Netflix's scariest horror films including 'masterpiece' that'll leave you covering you eyes
Netflix offers a plethora of choices for movie night, spanning every genre imaginable.
The horror category is no exception, with an array of spine-chilling films and eerie comedies. However, these options may not necessarily deliver the level of terror some viewers crave, offering a more subdued experience instead.
Finding a film that delivers pure, unadulterated horror can be a challenge. This was the dilemma faced by one Netflix user recently, who took to Reddit in search of 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 responses were filled with excellent suggestions. Here are some of the top recommendations for those seeking a truly terrifying viewing experience, reports the Express.
Talk To Me
Boasting an impressive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film follows a group of friends who discover how to summon spirits using an embalmed hand. They become addicted to the thrill and high-stakes party game, until one of them takes it too far and unleashes horrifying supernatural forces.
One fan who suggested 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 quickly become a firm favourite amongst devoted horror enthusiasts. It even secured a flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The movie centres on a refugee couple who make a terrifying escape from war-ravaged South Sudan, only to find themselves battling to adapt to their new existence in an English town harbouring sinister forces beneath its façade.
The Reddit user who championed the title wrote: "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 suggestion via Reddit was Veronica. Whilst it may boast the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score of the three choices, it still maintains an impressive 86%.
A Spanish film, set in 1991, during a solar eclipse, a teenage girl and her mates attempt to contact the spirit of the girl's father using an Ouija board.
Yet during the séance she loses consciousness and soon it becomes apparent that sinister demons have materialised.
It draws inspiration from true events which involve the mysterious death of a young girl who performed a similar ritual at school in Madrid in the 1990s.
Nevertheless the director Pedro Plaza did not seek to recreate the real events with the film. This is a choice that abandons jump scares and instead seeks to leave you feeling unsettled.
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."
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