Best of Netflix: Horror Edition

Best of Netflix: Horror Edition

Today we’re coming at you with our first instalment of the “Best of Netflix” segment. These days, it seems Netflix has completely taken over the world. More and more people are opting out of cable television and saying goodbye to paying those nasty bills. Many people are even using Netflix as a more hassle-free and virus-free (and also much more legal) alternative to streaming shows online. In this day and age, people want choice; they know what they want and they want it on-demand. No more ads, no more missing your favourite show because you’re working late, and no more waiting a week in between new episodes of your favourite series (darn you, cliff-hangers)! Netflix is the new television and it’s safe to say, “Netflix and Chill” is here to stay.  

Us horror fans are always looking for the next thrill. Once you’ve become addicted to the scare, it can be a challenge to find a movie that truly satisfies your craving for fear. Which is why we’ve got you covered. So go ahead and renew that Netflix subscription and let the binge watching begin!

Here are the top 5 horror movies now streaming on Netflix:     

5) Creep:

Creep is a small time indie flick which follows a freelance cameraman on a job that turns really weird, really fast. From the surface, it’ll have you thinking you’ve seen it all before – but just when you think you’ve figured it out, it surprises you. This movie is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat all the way till the end.  

4) It Follows:

It Follows was a hit in the box office so naturally, we had to lend it a place on our list. The movie follows a group of people as they try to combat an unknown force. The reason why this movie is so terrifying is because you don’t know what they’re running from – even the characters don’t fully know what they are running from, and yet the sheer terror of this unseen, unknown force is so strong that it cannot be denied. In a way, It Follows makes us question what it really is about a movie that makes it scary – perhaps the unknown is far more terrifying than a monster in the closet. Either way, this critically acclaimed film is a must-see.   

3) Oculus:

Oculus follows a brother and sister as they attempt to face the source of evil within the antique mirror which they believe is the cause of their family’s suffering. In many ways, Oculus is a classic, archetypal horror film but the simply maddening plot which borders on psychological thriller prevents the movie from becoming too predictable. This movie will have you reeling and perhaps even questioning your sanity as the characters unravel the mysteries of their own past.    

2) Honeymoon:

Honeymoon is one of the lesser known of the horror flicks available on Netflix, but we decided that more people should know about it. Of the many B-list movies streaming on Netflix, this one is a true hidden gem. The film features everyone’s favourite Game of Thrones heroine, Rose Leslie, in the starring role and follows a young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon in a quaint cabin. Yes, we know what you’re thinking – another horror movie set in a cabin in the woods? You might think you’ve heard it all before, but you’re wrong. Honeymoon is unpredictable in ways that are so rare to find in horror films anymore. Just when you think you get it, it turns the corner into a whole new territory but no matter where the plot takes you, rest assured the feeling of unease never lets up.

1) As Above So Below:

As Above So Below follows a group of adventurers as they descend into the depths of the mysterious and centuries old catacombs beneath the city of Paris, where they are forced to face their deepest fears. This movie made it to number one on our list for many reasons. It is an ongoing challenge, finding a horror movie that is on one hand scary but that also has incredible depth and emotion. This one hits the mark. As Above So Below is profound and complex in ways that horror movies are usually not. It will have you jumping out of your seat with fear but will also leave you feeling like you’ve learned something, and there is no gift more precious than that.