The Best Horror Movies You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now

If you're scared that you might not get scared by Netflix's horror selection, have no fear. Whether you're looking for a newer release that's packed with terror and suspense or you're craving a spooky classic that will bring back some nostalgic chills, we've got you covered.

The horror genre is often at its best when translating the internal to the external, turning a personal fear into a boogeyman that anyone can relate to. In the case of Gerald's Game, a Netflix original by horror maestro Mike Flanagan, the internal is externalized to an almost absurd degree. Based on the novel by Stephen King, Gerald's Game was considered to be entirely unfilmable, since nearly the entire story takes place in a single room and only follows one character. Both the novel and the film tell the story of Jesse, brilliantly portrayed here by Carla Gugino. Jesse decides to take a romantic vacation with her husband Gerald in an effort to rekindle their flagging relationship.

Unfortunately, Gerald has a bondage fetish, and it's so extreme that it involves real handcuffs, and some very extensive role play. To make matters worse, Gerald has a weak heart, and he dies while Jesse's handcuffed to the bed with no one else around for miles. Nearly the entire story, minus some flashbacks, takes place on a bed as Jesse's left to contemplate what led her to this situation and how she can possibly escape.

It's the kind of setting that could easily translate into an incredibly boring cinematic experience, but Gugino's powerful performance and Flanagan's steady escalation of tension and danger manages to make a single room feel endlessly interesting. Be warned, however: while Gerald's Game has plenty of internal horror, anyone squeamish about gore should be prepared for an incredibly eye-opening climax.

One of the best things about the horror genre is the way it can take personal fears and make them universal. You might not know what it's like to live in a war zone, but you can probably relate to the struggle to keep your family safe from an uncaring danger if it's visualized as a monster. Under the Shadow follows Shideh, a former medical student barred from resuming her studies because of her time as a political activist. Keep watching the video to see all the best horror movies you can watch on Netflix right now.

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Gerald's Game | 0:00
Under the Shadow | 1:36
The Invitation | 2:48
Veronica | 3:47
The Perfection | 4:47
Creep | 5:45
Apostle | 6:57
Poltergeist | 8:05
Sweetheart | 9:09

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