Chilling Excellence: 5 Acclaimed Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix

We've curated a list of critically acclaimed horror movies on Netflix that promise spine-tingling thrills and chilling suspense for your next movie night.

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Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than by diving into some horror movies? We’ve selected five of the absolute best horror films available on Netflix this October 2024. Check out the list below!


Full list of all horror movies available on Netflix, sorted by IMDb rating


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a gripping supernatural horror that unravels in the eerie confines of a morgue. When a father-son team of coroners receives the body of an unidentified woman, what begins as a routine autopsy quickly spirals into a nightmarish mystery. With each disturbing discovery, the sinister secrets of 'Jane Doe' are revealed, unleashing a chilling terror that keeps you on edge until the final moment.

Director: André Øvredal
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox, Ophelia Lovibond, Michael McElhatton, Parker Sawyers, Jane Perry, Olwen Catherine Kelly

Apostle (2018)

Apostle (2018)

Apostle is a brutal, atmospheric horror that takes you into the heart of a mysterious cult. Set in 1905, a man travels to a remote island to rescue his kidnapped sister, only to uncover dark rituals and terrifying secrets. With its slow-building tension and graphic brutality, Apostle delivers a chilling mix of folklore, madness, and the supernatural.

Apostle (2018)
Director: Gareth Evans
Cast: Dan Stevens, Lucy Boynton, Michael Sheen, Mark Lewis Jones, Bill Milner, Kristine Froseth, Paul Higgins, Richard Elfyn

The Babadook (2014)

The Babadook is a chilling psychological horror that delves into the darkness of grief and motherhood. A widowed mother, struggling with her son’s erratic behavior, discovers a disturbing children's book about a creature called the Babadook. As the supernatural presence grows, so does the terror in their home. This critically acclaimed film is a masterclass in tension, blending emotional depth with spine-tingling horror.

The Babadook (2014)
Director: Jennifer Kent
Cast: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, Benjamin Winspear, Chloe Hurn, Jacquy Phillips
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His House (2020)

His House is a deeply unsettling horror that tackles themes of trauma and guilt. After fleeing war-torn South Sudan, a refugee couple struggles to adjust to life in their new English home—only to discover that something sinister lurks within its walls. Blending supernatural terror with real-world horrors, this thought-provoking thriller won a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer, cementing its place as one of the most powerful horror films of recent years.

His House (2020)
Director: Remi Weekes
Cast: Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù, Wunmi Mosaku, Matt Smith, Malaika Wakoli-Abigaba

The Wailing (2016)

The Wailing is a gripping Korean horror that blends supernatural mystery with psychological dread. Set in a small village plagued by a bizarre illness and a string of violent deaths, a local cop tries to unravel the dark forces at work. A standout in the genre, it was part of the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, delivering a chilling, slow-burn experience you won't forget.

The Wailing (2016)
Director: Na Hong-jin
Cast: Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Jun Kunimura, Chun Woo-hee, Kim Hwan-hee, Heo Jin, Jang So-yeon, Son Kang-gook
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