Are These Really the Darkest Horror Movies Currently on Netflix?
Josh Millican
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Once the ultimate streaming powerhouse, Netflix has gotten a run for its money in recent years from Amazon, Hulu, and Shudder (to name a few); but it’s still the largest digital database of movies currently available to cinephiles with a cornucopia of treasures waiting to be discovered. The fact that you’re reading an article on Dread Central suggests you’re a horror fan, and our friends at Grunge have just released a video countdown of the darkest offerings currently available on Netflix that should be right up your alley!
Give it a spin at the top of the article and let us know what you think of their selections. If you can’t stream (or want to know more), you can check out the synopses for each film below.
Netflix’s catalog of movies is one of the best among the streaming services vying for your hard-earned dollars. With around 4,000 movies to keep you entertained at any hour of the day, it’s a good choice. But what are the darkest movies you’ll find on Netflix that are actually still good?
Gerald’s Game
A woman accidentally kills her husband during a kinky game. Handcuffed to her bed with no hope of rescue, she begins hearing voices and seeing strange visions.
The Ritual
Reuniting after the tragic death of their friend, four college pals set out to hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.
A Dark Song
A young woman and a damaged occultist risk their souls to perform a ritual.
Apostle
London, 1905. Prodigal son Thomas Richardson has returned home, only to learn that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. Determined to get her back at any cost, Thomas travels to the idyllic island where the cult lives. As Thomas infiltrates the island’s community, he learns that the corruption of mainland society that they claim to reject has infested the cult’s ranks nonetheless – and uncovers a secret more evil than he could have imagined.
Terrifier
A maniacal clown terrorizes three young women and anyone else in his way on Hallow’een night.
Do you agree with Grunge’s choices for the darkest horror movies currently on Netflix? What are some other dastardly gems that deserve a shout out? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
