There’s something distinctly frightening about the supernatural forces that elude our sight, understanding, or escape. Whether it’s wrathful spirits, demonic possessions, or cursed items with their own will, these tales dig deep into your psyche and remain with you long after the credits roll. If you’re yearning for that chilling dread that only the paranormal can evoke, Netflix has a selection that satisfies. These supernatural horror films do more than just frighten—they disturb, unsettle, and linger in your mind. So light a candle (or perhaps skip that), grab a blanket, and get ready to question every creak in your home.
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1. IT
- IMDb Rating- 7.3/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-85%
- Smartprix Rating-8/10
- Runtime- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Starring-Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Martell & others
About the Movie- Seven helpless and bullied children are forced to face their worst nightmares when Pennywise, a shape-shifting clown, reappears. The clown, an ancient evil, torments children before feeding on them.
The movie captures the blend of supernatural horror, psychological tension and small-town Americana. It has Bill Skargard’s chilling portrayal of a villain and a coming of age story about friendship and growing up. It has a certain level of emotional depth to it along with high production quality and cultural impact.
2. Evil Dead Rise
- IMDb Rating-6.5/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-84%
- Smartprix Rating-7.2/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 37 minutes
- Starring-Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan & others
About the Movie- A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
This one shifts the horror to a high-rise apartment in the city offering a fresh take while keeping spirit alive. It is gruesome, over the top and uses practical effects, perfect for fans of visceral gritty horror. The film has strong female leads, relentless pacing and creepy atmosphere that keep you on the edge.
3. Under the Shadow
- IMDb Rating-6.8/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-99%
- Smartprix Rating-7.5/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 24 minutes
- Starring-Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi & others
About the Movie- Shideh and her daughter deal with the horrors of living in a warzone every day. Things take a turn for the worse when a djinn starts haunting them.
Set in the 1980s war-torn Tehran during the Iran-Iraq war, it offers a blend of horror and mystery. The movie is not only about ghosts but also about paranoia, trauma and regression and it also gives a fresh cultural perspective about the genre. The movie doesn’t rely on jump scares but on slow-burning tension and has strong performance by female lead.
4. The Exorcism of Emily Rose
- IMDb Rating-6.7/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating- 45%
- Smartprix Rating-6/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 59 minutes
- Starring-Jennifer Carpenter, Laura Linney & others
About the Movie-Reverend Moore performs an exorcism on a girl believed to be possessed by demons. The prosecutor argues that the girl suffered from schizophrenia, but Moore’s defence lawyer has a different opinion.
This movie shows a blend of horror and courtroom drama and is based on a true story. It has strong performances by the cast and explores though provoking themes like faith vs science, and belief vs scepticism. It is an emotionally resonant horror film that has a good rewatch value.
5. Annabelle: Creation
- IMDb Rating-6.5/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-70%
- Smartprix Rating-6.6/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 49 minutes
- Starring-Talitha Bateman, David F. Sandberg & others
About the Movie- A doll-maker and his wife embed the spirit of their deceased daughter inside a doll. Years later, a nun and several gifts from a shuttered orphanage become victims of the possessed doll, Annabelle.
This one is known for best entry scene in the Annabelle trilogy and is a prequel to Annabelle with disturbing origin story of possessed doll. It has an effective atmosphere and great performances by child actors, expanding the Conjuring universe.
6. Gerald’s Game
- IMDb Rating-6.5/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-91%
- Smartprix Rating-7.5/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 43 minutes
- Starring-Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood & others
About the Movie- A woman accidentally kills her husband during foreplay. They had driven out to a remote area in an attempt to reignite their flailing relationship. Handcuffed to the bed, she soon becomes delirious.
Based on a Stephen king novel, it is one of the most psychologically intense films with a tense and minimalist setting. Gugino delivers a career defining performance and the movie leans into emotional and psychological genre exploring repressed trauma, hallucinations, and survival under duress.
7. Final Destination
- IMDb Rating-6.7/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-48%
- Smartprix Rating-6/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 38 minutes
- Starring-Ali Larter, Tony Todd & others
About the Movie-Alex has a premonition that he and his friends are going to die aboard a flight. He manages to act quickly and save the day, but not before aggravating death, who comes after them one by one.
The movie has a unique horror concept and has creative and memorable death scenes. It turns ordinary objects and situations into sources of fear and is fast paced and entertaining. The movie is standalone friendly and it is perfect for watching for friends.
8. Bulbul
- IMDb Rating-6.6/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-88%
- Smartprix Rating-7/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 34 minutes
- Starring- Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary & others
About the Movie- A child bride grows into an enigmatic woman ruling over her household, hiding her painful past, as supernatural murders of men plague her village.
The movie has visually stunning cinematography and offers a unique blend of folklore and feminism. It offers a strong social commentary and has a powerful performance by Tripti Dimri. The movie relies on mood, myth, and metaphor and has a concise, well-paced story with a memorable score and sound design.
9. The Invitation
- IMDb Rating-6.6/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-90%
- Smartprix Rating-8/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 40 minutes
- Starring-Logan Marshall, Michiel Huisum, and others
About the Movie-Will and his girlfriend accept the dinner invitation of his ex-wife, Eden, and her husband David. However, Will believes they have an ulterior motive for inviting them.
The film blends unease and paranoia without rushing, making every glance feel loaded with dread. It has an unpredictable plot and a tense, intimate atmosphere of a claustrophobic dinner party. The movie explores themes of grief and trauma and has a chilling and memorable ending.
10. The Ritual
- IMDb Rating- 6.4/10
- Rotten Tomato Rating-74%
- Smartprix Rating-7/10
- Runtime- 1 hour 34 minutes
- Starring-Rafe Spall, Sam Troughton & others
About the Movie- A trip to the Swedish wilderness turns murky as four friends try to mend their strained relationships. However, in the forest, they realise that they are not alone.
The movie is a fresh take on folk horror and has a creepy, atmospheric setting with a strong emotional core, along witha tense and unsettling mood. It has great performances by the entire cast and is a satisfying payoff offering closure without resorting to cliches.
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