Fall has just begun, meaning Halloween is right around the corner. But something else is lurking around the corner too, and it's not pumpkin spice lattes...
Okay, it is pumpkin spice lattes.
But also, October is all about snuggling up under a blanket and streaming scary movies on Netflix. Unfortunately, Netflix's horror movie section is a minefield of hot garbage with a few spooky gems strewn amongst the trash. Luckily, we're here to guide you to the right choices. Think of this list kind of like your own personal Netflix Halloween Minesweeper.
The Conjuring
Warner Bros. Pictures
The Conjuring may have spawned an infinite number of mediocre sequels, but the original deserves all of its success. James Wan directs with subtlety, earning scares through well-crafted tension-building instead of cheap jump spooks.
▲Hush
Netflix
Easily one of the best low budget horror flicks to come out over the past decade, Hush utilizes sounds (or lack thereof) far better than A Quiet Place.
▲Terrifier
Dread Central Presents
There's not much story here, but the practical gore effects are phenomenal.
▲Insidious
Blumhouse
If you're looking for some well-made supernatural spooky boy horror,Insidious is just about as scary as it gets.
▲Truth or Dare (2017)
Syfy
Far better than the 2018 movie of the same name, Truth or Dare (2017) is a whole lot of stupid, gory fun.
▲The Ritual
Netflix
The Ritual is a smart, atmospheric monster movie that bends practical effects with folklore.
▲The Babysitter
Netflix
More black comedy than horror, The Babysitter is a light, easy watch featuring some solid gore.
▲Gerald's Game
Netflix
One of the better Stephen King adaptations in recent years, Gerald's Game sees a sex game go wrong.
▲Little Evil
Netflix
Little Evil is like the Sean of the Dead of spooky boys and it stars Adam Scott. What more can you ask for?
▲The Witch
A24
One of the most critically acclaimed original horror films of the past few years, The Witch is a master class on tension and atmosphere.
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