Best Movies on Netflix to Stream This Halloween

If you are loading up your Netflix queue for spooky season, the platform has a strong mix of originals and licensed fright favorites that cover haunted houses, slashers, folk horror, and supernatural chills. You will find everything from cult breakouts to glossy studio hits alongside international standouts that traveled well to streaming. The picks below note key cast and creators so you can zero in on your vibe fast. You will also see who handled distribution, which is helpful if you track studio eras or catalog cycles across platforms.

‘Death Becomes Her’ (1992)

This dark comedy follows two rivals who drink a mysterious elixir that grants eternal youth with very messy side effects. It stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis with Robert Zemeckis directing. The film features groundbreaking effects work that pushed photoreal body morphing into the mainstream. It originally reached theaters through Universal Pictures and now streams as part of Netflix’s seasonal lineup.

‘The Strangers’ (2008)

A remote house is invaded by masked assailants in this tension driven home invasion story led by Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. Bryan Bertino wrote and directed the film and built its scares around minimal dialogue and unsettling sound design. Practical effects and real locations deepen the sense of intrusion from start to finish. It was released in theaters by Rogue Pictures before making its way to Netflix audiences.

‘Smile’ (2022)

After witnessing a shocking incident, a psychiatrist confronts a chain of uncanny encounters that suggest a transmissible curse. Sosie Bacon headlines with supporting turns from Kyle Gallner and Jessie T. Usher. The film leans on in camera tricks and aggressive sound to stage its jump scares. It was widely rolled out by Paramount Pictures and is now available to stream on Netflix.

‘His House’ (2020)

Two refugees resettled in Britain discover their new home carries a presence that ties to a dangerous past. Wunmi Mosaku and Sope Dirisu lead the cast under the direction of Remi Weekes. The film blends supernatural horror with migration trauma and practical production design inside a single location. It premiered globally on Netflix, which also handled distribution.

‘The Wretched’ (2019)

A teenager suspects a witchlike entity has taken over the mother next door, and poking around only makes things worse. Brett and Drew Pierce direct a story that uses creature work, makeup, and forestry locations to good effect. John-Paul Howard and Piper Curda star in a summer town setting that hides a deeper folklore. The theatrical release came through IFC Midnight before it reached Netflix viewers.

‘Incantation’ (2022)

A documentary style narrative follows a mother who tries to lift a curse after breaking a taboo tied to a secretive ritual. Tsai Hsuan yeh anchors the film with sequences presented as recorded evidence for the audience. The production uses found footage techniques and interactive on screen symbols to heighten immersion. Netflix handled worldwide distribution after its local box office success.

‘Apostle’ (2018)

A man infiltrates a remote island cult to rescue his sister and uncovers a grim pact binding the community. Dan Stevens stars with Michael Sheen and Lucy Boynton in a period setting that leans on tactile sets and brutal set pieces. The film brings folk horror imagery and industrial era detail to a rescue thriller structure. Netflix acquired and distributed the release globally.

‘The Ritual’ (2017)

Four friends take a memorial hike in Scandinavia and encounter signs of a pagan presence in the forest. Rafe Spall leads an ensemble that sells the group’s fractures while the story builds toward creature mythology. Natural locations, night photography, and a carved effigy motif shape the look. It was released theatrically by eOne in the UK while Netflix handled the streaming rollout internationally.

‘In the Tall Grass’ (2019)

Siblings step into a field after hearing a cry for help and find that space and direction behave in dangerous ways. Patrick Wilson co stars in an adaptation of the Stephen King and Joe Hill novella. The movie plays with shifting geography, time loops, and overhead aerials that map the maze. Netflix produced and distributed the film directly to streaming.

‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (2022)

A group of entrepreneurs visits a near ghost town in Texas and ignites a new rampage from Leatherface. Elsie Fisher and Sarah Yarkin are among the leads in a continuation that places the slasher inside modern settings. Practical gore effects and tight interiors drive the confrontations. Netflix debuted the film as a streaming exclusive after acquiring distribution.

‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’ (2021)

A killer exposes the secrets of high school students while wearing masks molded to each victim’s face. Sydney Park heads the cast in an adaptation of the Stephanie Perkins novel. The story uses journals, phone messages, and staged reveals to tie the murders to private histories. Netflix distributed the film as part of its young adult horror slate.

‘Fear Street Part 1: 1994’ (2021)

A string of murders in Shadyside links to a curse that stretches across centuries, kicking off a trilogy of connected stories. Kiana Madeira leads a cast that returns across all three entries with recurring motifs and clues. Needle drops, mall settings, and masked killers set the tone before the saga jumps through eras. Netflix financed and released the film as the opening chapter of its event trilogy.

‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ (1992)

Francis Ford Coppola adapts the classic vampire tale with ornate costumes and old school in camera effects. Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, and Keanu Reeves headline, with lavish sets and optical tricks that avoid modern compositing. The production highlights practical transitions, matte work, and theatrical staging. Columbia Pictures handled the original theatrical release before the film rotated into Netflix’s catalog.

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ (2024)

A return to the afterlife bureaucracy follows Lydia and her family as a familiar troublemaker resurfaces with new mischief. Performances from Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega anchor set pieces that blend miniature work and updated effects. The production revisits handbook rules, sandworm detours, and the look of afterlife offices with fresh props. The film was released in theaters by Warner Bros. and now streams on Netflix for the season.

‘The Blackening’ (2022)

A group of college friends reunites at a cabin where a masked figure forces them into a deadly game with pop culture riddles. Tim Story directs an ensemble that includes Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, and Dewayne Perkins from the stage origin. The setup uses a single location, a board game prop, and timed challenges to structure the night. Lionsgate handled the theatrical distribution prior to the film’s streaming availability on Netflix.

‘Gerald’s Game’ (2017)

A secluded getaway turns dangerous when a woman is handcuffed to a bed and must outwit her own mind to survive. Mike Flanagan directs from Stephen King’s novel with a focus on practical effects for key set pieces. Carla Gugino carries extended single location sequences that rely on blocking and precise camera placement. Netflix released the film globally after developing it in house.

‘Hush’ (2016)

A deaf novelist faces a masked intruder at her remote home and uses written cues and visual signals to counter his moves. Kate Siegel and John Gallagher Jr. play a cat and mouse game staged with minimal dialogue and careful sound design choices. The production builds tension through point of view shots and light sources that define the house layout. Netflix handled distribution following its festival run.

‘Cam’ (2018)

A cam performer discovers her channel has been taken over by a duplicate who copies her behavior and steals her audience. Madeline Brewer leads a tech focused thriller that uses platform interfaces and screen based storytelling to escalate the mystery. The script draws on creator identity and password security to structure each reveal. Netflix acquired and released the film after its Fantasia premiere.

‘The Platform’ (2019)

Prisoners eat from a descending platform that stops on each level for a limited time and reveals how resources vanish. Iván Massagué anchors a confined space story built around vertical production design and repetitive camera moves. The film tracks character alliances through numbered levels and written rules for rationing. Netflix distributed the Spanish hit worldwide after its festival success.

‘The Babysitter’ (2017)

A kid discovers his cool sitter is part of a cult and records the aftermath on a very long night at home. Judah Lewis and Samara Weaving lead set pieces that bounce through rooms and use practical gags for messy beats. The script maps the house as a game board with stairwells and backyard exits that reset the chase. Netflix financed and released the movie as an original.

‘The Babysitter: Killer Queen’ (2020)

High school brings new friends and returning enemies when a familiar cult crashes a lakeside weekend. Judah Lewis and Jenna Ortega join a larger ensemble that expands the story’s rules and locations. The sequel times its stalk and chase beats around watercraft and shoreline paths. Netflix produced and distributed the follow up directly to streaming.

‘Blood Red Sky’ (2021)

An overnight transatlantic flight is hijacked as a mother tries to hide a dangerous condition that turns the plane into a trap. Peri Baumeister headlines a story that mixes cabin pressure logistics with midair set construction. Flashbacks fill in medical details while the present timeline uses narrow aisles to stage fights. Netflix released the film globally as a summer premiere.

‘No One Gets Out Alive’ (2021)

A recent immigrant rents a cheap room and begins experiencing visions tied to an ancient box kept in the house. Cristina Rodlo leads a cast that navigates dream logic scenes and repetitive hallway geography. The production leans on creature prosthetics and shifting wallpapers to sell the haunt. Netflix handled worldwide distribution as part of its fall horror slate.

‘1922’ (2017)

A farmer confesses to a crime and watches guilt manifest across his land and family. Thomas Jane performs in extended monologues while the camera tracks slow decay in costume and set dressing. Rodents and weather effects mark time and push the story toward its bleak end. Netflix produced and released the adaptation of the Stephen King novella.

‘Eli’ (2019)

A boy with a rare illness undergoes experimental treatment inside a sealed mansion clinic that holds its own secrets. Charlie Shotwell, Lili Taylor, and Kelly Reilly guide a plot that merges medical gear with classic haunting imagery. The film uses negative pressure rooms and plexiglass corridors to stage reveals. Netflix distributed the release following production by Paramount’s label and partners.

‘The Perfection’ (2019)

A former prodigy reconnects with her elite music school and discovers a disturbing pattern behind its highest honors. Allison Williams and Logan Browning drive a story built on chapter cards and perspective shifts. String performance scenes mirror the precision of the thriller’s edits and camera moves. Netflix acquired and launched the film as a global original.

‘A Classic Horror Story’ (2021)

A road trip detours into a forest clearing where a cabin, masks, and ritual rules define what happens next. Matilda Lutz and Peppino Mazzotta lead an Italian production that plays with genre signposts and carefully framed tableaus. Night sequences rely on lantern light and close quarters to shape the threats. Netflix released the film internationally soon after its local debut.

‘Bird Box’ (2018)

A mother guides two children down a river while blindfolded to avoid entities that trigger deadly reactions when seen. Sandra Bullock and Trevante Rhodes anchor parallel timelines that cut between house survival tactics and the journey. The production uses practical water work and wide shots to track navigation without sight. Netflix financed and premiered the film as a holiday event title.

‘Bird Box Barcelona’ (2023)

A survivor in Spain moves through a city reshaped by the same unseen entities and meets groups with different responses. Mario Casas leads a new cast while the story introduces local architecture and transit routes as obstacles. Set pieces through plazas, cable lines, and rooftops broaden the rules established earlier. Netflix produced and distributed the companion film globally.

‘Cargo’ (2017)

A father in the Australian outback searches for safety for his infant daughter after a bite sets a strict deadline. Martin Freeman leads a journey that uses river bends, dry flats, and Indigenous community ties to mark progress. The timeline is measured by symptoms and improvised tools rather than traditional action beats. Netflix acquired international distribution and premiered it to streaming audiences.

‘Malevolent’ (2018)

Two siblings run a fake paranormal investigation service and stumble into a case that isn’t staged. Florence Pugh leads a story that uses confined hallways and recorded voices to track what happened in a rural mansion. The film relies on practical makeup and timed camera reveals to escalate each visit. Netflix released the movie worldwide after producing it with its UK partners.

‘The Silence’ (2019)

A family heads for the countryside when sound hunting creatures take over the cities. Kiernan Shipka and Stanley Tucci navigate set pieces built around sign language, traps, and quiet routes. Locations include barns, culverts, and abandoned homes that force careful movement. Netflix handled global distribution following production with Constantin Film.

‘Before I Wake’ (2016)

A couple adopts a boy whose dreams and nightmares manifest in the real world each night. Mike Flanagan stages the story around bedtime rituals, butterfly motifs, and home videos that fill in history. Practical lighting and soft focus effects define the dream sequences across the house. Netflix acquired international distribution after the initial theatrical complications.

‘The Open House’ (2018)

A teenager and his mother move into a mountain home that hosts weekly showings, and unexplained events begin. The layout of the property becomes a map for footsteps, phones, and staged distractions. Cold weather settings and basement corridors shape each encounter. Netflix financed and premiered the thriller as a streaming original.

‘Rattlesnake’ (2019)

A mother accepts help to save her daughter in the desert and must repay a sudden debt by nightfall. Carmen Ejogo carries a timeline driven story that uses highway stops, diners, and culverts as checkpoints. Visual cues like bite marks and recurring strangers track progress toward the deadline. Netflix distributed the film after producing it with its genre slate.

‘Choose or Die’ (2022)

A cursed retro game forces players to accept dangerous choices that alter reality. Asa Butterfield and Iola Evans face level based challenges that trigger glitches across everyday environments. CRT monitors, audio prompts, and literal command lines structure each round. Netflix released the film globally after developing it with UK producers.

‘The Whole Truth’ (2021)

Two siblings stay with grandparents and find a hole in the wall that shows unsettling scenes. The Thai setting uses family photos, court records, and nighttime visits to reveal what happened in the house. Sound cues and limited light sources keep attention on a single living room. Netflix distributed the feature as part of its Thai originals lineup.

‘The Call’ (2020)

A woman in the present answers a phone that connects to another woman living in the same house years earlier. Parallel edits track how small changes alter family photos, floor plans, and entire lives. The script uses rotary phones, taped calls, and labeled boxes to anchor shifting timelines. Netflix handled international streaming while the Korean theatrical release came through a local distributor.

‘The 8th Night’ (2021)

A former monk hunts a long buried evil that requires a specific set of ritual steps to stop. The story moves through mountain temples, city apartments, and museum storage where key relics are kept. Red and black talismans, journal sketches, and chanting patterns mark progress. Netflix released the supernatural thriller worldwide after its Korean debut.

‘The Forest of Love’ (2019)

A charismatic con man draws students into a film project that spirals into manipulation and violence. Sion Sono structures the narrative with rehearsal footage, diary clips, and staged recreations. Costumes, wigs, and taped props create layers between performance and evidence. Netflix produced and distributed the project directly to streaming.

‘The Binding’ (2020)

A woman visits her fiancé’s family in southern Italy and suspects a protective rite is targeting her child. The plot uses rural caves, farmhouse rooms, and religious processions to set each reveal. Practical cord knots and symbols anchor the title ritual across multiple scenes. Netflix released the Italian feature globally after local production.

‘Vampires vs. the Bronx’ (2020)

Kids in the Bronx discover a real estate company is a front for vampires taking over their neighborhood. The film uses bodegas, community flyers, and homemade stakes to organize the defense. Street corners and rooftop chases set the pace for each encounter. Netflix distributed the movie after partnering with Universal’s genre arm on production.

‘The Old Ways’ (2020)

A journalist returns to rural Mexico and is held by locals who believe she’s possessed. The cabin setting becomes a clinic for folk rituals that use eggs, herbs, and rope patterns as tools. Close framing and practical makeup track each stage of the cleansing. Netflix acquired streaming rights following an independent release handled by earlier distributors.

‘Under the Shadow’ (2016)

A mother and daughter shelter from wartime bombings as a strange presence slips into their apartment. The Tehran high rise setting focuses on blackout curtains, taped windows, and a doll that keeps returning. The film builds dread with minimal effects and carefully timed sound. The original theatrical release went through Vertical Entertainment while Netflix carried streaming in many regions.

‘Verónica’ (2017)

A teen in Madrid conducts a séance during a solar event and invites something into her home. School notebooks, a board with letters, and a darkroom become the key locations for each sign. Police reports and taped audio give the story a grounded case file frame. Sony Pictures handled the local theatrical rollout while Netflix streamed the film internationally.

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