7 Underrated Horror Movies on Netflix That Actually Scare

While big-name horror flicks dominate Netflix’s front page, some truly chilling originals lurk just beneath the surface.

From gothic ghost tales to slow-burning psychological horror, here are seven lesser-known Netflix horror films that deserve your attention.

Sister Death: A slow-burn Spanish supernatural thriller set in a post–Civil War convent turned school. As novice nun Narcisa unravels the site’s haunting past, eerie secrets come to light in this atmospheric prequel to Verónica.

His House: A refugee couple from South Sudan face terrifying supernatural forces in their new UK home. The film masterfully blends real-world trauma with psychological horror.

Apostle: A gripping mix of cult horror and brutal folk terror, as a man infiltrates a remote island to rescue his sister from a fanatical sect with dark, bloody secrets.

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House: A gothic ghost story following a nurse who begins experiencing paranormal events while caring for a reclusive author in a haunted house.

Ghost Stories: This Indian anthology features four twisted tales by top directors, each delivering spine-chilling moments with cultural depth and creepy plot twists.

The Ritual: A group of friends take a shortcut through a cursed Scandinavian forest, where ancient Norse horrors prey on their guilt and fears.

The Perfection: A twisted psychological thriller filled with shocking turns, as a former cello prodigy seeks revenge in a world of music, obsession, and violence.