10 scariest horror movies on Netflix, with the highest IMDb rating – GQ India

The never-ending library of movies on Netflix is a gold mine of great content. However, to find a gem in the goldmine, digging through the dirt is mandatory. However, scrolling through the pages of Netflix trying to find one such horror film that will give you goosebumps would be a colossal waste of your time. Leave the dirty work to us, as weve found you 10 gems that we believe are worthy of being a part of the horror genre. These are in order of their rating on IMDb, so you know exactly what youre going to get in the end.

Train to Busan has some deeply disturbing and gory scenes. As the name suggests, all the action unfolds on a train that is headed from Seoul to Busan. A zombie breaks out in South Korea and that means that the passengers on the train are unsafe and they take evasive measures to fight for survival. Only watch this film if you have a strong stomach for gore. Its among those South Korean movies on Netflix that really do justice to their genres.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in leading roles, Stree is a horror comedy that revolves around the mysterious disappearances of men from a small town named Chanderi. As the fear of a female ghost grips the town, a group of men decide to investigate the matter and protect other men from her wrath. The film also packs some impressive performances from Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana and Pankaj Tripathi. Even though theres a few scares in the process, the IMDb rating of this Bollywood horror film is high because there so few like it to be made in the industry.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

If youre somebody who loves psychological horror-thrillers, this Oscar-nominated film is among those movies on Netflix that cannot be missed. It tells the story of a family of four trying to protect itself from blind yet sound sensitive monsters who have killed most of the human race. It also features real-life couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinki in lead roles, with the latter having directed the film too. Be prepared to keep the lights on tonight.

IMDb Rating: 7.5

This 2011, horror film is the perfect watch if youre looking for a scary reel to binge on after a boring weekday. Following the norm, this one begins with a group of friends planning on staying in a secluded cabin in the woods, only to realise the actual truth behind the cabins quiet nature. This one will keep you screaming and yelling at the cast to do otherwise and hit you with well-timed scares and dramatic music.

IMDb Rating: 7

This Persian psychological horror film should be added to your list of must-watch movies on Netflix. The writer-director, Babak Anvari, won several awards, including a BAFTA, for his directorial debut. It tells the story of a mother-daughter dua Shideh and Dorsa. When their building is hit during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor claims that the missile was cursed and could be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. Convinced of this, Shideh is willing to go to any extent to save herself and her daughter.

IMDb Rating: 6.9

This film was director Mike Flanagans first tryst with Netflix before his mega hit series, Haunting of the Hill House. Just like the series, this movie too features Carla Gugino and tells the story of a couple who plan a getaway to reignite the spark in their marriage. But during a kinky game, the husband accidentally dies, leaving his wife tied to a bed all alone. Soon, she begins to hear strange noises and gets visions. Talk about things going wrong.

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Patrick Brice made his directorial debut with this psychological horror film in which he also stars. He plays the role of a videographer recruited to film an eccentric client until everything goes to hell. This client is portrayed by Mark Duplass, who also helped Brice write the story for this film. Reports state that the Creep is among those movies on Netflix that have been inspired by the directors own experiences with using the shady online service provider, Craigslist.

IMDb Rating: 6.3

Talking of creepy, The Boy is among those movies on Netflix that will have you sleeping with the light on. Lauren Cohan plays the role of Greta, an unsuspecting woman who has just accepted a job as a nanny for a wealthy couple. But to her horrors, the child she is supposed to babysit is actually a doll. However, when she mishandles it, she sees her worst nightmares come true.

IMDb Rating: 6

Produced by Anushka Sharma, the story revolves around Bulbbul, a child bride who grows up to become a powerful and enigmatic thakurain, in a village that is plagued by mysterious murders of men. The plot thickens when Bulbbuls childhood friend and brother-in-law returns home after years and starts investigating the murders. Directed by Anvita Dutt, this mystery horror movie features Tripti Dimri, Rahul Bose, Paoli Dam, Avinash Tiwary and Parambrata Chattopadhyay in key roles. Its among the few decent Bollywood horror movies on Netflix.

IMDb Rating: 5.8

Pet Sematary is going to take you to a different dimension of fear. It follows the staple format of a cemetery in the woods and some well-timed jump scares but the twist comes in the form of animals. Based on Stephen Kings novel of the same name, the movie is honestly going to make you afraid to sleep in the same room as your innocent little pet.

IMDb Rating: 5.7

Featuring:Yoo Gong, Yu-mi Jung, Dong-seok Ma

Release Date: 28th October, 2016

Platform: Netflix

Featuring:Rajkummar Rao,Shraddha Kapoor,Pankaj Tripathi

Release date: August 31, 2018

Platform: Netflix

Featuring:Emily Blunt,John Krasinski,Millicent Simmonds

Release date: April 5, 2018

Platform: Netflix

Featuring:Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison

Release Date: 3rd February, 2020.

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Featuring:Narges Rashidi,Bobby Naderi,Avin Manshadi

Release Date: September 30, 2016

Platform: Netflix

This film was director Mike Flanagans first tryst with Netflix before his mega hit series, Haunting of the Hill House. This film, also featuring Carla Gugino, is about a couple who plan a getaway to reignite the spark in their marriage. But during a kinky game, the husband accidentally dies, leaving his wife tied to a bed all alone. Soon, she begins to hear strange noises and gets visions. Talking about things going wrong.

Featuring: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Kate Siegel, Carel Struycken

Featuring: Patrick Brice, Mark Duplass

Release Date: 2015

Platform: Netflix

Featuring: Lauren Cohan, Jim Norton,Diana Hardcastle

Release Date: 2016

Platform: Netflix

Featuring: Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Rahul Bose

Release Date: June 26, 2020

Platform: Netflix

Featuring:Jason Clarke,Amy Seimetz,John Lithgow

Release date: April 4, 2019

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

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