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Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or are in the mood for a spine-chilling movie night, Netflix has you covered with films that are bound to terrify and thrill. From the modern horror classics like Smile to the sinister No One Gets Out Alive, these movies are guaranteed to haunt your dreams.
Explore the darker side of cinema with this must-watch list of the 10 best horror movies on Netflix.
Scary meter: 8/10
Directed and written by Parker Finn, this supernatural horror film revolves around Dr. Rose Cotter who starts experiencing strange, unexplainable occurrences after witnessing a traumatic incident. But to survive and escape, she confronts her troubling past.
Smile stars Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Kal Penn, and Rob Morgan. The movie is the second installment in the Smile franchise and also Caitlin Stasey reprising her role from Laura Hasn’t Slept. It boasts the perfect blend of jump scares, gore, and suspense, making it a true horror film.
Scary meter: 7/10
After an intimate encounter with her boyfriend, Jay Height is followed by strange forces. The horror film was written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. It stars Mika Monroe, Keri Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi, and Lili Sepe.
After receiving acclaim from viewers and critics, the movie achieved a cult following and was considered a modern horror classic. A sequel for the same was also announced in October 2023.
Scary meter: 7/10
This Spanish slasher film is based on the novel by Carlos Garcia Miranda. It revolves around a group of horror-loving friends who end up fighting for their lives when a killer clown is on the rampage to kill them, one by one.
Killer Book Club stars Veki Velilla, Álvaro Mel, Iván Pellicer, Carlos Alcaide, and Hamza Zaidi among others. The movie boasts several literary references with a blend of mystery thrill and horror.
Scary meter: 6/10
If there’s one horror franchise that never misses, it’s The Conjuring. With the return of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, this sequel is based on a real-life case by the paranormal investigators. It reveals a chilling story of a young boy who murders people around him after claiming to be under demonic possession.
This supernatural horror film is the seventh installment in the franchise. It is directed by Michael Chaves, popularly known for directing the 2019 film, The Curse of La Llorona.
Scary meter: 6/10
Directed by Mike Flanagan, this supernatural horror film revolves around a family that introduces an Ouija board to help people move on with life. However, things take a different turn when the widow’s youngest daughter gets possessed after interacting with a spirit through the board.
Ouija: Origin of Evil stars Elizabeth Reaser, Lulu Wilson, Annalise Basso, and Henry Thomas. It received positive reviews and was praised for exceeding expectations for being a period piece in this genre.
Scary meter: 6/10
This supernatural horror film is a directorial debut by actor Patrick Wilson, famously known for portraying Ed Warren in The Conjuring Universe. The movie revolves around a college student whose college dream turns into a nightmare when the repressed demons of his past return to haunt him and his family.
The fifth installment in the Insidious franchise stars Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Rose Byrne, Andrew Astor, Lin Shaye, and Hiam Abbass among others. While the movie had received mixed reviews, it was still considered a great effort by Patrick Wilson for directing it.
Scary meter: 5/10
This slasher film boasts a star-studded cast who all reprised their roles from the previous movie. The cast includes Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Roger L. Jackson, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Hayden Panettiere and Courtney Cox.
Scream VI is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet. The plot follows four survivors of the Ghostface murders who find themselves being targeted by a new killer on a rampage. It is surely a film that reignited the genre with its storytelling and suspense.
Scary meter: 5/10
This action horror film revolves around an ill woman who unleashes a monstrous secret to protect her son during a terrorist hijack on a plane. It is directed by Peter Thorwarth and stars Peri Baumeister, Roland Møller, Chidi Ajufo, and Alexander Scheer.
Blood Red Sky is more than just a mainstream horror film as it offers the right levels of chills to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.
Scary meter: 4/10
Directed by Gerard Johnstone, this sci-fi horror revolves around a lifelike doll that turns evil. Although the robot is created to be a companion to children, the AI doll develops self-awareness and becomes hostile.
The movie stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis. It offers a gripping storyline highlighting the relationship between humans and robots.
Scary meter: 4/10
Directed by Santiago Menghini, this horror film is loosely based on a 2014 novel of the same name by Adam Nevill. It stars Cristina Rodeo and Marc Menchaca.
No One Gets Out Alive revolves around a woman from Mexico who moves into a boarding house, after which she finds herself in a nightmare she can’t escape. The movie is mainly a slow burn with the right kind of creepiness and was praised for bringing a refreshing angle to the genre.
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There is no doubt that Matthew McConaughey is one of the biggest Hollywood stars. Known for his versatility, the actor has been part of several projects and has also managed to bag an Academy Award.
However, he’s not the only one in the household who wants to be in the spotlight. The actor once revealed how Momma McConaughey, a.k.a. Mary Kathleen was also ready to steal the show by starring in her son’s movies.
Back in 2017, during an appearance on ABC’s Popcorn With Peter Travers, McConaughey revealed that his mother wanted to be a movie star as well. He said, “Every single role, she wanted to be in the movie.” He then joked she often visited him on sets and asked where the guy in charge was, only to trouble him later.
The actor even mimicked his mother’s movie pitch and told how she wants to work on a remake for The Graduate where she portrays Anne Bancroft and Matthew plays Dustin Hoffman’s part.
While the 1967 rom-com is a classic about a bored housewife who seduces a college student, his mother believes “it’s not that big of a deal. It’ll still work.” Laughing, he further added, “She’s still pitching that. No one’s made it yet.”
Be it with or without his mother, Matthew McConaughey’s acting career is going strong. He recently appeared for a cameo in the box office hit, Deadpool & Wolverine, where he voiced Cowboypool.
Back in 2019, the actor was a part of several projects like Serenity, The Beach Bum, and The Gentlemen in 2019. His upcoming projects include The Rivals of Amziah King and The Lost Bus.
In a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, actress Kate Hudson revealed that she and Matthew McConaughey are both open to starring in a sequel to the 2003 hit rom-com, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Directed by Donald Petrie, the film has become a favorite and fans often find themselves taking scene or fashion references from it.
The plot revolves around a magazine writer who meets a marketing executive after she pitches a special column at work while he makes a bet. Unaware of each other’s real intentions, the two fall in love. The actors were praised for their dynamic chemistry and the movie became a classic.
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