The 34 Best Horror Movies Streaming on Netflix in October

A man suspects he's surrounded by evil creatures in this film, which actually looks really creepy.

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If it's been a while (like, more than a month) since you've seen this horror remake, it's time to revisit Ryan Reynolds in all his glory.

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If you have a strong stomach for gore, then this is the movie for you. Consider yourself warned!

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Yes, this terrible game is also a movie! Brittany Snow is forced to make some God-awful choices.

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One of the best horror films of the year so far, Hush is smart, gripping, and totally brilliant.

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Are sequels always worse than the original? Definitely not! With these slasher flicks, the terror only gets better and the gore gets gorier. Try not to let Ghostface haunt your dreams.

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Olivia Wilde getting brought back from the dead is perfect viewing for a scary-movie night.

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Rebecca Hall stars in this psychological horror flick about a professional debunker who is stumped when she gets to a truly haunted boarding school.

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A young couple believe an extraterrestrial presence has been haunting their home and terrorizing their children, but they're having trouble getting anyone else to believe them.

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Is anything scarier than sleep paralysis? Find out by watching this terrifying documentary.

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After a stint at a psychiatric facility, a young girl returns home to find that not everything is what it seems.

When it's available: Oct. 1

If you thought Chucky was bad, just wait until you see this psychological horror. Say hello to vivid nightmares.

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If sci-fi is your thing, then you've come to the right place. Not only is the whole film about an alien invasion, but it's also based off of Stephen King's novel. So you know it's good.

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A presumed case of Alzheimer's turns into a supernatural nightmare.

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When a woman is placed under house arrest by court order, she's forced to return home to live with her strange family. She soon becomes convinced a malevolent spirit is haunting her childhood home.

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After a student's premonition saves her life and a few lucky riders at an amusement park, death itself seeks out revenge in this thriller.

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Even Stephen King's short stories translate to terrifying full-length pictures. Children of the Corn is about a group of murderous children, so expect to say goodbye to restful sleep for a bit.

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This Australian horror film earned rave reviews for its affecting performances and simple yet terrifying boogeyman story.

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If you love the hit TV show, you should definitely check out Tim Burton's take on the classic Washington Irving tale.

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Contrary to more or less mindless killers like Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers, Hellraiser introduces a monster that's intellectual, somehow elegant, and very, very deadly.

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George Clooney was still rocking his Caesar 'cut when he starred in Robert Rodriguez's iconic vampire movie.

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Also known as that time Mark Duplass gave you goosebumps.

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The late Aaliyah stars as a vampire queen who causes havoc when she's awakened from decades of slumber.

When it's available: Oct. 1

There's something beautiful about this critically panned 2006 horror remake starring Nicolas Cage.

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This is a sequel to the Ouija movie that actually came before 2014's Ouija. Don't count it out; it could be good for some jump scares.

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Have you ever been so terrified of something so pint-size? The murderous doll Chucky makes his return in another chilling tale where you never know who will make it out alive.

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A couple moves to a small town to escape memories of their son's death only to find that they're haunted in a whole new way.

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Comprising a handful of mini horror vignettes, V/H/S not only offers a new type of horror genre but also scares you sh*tless while doing it.

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A mad scientist is determined to perfect his teleportation device, so much so that he uses himself as an experiment. Unbeknownst to him, a fly has also entered the chamber, and his foolish mistake has deadly consequences.

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This 1985 retelling of H.P. Lovecraft's gruesome tale is shocking gory. It may not scare you, but you'll definitely be cringing at the talking head.

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You will never look at Valentine's Day the same way again after you watch this horror anthology centered on nine iconic holidays.

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Though this 1994 sequel lacks Johnny Depp, it extends Freddy's legacy way past the initial movie. The villain is back, and he's pissed. Get ready for 1994 special effects and TV-movie-level acting.

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Relive all your horrible sea-based nightmares with all the Jaws movies! Summer is over, so it's probably safe now.

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