The last days of Halloween are waving goodbye to the spooky season, but Netflix is far from finished with its intense horror catalog for October. In fact, it released “Don’t Move” on October 25, which is already being hailed as the best film in this lineup.
Led by Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock, the picture follows a woman who is paralyzed by a seasoned killer when he injects a substance into her skin that is designed to leave her immobile within 20 minutes. The victim must use this time wisely to survive as she begins to feel her body parts fail her commands.
Of course, the entirety of the movie leaves viewers speechless from beginning to end, with many craving more titles like it. Luckily for them, the #1 streamer has plenty in store! Here are 10 flicks that are as claustrophobic and sensory as “Don’t Move.”
Netflix: 10 chilling sensory horror movies similar to ‘Don’t Move’
- Don’t Listen (2020)
Lucas Blas in “Don’t Listen”. (Source: IMDb)
The Spanish film industry has long proven its ability to create interesting horror films, and the 2020 supernatural thriller “Don’t Listen” is surely a testament to that. It follows a family of three who move into a new home and begin to be haunted by psychophonies that are far from being an invention of the child’s imagination. Hearing takes center stage in this story, so be careful at night if you’re the kind to imagine strange noises before sleeping!
- In the Tall Grass (2019)
Laysla De Oliveira in “In the Tall Grass (Source: IMDb)
If we’re discussing spooky stories involving the senses, we can’t overlook Stephen King, especially one of his best works in this genre, the 2012 novella “In the Tall Grass,” adapted by Netflix in 2019. While on a trip, siblings Becky and Cal hear the cries of a young boy lost within a field of tall grass. Trying to reach his voice, they get lost and soon discover that there is a hidden force trying to disorient them in both space and time.
- Gerald’s Game (2017)
Carla Gugino in “Gerald’s Game”. (Source: IMDb)
Mike Flanagan is another great artist of sensory fear, so it’s no surprise that his 2017 collaboration with Stephen King for Netflix became such a hit, still trending seven years later. The adaptation of “Gerald’s Game” revolves around a couple trying to spice up their dying romance in a remote lake house. While they’re about to heat things up with the wife handcuffed to the bed frame, he dies unexpectedly, and she must use all her senses to survive despite being completely immobilized. Be warned: it’s absolutely nerve-wracking.
- See for Me (2021)
Skyler Davenport in “See for Me”. (Source: IMDb)
The theme of vision has been central to many horror movies since the beginning of the genre, but we are still captivated by each of these titles. “See for Me” is poised to keep you on the edge of your seat for 92 minutes, telling the story of Sophie, a blind teenager housesitting for a wealthy person when three criminals break into the house to rob it. Her only defense is a smartphone app called See for Me, which connects her to sighted volunteers via video call.
- As Above, So Below (2014)
Perdita Weeks in “As Above, So Below”. (Source: IMDb)
The first film ever to secure permission from the French government to film the catacombs, “As Above, So Below” is a nightmare for the senses. A team of explorers ventures into the catacombs, equipped with gear and a solid plan to get in and out safely, but as the place begins to play tricks on them, they find themselves stripped of their resources and must rely on their psychological and physical strength to survive.
- A Quiet Place Part II (2020)
Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds in “A Quiet Place: Part II”. (Source: IMDb)
The second part of the horror sensation created by John Krasinski puts more emphasis on the care that the Abbott family must take to avoid attracting the sound-sensitive creatures, as the home that provided them security has been destroyed. Each step into the unknown poses an absolute danger as they search for survivors.
- The Silence (2019)
Stanley Tucci and Kiernan Shipka in “The Silence”. (Source: IMDb)
Controversial for bearing a striking resemblance to “A Quiet Place” despite being filmed at the same time, “The Silence” is a worthwhile watch for fans of the franchise led by Emily Blunt. More gory and darker than the box office hit, the 2019 film depicts a world of creatures that hunt by sound, where a deaf teenager seeks shelter with her family while a cult tries to exploit her fertility.
- Bird Box (2018)
Sandra Bullock in “Bird Box”. (Source: IMDb)
Without a doubt, “Bird Box” has taken the theme of not seeing to new extremes.The 2018 acclaimed film starring Sandra Bullock follows Malorie Hayes as she tries to protect herself and two children from entities that cause people who look at them to kill themselves.
- Bird Box: Barcelona (2023)
Gonzalo de Castro, Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Naila Schuberth in “Bird Box: Barcelona”. (Source: IMDb)
While “Bird Box: Barcelona” did not achieve as much success as its predecessor, it’s certainly a good Sunday watch for those who loved the original and want to see how the evil manifests in other parts of the world. This time, the story revolves around Sebastián and his daughter as they try to survive the creatures in Spain. The plot may seem unoriginal, but it features unique twists that are sure to captivate many.
- The Paramedic (2020)
Mario Casas in “The Paramedic”. (Source: Netflix)
Again, Spain makes it onto the list, this time with a story in the best “Misery” style! In this film, paramedic Ángel Hernández navigates a tense relationship with his girlfriend, Vanesa François, which becomes even more complicated when he is left paralyzed by an accident and becomes increasingly obsessed, convinced that she is cheating on him.
