Why you should watch: If you’re into your supernatural horror - we're talking ouija boards, evil spirits and people being possessed, then this should be right up your street. Described as being "fast-paced" and "often unpredictable" (Rotten Tomatoes), Talk to Me has proven to be something of a hit with audiences and critics alike. GQ were very complimentary of the movie last year, describing it as a "great entry to the new canon of economical gross-out horror movies", and insisting that it should be on everyone's watch list on Halloween. If you're squeamish, look away now, but if you're not, dive in… at your peril…

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Why you should watch: This Spanish horror is worth a watch simply for the unique premise alone. According to viewers, it's also pretty "messed up" too, which is essential when it comes to horrors - unless you have a weak stomach, that is. A review from the Daily Telegraph in 2020 summed up the movie best, saying: "It's anything but a balanced diet, but there's much to chew on regardless." Good news too, if you enjoyed this one, then the sequel is also on Netflix.

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Why you should watch: His House received widespread acclaim when it was first released, and for good reason. It's seriously unnerving and features some truly fantastic performances from its leads. The Guardian seemed impressed when they reviewed it a couple of years back, describing the movie as "striking" and praising the fact that the director had some "effectively nasty tricks up his sleeve". On the outside, it might seem to be the same old haunted house movie, but it's so much more than that. Put your hot tea down, there'll be some jump scares!

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Why you should watch: Despite being a relative baby in the world of film, Get Out has already become a modern classic within the horror genre. It's an absolute rollercoaster - and the twists and psychological horrors come thick and fast as the movie progresses. Daniel Kaluuya is all-too convincing as Chris, and he was quite rightly nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars that year. With 88 award wins, as well as a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 98%, this is a must for the thinking man's horror fan.

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Why you should watch: If you want something that'll mess with your head, Smile might well be the movie for you - it's seriously creepy. It's had some good reviews too, with iNews describing it as a "skin-prickling, unnerving viewing experience". It has an 80% critics score and a 77% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is pretty good all things considered. Definitely worth two hours of your time. The sequel lands in cinemas in October 2024, too.

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Why you should watch: If you haven't watched Jaws at this point, what have you been doing all your life? Swimming in the sea, without fearing for your life like the rest of us who have watched Jaws (and its sequels)?! Jaws is a classic movie in the horror genre, with great performances, buckets full of tension, and THAT musical score. It's a must-watch for all movie fans - whether you're after a horror or not! Just, you know, be careful getting in the water next time you're on holiday...

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Why you should watch: With the sequel currently in the cinemas, why not go back and relive the iconic first movie? It's very funny, and totally off the wall in the way only director Tim Burton can achieve. And it features fantastic performances from Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, and Geena Davis. It's a lot of fun, and has gone on to become a pretty legendary entry into the horror canon (not to mention spawning loads of cool Halloween costumes). Plus, it won't scare the pants off you, which is great if you're after something creepy and dark that isn't going to make you have nightmares for a week.

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Why you should watch: Talent really does run in the family... Here, Stephen King's son Joe Hill proves his stories are just as creepy as his famous dad's. Based on Joe's short story of the same name, The Black Phone has some real nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat moments, especially when Finney is trying to escape the basement. Ethan Hawke is terrifying as the mysterious Grabber, pitted against the young schoolboy determined not to become another victim. The tension doesn't really let up in this movie. The Black Phone got some good reviews when it came out, and still holds a 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It leaves Netflix on November 02, 2024.

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Why you should watch: Another modern classic, American Psycho - based on the Bret Easton Ellis book of the same name - is considered to be one of the best movies of the 21st century. Despite its very dark subject matter (murder in the most horrid way possible), American Psycho is actually a deliciously funny social satire, too. That's partly thanks to the script and Bale's fantastic performance. The Times were very complimentary of the movie, describing it as "ferociously intelligent, horribly violent, and darkly funny". What more could you ask for?!

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Why you should watch: If you're after something that'll leave you tense and stressy, Gerald's Game is perfect. It is generally regarded as one of Flanagan's more underrated projects (which says a lot considering they're all brilliant). Gugino gives a fantastic performance as the trapped Jessie, and the film will certainly leave you with little to no nails by the end of it. Adaptations of Stephen King's works are generally pretty hit or miss, but this one is definitely a hit.

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Why you should watch: Horrors don't all have to be blood, gore and ghosts. Yes, this one has people being killed by monsters, but it's also very funny, and a cheeky take on the 'group of wildly different college students trapped in a room together' trope. The performances, premise - and the twist - are all good fun too! You'll have a riot watching this one. It has stood the test of time, too, holding a 74% rating on Rotten Tomatoes over a decade later.

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Why you should watch: If you like your horror films gory as hell, then this is the franchise for you. Not going to lie, you'll probably watch a lot of this film through your hands, and you'll definitely be on the edge of your seat during some of Jigsaw's sick games. The twists are truly killers (pun intended) - and guess what? If you enjoyed this one, there's another three of them available on Netflix. With 10 films in the series (and an 11th set to be released next year), they must be doing something right. See where it all started here.

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Why you should watch: What is scarier than a fanatic cult that want to use you for their own ends? Nothing much. Why? Because at the end of the day, they're not monsters or ghouls or aliens - they're humans. And yet, there's something inhuman about them. The Apostle deals with a creepy cult, a spooky village in Wales, and features some great performances from its leads. The reviews for The Apostle were pretty positive when it first came out, with Variety comparing it to the original The Wicker Man, which is a very complimentary comparison. A worthy addition to the folk horror canon.

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Why you should watch: The idea alone is terrifying... Someone who looks exactly like you has taken over your life and career - and is trying to ruin it. Doppelgängers and clones are some of the scariest tropes in the horror genre, and Cam utilises it to much success. Brewer is great in the lead role(s), and the movie received great reviews when it was first released six years ago. Described as "chilling" by Vice and "underrated" by The Guardian, Cam isn't a horror that should be slept on.

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Why you should watch: The idea of a Ouija board is creepy enough as it is, and it's used to full effect here. Not only is Veronica genuinely frightening to watch at times, but it also features a fantastic performance from Escacena. She's so good that she actually won an award for her spooky performance. It's an effective horror movie, with the creepiness ramped up to 11.

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Why you should watch: If you’re after plenty of jump scares and supernatural goings on, then Under the Shadow is one of the better films on this list. The movie received widespread acclaim when it was released, so much so that it was actually selected as the British entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars in 2017. Rashidi's performance drew much praise too, and some critics went so far as to compare the movie with another horror great, The Babadook. An unsettling horror that's well worth checking out.

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Why you should watch: The Wailing has had some fantastic reviews since being released eight years ago. Despite being over two and a half hours long, The Wailing is anything but a slow burn, with many a critic praising its pace. It was a hit in Asia too, winning several awards. At 156 minutes long, you'll experience every horror trick imaginable, which is great if you're playing horror bingo or want to be truly terrified.

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Why you should watch: It is truly unnerving at times, and there's plenty of weirdness to make you feel on edge. One particular scene involving a bear will give you nightmares, and a sequence in act three will leave you freaked out for a while later. Portman is typically great, and the ending will give you chills. As The Guardian said in a review at the time, Annihilation "will shock, fascinate and haunt audiences".

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Why you should watch: Found-footage horror films are always a bit hit or miss, but this is definitely one of the better ones. Creep is a deeply unsettling film that was met with plenty of praise when it was released a decade ago. The performances were praised - in particular Duplass' - and The Guardian even recommended it in their 'My Streaming Gem' series of reviews back in 2020. If you DO decide to give it a watch, then Netflix also has the sequel available. A third film is in development.

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Why you should watch: It’s another disturbing movie from the mind of Peele, with some truly unnerving scenes - in particular flashbacks concerning Yeun's character. As with Get Out and Us, Nope was a critical success, and named in the top 10 films of 2022 by the American Film Institute, which isn't too shabby at all. It is also considered one of the best sci-fi films of the 21st century. Well, well worth checking out.

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Why you should watch: Perhaps the ultimate teen disaster movie, Final Destination has gone down as something of an iconic movie - and franchise, for that matter - within the horror movie genre. It's gruesome, it's got some seriously big jump scares, and it's nail-bitingly tense. It's also pretty funny at times too, with some of the deaths perhaps being a bit unintentionally daft. There are five in the franchise, all available on Netflix, apart from the fourth movie which is mysteriously absent from the streaming service.

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Why you should watch: This is pretty spooky, and some sequences are downright disturbing. One scene in particular, involving a slow-moving monster, is particularly horrific and will give you nightmares for sure. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was a low budget affair, but did very well at the box office, and got some great reviews at the time. And good news - there's a sequel in the works, but no release date yet.

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Why you should watch: This movie will certainly keep you on the edge throughout. The tension ramps up steadily and, with the help of strong performances from the main cast, is easily one of the better psychological horrors on offer at the moment. Run was a hit with audiences when it was released in 2020, becoming Hulu's most watched original movie on the platform at the time.

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Why you should watch: It's a concept that is truly chilling - losing all five of your senses, slowly and one by one. It's horrific to think about, and horrifying to watch what happens to Santiago over the course of this film. It's had some good reviews from critics, with indieWire describing the horror as "brutal". Perfect if you're after a film that's going to leave you seriously unnerved.

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Why you should watch: This movie is thrilling, edge-of-your seat horror, with a great performance from Megan Fox. No matter how outlandish the set pieces, Fox's performance keeps it all grounded, and the viewer invested. Till Death had some great reviews when it first came out, with Variety writing: "S.K. Dale's direction and Fox's commitment go a long way toward making Till Death a glossy, entertaining lark." If you're after something fun that's going to leave you uncomfortable, Till Death could be the movie for you.

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As you can see, there is plenty of choice when it comes to horrors on Netflix. There are the classics, like Jaws, and then there are the modern classics, like Nope and Get Out. There’s a horror for all tastes, so if you’re after something supernatural with plenty of jump scares, or a psychological horror that’ll mess with your head, or even a slasher with lots of gore, you are literally spoilt for choice here!