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25 Best Horror Movies on Netflix That Will Keep You Up At Night

We'll be watching these with the lights on!

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As horrifying as it might seem, you can't go wrong with a good scary movie! 😉

If you're an avid Netflix user, you know the platform has its' fair share of frightening flicks. (Like, the kind of movies that make you want to sleep with the lights on for a few days!) Between its' selection of classic Halloween movies, funny-scary films, and even scary movies for kids—Netflix truly has a wide range. And while you may love a hair-raising film, you may not know of all the options that the streaming service has to offer! So, we listed a bunch of horror movies currently on Netflix, so you don't spend hours scrolling for one yourself!

This collection includes seriously blood-chilling flicks such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Choose or Die. There are also some fresh releases included, such as Run Rabbit Run—which stars some familiar faces. Also highlighted are some Netflix original movies such as The Open House and Fear Street Part 1: 1994. (If you like that last one, there are two more heart-pounding sequels in the trilogy!) Fair warning: these movies are not for the faint of heart. So if you need a mental cleanse afterward, be sure to check out our list of the best feel-good movies on Netflix!

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Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Mr. Harrigan's Phone
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone

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Craig is a young boy who doesn't really have a social life. That changed a bit when he befriends a an elderly man (who also happens to be a billionaire). But when the man dies, Craig is still able to talk to him... just through text messages. From the grave, the man is able to convince Craig to commit some horrifying acts.

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Things Heard & Seen

Things Heard & Seen
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Things Heard & Seen

You've heard of a haunted house, but what about a haunted husband? When a woman leaves her city life to move into a new rural, desolate area with her husband, she realizes that both can be true. Her escape plan starts immediately.

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The Strays

The Strays
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The Strays

Neve is living a pretty good life. She's wealthy, has a decently high social status, and is liked by many. But her life and reputation are threatened when members of her shockingly alarming past make an appearance.

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Run Rabbit Run

Run Rabbit Run
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Run Rabbit Run

All a mother wants is for her child to feel protected and loved. So, when a single mom hears that her daughter is uncovering painful memories from a different life—her world is now filled with an immediate sense of danger.

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Intrusion

Intrusion
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Intrusion

The last thing you want when you move into a new home is to feel like you're being watched. Which means you could imagine the fear a young wife feels after their freshly built house is broken into. Obviously terrified, she also begins to wonder if those around her are who they actually claim to be.

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In the Tall Grass

In the Tall Grass
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In the Tall Grass

A mother's instinct is strong—which is exactly why an evil force uses that to its' advantage to lure a pregnant woman and her brother into a field that has no visible exit once you enter. Every turn looks like the last, and events may be repeating themselves. In short: Nothing makes sense, but it's all horrifying nonetheless.

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Choose or Die

Choose or Die
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Choose or Die

Video games are cool and all, but it becomes a nightmare for two boys when a 1980's game somehow traps them inside, forcing them to fight to survive. If they "lose" the game, they die.

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The Perfection

The Perfection
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The Perfection

You know what they say: Jealousy is a disease! And that proves to be true when a somewhat washed up music prodigy meets a much younger, promising musician who has taken the interests of everyone around her. Let's just say, the two don't end up getting along. 😅

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The Invitation

The Invitation
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The Invitation

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Getting invited to a wedding is always exciting, especially when it's as fancy as the one Evie will be attending! Though, while there, she discovers some family secrets that she was probably better off not knowing—because now, she has a target on her back, and her enemies don't like to miss.

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Eli

Eli

Eli is a young boy with a rare, deadly disease that has caused him pain his whole life. A talented doctor is eager to take him in. Undergoing treatment, Eli is hopeful. When he finds out the doctor's true plans, he realizes there may be no getting out alive.

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White Noise

White Noise
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White Noise

Jack (Adam Driver) just wants to live a simple suburban life with his family. But that doesn't seem possible when a chemical leak forces him, and everyone else in the town to evacuate. This one is light enough for those who want a break from the screams.

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The Rental

The Rental
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The Rental

Two couples, one vacation home, and a few extremely dark secrets. What could go wrong? Nothing, as long as those secrets remain hidden. Or else, only one couple will be returning home.

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Lights Out

Lights Out
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Lights Out

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Being scared of the dark is reasonable, especially when you find out there's a mysterious killer who only attacks its' victims with the lights out! But if there's one thing Rebecca is going to do, it's to protect her stepbrother from any harm.

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No One Gets Out Alive

No One Gets Out Alive
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No One Gets Out Alive

A woman thinks all of her troubles are gone when she finally moves to America. Though, her new living condition in a rundown boarding house is far from decent. She's willing to overlook it, but when some sinister things begin to take place, she wondered if she should have moved at all.

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The Silence

The Silence
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The Silence

In this dystopian world, you must stay silent at all times if you want to survive—because there are creatures with an impeccable sense of hearing, who just happen to have an appetite for humans. A young deaf girl with a keen sense of danger is her family's only hope of survival.

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There's Someone Inside Your House

There's Someone Inside Your House
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There's Someone Inside Your House

A small town is experiencing some tragic murders at rapid speed. The community realizes the killer must be a student at the local high school, because all of their victims just happen to be student athletes and popular teens. Will Makani and her friends be next?

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The Open House

The Open House
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The Open House

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After his father passes away, a teen boy and his mother move to a new town for a fresh start—only to find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Uh-oh. Leatherface is back, and more bloodthirsty than ever. Pro tip: Steer clear of Texas ghost towns when you plan your next road trip.

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The Babysitter

The Babysitter
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The Babysitter

A young boy develops an innocent crush on his babysitter. When he stays up later than he should one night, he finds outs that she's a member of an evil group that's out for blood.

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The Ring

The Ring
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The Ring

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After discovering a cursed videotape, a journalist has only seven days to break the hex. If she misses her deadline, then you can assume what happens next.

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Josiah Soto

Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily. 

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