10 Hypnotic Movies On Netflix - You must watch this Halloween!

Spooky season is here, and a theater night is always a good idea in between all of your Halloween parties. Nothing beats curling up on the couch with a scary movie to get into the Halloween spirit, whether it’s a slasher film or a thriller that isn’t exactly a horror film but is still a terrifying one. Here’s a collection of 10 hypnotic movies on Netflix to make it easier for you to plan your movie night.

1. His House (2020)

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His House depicts a story about a Sudanese couple who flee the civil war in South Sudan and seek refuge in London across the sea. The government will grant them citizenship only if they live peacefully. That very day, they begin to notice something unusual in the house. Even though this UK film does not involve disembodied spirits scaring people to death, it contains a compelling storyline with some social messages that are uncommon in horror films.

2. The Call (2020)

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The Call, a South Korean fantasy film, is based on parallel reality. Two people from different eras, Kim Seo-Yeon and Young Sook are connected by a phone call that later turns their lives upside down. But Seo-Yeon initially misinterprets it as a wrong number, only to realize it is from his room 20 years ago. If you accept the absurd concept of a phone call traveling through time, this Korean thriller will send chills down your spine.

3. Forgotten (2017)

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It is a one-of-a-kind creation in the genres of thriller and mystery. The narrative starts when Jin-Seok chases the truth behind her brother’s kidnapping who appears to be a different man with no memory of the previous 19 days. The story gives the impression of mystery throughout, and after watching, you may begin to doubt your existence! If you haven’t watched this South Korean movie yet, you definitely should.

4. Hereditary(2018)

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It’s a near-perfect horror film for intense Halloween horror nights. Hereditary is a US production. It’s filled with terrifying, shocking, and disturbing scenes. It tells a story of a four-member family which begins with their mother’s funeral and leads you into the main horror.

5. IT (2017)

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This classic US made horror movie is about a group of bullied kids who attempt to solve the mystery behind the disappearances of other kids in their neighborhood and become the target of a creature named Pennywise who enjoys scaring the kids. Pennywise, the Dancing Clown’s actions in the film will both scare and amuse you.

6. May the Devil Take You (Sebelum Iblis Menjemput)

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The story follows a young woman visiting her father’s old villa after he falls into a mysterious coma where she discovers the dark truth with her step-sister. This Indonesian movie adds a sense of reality to the demonic theatrics, which improves the horrors here. this has raised the bar for horror movies with black magic, Baphomet ritual, horrifying kills, and mayhem.

7. Bird Box (2018)

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Imagine you have to leave the house but you can’t see anything or look out the window despite having perfectly functional eyes. What would your reaction be?

Bird Box follows pregnant Malorie (Sandra Bullock) who tries to survive entities that cause erratic and suicidal behavior in those who look at them. This US film has a perfect pace and an eerie atmosphere for Halloween horror nights that’ll keep you guessing for details.

8. Gerald’s game(2017)

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This is another chilling movie from United States. It is a story of a woman who is handcuffed to her bed during a sexual act with her husband and dies unexpectedly from a heart attack. She is left on her own, fighting for her life while experiencing hallucinations of all the sexual abuse she endured from her father as a child.

This Stephen King adaptation depicts how sadistic and violent offenders like her father and husband, do not regard others as human and objectify them during heinous sexual acts.

9. Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)

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It is a prequel to the critically acclaimed South Korean series on Netflix Kingdom that explores the origins and synthesis of the resurrection plant and a woman’s vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family. This is a creepy tale about tragedy, vengeance, and zombies with a very satisfying and terrifying experience for a Halloween horror night.

10. Hush (2016)

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When your opponent is more powerful physically, then you have only your brain to defend yourself against that foe. Hush introduces Eddie, a deaf and mute writer who moved away from the bustle of the city in the woods and unintentionally put herself in grave danger. This United States movie explains how you can only survive with luck and intelligence when even silence is a threat.

So, if you’re in the mood, grab some candy and apple cider, and get ready for a fun and terrifying Halloween horror night with these excellent movies available on Netflix.