The 40 Best Horror TV Shows on Netflix Right Now (original) (raw)
Updated Feb 23, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
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Looking for a good streaming scream? Sometimes we want a horror movie, but sometimes we want a lot of horror, and when you're looking for those binge-watch thrills, there's nothing better than a horror TV show to scratch the itch. Fortunately, Netflix has a pretty impressive library of scary series, and we've got you covered with your streaming needs. Check out our list of the best horror shows on Netflix below.
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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
Editor's Note: This post was last updated February 2025 to include Yellowjackets.
‘Yellowjackets’ (2021 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.8/10
Release Date
2021 - 2026-00-00
Network
Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
Showrunner
Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Jonathan Lisco
Cast
Tawny Cypress
Taissa Turner
Creator(s)
Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
A thriller drama series created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, Yellowjacketsrevolves around a 1996 plane crash that left a girls’ high school soccer team stranded in the Canadian wilderness for 19 months. Following the characters in two time periods, 1996 and 2021, the series explores the lengths they went to in order to survive and the enduring cost of those actions in the present day. The show’s ensemble cast includes Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, and more.
Yellowjackets debuted on Showtime in November 2021 and premiered its third season on February 14, 2025. The show has received universal acclaim, with praise from critics and viewers for its genre-bending mystery and compelling performances, especially by Lynskey and Ricci. Yellowjackets has earned several accolades as well, including seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations for its first season and three for its second.
‘Gyeongseong Creature’ (2023 - 2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Release Date
2023 - 2024-00-00
Network
Netflix
Directors
Chung Dong-yoon, Roh Young-sub
Creator(s)
Kang Eun-kyung, Chung Dong-yoon
Written by Kang Eun-kyung, Gyeongseong Creature is a South Korean historical horror drama series set in 1945 during the occupation of Gyeongseong (the old name for Seoul) by Japanese forces. Starring Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim, Lee Moo-saeng, and Bae Hyun-sung, the series’ first season was directed by Jung Dong-yoon and Roh Young-sub, and Season 2 was directed by Jo Yeong-min. The show explores horrific experiments conducted on civilians by the Japanese army and the rebels who rise up against them, all while a monstrous creature is born of the experiments. Gyeongseong Creature premiered on Netflix in December 2023, hitting Netflix’s Global Top 10 lists in multiple countries. The second season, released in September 2024, was the second most-watched series on Netflix’s global list of non-English TV titles. Critical reception to the show was also quite positive, with praise for its costumes and production. With a genre-bending story full of suspense and drama, Gyeonseong Creature is a highly entertaining watch with a dark tone and high production value.
'Evil' (2019 - 2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.8/10
Release Date
2019 - 2023
Network
CBS, Paramount
Showrunner
Michelle King
Directors
Michelle King
Writers
Michelle King
A gripping horror drama series created by Robert and Michelle King, Evil is a supernatural procedural blending mystery and psychological intrigue. The show stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi, who portray three individuals from different backgrounds brought together to investigate possible paranormal occurrences for the Catholic Church. Evil has had a great reception from critics and fans alike. The series’ three leads share excellent chemistry, delivering compelling performances that draw viewers further into the world. The show’s eerie, atmospheric cinematography and dark sense of humor elevate the series, and it’s all tied together with smart writing that balances chilling horrors with emotional depth. It’s often been called one of the best shows ever made in its genre. Originally airing on CBS during its first season, Evil found a new home on Paramount+ starting with Season 2.
'Glitch' (2015 - 2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Release Date
2015 - 2019-00-00
Australian supernatural mystery series Glitch follows James Hayes (Patrick Brammall), a cop in the small town of Yoorana, Victoria, who finds that half a dozen people have returned from the dead with no memory of who they are or why they were resurrected. The three-season story unfolds as the residents of Yoorana deal with the implications and uncertainty of the Risen as some are reunited with loved ones while others are thrust into a time period far from their own. Glitch lives in the sci-fi and supernatural subgenre occupied by similar shows like The 4400 and Manifest but manages to carve out its own unique take on the premise. - Tauri MillerWatch on Netflix
'The Fall of the House of Usher' (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Created by Mike Flanagan and based on short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher revolves around the deaths of a brutal pharmaceutical company’s CEO’s children. Gothic in style and tone, the cast, which includes the likes of Willa Fitzgerald, Carla Gugino, Kate Siegel, and Mark Hamill, is working at top speed, with the stylized script realized in its full potential by the talented ensemble. Frightening but aesthetically delightful, The Fall of the House of Usher is not just a breath of fresh air but also a touching ode to one of gothic horror’s best writers. - Jake Hodges
'Midnight Mass' (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.7/10
Mike Flanagan’s third Netflix miniseries, Midnight Mass, follows a small community on Crockett Island as a supernatural presence takes root in the town. Strange things start happening after the young priest, Father Paul (Hamish Linklater) replaces Crockett’s pastor – dead cats are found along the beach, people disappear, and the ill and injured are miraculously healed. Some believe it to be divine intervention, but others see more sinister forces at play. Like its predecessors, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass is a haunting yet beautiful look at humanity through the lens of the horror genre. Flanagan balances the spooky and the spiritual effectively, producing equal moments of terror and revelation for the people of Crockett. They not only have to face a mysterious, potentially demonic force, they have to address their inner demons as well. – Brynna Arens
'The Girl in the Mirror' (2022)
IMDb: 6/3/10
The Girl in the Mirror is an intriguing mystery wrapped up in a thrilling horror plot. Created by Sergio G. Sánchez, The Girl in the Mirror follows a teenager named Alma (Mireia Oriol), one of the few survivors of a horrific bus accident that leaves her with amnesia. Over the course of the nine-episode first season, The Girl in the Mirror unravels as Alma attempts to regain her memories, face the trauma of the accident, and forge ahead through inexplicable visions and terrifying nightmares. Merging mystery, teen drama, and horror tropes, The Girl in the Mirror is a captivating binge. – Yael Tygiel
'Ares' (2020)
IMDb: 5.7/ 10
Created by Pieter Kuijpers, Iris Otten, and Sander van Meurs, Ares stars Jade Olieberg, Tobias Kersloot, and Lisa Smit. Set at an elite college in Amsterdam, Ares is more complex than traditional horror-themed dramas, as it utilizes abuse and sexual assault as a means of suspense and storytelling. With graphic visuals and an intriguing plot, Ares explores the dark depths of a horrifying secret society with exclusive members and a mysterious history. Blending themes of classism and loyalty with dramatic twists inspired by a very real student fraternity, Ares is a scary spectacle worth viewing. – Yael Tygiel
'Wednesday' (2022 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 73% | IMDb: 8.1/10
Release Date
November 23, 2022
Network
Netflix
Showrunner
Cast
Wednesday Addams / Goody Addams
Wednesday follows the journey of Wednesday Addams as she attends Nevermore Academy, a boarding school for outcasts. Tasked with mastering her psychic abilities, she confronts a series of town murders and a haunting family mystery from 25 years ago, all while managing new social dynamics.
Continuing the macabre traditions of The Addams Family, Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega (Scream) as the titular character, eldest daughter of Gomez (Luis Guzmán) and Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) Addams, who finds herself sentenced to attending private school at a place called Nevermore Academy. _Wednesday_’s dry humor and spooky antics provide stability through the series, inspired by the beloved character previously embodied by Christina Ricci (Yellowjackets). With a kookie coming-of-age narrative woven through the small-town mystery, Wednesday is a supernatural comedy similar to Chilling Adventures of Sabrina aimed at a younger morbid audience. – Yael Tygiel
'Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 57% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Release Date
2022 - 2022
Network
Netflix
Showrunner
Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
Directors
Jennifer Lynch, Clement Virgo, Paris Barclay, Carl Franklin
Writers
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
Cast
Molly Ringwald
Shari Dahmer
Michael Learned
Catherine Dahmer-
Evan Peters (X-Men: Days of Future Past) stars in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, a controversial exploration of the horrific serial killer. Reuniting Peters with Ryan Murphy (American Crime Story) and Ian Brennan, the limited series also features critically acclaimed performances from supporting stars like Molly Ringwald and the captivating Niecy Nash (The Rookie: Feds). Even acknowledging the abundance of talent in Dahmer, Murphy and Brennan’s triggering retelling takes quite a heap of dramatic license in their attempt to salaciously explore the tragic killing spree. Dahmer is not intended for the faint of heart. – Yael Tygiel