. This is a story of a couple who moved from the chaotic situation of Sudan to a little community in England. The spirits moved from Sudan to London along with the refugees which they later on discovered as the film progressed. This masterpiece of a film speaks about race and inequality. Even though frightening, this movie has a deeper meaning.
Army Of The Dead
Army of the Dead is a zombie-based film directed by Zack Snyder and released in 2020. In the film, the mercenaries plan a heist after going into quarantine as the zombies attack Las Vegas. This is a must-watch for zombie film fanatics. It is action packed, gory and funny at the same time. Zack Snyder never disappoint!
Blood Red Sky
Directed by Peter Thorwarth, Blood Red Sky is one of the latest addition to the Netflix roster of horror films. The action-horror movie was released in July of 2021. The story was based on how the hunters became the hunted. Set on a hijacked transatlantic flight, a mysteriously ill mother with her son was threatened by a group of terrorists.
The mother did everything she can to protect her child unleashing her monstrous side. The film is quite longer than usual but it is definitely worth the time!
Crawl
Crawl, released in 2019, is a horror and thriller film directed by Alexandre Aja. Set in Florida, the film portrays a woman who was trapped among the deadly water creatures while saving her dad from the hurricane.
Orphan
One of the top amalgamations of psychological horror and thriller films is Orphan. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (House of Wax) and released in 2009, the film warns the viewers about how adopting an orphan could end up becoming a vicious nightmare. The couple adopts a little girl named Esther after the tragic loss of their unborn child. Series of misfortunes, accidents and killings occurred as soon as Esther entered the couple’s lives. Little did they know that sweet little girl has demonic secret to unveil.
This is definitely a horror classic to watch at 3am!
The Silence
The Silence is directed by John R. Leonetti (Annabelle) and was released in 2019. The movie is about a family who had to take refuge far from their hometown to protect themselves from the raptorial flying creatures who hunt their prey by sound. On their journey to seek a secluded location, they stumbled upon a disturbing cult that imposed eminent danger to the family.
In the Tall Grass
Something sinister is lurking amongst the grass.
Released in 2019, In the Tall Grass is a horror movie directed by Vincenzo Natali. The film’s plot includes a pregnant woman and her brother who got lost in the grass field to save a boy when they realized that they were unable to find a way out.
