7 Horror Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

1. The Last House (2026)

A family of four suddenly finds themselves sealed inside their own home with no apparent way out. As their resources begin to run out, they must figure out what is keeping them trapped — and what exactly is waiting outside.

The Last House turns the idea of a safe family home into a claustrophobic nightmare, mixing survival horror with science-fiction and supernatural elements.

2. The Whisper Man (2026)

When a young boy disappears, his desperate father turns to his estranged father — a retired detective who once captured a notorious serial killer known as the Whisper Man.

But the killer is already behind bars. So who is responsible for the new disappearance?

Netflix categorises the film as a thriller rather than straight horror, but its serial-killer mystery, disturbing atmosphere and psychological tension make it a natural choice for horror fans.

3. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

A group of young entrepreneurs travel to a remote Texas ghost town with plans to create a new community. Instead, they awaken one of horror cinema’s most infamous killers — Leatherface.

This brutal sequel brings the chainsaw-wielding killer back for another bloody rampage, combining slasher violence with survival horror.

4. The Nun II (2023)

France, 1956. A priest is murdered and a disturbing evil begins spreading. Sister Irene once again finds herself facing Valak, the demonic entity known as the Nun.

Set within The Conjuring universe, The Nun II delivers gothic locations, demonic imagery and plenty of supernatural scares.

5. 28 Years Later (2025)

Nearly three decades after the Rage Virus devastated England, a young boy and his father leave the safety of their isolated island and venture onto the infected mainland.

But the infected aren’t necessarily the only danger waiting for them.

Danny Boyle returns to the world of 28 Days Later, with Alex Garland once again involved in the story.

6. Smile 2 (2024)

Pop superstar Skye Riley is preparing for a massive world tour when she begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events.

The sinister entity from the first Smile returns, turning Skye’s fame, trauma and public life into an increasingly disturbing nightmare.

Naomi Scott takes the lead in this bigger and more chaotic follow-up to the 2022 supernatural horror hit.

7. Unfriended (2014)

Six teenagers are chatting online when an unknown presence suddenly joins their video call.

What begins as an unsettling online encounter quickly becomes a nightmare as secrets are exposed and the friends realise that someone — or something — wants revenge.

Almost the entire movie unfolds through computer screens, messages and video calls, giving Unfriended its distinctive screenlife style.