Get ready for a terrifying Halloween! Netflix’s horror catalog is packed with spine-chilling thrills, from supernatural terrors to chilling stories inspired by real-life events. Whether you’re looking for heart-stopping scares or psychological suspense, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat.
It turns out fear can be strangely addictive — and to help you get your fix, we’ve put together an updated list with trailers, plot summaries, age ratings, and the top reasons to watch each film.
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The Silence
It all begins when a group of scientists explores an uncharted underground cave and accidentally unleashes monstrous creatures called Vesps. These flying, bat-like beings are blind but possess incredibly sharp hearing, attacking any source of noise. Chaos spreads rapidly as cities are invaded and anyone making a sound becomes easy prey. A family led by Hugh (Stanley Tucci) and Kelly Andrews seeks refuge in a remote location to escape the creatures. Their teenage daughter, Ally, who lost her hearing in a car accident, uses her skills in sign language to communicate silently, giving them a crucial advantage. As they fight to survive, they encounter a sinister cult that sees Ally as a tool for procreation, adding yet another layer of danger to their desperate escape.
Age rating: R (14+)
Time Cut
Packed with action and suspense, this film stars Madison Bailey, already familiar to Netflix audiences for her role as Kiara, one of the resourceful Pogues in Outer Banks. The story follows Rachel, a young woman haunted by the trauma of her sister’s brutal murder twenty years earlier. After a mysterious accident, she inexplicably jumps back in time from 2024 to 2003, arriving right in the days surrounding the tragic event that shaped her life.
During her journey to the past, Rachel must confront both her own history and her family’s, desperately trying to save her sister without irreversibly altering the future. On top of that, she faces the relentless threat of a ruthless killer determined to track her down.
Age rating: R (14+)
Fear Street Part 3: 1666
Directed by Leigh Janiak, the film is based on the eponymous book series by R. L. Stine. Fear Street: Part 3 continues the story from the previous chapters, following Part 1: 1994 and Part 2: 1978. The film received an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, ranking it among the top 10 scariest movies ever. As the title suggests, the protagonist Deena is suddenly transported to 1666, where she must uncover the dark and terrifying truth behind the name Sarah Fier.
Meanwhile, in 1994, the future of Shadyside hangs in the balance. The time jump between the two dimensions reveals a hidden connection, and uncovering it only intensifies the suspense.
Age rating: R (18+)
It Follows
Jay, a young woman, becomes the target of a supernatural curse after what seems like an innocent sexual encounter. The entity relentlessly pursues her, taking the appearance of anyone around her, making it impossible to know who is safe. Jay and her friends must race against time to understand the curse and find a way to survive, or face a horrifying fate they cannot escape. Blending psychological dread with a creeping sense of inevitability, It Follows transforms ordinary streets and suburban spaces into a world of constant fear.
Age rating: R (14+)
Veronica
Spain, 1991: emergency services respond to a panicked young girl claiming that “something” is coming for her brother Antonio—then the call abruptly ends. The story rewinds three days to introduce Veronica, a 15-year-old girl living with her mother and three younger siblings in a working-class neighborhood of Madrid. With her father recently deceased, Veronica shoulders responsibility for her siblings, while her mother works tirelessly to support the family. On the day of a solar eclipse, her teacher describes how ancient cultures once used the event to perform human sacrifices and summon dark spirits. While the school gathers on the roof to watch the eclipse, Veronica and her friend Rosa sneak into the basement to conduct a séance using a Ouija board, hoping to contact her father. Their classmate Diana joins them, eager to reach her boyfriend, who died in a motorcycle accident.
Age rating: R (14+)
Sister Death
Sister Death is a truly chilling horror film and serves as a prequel to Veronica (2017), the acclaimed demonic possession story we covered earlier. While the original Spanish title is Hermana Muerte, it is internationally known as Sister Death. Keep in mind that Veronica won no fewer than seven Goya Awards, setting high expectations for its prequel. The film follows Narcisa, a young woman who, after experiencing a miracle, chooses to become a novice. Gifted with extraordinary sensitivity, she begins teaching young girls at a convent haunted by a sinister and disturbing presence, plunging her into a terrifying battle with forces beyond her understanding.
The story takes place in a convent during Francoist Spain, a period still marked by the lingering effects of the civil war. Narcisa soon attracts the hostility of the other nuns after her mystical gifts are revealed and a lost relic from the brutal war years is discovered. The disturbing presence begins to manifest mostly at night, growing stronger and more frequent, ultimately culminating in a shocking revelation and a series of mysterious suicides.
Age rating: R (14+)
His House
The 2020 Anglo-American film marks the directorial debut of Remi Weekes. After a past filled with nightmares, a Sudanese couple is granted asylum in England and hopes to start a new life. Their new house seems like a fresh beginning, but they soon realize that evil lurks within its walls. Only the power of love and their determination to stay together can help them face the dark forces—but malevolent spirits are not easily silenced. The film explores themes of trauma and guilt, following the couple as they struggle to build a new life while confronting a terrifying supernatural nightmare.
Age rating: R (14+)
