The spooky season is finally here! What better way to celebrate than with a marathon of horror movies? Streaming platforms have been diligently preparing their catalogs for October, and Netflix offers one of the most entertaining selections.
First, there are several new productions, including “It’s What’s Inside,“ and “Woman of the Hour,” which promise to entertain viewers with fresh stories that both renew the genre and pay homage to the classic scary tropes we all know and love.
But let’s be honest: sometimes, the best way to enjoy Halloween is by watching timeless classics, both new and old. Well, the platform has a wide array of titles to choose from. Here’s a look at the iconic movies coming to Netflix this October.
Halloween on Netflix: All horror classics available since October 1
As Above So Below (2014)
A group of explorers venture into the catacombs beneath Paris in search of the Philosopher’s Stone. As they descend deeper, they encounter terrifying supernatural events that mirror their personal traumas and sins, turning the underground journey into a psychological nightmare.
The Birds (1963)
A small California town inexplicably becomes the target of violent bird attacks. Chaos arises, and the residents struggle to survive without understanding the cause behind the strange behavior.
Halloween (1978)
Michael Myers, a masked killer who escapes from a mental institution, returns to his hometown of Haddonfield. On Halloween night, he stalks teenager Laurie Strode and her friends, leaving a trail of murders.
It Chapter Two (2019)
the Losers’ Club return to Derry 27 years after their first encounter with the evil Pennywise. When the clown begins terrorizing the town again, they must confront their deepest fears and past traumas to defeat him once and for all.
Psycho (1960)
Marion Crane steals a large sum of money and flees, eventually stopping at the secluded Bates Motel. There, she encounters the strange owner, Norman Bates. As the story unfolds, a shocking discovery about Norman’s relationship with his mother leads to a terrifying conclusion.
Psycho II (1983)
Two decades after the events of “Psycho,” Norman Bates is released from a mental institution. He returns to his family’s motel, trying to live a normal life, but soon begins experiencing strange events, struggling to determine if he’s losing his sanity again or being manipulated by those who want revenge for his past crimes.
Red Dragon (2002)
Retired FBI agent Will Graham is brought back to track down a brutal serial killer known as “The Tooth Fairy.” To catch him, Graham consults with his old nemesis, Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant and manipulative cannibalistic murderer.
The Sentinel (1977)
Young model Alison Parker moves into a historic New York City apartment building, only to discover strange occurrences and sinister neighbors. As Alison unravels the mystery, she learns the building is a gateway to Hell, guarded by a reclusive priest, and that she may be destined to become the next sentinel to protect it.
Till Death (2021)
Emma, a woman trapped in a failing marriage, wakes up handcuffed to her dead husband in a secluded lake house after a romantic evening gone wrong. Hired killers are arriving to finish the job, so she must use her wits to survive.
Unfriended (2014)
A group of high school friends are chatting online. During their conversation, they are haunted by the vengeful spirit of a classmate who died by suicide a year earlier after a humiliating video went viral.
You’re Next (2011)
Young Erin attends a family reunion at a remote vacation home, taking part in a gathering that turns deadly when masked intruders invade, targeting the family with brutal attacks. When her life is at tisk, the protagonist reveals her surprising survival skills, turning the tables on the assailants.