There are so many options for a film night through Netflix covering every single genre you can think of.
Horror and scary movies is no exception. There are even countless examples of horror mashups, with spooky comedies also available. However, these options are not necessarily geared up to be able to truly scare a viewer and might just offer a tamer experience.
It can be difficult to know where to turn if you want pure horror that will leave you hiding behind the furniture. That was the predicament one Netflix found themselves in recently, and they turned to Reddit for recommendations.
Their post read: “I’m in the mood for a horror movie that will actually terrify me, like builds dread, makes my heart pound or messes with my head. Ideally supernatural (ghosts, demons, witches, gore, monsters, curses, that kind of vibe), and I’m totally down for non-English films too (plus jump scares!) Let me know what truly got under your skin or made you sleep with the lights on. Looking to be deeply unsettled tonight.”
The comments and replies with suggestions did not disappoint. Here are some of the best recommendations if you want to be truly terrified.
Talk To Me
Earning an impressive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand. They become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party game until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
One fan who made the suggestion of the film, commented on the subreddit thread: “Rarely have any recent horror flicks got me under the skin, but yo, this one did.”
It comes from the Philippou brothers who have more recently released Back to Her in cinemas. One fan said of the film: “Talk to Me isn’t just a movie; it’s an otherworldly journey that immerses you in a realm of unrelenting terror and profound introspection. A chilling masterpiece directed by the visionary Philippou brothers, this film reignites the horror genre with a searing intensity reminiscent of its illustrious predecessors.”
Talk To Me is streaming on Netflix.
His House
Released in 2020, His House has become a quick favourite among dedicated horror fans. It even managed a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film follows a refugee couple makes a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan, but then they struggle to adjust to their new life in an English town that has an evil lurking beneath the surface.
The Reddit user who recommended the title posted: “His House on Netflix was terrifying (I had to cover my eyes and plug my ears multiple times) and also a very thought provoking movie. Very well done.”
While a fan review shared online claims: “His House is an absolute masterpiece that delves deep into the harrowing journey of migrants seeking refuge in a new country. From the moment the film begins, viewers are immersed in the struggles and challenges faced by the protagonists as they flee their war-torn homeland in search of a better life.”
His House is streaming on Netflix.
Veronica
The third most popular recommendation via Reddit was Veronica. While it may have the lowest Rotten Tomatoes rating of the three options, it still stands at an impressive 86%.
A Spanish production, set in 1991, during a solar eclipse, a teenage girl and her friends want to summon the spirit of the girl’s father using an Ouija board. However, during the session she loses consciousness and soon it becomes clear that evil demons have arrived.
It inspired by true events which involve the mysterious death of a young girl who conducted a similar ritual at school in Madrid in the 1990s. However the director Pedro Plaza did not attempt to retell the real events with the film.
This is an option that leaves jump scares behind and instead attempts to leave you feeling disturbed. As one fan explains: “Really, one of the best horror movies I ever saw. Veronica may not have those jump scares but still will keep you anxious through out the movie.”
Veronica is streaming on Netflix.
