The Best Netflix Horror Movies to Watch This October

This article is updated as new movies come and go from Netflix.

For some chill seekers, the best part of Halloween isn’t the candy and costumes: it’s cozying up on the couch under a blanket with a slate of great scary movies. And if that sounds like you, why wait until October to make it a home movie night filled with horror flicks? We rounded up the best horror movies and scary films on Netflix that you can catch any time of year (while clutching your popcorn — and your movie buddies — oh so tightly).

Whether you’re all about the gruesome slasher or the psychological thriller, this slate of movies includes something in a subgenre just for you. Our list has some heavy-hitting classics (like The Conjuring and its sequels), as well as recent made-for-Netflix features that play on totally modern themes (think Countdown and Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight — both of which derive their chilling plots from tech addictions gone wrong). We’ve even got a dose of comedy to offset the pure unadulterated horror (like Netflix’s own Little Evil, starring Adam Scott and Evangeline Lilly).

But be warned: These freaky flicks are for mature audiences only. If you’re looking for something to watch on family movie night, browse our picks for great kid-friendly scary movies instead or kids’ movies on Netflix the whole family will love. And if you need a palate cleanser after all those horror movies, try our picks for the best romantic movies to help you unwind!