Christmas is on the way and Halloween is long, however, Netflix still have stacks of spooky television shows loaded on their platform to enjoy as the year comes to a close.
Horror have been a staple of the entertainment business for decades now, and while horror comes in different shapes and sizes, the adrenaline that comes with a jump scare is almost unparalleled.
One of the most effective and terrifying effects of a horror, the ‘jump scare’ has notoriously spooked audiences for almost a century – as many will attest that to!
However, if you’re wanting to ensure you and your household don’t waste time on a movie that doesn’t scare in the right way, using website Where’s The Jump?, we’ve put together a list of the scariest movies on Netflix UK this Halloween, using ‘jump scare per movie’ as our main metric.
1. The Midnight Club (2022)
The Midnight Club has already entered the Guinness Book of Records after having a record 21 jump scares in one single episode! Photo: Netflix
2. Ash vs Evil Dead (Season 1)
The film franchise turned TV series delighted horror fans across the globe - and jam packs 40 jump scares throughout the first season alone! Photo: Netflix
3. Stranger Things (Season 2)
One of Netflix's most popular ever series may be heartwarming in parts, but it is still packed with jump scares - season two alone has 39 in total. Photo: Netflix
4. The Haunting Of Hill House (2018)
A Mike Flanagan classic, The Haunting Of Hill House follows a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and includes 28 jump scares throughout the series. Photo: Netflix