This Article is about five horror films on Netflix that promise to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The films offer spine-tingling suspense, blood-curdling scares, haunted houses, supernatural entities, and dark mysteries. The handpicked selection is sure to satisfy any craving for horror and provide sleepless nights and hair-raising thrills for viewers.
Best 5 Horror Movies on Netflix
1. Death Whisperer
“Death Whisperer” is a Thai supernatural horror movie based on Tee Yod, a novel by Krittanon. The film is directed by Thaweewat Wanta and features a cast that includes Nadech Kugimiya, Rattanawadee Wongthong, Denise Jelilcha Kapaun, Karj-bundit Jaidee, Peerakit Patcharabunyakiat, Arisara Wongchalee, and Paramet Noi-um. Jointly produced by Major Join Film and BEC World, the film premiered on October 26, 2023.
2. The Pope’s Exorcist
“The Pope’s Exorcist” is a 2023 supernatural horror film that tells the story of Father Gabriele Amorth, an exorcist, based on two books he wrote. The movie features Russell Crowe as Amorth and also stars Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero in supporting roles. The film was released in India on April 7, 2023, and in the United States on April 14, 2023. It was later released in digital formats on May 2 and on Blu-ray and DVD on June 13. The movie was streamed on Netflix starting on August 16, 2023, and was the number-one film in America for nine consecutive days.
3. The Invitation
“The Invitation” is a horror thriller film set to be released in 2022. The film is directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler. It stars Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty in lead roles. The story is inspired by Bram Stoker’s famous novel, “Dracula”. The plot revolves around a young woman who meets her long-lost family members after her mother’s death. As she gets to know them, she uncovers their dark secrets.
4. Insidious: The Red Door
Insidious: The Red Door is a horror film that is set to be released in 2023. It is directed by Patrick Wilson and written by Scott Teems based on a story by Leigh Whannell and Teems. The movie is a direct sequel to Insidious: Chapter 2 and is the fifth installment in the Insidious franchise. The film is produced by James Wan and Jason Blum through his Blumhouse Productions banner.
The cast includes Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Rose Byrne, Andrew Astor, Steve Coulter, Joseph Bishara, Whannell, Angus Sampson, and Lin Shaye who will all be reprising their roles from previous films. Sinclair Daniel and Hiam Abbass are the new additions to the cast.
Insidious: The Red Door was released in the United States on July 7, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film was released on digital platforms on August 1, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on September 26.
5. Firestarter
Firestarter is a horror film directed by Keith Thomas, based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name and a remake of the 1984 movie. The film stars Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, Michael Greyeyes, and Gloria Reuben. It is produced by Jason Blum and Akiva Goldsman under their Blumhouse Productions and Weed Road Pictures banners, respectively, alongside BoulderLight Pictures and Night Platform.
The film was released in wide theaters by Universal Pictures and on Peacock in the United States on May 13, 2022, and was watched in two million households over its first week of streaming. It was released on VOD on June 12, 2022, and on DVD and Blu-ray on June 28, 2022, 45 days after its theatrical release.
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