The best horror series on Netflix
Updated October 8, 2026
Netflix has made binge-worthy horror one of its specialties, with originals from the US, South Korea, Spain and beyond.
These are the horror series on Netflix ranked by viewer rating, plus the most recent premieres.
Top 20 by viewer rating
Stranger Things (2016)
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Black Mirror (2011)
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
All of Us Are Dead (2022)
A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out — or turn into one of the rabid infected.
Sweet Home (2020)
As humans turn into savage monsters and the world plunges into terror, a handful of survivors fight for their lives — and to hold on to their humanity.
Kingdom (2019)
In this zombie thriller set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty which has been defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious rumor of the king’s death spreads, as does a strange plague that renders the infected immune to death and hungry for flesh. The crown…
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
Magic and mischief collide as half-human, half-witch Sabrina navigates between two worlds: mortal teen life and her family's legacy, the Church of Night.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Flashing between past and present, a fractured family confronts haunting memories of their old home and the terrifying events that drove them from it.
Alice in Borderland (2020)
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
The Walking Dead (2010)
Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.
Goosebumps (1995)
Anything can turn spooky in this horror anthology series based on the best-selling books by master of kid horror, R.L. Stine. In every episode, see what happens when regular kids find themselves in scary situations, and how they work to confront and overcome…
Gyeongseong Creature (2023)
Gyeongseong, 1945. In Seoul's grim era under colonial rule, an entrepreneur and a sleuth fight for survival and face a monster born out of human greed.
Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.
Interview with the Vampire (2022)
A century-old vampire from New Orleans reunites with an ailing journalist to recount his life of bloodlust and his tumultuous relationship with the rakish Frenchman who turned him.
Marianne (2019)
When a novelist realizes her terrifying stories are coming true, she returns to her hometown to face the demons from her past that inspire her writing.
Midnight Mass (2021)
The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
To secure their fortune — and future — two ruthless siblings build a family dynasty that begins to crumble when their heirs mysteriously die, one by one.
The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
After an au pair's tragic death, Henry Wingrave hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor with the estate's chef Owen, groundskeeper Jamie and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. But all is not as it seems at the…
Parasyte: The Grey (2024)
When unidentified parasites violently take over human hosts and gain power, humanity must rise to combat the growing threat.
Santa Clarita Diet (2017)
They're ordinary husband and wife realtors until she undergoes a dramatic change that sends them down a road of death and destruction. In a good way.
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.
Recent releases
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025)
The shocking true-life tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood's most iconic on-screen killers.
If Wishes Could Kill (2026)
A mysterious app promises wishes — then starts a countdown to death. As a group of teens becomes entangled, they must break the deadly chain to survive.
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (2026)
A bride has a feeling that something horrifying will happen at her wedding — and the closer to the altar she gets, the worse it becomes.
The East Palace (2026)
A man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead enter the East Palace by the king's orders — can they unravel its dark secrets?
Don't Come Home (2024)
A mother and her young daughter flee to their family's abandoned mansion but soon find themselves haunted by paranormal incidents that lead to the little girl's mysterious disappearance.
How we made it: we included the horror series that come with a Netflix subscription (no rentals) with at least 300 votes on TMDB, and ranked them by average rating. Availability comes from JustWatch and is refreshed periodically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best horror series on Netflix?
Based on TMDB viewers' average rating, right now it's “Stranger Things” (2016), with 8.5/10.
How many horror series are on Netflix?
As of October 8, 2026, Netflix has 48 horror series, according to JustWatch data. This list shows the best rated ones with at least 300 votes.
What new horror series are on Netflix?
Among the most popular from the last two years are “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (2025), “If Wishes Could Kill” (2026), and “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” (2026). You'll find the full list in the "Recent releases" section.
How can I tell if a movie is too scary before watching it?
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