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“Ahead, the best horror movies on Netflix for stream queens and kings.”
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“Ahead, discover horrors, thrillers, and slashers that we can, in all good conscience, recommend. Go get scared.”
Nicolae Tiganenco
14 Best Horror Movies on Netflix: New & Old–Not for the Faint-Hearted21 March 2022
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“Below you’ll find a list of carefully handpicked horrors you can catch on Netflix right now and ruin your sleep hygiene for a while. All the titles are sorted by sub-genre so you can easily find what you’re looking for.”
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“A new week brings a new list of the top ten horror movies on streaming, so don't look now, but the time is upon us. Fan favorite films continue to rule the roost, mostly, but some new blood is rising to the top for those looking for new chills and…”
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“Whether you’re looking for supernatural terror, cursed footage, or a new chapter in a legendary horror franchise, these five releases are ready for your next movie night.”
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“Here are the movies I love to hate to love to watch around Halloween. Horror films come and go, but these are cemented in my gut as the ones that disturb me, make me squirm, freak me out, and send me flying over to Marlboro Man’s side of the couch.”
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“Tragedy Girls is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the grim humor of Heathers and isn’t afraid of a little carnage. Alexandra Shipp and Brianna Hildebrand star as two high school seniors who run a true crime blog in this comedy-horror film.”
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“Trust in the guidance of your fellow horror lovers and find seven of the best-reviewed horror films on Netflix below...”
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“Whatever timing you prefer, there's a horror flick worth catching on Netflix—or 25 of them.”
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“With that in mind, we at Den of Geek have polled our staff and collected the below list of what we generally consider to be the best chillers of the fast quarter-century or so. Enjoy.”
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“2022 was a great year for horror movies. Scream started the year off well with its release in January, and a steady stream of entertaining fright flicks followed. Some of the movies we expected to be great, like The Black Phone and Nope, delivered on their already high expectations.”
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“And these are the 50 best horror movies of all time – ones that experimented and succeeded, and altered the trajectory of the genre in the process.”
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Raven Ishak
28 Horror Films That "Scarred" People For Eternity, And I Didn't Know Half Of These Existed5 October 2025
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“Silent Hill is my hands-down scariest movie. Perfect mixture of psychological horror, thriller, paranormal, and suspense. Plus, it leaves the watcher to come to their own conclusion of what was really real.”
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“We’re ranking all the new horror movies of 2022 by Tomatometer, like Scream, X, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and more.”
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Safwan Azeem
The 10 Most Perfect Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked10 February 2026
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“This ranking is built around movies that stay sharp on plot. That means, clear setups, clean rules (even when supernatural), scenes that escalate instead of loop, and characters who feel like actual people getting cornered.”
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Adam Symchuk
The Highest-Rated Horror Movies, According to IMDb23 December 2022 · Updated 5 July 2026
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“However, IMDb has made it easier by compiling a list of the highest-rated horror films based on user ratings. These movies all have at least 50,000 user votes on the platform, making them among the most popular horror films ever made, according to IMDb users.”
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“When it comes to Clive Barker movies, most people generally talk about Hellraiser. Or Nightbreed. Oooh, or Midnight Meat Train. Where was I? Oh yes. This is easily one of the finest adaptations of the man's work, partly because of fantastic performances from Virginia Madsen and Tony Todd—and great…”
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“So, without further ado, here are the 31 best horror Movies of all time, ranked in 2026.”
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“With the usual determiner that the films saw commercial North American release in ’22 (and the caveat that I haven’t seen a few of the year’s significant titles, like NOPE and THE SADNESS), here are my choices, starting with the very best…”
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Ian Sandwell
61 best horror movies that are actually good and terrifying25 October 2019 · Updated 28 October 2025
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“If you're looking for a scary experience, you are in the right place as we've got a selection of unmissable, terrifying horror movies you should watch as soon as possible.”
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“Review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the 200 best horror movies based on the critics score and audience rating, alongside the number of reviews and its year of release.”
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Blair Marnell
7 Best Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked by IMDb Rating: ‘Halloween’ and More30 October 2025 · Updated 28 October 2025
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“To celebrate the scary season, Watch With Us has assembled the best horror movies of all time, as ranked by IMDb.”
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Daniel Boyer
The 10 Greatest Horror Movies That Are 10/10, No Notes27 November 2025
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“Booming with compelling writing, acting, direction, and some of the greatest and most thought-provoking themes in movie history, the late George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie masterpiece Dawn of the Dead is the prime example of a 10/10 horror movie.”
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“From old classics like The Exorcist to newer favorites like Pearl (as part of the X horror movie franchise), here is a list of the 50 best horror movies to watch right now, including options that are streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+ and more.”
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Annie Goldsmith
In for a thrill? Here are our All-Time Favorite Horror Movies24 August 2020 · Updated 18 July 2022
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“So lock your doors, turn on a nightlight (no shame), and queue up one of our all-time favorite horror films.”
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Chrissy Stockton
The 10 Best Horror Movies of All Time (According to Rotten Tomatoes) and Where to Stream Them4 November 2025
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“Best” is subjective, but review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes used critic and fan reviews to create a ranking of 200 of the best horror movies of all time.”
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“Hence, while compiling a list of the Top 27 Horror Movies of All Time, we kept everything in mind.”
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Moira Macdonald
Scary Movie Week: 75 great horror movies28 October 2014 · Updated 29 October 2014
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“Should you be in need of a classic scary movie this week, Rotten Tomatoes has put together a handy list of the 75 best-reviewed horror films on their site.”
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“Newsweek counts down to the all-time greatest horror films, according to movie review aggregator Metacritic.”
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Matthew Jackson
From Nosferatu to Get Out: The Best Horror Movies of all Time21 August 2023 · Updated 28 January 2025
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“So, from the earliest silent masterpieces to modern hits that will stand the test of time, these are our picks for the best horror films of all time.”
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Jimmy Sangster
50 Blood-Chilling Horror Movies Too Terrifying To Forget — And Where To Stream Them2 July 2026
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“Here at Empire, we like to believe that you can have the bejeezus frightened out of you any day of the year, as many times as you like. And whether it’s seminal slashers, creepy killer clowns, or arthouse works that cut to the quick of society’s most terrifying taboos, of…”
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Steven Spielberg
20 Best Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked1 October 2022 · Updated 2 September 2024
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“No matter how much time has passed since their release — or how many times we've seen them — some horror movies are so good that we watch them over and over, eventually introducing them to our friends, families, and even to our own children (when they're old enough, of course).”
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Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck
13 Essential Horror Movies Everyone Should See At Least Once13 October 2024
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“However, the following titles separate themselves as the most essential films of the genre because they push the boundaries, define or revolutionize the genre, add something new, or are critically acclaimed.”
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Kat Pettibone
The 15 Best Horror Movies of All Time to Watch — or Rewatch — This Halloween11 October 2024
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“So what are the best all time scary movies to watch this Halloween? Keep scrolling for Us’ favorite picks:”
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“To help get you there, we’ve rounded up the 100 scariest movies of all time. It’s a collection of hauntings, demonic possessions, crazed killers, camping trips gone wrong, and found-footage nightmares.”
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Shelly Hed
18 Best Horror Movies to Watch With Your Family14 December 2022 · Updated 27 August 2023
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“The following list contains horror films that have likable and realistic protagonists, intelligent twists, rewatch potential, and minimal jump scares. These are some of my favorites.”
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Sean Alexander
Highest-Rated Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked17 February 2024 · Updated 7 November 2024
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“When the IMDb, Metacritic, and Rotten Tomatoes ratings for the scariest films ever are averaged out and given equal weight, it results in the following list of the ten highest-rated horror movies of all time.”
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“Indulge in one of the many exciting films on Entertainment Weekly’s list of the 18 best horror movies streaming on Netflix.”
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“We love a movie where at no point do you have any idea what will happen next—but when the other shoe drops. it's satisfying and makes sense, perhaps even gleaming at some larger overarching themes.”
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“Just open Netflix and pick any of the films on this list.”
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“From supernatural horror movies like The Conjuring that bring those childhood fears of ghosts to the surface, to slasher and serial killer movies like Hush that tap into the ugliest real-life terrors, there’s a horror movie currently available to stream on Netflix for every brand of scary.”
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Brianna Zigler
20 Best Horror Movies on Netflix (August 2026): ‘Immaculate’ and More18 August 2026
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“Your bingewatch list should include Immaculate, the underrated 2024 movie starring Sydney Sweeney as a nun – yes, you read that correctly – who discovers her convent isn’t as innocent as she is.”
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“For me, a great horror movie really only needs one amazing or novel idea to put it ahead of the crowd. The horror genre is generally so defined and well-trodden that a movie that can actually surprise you with a new take is sort of automatically worthwhile.”
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“To get you started, we’ve tracked down some of the must-see horror titles currently available to stream on Netflix.”
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“With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best horror movies on Netflix right now, an evolving list that will provide you with classic horror selections and modern cuts to get your fright fix.”
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“Read on to see which horror movies on Netflix right now will give you the biggest thrills this spooky season.”
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“TV Guide combed through Netflix's extensive library of horror titles to find the absolute best scary movies you can watch on the service right now.”
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“If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s well worth checking out. It’s fun, exciting, and at times emotional as we watch a vampire mother battle a group of dangerous criminals to keep her son (who is not a bloodsucker) safe during an international flight.”
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“However, out of all the scariest horror movies on Netflix, the one film that creeped me out and continued to haunt me the most is also among my top choices for the best horror movies of 2023, Talk to Me.”
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“Here are my picks for the 25 best/most watchable All Hallows movies you can currently stream.”
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Nathan Sharp
The 15 Best Netflix Original Horror Movies (According To Rotten Tomatoes)21 October 2020
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“…original horror movies can be inventive and creative from killer art in Velvet Buzzsaw to an ill-fated mission to defeat a cult in Apostle while some are more traditional like the killer hunting teens in the woods in Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight there's a great Netflix original movie…”
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Whitney Perry
The 43 Freakiest Scary Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now25 September 2020
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“Here are the best horror movies on Netflix right now. Start streaming and start screaming.”
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Nick Hall
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24 Best Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now6 July 2020
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“While the list of scary movies on Netflix is nigh-on endless, some are certainly better than others. We’ve waded through the list to find nothing but the premier releases. There’s a healthy mix of classics, along with a few new horror movies on Netflix you should definitely check out.”
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Ally Westfall
The 5 Best Horror Movies On Netflix8 July 2017 · Updated 14 October 2023
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“Netflix has some pretty cheesy scary movies, so here's a few that absolutely aren't.”
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Josiah Soto
Watch These Absolutely Horrifying Movies on Netflix If You're Brave Enough14 June 2022
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“So, we listed a bunch of horror movies currently on Netflix, so you don't spend hours scrolling for one yourself! This collection includes seriously blood-chilling flicks such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Choose or Die.”
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Carter Lee
Four Of The Best Horror Movies On Netflix That Will Scare The Hell Out Of You22 June 2018
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“If you’re looking for the best horror movies on Netflix, there are a handful of titles that are genuinely scary and very entertaining. Many of the horror movies on Netflix may not be anything to write home about, but there are a few scary films that are most definitely worth…”
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“Here are my top horror films from the digital titles available this Halloween season. Enjoy!”
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Joshua St. Clair
The 33 Scariest Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now30 June 2020 · Updated 28 June 2021
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“So here are 33 films streaming on Netflix right now that at least accomplish this latter feat. Some are better stories than horror tales. Some do it all.”
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Lopamudra Mukherjee
The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2022 - High On Films2 January 2023 · Updated 10 July 2024
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“So if you’re looking for a list from a reliable source (I.e., yours truly) that lives and breathes horror, take a look at the ten movies I’ve handpicked and find out which of these cater to your specific murky cravings.”
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“With a focus on innovation and variety, here are the 22 best horror movies of 2022.”
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“So, let’s get into it, the best horror major releases and best under-the-radar releases of 2022.”
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“Here are 25 classics that'll hit your scary sweet spot.”
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Mark Hughes
The Top 50 Horror Films Of The Past 20 Years - Forbes29 October 2019 · Updated 30 October 2019
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“Here are the top 50 best horror movies of the past 20 years, presented here in order starting with the #1 best horror film of the last two decades...”
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“We start the list with Certified Fresh films (these movies have maintained a high Tomatometer score after enough critics reviews), followed by the hair-raising Fresh movies (these are rated at least 60%), and then concluding with the dastardly Rotten.”
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Stacey Grant
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40 of the Best New Horror Movies to Watch in 20232 December 2022 · Updated 5 July 2023
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“But horror fans can rest easy in knowing that 2023 will be another hauntingly good year for the genre. From dark takes on classic children's stories to reboots of hit horror franchises from the '70s, this year will have you peeking out from under the covers for months to come.”
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Sonaiya Kelley
What to watch for Halloween: 13 new horror movies to stream12 October 2021 · Updated 13 October 2021
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“Whether you’re into vampires or slashers, prefer found-footage style horrors or slow-burn psychological thrillers, here’s a list of 13 of the more interesting new horror movies hitting streaming services in time for Halloween.”
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Stephen Johnson
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16 of the Best New Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween30 September 2022 · Updated 9 June 2025
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“Here are the 16 horror films coming in October that I think have the most potential for greatness.”
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“To this day, many would still say that William Friedkin's The Exorcist is the scariest horror movie ever made, and it wouldn't be easy to disagree with them.”
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“Here are the 12 scariest movies we’ve ever seen, ranked from least to most scary.”
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Hinakshi Bhatia
Calling All Horror Film Lovers: Check Out 10 Of The Scariest Movies Ever, According To Science24 October 2020
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“So, here are the top ten movies that made people's heart rate go up by a lot, starting from the scariest:”
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“Here are the 10 scariest movies you can stream for free on Crackle right now.”
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Rafer Guzmán
These are the 20 scariest horror movies of all time, according to our film critic28 October 2020
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“If you're looking to exorcise some demons this Halloween, here's our list of the 20 scariest movies ever made.”
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Fred Topel
Best Horror Movies on Netflix: The Scariest Movies To Stream Now (December 2021)1 October 2021
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“Here are the best Netflix horror movies to stream and scream right now!”
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“Here are the best scary movies currently streaming on Netflix — all of them packed with eerie entertainment value, because you don't need to sleep ever again. Happy haunting!”
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“Here are 29 scary movies you can stream on Netflix right now.”
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“If you’re looking for a psychological thriller with a lot of twists and turns, then The Perfection is the perfect horror movie for you.”
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Jessica Wang
bustle.com · X
20 Best Horror Movies On Netflix To Watch With Your Friends7 June 2020 · Updated 20 February 2024
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“With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best horror movies to watch on Netflix with your bravest friends.”
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“We’ve curated a list of some of the best and scariest horror movies on Netflix right now. Films that will rattle you to your bone, give you goosebumps and some that merely excel at giving off extreme spooky vibes.”
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Jessica Ferri
11 Terrifying Horror Movies You Can Stream on Netflix Right ...14 June 2017
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“Well, fear no more readers—you can stream these 11 horror movies on Netflix right now. From the popular Korean zombie fest Train to Busan to the cult indie Pontypool, these scary movies are sure to get your heart rate up, all from the comfort of your own couch.”
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William Earl
The Best Horror Movies of 2022, Ranked — From 'Barbarian' to 'X'17 December 2022 · Updated 22 December 2022
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“Fittingly, many of the year’s best titles tapped into this anger and fear. Themes of environmental decay (“Crimes of the Future”), the oppression of women (“Men”), toxic internet culture (“Scream”), surveillance (“Watcher”) and sexual repression (“X”) loomed large, linking fantastical scares to very real fright.”
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Richard Fink
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Best Horror Movies of 2022, Ranked2 September 2022 · Updated 11 May 2023
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“2022 has been one of the most memorable years in decades for the horror genre. The year has been filled with many successful horror movies to entertain and scare audiences, both in theaters and on streaming platforms.”
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“2022 has provided a bevvy of impressive movies from across the world, including films from such seasoned directors as Ti West, Jordan Peele and Alex Garland, as well as newcomers Jane Schoenbrun, Halina Reijn and Mimi Cave.”
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“With Rotten Tomatoes ratings of 88% or higher—and all the shivers, creeps, and blood you can handle (plus some you probably can’t)—these are some of the best new horror movies of the past year.”
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“Some of these horror movies were in the mainstream and garnered the attention of casual theater-goers. Unfortunately, many of the best horror movies of 2022 have flown under the radar for some fans.”
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Courtney Mroch
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24 Horror Movies of 2022 That Got Surprisingly Good ...28 December 2022 · Updated 1 December 2023
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“For the purposes of this list, we’re qualifying “best” as movies that received at least six stars on IMDB and fresh ratings of 60% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes.”
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Abby Monteil
The best horror movies of 2022 so far, according to critics21 October 2022 · Updated 20 January 2023
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“To identify the 25 best horror movies of the year so far, Stacker looked at all horror movies on critical review aggregator Metacritic with a 2022 release date and ranked the top 25 according to Metascore.”
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“If you're looking to cut right to the top horror hits of the year, rest assured: There's something weird and terrifying in here for you.”
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“And here we are, the number one ranked horror film of 2022. X is a slasher film that leans into the many tropes and cliches of the genre while working to redefine them, just as Scream did back in the 90’s.”
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“But, for me, the honor goes to Rosemary’s Baby. Hands down. There’s no need for head spinning, or vomit, or even cursing. Rather, this is the story of a woman and her unborn. A joyful pregnancy. Soon turned nightmare.”
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Caroline Williams
14 Horror Movies That Will Make You Want To Sleep With A Nightlight On20 June 2018
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“Hands down one of the scariest movies I have ever seen. I saw this movie one time in my life and will never watch it again because it scarred me for life.”
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“Just in time for Halloween, we’ve pulled together a list of dozens of the best horror movies you can stream right now, from tried-and-true classics that never get old to more recent scare-fests that you might not know exist.”
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“For those looking to escape the typical demonic threats of the genre, these horror movies offer something frighteningly more real.”
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De Elizabeth
The 85 Best Scary Movies Every Horror and Suspense Fan Should See6 October 2020
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“Ahead, discover the scariest films ever made, including '90s slashers, psychological thrillers, Halloween movies, plenty of old-school classics, and the best horror features that will haunt you for ages.”
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“Here, in no particular order, are my favorites.”
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Britt Hayes
Watch Halloween Movies Online: The Scariest Films on Netflix Instant17 October 2012
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“So if you're in the market for something that is going to really scare the crap out of you, we've put together a list of movies to watch: the scariest movies online that Netflix Instant has to offer.”