5 Incredibly Haunting Movies Hidden On Netflix

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Netflix offers a wide variety of movies, and it’s especially popular with fans of horror and suspense. While many well-known blockbusters get a lot of attention, there are also plenty of hidden gems worth checking out. The platform boasts a large collection of films that can be truly captivating and stay with you even after the credits roll.

Surprisingly, some of the most effective horror and suspense films are the ones most people haven’t heard of. Many of these hidden gems are just as scary as well-known classics like Rosemary’s Baby or recent hits like Get Out.

5) The Ritual

Released in 2017, The Ritual takes a familiar horror setup – friends facing a terrifying threat in a remote place – and delivers it in a fresh way. The story follows a group of college friends hiking in Sweden to remember a lost friend, but their trip turns into a desperate fight for survival when they’re stalked by an ancient creature from Norse mythology. However, unlike many monster movies available on streaming services, this film offers a unique experience.

From the start, this film stands out with its unique setting and use of Norse mythology. What truly makes it unsettling, though, is that it avoids cheap jump scares. Instead, The Ritual builds tension through its atmosphere and psychological elements, creating a lingering sense of dread that stays with you long after the credits roll.

4) Veronica

The Netflix movie Veronica is a truly frightening horror film. It tells the story of a young girl in Spain who accidentally summons a dangerous supernatural entity while playing with a Ouija board. What makes it even more unsettling is that the movie is inspired by a real event – the mysterious death of a teenage girl in Spain during a séance.

As a film buff, I was really struck by how this movie builds tension. It relies heavily on shadows and a generally creepy atmosphere to get under your skin. What really stayed with me, though, was the uncertainty surrounding the main character. Was she genuinely possessed, or was it all a descent into madness? The film never gives you a clear answer, and honestly, that ambiguity is what makes it so unsettling and truly frightening long after the credits roll.

3) His House

His House is a powerfully unsettling film that combines scary supernatural events with the emotional trauma of being a refugee. It follows a couple who flee the war in South Sudan and are resettled in England, only to find their new home is haunted. Even before the supernatural elements appear, they face serious challenges, including a dilapidated house, prejudiced neighbors, and the constant fear of being sent back home if they don’t adhere to strict regulations.

This film is deeply unsettling not because of a typical monster, but because it explores the characters’ grief and the trauma they experienced in their homeland. Instead of relying on common American horror tropes, the movie draws on Sudanese culture and beliefs. To overcome the haunting presence, the couple must confront a terrible act they committed while trying to survive.

2)  The Old Ways

Mexican horror film The Old Ways shares similarities with His House by blending current emotional struggles and traditional beliefs with supernatural themes, resulting in a truly disturbing and effective horror experience.

The film follows a Mexican reporter battling a heroin addiction stemming from a difficult childhood. She goes back to Veracruz looking for a story about local witches, but is then kidnapped and accused of being possessed, with her captors demanding an exorcism. The movie is unsettling due to its intense visuals and the complex idea that the possession could be a representation of both a real spiritual struggle and her inner demons, including her addiction and suicidal thoughts.

1) I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House is a creepy, slow-paced horror film centered around a nurse who looks after an aging, isolated horror writer. As she cares for him, the nurse starts to believe the house is haunted. The author repeatedly calls her by the name ‘Polly,’ even though her name is Lily—and ‘Polly’ is the name of a character in one of his books, who may also be a murder victim and the ghost haunting the house.

Unlike many fast-paced horror movies on Netflix, this film unfolds at a slower, more deliberate pace, which works well given the protagonist’s confusion. The unsettling atmosphere and mysterious events create a lasting sense of dread, making it a truly memorable horror experience that viewers shouldn’t skip.

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2025-12-05 00:10