5 Spooky Shows and Movies to Watch on Netflix This Halloween

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It’s Halloween Day and growing up, that meant throwing on a costume over 5 layers of sweaters and grabbing a pillow case to collect as much candy as possible door-to-door. Since most of us have outgrown this tradition and going to a Halloween party on a Wednesday seems like a stretch, why not sit back, relax and let these scary shows and movies keep you in the spooky spirit. The following list of content can all be found on Netflix, with some being old classics that are bound to satisfy your appetite for terror and others being new and trending Netflix originals that have everyone talking…or screaming. Don’t forget to tune in to our YouTube channel HERE at 2 p.m. EST TODAY for the big premiere of our Top 50 Scariest Horror Movie Scenes of All Time!

#5: “Apostle” (2018)

Halloween can be whatever you want it to be – a colorful, happy evening or a veritable frightfest that delights in the superstitions of old. This film is sure to appeal the latter category of reveler. Dan Stevens is no stranger to the horror genre, having appeared in “Vamps” and “The Guest”. In “Apostle”, he teams up with director Gareth Evans to tell a haunting and stylish story about a man sent to retrieve his sister from a cult. Suffice it to say, this period piece isn’t for the faint of heart. There’s a creeping, atmospheric sense of dread that runs throughout the film, but there are also also tons of bloody moments and horrifying visuals.

#4: “The Conjuring” (2013)

There are few filmmakers operating in the horror genre that have been more influential or successful in the 21st century than James Wan. He gave us both the “Saw” and “Insidious” franchises, but arguably his greatest, most well-rounded film is “The Conjuring”. Inspired by the real life paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren, “The Conjuring” feels like a blast from the plast – an old-school haunted house film with classic scares and a great story. A rarity in modern horror, it also features a cast of characters who are genuinely likable and who you’re sure to feel invested in. It’s just a perfect movie for the Halloween season.

#3: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (2018-)

From the executive producers who introduced us to the 21st century Archie with “Riverdale”, comes another fresh twist on a fan-favorite character from television and comics. This is Sabrina Spellman like you’ve never seen her before, and her adventures come to Netflix just in time for Halloween, with a release date of October 26th, 2018. It’s reportedly inspired by horror films of yesteryears like “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Exorcist”, but also boasts the modern tone and slick style that makes “Riverdale” so distinct. There’s a very notable “American Horror Story” vibe to it as well. Only time will tell how it plays out, but we suspect that this series holds tricks and treats a’plenty.

#2: “The Shining” (1980)

It might not have been well-received at the time of its release, and author Stephen King remains vocal in his dislike for it, but Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” is today considered a horror masterpiece. Ambiguous, deeply unnerving and boasting staggering performances from all the actors involved, “The Shining” is pure nightmare fuel. Even people who have never seen the film are aware of its many iconic images, like the twins in the hallway, the wave of blood and Jack Nicholson’s face in the door. This Halloween season, let’s put them all back in context by visiting the Overlook Hotel for ourselves. This is a crash course in terror.

#1: “The Haunting of Hill House” (2018-)

In 2017, filmmaker Mike Flanagan teamed up with Netflix for the psychological horror, “Gerald’s Game”, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel by the same name. He’s returned to the streaming service to adapt another horror classic, Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House”; and this time we’re getting a full blown series. Starring Carla Gugino and Michiel Huisman, “The Haunting of Hill House” explores the horrors faced by a family in their old home, and the trauma and damage that has followed them since. The house is spooky, the scares plentiful and the atmosphere most certainly haunting. Translation? This is the perfect Halloween binge!

To find out the complete list of horror and supernatural movies and TV series, both classic and new, all featured on the streaming service, check out the video below for our pick of the Top 10 Spooky Films and Shows to Watch on Netflix this Halloween