Fans Say These Are The Scariest Movies On Netflix Right Now
With Halloween around the corner, horror films are going to find a spot on many people's televisions. Becuase after all, who doesn’t like to watch a scary movie every now and then, or maybe even every day? If you are a die-hard horror movie fan, then you might be streaming hours and hours of "creepy" material every day. However, with the massive production of all genres of movies, particularly horror films, you might be lost and don’t know which show to watch.
Studies have shown that watching a horror movie is beneficial for your health. When exposed to scary scenes, you will boost your serotonin levels, increase the number of calories you burn, and relieve your depressive feelings. Moreover, you will learn how to protect yourself. Since scary movies have a positive effect on both your physical and mental healthhe t, check the list below for top 8 scariest movies streaming on Netflix right now.
8 His House (2020)
The Horror-thriller movie His House tells the story of a refugee family from South Sudan who ran away to the United Kingdom. Sope Dirisu as Bol and his wife Wunmi Mosaku as Rial ran away from South Sudan with their daughter Nyagak played by Malaika Abigaba. Their daughter died when they were trying to cross the ocean. When they reach the UK, the government gives them refuge in a house that turns out to be haunted by a night witch. The movie touches on the miseries refugees face when they are left behind. It also portrays the racism problem and other social issues.
7 Creep 2 (2017)
The psychological horror movie Creep 2 was released in 2017 and directed by Patrick Brice. The film follows the story of serial killer Aaron, played by Mark Duplass, who lures a web series producer named Sara ( Desiree Akhavan) to his remote cabin. He then admits to his truth and tells her he will let her live for an extra day if she records a documentary on his life. Creep 3 is already in the making, with Mark Duplass taking the lead role and Brice directing the sequel again.
6 The Old Ways (2020)
Brigitte Kali Canales plays the role of Cristina Lopez in The Old Ways American horror movie. Brigitte, a reporter of Mexican origin living in the US, goes to her state of Veracruz in Mexico to report on witchcraft. Lopez is then kidnapped in Mexico by people who practice witchcraft and want to perform an exorcism on her. Out-of-the-ordinary scenes along with exorcism practices are pervasive in the movie. Other cast members in The Old Ways include Andrea Cortes playing Miranda and Julia Vera as Luz.
5 Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Guillermo Del Toro has written, directed, and co-produced the Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy movie Pan’s Labyrinth in 2006. Members of the cast include Ivana Baquero as Ofelia, Sergi Lopez as Captain Vidal, Maribel Verdù as Mercedes, Doug Jones as the Faun, Ariadna Gil as Carmen, and others. Critics have compared Pan’s Labyrinth to Alice In Wonderland but for adults. The movie's plot is set in 1944 in Spain, where Ofelia believes she’s a princess and must undergo several risky processes to become immortal.
4 Cam (2018)
Daniel Goldhaber, Isa Mazzei, and Isabelle Link-Levy turned a story they wrote into a movie directed by Goldhaber and written by Mazzei. The movie is called Cam and is an American psychological horror movie that was released in 2018. The film stars Madeleine Brewer as Alice, Patch Darragh as Tinger, Melora Walters as Lynne, Devin Druid as Jordan, Imani Hakim as Baby, and others. Cam tells the story of a camgirl that performs erotic scenes for her clients. She wakes up one day to see that her channel was stolen by a lookalike.
3 Gerald’s Game (2017)
American psychological horror thriller movie Gerald’s Game is based on a novel written by Stephen King in 1992. It follows the story of Carla Gugino as Jessie Burlingame and her husband Bruce Greenwood as Gerald Burlingame. The couple goes to a Remote house for a holiday and hopes of reviving their sex life. However, Bruce dies in a heart attack with Carla handcuffed to the bed. And then the horror and action begin. Other cast members include Carel Struycken as Moonlight Man, Henry Thomas as Jessie’s father, Chiara Aurelia as Mouse, and Kate Siegel as Jessie’s mother.
2 Berlin Syndrome (2017)
Berlin Syndrome is a psychological thriller-horror movie based on the novel written by Melanie Joosten. The film is directed by Cate Shortland and written by Shaun Grant. Clare Havel, played by Teresa Palmer, is an Australian photographer who travels to Germany. There, she meets Andi Werner, played by Max Riemelt. Andi lures Teresa into his house to have sex with her. She wakes up the next day to find out that he has locked her in his apartment. The movie is full of scary scenes and of the psychopathic and extreme behavior of Max. Berlin Syndrome is a chilling and unforgettable movie.
1 Shutter Island (2010)
Shutter Island events happen in a mental prison for the criminally insane, and the movie itself is criminally insane. The American neo-noir psychological thriller is a must-watch. It’s directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Laeta Kalogridis. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the role of Deputy US Marshal Edward Teddy Daniels, who is looking for a patient who ran away from a mental facility on Shutter Island. Other cast members include Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule, Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Cawley, Michelle Williams as Dolores Chanal, and Patricia Clarkson as Rachel Solando.
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