These are the best horror movies streaming on Netflix's catalog of creepy movies is big enough to ensure that any horror lover will have plenty to binge this October.
The streaming giant is certainly no stranger to the horror genre. From including decades' worth of classics to producing and distributing their own original films, Netflix boasts a massive collection of scary movies that range from monster and slasher stories to haunting and supernatural thrillers. There's more than enough to satisfy a base looking for scares and thrills.
With such a huge range of movies to choose from, it can be difficult to dig through every offering and find the very best that Netflix has to offer. Thankfully, there are plenty of genuinely solid films currently available for horror aficionados to sink their teeth into, including both cherished classics and more recent productions. Here are the eight best horror movies that can be streamed on Netflix for Halloween 2021.
Jaws (1975)
A genuine classic in every sense of the word, Jaws combines elements of drama, adventure, and horror together to create a truly memorable motion picture. The film's three sequels are also currently streaming on Netflix, but pack much less of a frightening punch than the masterful original.
ParaNorman (2012)
For horror lovers in the mood for a family-friendly flick that still delivers plenty of scares, Laika's Kubo and the Two Strings, this charming tale of a young boy gifted with the power to see ghosts and tasked with an important mission is ideal for youngsters and parents alike.
Monster House (2006)
A perfect complement to ParaNorman is 2006's Monster House, a similarly family-friendly animated film that's perfect Halloween viewing for younger horror fans. Released by Sony and featuring GCI animation powered by motion-capture technology (a briefly lived fad circa the mid-2000s), this film follows a group of children who attempt to uncover the mysteries of a living, breathing haunted house that comes alive on Halloween night. For parents looking to find a good film to introduce horror to their children, Monster House is a safe and entertaining option.
In The Tall Grass (2019)
Easily one of the best Netflix Original horror films available on the streamer, In the Tall Grass is not to be missed.
The Conjuring (2013)
The inaugural entry into what would eventually become one of the most successful cinematic universes of all time, The Conjuring feels like a throwback to classic horror in all the best ways, and is every bit as heartfelt as it is intense. While it might've become the basis for an entire franchise, the film that started it all stands as a well-made film in its own right.
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
For horror fans looking to enjoy a double-bill of scary movies on Netflix, following a viewing of The Conjuring with its sequel would make for a perfect night of fright. While Valak the demonic nun, a character whose spinoff movie remains the highest-grossing Conjuring movie of the franchise.
Underworld (2003)
Before being spun off into a series of sequels, the original Underworld stood out as a unique and action-packed take on the traditional vampire/werewolf story. Fortunately for fans of supernatural adventure films, the original film is currently streaming on Netflix in time for the Halloween season. Starring Kate Beckinsale and directed with a stylish flourish by Len Wiseman, Underworld's story of a tough-as-nails vampire hunter caught up in the ancient war between the bloodsuckers and their lycanthrope enemies still packs a punch, and makes for perfect October viewing.
Crimson Peak (2015)
Last but certainly not least is a recent addition to Netflix's roster of horror movies: Crimson Peak is a standout film in both del Toro's filmography and Netflix's 2021 horror catalogue.
