Netflix’s content has been excellent so far in 2022, despite reportedly losing subscribers for the first time in over a decade with a series of top films launched on the platform in the new year.
If you’re a genre fan, especially horror, you’re in luck: there are a host of some incredible scary films currently streaming on the site.
Whether you’re looking for flesh-tearing zombies, spooky ghost tales or unbridled horror suspense, Netflix has it all, with a list of highly rated movies sure to scare the living daylights out of you.
Don’t waste any time scrolling through Netflix menus – take a look at our list of some the highest rated horrors now streaming on Netflix, based on ratings from popular film review site Rotten Tomatoes.
1. His House
Rated at a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, His House is a huge hit with horror fans.
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2. The Babysitter
Some say dark comedy, others call it gore. The Babysitter is not for the faint of heart, stabbing, shooting and even by a fireplace poker run all the way through someone's head. Eeek.
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3. The Old Ways
A clever demonic possession film with a solid amount of depth to it. The Old Ways is ranked at 95%.
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4. Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow is a horror movie with a social conscience. Chilling and thought provoking, it's rated at 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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