These are the 10 eeriest documentaries on Netflix

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Netflix offers a huge variety of shows and movies, and its documentaries are particularly strong. You can find everything from critically acclaimed films about famous people and the challenges of celebrity, to captivating docuseries that stay with viewers long after they’ve finished watching – meaning there’s a documentary out there to please everyone.

As a movie reviewer, let me tell you, with so many options on this streaming service – and they’re *constantly* adding new stuff – it can be really tough to find a documentary that truly grabs you. It’s like wading through a sea of titles, hoping to find a gripping story. I’m here to help, but honestly, sometimes it feels like a full-time job just keeping up with everything! You need a good guide to navigate all the documentaries available.

As a huge Netflix fan, I’m always on the lookout for great documentaries. Whether I want something short – like a 90-minute film – or a whole series to binge, Netflix always delivers. I’ve put together a list of 10 of the best documentaries to get you started. You won’t be disappointed! Check out these amazing picks and get ready to be captivated.

Here are 10 documentaries available on Netflix, drawing from real-life cases in the US and the UK, as well as paranormal investigations, that are sure to be deeply unsettling.

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story

Scoring 80 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story recounts the chilling, decades-long tale of the notorious serial killers, The Wests.

This three-part series explores the infamous murders of over a dozen women, using interviews with the victims’ families and people involved in the investigation. It also includes previously unreleased police video and audio recordings, shedding new light on the case.

American Nightmare

The experience of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn was quickly called “a real-life Gone Girl” because the couple were awakened during the night by armed people who broke into their home.

The unsettling situation worsened when Huskins was abducted by the intruders, only to be released two days later. This quickly attracted intense media attention to the couple’s experience, particularly after authorities began to question the validity of their account.

Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

The killing of JonBenét Ramsey has been the subject of many documentaries, and this series intends to focus on the deeply difficult experience of the Ramsey family.

Director Joe Berlinger thinks this unsolved case can be cracked, and he strongly believes the Ramsey family are not guilty. He’s convinced of their innocence.

This documentary includes interviews with John Ramsey and those involved in the investigation, taking you back to the night JonBenét died and the subsequent days – and ultimately leaving you questioning: who was responsible?

Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

This documentary series, which debuted in 2019, centers around a team of internet detectives as they investigate a troubling pattern of animal abuse – a pattern that eventually leads to a murder investigation. To avoid spoiling the story’s many surprises, we’ll stop there.

Unsolved Mysteries

Now with five seasons available on Netflix, Unsolved Mysteries explores genuine cases involving baffling vanishings, homicides, and strange paranormal experiences.

Since its debut in 2022, the Netflix reboot of the classic NBC series Unsolved Mysteries, originally popular in the ’80s, has led to the resolution of two cases. However, many mysteries remain unsolved.

Abducted in Plain Sight

Abducted in Plain Sight is a documentary that tells the story of Jan Broberg, a young girl who was kidnapped by someone she knew – her neighbour – not once, but twice. The film examines the details of these shocking events.

The documentary includes interviews with Broberg and is full of unexpected plot twists. It received four Best Documentary awards when it was first released in 2017.

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

The death of teenager Mallory Beach deeply impacted the Lowcountry area of South Carolina, even before it was portrayed in a dramatisation on Hulu and a multi-season documentary on Netflix.

This series details the happenings before the death of Beach, and then focuses on the trial of Alex Murdaugh, who was accused of murdering his wife and son.

This is the Zodiac Speaking

Many documentaries explore the case of the Zodiac Killer and Arthur Leigh Allen, the man long suspected of being the killer – however, no one has ever been found guilty of these crimes.

From 1968 to 1969, the Zodiac Killer committed at least five murders and sent coded messages to the press. This documentary presents fresh evidence in the decades-old case, featuring interviews with the Seawater family. They knew Arthur Allen and state that he admitted to being the Zodiac Killer. Learn more about the investigation and the newly discovered clues.

The Devil on Trial

Arne Cheyenne Johnson made history as the first – and so far, only – person in the United States to claim demonic possession as a legal defence in a murder trial. This documentary tells the story of the crime, featuring direct accounts from those who witnessed the events and reported the alleged possession.

Using recreations of events, personal home movies, and firsthand stories, the documentary explores the disturbing story of the “family that lost control”.

Files of the Unexplained

Files of the Unexplained delves into chilling experiences, strange vanishings, and unsettling occurrences throughout eight captivating episodes.

This docuseries explores many unexplained phenomena, including alien abductions, hauntings, and UFO conspiracies. It covers a lot of territory within the realm of the unexplained.

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2025-10-03 09:42