Here are 20 horror series on Netflix for horror fans to binge. Including shows of the supernatural, monsters, slashers, zombies and more.
Hello fellow horror fans!
Netflix has original horror series that cover many subgenres of horror, such as supernatural, psychological, slasher, zombie, vampire, witch, cult, and more.
In this article, we will introduce you to 20 horror series on Netflix that are a must watch for horror fans. Nothing beats a good scare and Netflix definitely delivers the scares.
Get ready to binge the creepiest, eeriest, and unmissable horror series that Netflix has to offer!
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This adaptation of the classic novel by Shirley Jackson tells the story of the Crain family, who lived in a haunted mansion called Hill House. The show alternates between the past and the present, as the adult siblings deal with the trauma and the ghosts of their childhood. The show is praised for its emotional depth, complex characters, and terrifying atmosphere.
Mixing secret societies and dark magic, ‘The Order’ brings a fresh spin to the werewolf vampire saga. It’s full of supernatural twists and university life gone wickedly wrong.
With a dash of the occult and a bucketful of revenge, this mind bending show is not for the faint of heart. Expect surrealism, witchcraft, and a whole lot of bizarre occurrences in the world of Hollywood.
From the creators of ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ this series dives into a remote community dealing with strange events following the arrival of a charismatic priest. It’s an intense, slow burn horror with depth and provocative storytelling.
5. Archive 81
Cast: Mamoudou Athie, Dina Shihabi, Martin Donovan
An archivist restores a collection of videotapes from 1994, and becomes obsessed with the story of a documentary filmmaker who investigated a dangerous cult in a haunted apartment building.
6. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Cast: F. Murray Abraham, Peter Weller, Essie Davis
Presenting a collection of dark and fantastical tales, this anthology series brings together various eerie stories crafted by GuillermAn anthology series of horror stories, inspired by the visions and nightmares of the acclaimed filmmaker, featuring monsters, ghosts, curses, and twisted tales of terror.
7. 1899
Cast: Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann
A group of European migrants on a ship bound for New York encounter another vessel adrift on the open sea, where they discover a horrifying mystery that connects them all.
8. Elves
Cast: Sofía Pernas, Daniel Sharman, Diarmaid Murtagh
A family of four travels to a remote island for Christmas, only to find out that it is inhabited by a religious community and a hidden race of monstrous elves, who have a sinister agenda.
9. Marianne
Cast: Victoire Du Bois, Lucie Boujenah, Tiphaine Daviot
When a horror novelist’s fictional demons start manifesting in reality, she returns to her hometown to confront the chilling entity she created. ‘Marianne’ is a French horror series that’s atmospheric, terrifying, and steeped in supernatural horror.
10. Slasher
Cast: Katie McGrath, Brandon Jay McLaren, Steve Byers
Each season of ‘Slasher’ brings a new horrifying tale of murder, mystery, and psychological suspense. With a classic slasher film vibe, it’s a series filled with gruesome kills, intriguing mysteries, and twists that keep viewers on edge.
This sci-fi horror series follows a group of kids who uncover a dark secret in their small town of Hawkins, Indiana. They encounter a mysterious girl with telekinetic powers, a parallel dimension called the Upside Down, and a monstrous creature called the Demogorgon. The show is set in the 1980s and pays homage to the classic horror and adventure films of that era.
A married couple moves into their dream home in New Jersey, but soon receives creepy letters from a stalker who calls himself “The Watcher”, and claims to have a claim on the house and its inhabitants.
A group of desperate people participate in a mysterious survival game, where they have to play a series of children’s games with deadly consequences, for a chance to win a huge cash prize.. ‘Squid Game’ is a tense, brutal series that delves into the darkest corners of human desperation and societal commentary.
This anthology series presents a dystopian vision of the near future, where technology has gone wrong and created new forms of horror. Each episode is a standalone story that explores the dark and twisted consequences of human innovation and social media. The show is known for its provocative and mind-bending scenarios that often leave the viewers shocked and disturbed.
15. Red Rose
Cast: Amelia Clarkson, Natalie Blair, Ellis Howard
As the final days of school approach, it marks the end of an era for many teens, signaling the start of new chapters in their lives. But for a close circle of working class friends in Bolton, everything shifts when one of them downloads the enigmatic Red Rose app. Afterwards, it takes an unsettling and ominous turn, altering their plans in ways they never expected.
16. The Haunting of Bly Manor
Cast: Victoria Pedretti, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, T’Nia Miller
A young governess is hired to look after two orphaned children at a sprawling estate in the English countryside, where she encounters ghosts, secrets, and a tragic love story.
A retelling of the classic vampire tale, where Count Dracula travels from Transylvania to London, in search of new blood and a reincarnation of his lost love, while facing his nemesis, Van Helsing
18. Glitch
Cast: Patrick Brammall, Emma Booth, Genevieve O’Reilly
A small town cop and a local doctor are shocked when six people, who were presumed dead, suddenly return to life, with no memory of who they are or how they died.
A prequel to Z Nation, where a group of strangers band together to survive the zombie apocalypse, and try to find their loved ones in a chaotic and hostile world.
20. The Fall of the House of Usher
Cast: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell
A young man visits his friend Roderick Usher, who lives in a decaying mansion with his sister Madeline, who suffers from a mysterious illness. He soon realizes that the house and its inhabitants are haunted by a terrible curse.
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