Netflix Horror Hits: If you are a horror movie buff and want to watch something that will give you sleepless nights, then you are at the right place! From ‘Evil Dead Rise’ to ‘Annabelle’, we bring you some movies that will give you goosebumps. So, without any delay, let’s begin the scary journey!
1. Evil Dead Rise: When the sisters met the devil!
You must have heard the name of the ‘Evil Dead’ franchise. Its fifth instalment, ‘Evil Dead Rise’, is going to keep you glued to your seat! In this film, two estranged sisters, Beth and Ellie, are reunited. But their reunion turns into a battle with a fierce demonic force that is hell-bent on making any human its prey.
Directed by Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground fame), the film gets even scarier when a mysterious old book and some cursed recordings open the door to hell in their ruined apartment building. If you are looking for a movie that will turn all the crosses in your house upside down, this is a must-watch!
Lee Cronin did indeed direct ‘The Hole in the Ground’, and ‘Evil Dead Rise’ has been a popular movie in the horror genre.
2. Malevolent: When fake paranormal turns out to be real!
Ever wonder what happens when fake paranormal investigators run into a ghost? ‘Malevolent’ is based on just that! In it, siblings, Angela (Florence Pugh) and Jackson (Ben Lloyd-Hughes), fool people by pretending to be ghosts. But when Mrs. Green (Celia Imrie) calls them in to investigate her home, an orphanage where several girls were murdered, Angela and Jackson are confronted with real supernatural forces and the orphanage’s horrifying past.
Florence Pugh and Ben Lloyd-Hughes play the lead roles in this movie.
3. The Deliverance: A mother’s fight for her children!
This possession film, ‘The Deliverance’ by Oscar winner Lee Daniels, is heart-wrenching. It stars Golden Globe winner Andra Day (known for The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story and The People vs. Billie Holiday fame) as a single mother named Ebony Jackson, who wants to make a fresh start. But when she and her family move into their new home, they face disturbing events. Ebony has no choice but to fight for her children’s souls.
A true incident inspires the film, which also stars veteran actors such as Glenn Close (Tehran), Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard), and Mo’Nique (The Reading).
Andra Day won a Golden Globe for ‘The People vs. Billie Holiday’. The film is said to be based on an actual incident, and the actors mentioned in it have reportedly worked together.
4. Annabelle: When a doll became a vehicle for evil!
Directed by John R. Leonetti and written by Gary Dauberman, Annabelle taught us to be afraid of dolls! Medical student John (Ward Houghton) gifts his pregnant wife, Mia (Annabelle Wallis), an old porcelain doll for their unborn baby’s room. But after a killer attacks, John and Mia encounter supernatural events—and soon realise that the doll has become a vehicle for evil.
So, these were some of the best horror movies that are ready to scare you! The next time you want to watch something scary, remember this list. Do let us know in the comments which movie you found the most frightening!