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Over 2.3K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Netflix Original Horror Movies
Here are the best Netflix original horror movies currently streaming right now. Featuring horror comedies and supernatural movies, this list of Netflix horror originals is updated with new and popular films. What is the best Netflix original horror movie?
The latest and scariest Netflix original movies feature Hollywood's biggest stars, like Adam Scott, Bella Thorne, Kate Bosworth, and Evangeline Lilly. Must-watch Netflix original scary movies include 1922, Gerald's Game, The Babysitter, and The Ritual.
Vote up the best original horror films on Netflix, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.
- 1John Gallagher, Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Mike Flanagan
In Hush, Maddie Young (Kate Siegel) is a deaf-mute author, living in isolation. A serene existence in the woods, punctuated by her writing and the companionship of her cat. But tranquillity shatters when a masked intruder (John Gallagher Jr.) invades her solitude. The film, directed by Mike Flanagan, is a thriller that plays on the senses. It's a nightmarish game of cat-and-mouse, where silence isn't just golden; it's survival. Hush treads the line between horror and suspense, immersing viewers into Maddie's silent world while keeping them on edge with its relentless tension.More Hush
- Dig Deeper...The Director Of 'Haunting Of Hill House' Made 'Hush' And It’s Terrifying
- #185 of 406 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #2 of 54 onThe Most Horrifying Home Invasion Movies
- 2Rafe Spall, Rob James-Collier, Arsher Ali
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: David Bruckner
Reuniting after the tragic death of their friend, four college pals set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.More The Ritual- #163 of 406 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #1 of 19 onThe Best Movie Monsters Of The 2010s
- #6 of 10 onFantastically Bizarre Horror Films Now Streaming On Netflix
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- 3Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Chiara Aurelia
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Gerald's Game is a 2017 American survival horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, based on Stephen King's novel. While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie (Carla Gugino) must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame.More Gerald's Game- #253 of 406 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #11 of 14 on14 Great Movies With One WTF Subplot
- #65 of 106 onThe Best Intelligent Horror Movies
- 4Kate Bosworth, Thomas Jane, Annabeth Gish
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Foster parents Mark and Jessie welcome 8-year-old Cody into their home. The boy tells Jessie that he's terrified to fall asleep, but she assumes it's just a natural fear for any young child. The couple become startled when their dead biological son suddenly appears in their living room. To their surprise, Cody's dreams can magically become real but so can his nightmares. Mark and Jessie must now uncover the truth behind Cody's mysterious ability before his imagination harms them all.Available On:
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The Babysitter
Bella Thorne, Judah Lewis, Hana Mae Lee- Released: 2017
- Directed by: McG
When Cole stays up past his bedtime, he discovers that his hot baby sitter belongs to a satanic cult that will stop at nothing to keep him quiet.More The Babysitter- #25 of 80 onThe Best Teen Horror Movies Of All Time
- #29 of 50 onThe Best Movies About Generation Z (So Far)
- #28 of 35 onThe 35 Best Horror Comedy Movies, Ranked By Fans
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- 6Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Susanne Bier
In Bird Box, Malorie (Sandra Bullock), a woman with a hardened resolve, grapples with an unseeable threat that drives the world to suicide. She embarks on a treacherous journey with her two children, Boy and Girl (Julian Edwards and Vivien Lyra Blair), down a river, blindfolded. The film, a gripping mixture of horror and drama directed by Susanne Bier, takes audiences through flashbacks of Malorie's past, revealing pieces of the apocalyptic puzzle. It was nominated for Saturn Award for Best Horror Film, showcasing its unique blend of suspense and terror.More Bird BoxAvailable On:
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- 7Dan Stevens, Lucy Boynton, Michael Sheen
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Gareth Evans
London, 1905. Prodigal son Thomas Richardson has returned home, only to learn that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. Determined to get her back at any cost, Thomas travels to the idyllic island where the cult lives. As Thomas infiltrates the island's community, he learns that the corruption of mainland society that they claim to reject has infested the cult's ranks nonetheless - and uncovers a secret more evil than he could have imagined.More ApostleAvailable On:
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- 8Allison Williams, Logan Browning, Steven Weber
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Richard Shepard
A troubled musical prodigy and a new star pupil embark down a sinister path.More The PerfectionAvailable On:
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1922
Thomas Jane, Neal McDonough, Molly Parker- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Zak Hilditch
1922 is a 2017 American horror-drama film directed by Zak Hilditch, based on Stephen King's novella. A simple yet proud farmer (Thomas Jane) in the year 1922 conspires to murder his wife (Molly Parker) for financial gain, convincing his teenage son (Dylan Schmid) to participate.More 1922- #29 of 59 onThe 55+ Best Stephen King Movies
- #16 of 20 onThe Best Horror Movies Of The 2010s That Didn't Take Place During The Decade
- #15 of 337 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Ever
- 10Charlie Shotwell, Lili Taylor, Max Martini
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Ciarán Foy
A boy becomes trapped in a haunted house while undergoing treatment for a rare disease.Available On:
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- 11Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira, Avery Whitted
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Vincenzo Natali
A brother and sister enter a field of tall grass to rescue a boy, but they soon realize they cannot escape and something evil lurks in the grass.More In the Tall GrassAvailable On:
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Cam
Madeline Brewer, Patch Darragh, Melora Walters- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Daniel Goldhaber
A camgirl has her principles, until a mysterious woman who looks just like her takes over her channel.More CamAvailable On:
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- 13Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Stephen Tobolowsky
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Brad Anderson
After his wife and injured daughter disappear from the emergency room, a man becomes convinced the hospital is hiding something.Available On:
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- 14Martin Freeman, Anthony Hayes, Susie Porter
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke
Stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, an infected father desperately searches for a new home for his infant child and a means to protect her from his own changing nature.More Cargo- #39 of 124 onThe Top 100+ Zombie Movies Of All Time
- #87 of 93 onThe 95+ Greatest Dystopian Action Movies
- #188 of 426 onThe Greatest Movies in World Cinema History
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- 15Stanley Tucci, Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: John R. Leonetti
A family struggles to survive after deadly creatures that hunt by sound invade the planet.More The SilenceAvailable On:
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Little Evil
Adam Scott, Evangeline Lilly, Donald Faison- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Eli Craig
A newly married man starts to believe that his 5-year-old stepson is the spawn of Satan.More Little Evil- #16 of 59 onThe Best Horror Movies That Start With The Letter L, Ranked
- #27 of 337 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Ever
- #6 of 12 onThe Best B-Horror Movies On Netflix
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- 17Florence Pugh, Celia Imrie, Ben Lloyd-Hughes
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real.
A brother-sister team that fabricates paranormal encounters for cash gets more than it bargains for when it takes a job in an estate with real paranormal activity.Available On:
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- 18Jorge Lendeborg, Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Adam Randall
A college student moonlighting as a chauffeur picks up two mysterious women for a night of party-hopping across LA. However, when he uncovers their bloodthirsty intentions and their dangerous, shadowy underworld, he must fight to stay alive.More Night Teeth- #68 of 160 onThe 100+ Best New & Recent Horror Movies, Ranked
- #133 of 337 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Ever
- #38 of 65 onThe Best New Fantasy Movies Of The Last Few Years
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- 19Andy Nyman, Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther
- Directed by: Andy Nyman, Jeremy Dyson
Ghost Stories is a 2017 British horror film written and directed by Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson, adapted from their stage play. Arch skeptic Professor Phillip Goodman (Andy Nyman) embarks upon a terror-filled quest when he stumbles across a long-lost file containing details of three cases of inexplicable 'hauntings'. - 20Carmen Ejogo, Theo Rossi, Emma Greenwell
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Zak Hilditch
Rattlesnake is a 2019 American crime drama mystery film directed by Zak Hilditch. A single mother (Carmen Ejogo) accepts the help from a strange woman after her daughter is bitten by a rattlesnake. - 21Iola Evans, Asa Butterfield, Eddie Marsan
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Toby Meakins
Tempted by a chance to win unclaimed prize money, two friends reboot a mysterious 1980s video game and step into a surreal world of next-level terror.More Choose or Die- #72 of 160 onThe 100+ Best New & Recent Horror Movies, Ranked
- #244 of 337 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Ever
- #30 of 30 onThe Best British Movies On Netflix, Ranked By Fans
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- 22Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan, Mike Colter
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Ben Young
A man's home life starts to suffer when he has recurring nightmares about a destructive and unknown force. He must soon find the strength to save his wife and two daughters when extraterrestrials launch a devastating attack on the planet.More Extinction- #119 of 178 onThe Best Alien Movies Of All Time, Ranked
- #96 of 139 onThe Best Disaster Movies Of All Time
- #11 of 15 onUnderrated Sci-Fi Movies Where Earth Fends Off An Alien Invasion
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- 23Sophianna Smith, Jamy Lentz, Elke Boucher-Depew
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Owen Egerton
Mercy Black is a 2019 American horror film directed by Owen Egerton. Marina Hess is being released from psychiatric care to live with her sister and young nephew fifteen years after having stabbed a classmate to conjure an imaginary phantom known as Mercy Black. - 24Marc-André Grondin, Monia Chokri, Charlotte St-Martin
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Robin Aubert
A village in Quebec is terrorized by a flesh-eating plague. - 25Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Toni Collette
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Dan Gilroy
In the art-world satire Velvet Buzzsaw, a series of eerie events unfold when greed-driven art critic Morf Vandewalt (Jake Gyllenhaal) and ambitious gallery owner Rhodora Haze (Rene Russo) stumble upon a trove of spellbinding paintings by an unknown artist. These works, imbued with a sinister force, initiate a supernatural revenge on those who exploit art for profit. This horror-thriller, directed by Dan Gilroy, intertwines aesthetics and fear in a chilling exploration of the high-stakes world of contemporary art. Unfolding in Los Angeles's vibrant art scene, it's an engaging blend of suspense, satire, and supernatural terror.More Velvet Buzzsaw- #86 of 106 onThe Best Intelligent Horror Movies
- #11 of 14 on14 Horror Movies Where Rich People Are The Villains
- #8 of 8 onThe Best Toni Collette Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 26Vinessa Shaw, Kevin Rahm, India Eisley
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Alistair Legrand
Clinical is a 2017 American horror thriller directed by Alistair Legrand. Dr. Jane Mathis (Vinessa Shaw) is an expert at helping patients cope with trauma, but her own dark memories keep coming back to haunt her. - 27Nat Wolff, Margaret Qualley, LaKeith Stanfield
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Adam Wingard
A high school student discovers a supernatural notebook that has deadly powers. He can kill anyone he wishes simply by inscribing their name within its pages. Intoxicated with his new power, he begins to eliminate those he deems unworthy of life.More Death NoteAvailable On:
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- 28Dylan Minnette, Piercey Dalton, Sharif Atkins
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
A teenager and his mother find themselves besieged by threatening forces when they move into a new house.More The Open House- #6 of 12 onPretty Solid Home Invasion Movies On Netflix Right Now
- #237 of 337 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Ever
- #23 of 71 onThe Best Netflix Original Thriller Movies
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The Influence
- 30Luna Maya, Christian Sugiono, Sara Wijayanto
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Rocky Soraya
A toy manufacturer and his wife are terrorized by a demon after their orphaned niece tries to summon her late mother's spirit using a strange ritual.Available On:
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- 31Kate Siegel, Jason O'Mara, Dulé Hill
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
Hypnotic is a 2021 psychological thriller that delves into the dark side of mind control. The film follows Jenn (Kate Siegel), as she seeks to improve her life through hypnotherapy. Jenn's reality starts to unravel, as the sessions with the charming and mysterious therapist Dr. Meade (Jason O'Mara) become more intense. Jenn must revisit her harrowing sessions to uncover a trail of victims left behind by Dr. Meade's dangerous treatments. She must also piece together her fragmented memories before becoming entrapped in his manipulative game. With her sanity at stake, Hypnotic investigates themes of trust and the perils of seeking help from the wrong places.Available On:
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- 32Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Kate Fisher, Mark Burnham
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: David Blue Garcia
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a 2022 slasher film, serves as a direct sequel to the 1974 horror classic, disregarding the various other iterations in between. Directed by David Blue Garcia, the film transports viewers back to the blood-soaked world of Leatherface, the iconic chainsaw-wielding killer. The story follows a group of friends who venture into the remote Texas town of Harlow, only to encounter the notorious murderer. The film grimly presents themes of survival and the nuanced evolution of evil. The chilling atmosphere and graphic violence are primed to satiate the appetites of horror fans.Available On:
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- 33Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Matt Palmer
Two friends have their nerves and morals tested during a hunting trip in Scotland.More Calibre- #33 of 71 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Of 2018, Ranked
- #144 of 307 onThe 300+ Best Netflix Original Movies Of All Time
- #11 of 30 onThe 30 Best British Movies On Netflix
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- 34Amanda Seyfried, James Norton, Natalia Dyer
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
After moving to a small town with her husband, a young artist begins to suspect that their home harbors a dark secret.Available On:
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- 35Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: David Pastor, Àlex Pastor
Bird Box Barcelona (2023) is a Spanish post-apocalyptic horror thriller directed and written by Álex and David Pastor. Serving as a spin-off sequel to the 2018 film Bird Box, the story unfolds in Barcelona, where survivors combat entities manipulating negative emotions. The narrative follows Sebastián (Mario Casas), and his daughter Anna (Alejandra Howard), as they navigate a perilous journey, encountering other survivors. The film layers themes of survival, sacrifice, and the supernatural. Released on Netflix, it received mixed reviews. Notable cast members include Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, and Naila Schuberth.More Bird Box Barcelona- #339 of 406 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #119 of 120 onThe Best Horror Movie Sequels
- #42 of 116 onWhich 2023 Movies Absolutely Had To Be Seen In The Theater?
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- 36Ruth Wilson, Paula Prentiss, Bob Balaban
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Oz Perkins
Hired to care for a reclusive elderly author (Paula Prentiss), a live-in nurse (Ruth Wilson) comes to believe her house is haunted.Available On:
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- 37Manon Azem, Artus, Anne-Solenne Hatte
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Olivier Afonso
After their van breaks down in the middle of nowhere, the women of a volleyball team must fight for their lives against a group of degenerate hunters.Available On:
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The 3rd Eye 2
- 39Bérénice Bejo, Anaïs Parello, Inaki Lartigue
- Released: 2024
- Directed by: Xavier Gens
To save Paris from a bloodbath, a grieving scientist is forced to face her tragic past when a giant shark appears in the Seine.More Under Paris- #384 of 406 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
- #15 of 60 onThe Most Entertaining Awful Shark Horror Movies
- #86 of 123 onThe 90+ Best Recent Thriller Movies, Ranked
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