Looking for a good streaming scream? Sometimes we want a horror movie, but sometimes we want a lot of horror, and when you're looking for those binge-watch thrills, there's nothing better than a horror TV show to scratch the itch. Fortunately, Netflix has a pretty impressive library of scary series, and we've got you covered with your streaming needs. Check out our list of the best horror shows on Netflix below.
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Editor's Note: This post was last updated October 2023 to include The Fall of the House of Usher.
Glitch (2016)
Glitch
- Release Date
- October 15, 2016
- Cast
- Patrick Brammall , Emma Booth , Sean Keenan , Genevieve O'Reilly
- Seasons
- 3
Creator: Louise Fox, Tony Ayres
Cast: Patrick Brammall, Genevieve O'Reilly, Emma Booth, Emily Barclay
Australian supernatural mystery series Glitch follows James Hayes (Patrick Brammall), a cop in the small town of Yoorana, Victoria, who finds that half a dozen people have returned from the dead with no memory of who they are or why they were resurrected. The three-season story unfolds as the residents of Yoorana deal with the implications and uncertainty of the Risen as some are reunited with loved ones while others are thrust into a time period far from their own. Glitch lives in the sci-fi and supernatural subgenre occupied by similar shows like The 4400 and Manifest but manages to carve out its own unique take on the premise. - Tauri Miller
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
The Fall of the House of Usher
Siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built a pharmaceutical company into an empire of wealth, privilege and power; however, secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying.
- Release Date
- October 12, 2023
- Cast
- Carla Gugino , Willa Fitzgerald , Mary McDonnell , Kate Siegel
- Creator
- Mike Flanagan
- Seasons
- 1
Created by Mike Flanagan and based on short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher revolves around the deaths of a brutal pharmaceutical company’s CEO’s children. Gothic in style and tone, the cast, which includes the likes of Willa Fitzgerald, Carla Gugino, Kate Siegel, and Mark Hamill, is working at top speed, with the stylized script realized in its full potential by the talented ensemble. Frightening but aesthetically delightful, The Fall of the House of Usher is not just a breath of fresh air but also a touching ode to one of gothic horror’s best writers. - Jake Hodges
The Originals (2013)
The Originals
- Release Date
- October 3, 2013
- Cast
- Joseph Morgan , Daniel Gillies , Phoebe Tonkin , Charles Michael Davis , Yusuf Gatewood , Steven Krueger
- Seasons
- 5
Spinning off from the CW’s breakout supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, The Originals takes all the creatures and character clashes of the main series over to the French Quarter of New Orleans. Following the Mikaelson siblings, who are known as the first vampires to ever exist in their world, the five-season series hosts a litany of folkloric entities like witches, werewolves, and vampire hybrids that must navigate the politics of the Louisiana underworld. Carrying the dramatic weight of the show are the three main stars that bring the siblings to life, played by Joseph Morgan (Titans), Daniel Gillies (The Vampire Diaries), and Claire Holt (Aquarius), who dish out endless amounts of brutality and fun. – Tauri Miller
Midnight Mass (2021)
Midnight Mass
An isolated island community experiences miraculous events - and frightening omens - after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.
- Release Date
- September 24, 2021
- Cast
- Kate Siegel , Zach Gilford , Kristin Lehman , Samantha Sloyan
- Seasons
- 1
Mike Flanagan’s third Netflix miniseries, Midnight Mass, follows a small community on Crockett Island as a supernatural presence takes root in the town. Strange things start happening after the young priest, Father Paul (Hamish Linklater) replaces Crockett’s pastor – dead cats are found along the beach, people disappear, and the ill and injured are miraculously healed. Some believe it to be divine intervention, but others see more sinister forces at play. Like its predecessors, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass is a haunting yet beautiful look at humanity through the lens of the horror genre. Flanagan balances the spooky and the spiritual effectively, producing equal moments of terror and revelation for the people of Crockett. They not only have to face a mysterious, potentially demonic force, they have to address their inner demons as well. – Brynna Arens
The Girl in the Mirror (2022)
The Girl in the Mirror
- Release Date
- August 19, 2022
- Cast
- Claudia Roset , Mireia Oriol , Álex Villazán , Pol Monen
- Seasons
- 1
The Girl in the Mirror is an intriguing mystery wrapped up in a thrilling horror plot. Created by Sergio G. Sánchez, The Girl in the Mirror follows a teenager named Alma (Mireia Oriol), one of the few survivors of a horrific bus accident that leaves her with amnesia. Over the course of the nine-episode first season, The Girl in the Mirror unravels as Alma attempts to regain her memories, face the trauma of the accident, and forge ahead through inexplicable visions and terrifying nightmares. Merging mystery, teen drama, and horror tropes, The Girl in the Mirror is a captivating binge. – Yael Tygiel
Ares (2020)
Ares
- Release Date
- January 17, 2020
- Cast
- Jade Olieberg , Tobias Kersloot , Lisa Smit , Frieda Barnhard
- Seasons
- 1
Created by Pieter Kuijpers, Iris Otten, and Sander van Meurs, Ares stars Jade Olieberg, Tobias Kersloot, and Lisa Smit. Set at an elite college in Amsterdam, Ares is more complex than traditional horror-themed dramas, as it utilizes abuse and sexual assault as a means of suspense and storytelling. With graphic visuals and an intriguing plot, Ares explores the dark depths of a horrifying secret society with exclusive members and a mysterious history. Blending themes of classism and loyalty with dramatic twists inspired by a very real student fraternity, Ares is a scary spectacle worth viewing. – Yael Tygiel
Wednesday (2022)
Wednesday
- Release Date
- November 23, 2022
- Cast
- Jenna Ortega , Hunter Doohan , Christina Ricci , Percy Hynes White
- Creator
- Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
- Seasons
- 2
Continuing the macabre traditions of The Addams Family, Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega (Scream) as the titular character, eldest daughter of Gomez (Luis Guzmán) and Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) Addams, who finds herself sentenced to attending private school at a place called Nevermore Academy. Wednesday’s dry humor and spooky antics provide stability through the series, inspired by the beloved character previously embodied by Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets). With a kookie coming-of-age narrative woven through the small-town mystery, Wednesday is a supernatural comedy similar to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina aimed at a younger morbid audience. – Yael Tygiel
Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)
Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
- Release Date
- September 21, 2022
- Cast
- Evan Peters , Niecy Nash , Molly Ringwald , Richard Jenkins
- Seasons
- 1
Evan Peters (X-Men: Days of Future Past) stars in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, a controversial exploration of the horrific serial killer. Reuniting Peters with Ryan Murphy (American Crime Story) and Ian Brennan, the limited series also features critically acclaimed performances from supporting stars like Molly Ringwald and the captivating Niecy Nash (The Rookie: Feds). Even acknowledging the abundance of talent in Dahmer, Murphy and Brennan’s triggering retelling takes quite a heap of dramatic license in their attempt to salaciously explore the tragic killing spree. Dahmer is not intended for the faint of heart. – Yael Tygiel
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
- Release Date
- October 25, 2022
- Cast
- Peter Weller , Lize Johnston , Kevin Keppy , Ben Barnes
- Seasons
- 1
From the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toro (Pinocchio), comes Cabinet of Curiosities, a gorgeous and terrifying anthology series featuring original concepts from various filmmakers. With eight bizarre modern tales, two of which del Toro co-wrote, Cabinet of Curiosities presents sophisticatedly spooky scenes from acclaimed creators, including Jennifer Kent (The Babadook) and Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight). Cabinet of Curiosities is a beautifully weird collection of sinister gothic tales featuring stars like Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bones) and Rupert Grint (Servant) in this unprecedented treasure chest of aesthetically stunning horror, curated personally by del Toro himself. – Yael Tygiel
The Midnight Club (2022)
The Midnight Club
At a manor with a mysterious history, eight members of the Midnight Club meet each night at midnight to tell sinister stories -- and to look for signs of the supernatural from the beyond.
- Release Date
- October 7, 2022
- Cast
- Iman Benson , Igby Rigney , Ruth Codd , Annarah Cymone
- Seasons
- 1
The Midnight Club is a haunting new series from prolific horror anthology creator Mike Flanagan (Midnight Mass) as he reteams with writer Leah Fong (The Haunting of Bly Manor). Inspired by author Christopher Pike’s terrifying work, including his 1994 book of the same name, The Midnight Club is set in Brightcliffe Hospice following eight terminally ill teens who spend their nights telling ghost stories. With a brilliantly engaging cast of up-and-coming young actors, including Iman Benson and Aya Furukawa (The Baby-Sitters Club), The Midnight Club is sure to become a beloved classic for the Are You Afraid of the Dark and Goosebumps generation. – Yael Tygiel
Resident Evil (2022)
Resident Evil
- Release Date
- July 14, 2022
- Cast
- Ella Balinska , Tamara Smart , Siena Agudong , Adeline Rudolph
- Seasons
- 1
Based on the hit horror franchise and developed by Andrew Dabb (Supernatural), Resident Evil continues the story of the t-virus outbreak, picking up nearly three decades after its discovery. The series, which stars Ella Balinska (Charlie’s Angels), Tamara Smart (Artemis Fowl), and Siena Agudong (No Good Nick), dives deeper into the mythology of the Resident Evil franchise, peeling back layers to expose the dark secrets of the mysterious Umbrella Corporation. An ideal companion to the films, Resident Evil provides context for the lore and builds upon the original story, enhancing the viewing experience for true fans. – Yael Tygiel
Chambers (2019)
Chambers
A woman survives a heart transplant and begins to develop different personality traits.
- Release Date
- April 16, 2019
- Cast
- Sivan Alyra Rose , Uma Thurman , Kyanna Simone , Nicholas Galitzine
- Seasons
- 1
Chambers centers around a teenager named Sasha (Sivan Alyra Rose), who had a heart transplant after having a heart attack. Sasha is frustrated by her boyfriend now treating her like she’s fragile and the fact she has to take medication for the rest of her life, but that quickly becomes the least of her worries. She begins taking on personality traits of Becky, the girl whose heart she has, and finds out the story behind Becky’s death isn’t as straightforward as she’s been told. In addition to the impressive young talent in Sivan Alyra Rose, Becky’s parents, Uma Thurman and Tony Goldwyn, give standout performances. – Taylor Gates
Ratched (2020)
Ratched
- Release Date
- September 18, 2020
- Cast
- Sarah Paulson , Judy Davis , Cynthia Nixon , Vincent D'Onofrio , Amanda Plummer , Alice Englert , Sharon Stone , Corey Stoll
- Seasons
- 1
From Ryan Murphy, the fascinating mind behind the American Horror Story phenomenon, comes an origin story inspired by One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’s cruel Nurse Ratched. Starring frequent collaborator Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story) in the titular role, Ratched is a vivid and stylistic horror series set in the late 1940s. Ratched allows Murphy to frame a colorful playground for his actors to delve into, bringing his elegant aesthetic and clever storytelling together into a unique and suspenseful series. Rounding out his broad cast, Murphy enlists more of his friends and favorites, including Finn Wittrock and Judy Davis (Feud). – Yael Tygiel
Love, Death & Robots (2019)
Love, Death & Robots
- Release Date
- March 15, 2019
- Cast
- Fred Tatasciore , Nolan North , Noshir Dalal , Josh Brener
- Seasons
- 3
An animated series that covers a wide variety of tones and techniques, Love, Death & Robots is at its best when its creators get to fully let loose. Be that with gruesome gore as well, as more dark themes that cross between science fiction and horror, the various shorts have something to offer for everyone. Looking for a more reflective work about art and creativity? Then “Zima Blue” is for you. Want to see cleaning robots try to rise up against their human overlords? “Automated Customer Service” has got you covered. This most recent season even has David Fincher making his first foray into animation, which proves to be as fascinating as anything the show has done yet. There are plenty of rough spots to wade through on your journey, though they pale in comparison to the more creative and unrestrained depths that can be found in this gem of a series. - Chase Hutchinson
Daybreak (2019)
Daybreak
- Release Date
- October 24, 2019
- Cast
- Colin Ford , Alyvia Alyn Lind , Krysta Rodriguez , Matthew Broderick
- Seasons
- 1
After a series of bioweapon attacks turn adults into zombie-like creatures called Ghoulies, groups of teens are forced to band together in a post-apocalyptic Glendale, California. Daybreak focuses on social outcast Josh (Colin Ford) as he tries to find proof that his girlfriend Sam (Sophie Simnett) is still alive. However, he doesn’t only have to survive Ghoulies in this quest. Other students have used their former social statuses to form separate societies with their own rules, some more unhinged than others. The Jocks have their own territory, as do the Cheermazons and the Gamers. Not having the numbers to back him up, Josh recruits other outcasts to help him fight the Ghoulies and any teens who get in his way. Part Mad Max, part Lord of the Flies, Daybreak is a funny and unique take on the zombie genre. - Brynna Arens
Archive 81 (2022)
Archive 81
An archivist hired to restore a collection of tapes finds himself reconstructing the work of a filmmaker and her investigation into a dangerous cult.
- Release Date
- January 14, 2022
- Cast
- Mamoudou Athie , Dina Shihabi , Evan Jonigkeit , Julia Chan
- Seasons
- 1
A show that was cancelled much too soon though still has a lot to love even in just its only season, Archive 81 is one of the few successful stories to make the leap from its podcast origins to the small screen. The show follows Dan Turner (Mamoudou Athie), a talented modern-day archivist who is quite adept at restoring old tapes and video footage. In the process of his work on a new job for a mysterious client, he discovers a dark secret in the videotapes of a filmmaker named Melody (Dina Shihabi) who tried to investigate a cult. Eerie and well-acted, this series finds its strength in looking into the unknown which often stares back with something frightening. No matter how wrong it was that it got the ax before it had its time to see its vision all the way through, what we do have serves as a compelling archive that will endure the test of time. - Chase Hutchinson
All Of Us Are Dead (2022)
All Of Us Are Dead
A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out or turn into one of the rabid infected.
- Release Date
- January 28, 2022
- Cast
- Park Ji-hu , Chan-Young Yoon , Yi-Hyun Cho , Park Solomon
- Seasons
- 2
This Korena zombie drama became hugely popular in the wake of Squid Game. In All Of Us Are Dead, a viral outbreak that begins in a high school science class turns the infected into zombies. The infection quickly spreads outside of the school, taking over the entire Korean peninsula. - Alyse Wax
The Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
Looking for a good scare? You've come to the right place.Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021)
Brand New Cherry Flavor
- Release Date
- August 13, 2021
- Cast
- Rosa Salazar , Catherine Keener , Eric Lange , Jeff Ward
- Seasons
- 1
One of the wildest shows to hit the streamer in ages, Brand New Cherry Flavor is one fucked up, imaginative, and unsettling revenge story. Rosa Salazar stars as an ambitious young filmmaker who makes her way to Hollywood only to have her film stolen out from under her by a sleazy producer (Eric Lange). Seeking vengeance, she recruits the help of a mysterious witch (Catherine Keener), invoking a curse that drags all their lives to hell. Co-created by Channel Zero‘s Nick Antosca, Brand New Cherry Flavor has a similar freaky, far-out scare-factor and inventive approach to world-building. Brand New Cherry Flavor was billed as a limited series, and it certainly works as a comprehensive narrative, but the universe it builds is so captivating, idiosyncratic, and downright creepy, I’m still hoping they find new ways to tell stories in it. - Haleigh Foutch
Ju-On: Origins (2020)
Ju-On: Origins
- Release Date
- July 3, 2020
- Cast
- Dorah Fine , Yoshiyoshi Arakawa , Yuina Kuroshima , Brock Powell
- Seasons
- 1
Not for the soft of heart or stomach, Netflix's addition to the Ju-On legacy brings a slow-burn but brutal new spin to the beloved horror franchise, fusing the haunting J-horror aesthetics with a strong slasher influence. Framed as the “true story” behind the curse we’ve seen unfold throughout the long-running franchise, Ju-On Origins depicts the grisly act of violence that stained the cursed home with the “grudge” and the cycle of echoing violence that followed, ranging from effectively disturbing to downright shocking. Though the multi-timeline narrative can be difficult to parse out from time to time, Origins delivers an effective reinvention of the Ju-On legacy that fuses the haunting, atmospheric horror of the franchise we know and love with a seedier, grislier, much bloodier approach. - Haleigh Foutch
Dracula (2020)
Dracula (2020)
- Release Date
- January 4, 2020
- Cast
- Claes Bang , Dolly Wells , Morfydd Clark , Lydia West
- Seasons
- 1
There are many, many Dracula adaptations but few that get it so right and then so incredibly wrong as the 2020 BBC adaptation. From Doctor Who and Sherlock duo Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, Dracula stars Claes Bang as the titular literary icon, and the first (and best) episode faithfully reconstructs his evolution from a decrepit lord of a far-off castle to a satiated and seductive immortal monster. Bang delivers one of the best on-screen Dracula’s in ages through every step, and from the quietly chilling early frames to the blood-soaked chaos of the grand finale, the first installment is an absolute must-watch.
Unfortunately, the final two parts never reach those heights again, and while the second episode is a hit-and-miss interpretation of the seafaring leg of Dracula’s journey that often feels more Sherlock than Dracula, the third and final episode is a baffling misfire in almost every possible way (and not just because of that galling twist). But no matter how strong my distaste may be for the way it ends, my enthusiasm for how it begins is just as intense, which is what earns it a spot on this list. - Haleigh Foutch