Just last month we shared the 10 Best Films Streaming on Netflix. But for you horror junkies, the word ‘Best’ means been there, done that, watched it 6 times already. Well lucky for you, we’ve combed the Netflix back catalog for every underrated gem, terrifying indie, genre-bender and lesser known horror movie currently available. We can practically guarantee there’s at least one horror film on this list that you haven’t seen.
Are you ready to STREAM AND SCREAM?
Pop some popcorn, put on your Netflix and Actually Chill pants, and pick a flick from our list of:
8 Horror Movies on Netflix (US) You Haven’t Seen
I am not a Serial Killer (2016)
Director: Billy O’Brien
Writer: Billy O’Brien, Christopher Hyde
Starring: Max Records, Christopher Lloyd, Laura Fraser
A troubled teen with homicidal tendencies has to hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while suppressing his own inner demons.
Under the Shadow (2016)
Director: Babak Anvari
Writer: Babak Anvari
Starring: Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi
After Shideh’s building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
A Dark Song (2016)
Director: Liam Gavin
Writer: Liam Gavin
Starring: Steve Oram, Catherine Walker, Susan Loughnane
A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.
Moon (2009)
Director: Duncan Jones
Writer: Duncan Jones, Nathan Parker
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott
Though not strictly horror, Moon follows Astronaut Sam Bell’s (Sam Rockwell) three-year shift at a lunar mine is finally coming to an end, and he’s looking forward to his reunion with his wife (Dominique McElligott) and young daughter. Suddenly, Sam’s health takes a drastic turn for the worse. He suffers painful headaches and hallucinations, and almost has a fatal accident. He meets what appears to be a younger version of himself, possibly a clone. With time running out, Sam must solve the mystery before the company crew arrives.
EL BAR (2017)
Director: Álex de la Iglesia
Writer: Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia
Starring: Blanca Suárez, Mario Casas, Carmen Machi
In bustling downtown Madrid, a loud gunshot and two mysterious deaths trap a motley assortment of common urbanites in a decrepit central bar, while paranoia and suspicion force the terrified regulars to turn on each other.
Berlin Syndrome (2017)
Director: Cate Shortland
Writer: Shaun Grant, Melanie Joosten
Starring: Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Matthias Habich
A disturbed teacher holds a young photographer captive in his Berlin apartment after bringing her home for a night of romance. [Read our Review of Berlin Syndrome]
Super Dark Times (2017)
Director: Kevin Phillips
Writer: Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski
Starring: Owen Campbell, Charlie Tahan, Elizabeth Cappuccino
Teenagers Zach and Josh have been best friends their whole lives, but when a gruesome accident leads to a cover-up, the secret drives a wedge between them and propels them down a rabbit hole of escalating paranoia and violence.
The Invitation (2015)
Director: Karyn Kusama
Writer: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Starring: Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michiel Huisman
While attending a dinner party at his former house, a man (Logan Marshall-Green) starts to believe that his ex-wife (Tammy Blanchard) and her new husband (Michiel Huisman) have sinister plans for the guests.
There you have it, our list of 8 underrated horror movies streaming on Netflix! If you’d like to add a suggestion into the mix, sound off in the comments below, or recommend it over in our Horror Group on Facebook!
And, don’t forget to check out The 10 Best Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now!