17 Netflix Horror Movies That Are Way Scarier Than Being Single on V-Day
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For all those single, unattached people out there, Valentine's Day can be hell. We're just trying to dodge all the couples, roses, and greeting cards and have a quiet night, damn it! Luckily, there's plenty to do when you're single on this Hallmark circus of a holiday. Put on some pajamas, cook yourself a nice dinner (or order takeout), and put on a good film. If you can't stomach a romantic comedy, why not turn to the horror genre to really put you at ease? We've got some fun picks that will really distract you from all the terror of the PDA happening all around.
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The Ritual (2018)
What's better than the ritual of buying candies and roses every year in February? The Ritual, which involves going into the Swedish wilderness and potentially being lost forever.
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Raw (2016)
While you may love going on dates and taking long walks on the beach, our hero, a young veterinarian, loves feasting on raw flesh. Everyone has their own thing, you know?
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47 Meters Down (2017)
Who wants to drown in affection anyway? I would much rather drown deep in some shark-infested waters with a very limited air supply and little to no chance of escape.
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Gerald's Game (2017)
This f*cking wild Stephen King adaptation is about a romantic married couple's getaway gone wrong. One woman's husband handcuffs her to a bed in a house in the middle of nowhere, and then he dies. If you're single, you literally don't even have to worry about this nightmare.
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The Lazarus Effect (2015)
This group of scientists is really messing with a scary technology that can bring people back from the dead. The problem is, they're not quite the same when they come back. Being alone will feel like a delicious luxury.
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Hush (2016)
In 2016, Hush became one of Netflix's first exclusive acquisitions. The thing is, it's actually a great movie about a deaf-mute writer who retreats to the woods to finish her latest novel . . . oh, and someone's trying to murder her. You may want company after watching this, but as long as you're not alone in a big house in the woods, you should be totally fine.
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Oculus (2013)
Two siblings come across a haunted mirror that can really mess with your head. Spoiler alert: it really messes with their heads. As a single person who's binge-eating my feelings in a pair of sweatpants on Valentine's Day, there's no temptation to look in any mirrors of any kind. Crisis averted.
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Train to Busan (2016)
A father and his daughter board a train just as a zombie apocalypse strikes. Chaos ensues. But hey, if you have no romantic getaways to escape to, this doesn't even have to register as a fear in the back of your mind.
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The Babysitter (2017)
In The Babysitter, we meet Cole, a boy who is much too old for a babysitter in the first place. When he stays up past his bedtime, he realizes his caretaker is part of a sinister cult . . . and he's on the chopping block to be the next ritual sacrifice. Good thing us single people are not beholden to anyone, not even Satan or any other kind of demon!
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The Conjuring (2013)
Meet Ed and Lorraine Warren, two married paranormal experts who deal with entities, spirits, and demons on a day-to-day basis. They agree to help the Perron family, whose house seems to be inhabited by the spirit of an angry witch. You'll be able to heave a sigh of relief, because the only thing you're conjuring is a large pizza for ASAP delivery.
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The Open House (2018)
All is not as it seems when a mother and her son, who have experienced a recent tragedy, move in to a relative's empty vacation home. Luckily for me, the only recent tragedy in my life is not being able to finish this whole large pizza in one sitting.
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Creep (2014) and Creep 2 (2017)
Both Creep movies center around a maniac who lures in unsuspecting innocents and makes their lives a living hell. Let's all make a pact to stick to Tinder. And, like, maybe we should just delete that too.
Watch Creep and Creep 2 now!
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The Babadook (2014)
This freaky story introduces us to a boogieman-like monster called the Babadook. Once you summon this creature, it simply will not leave you alone. If you feel like your loneliness is bad, just watch this for some perspective. Loneliness is way better than having this thing skulking around.
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Before I Wake (2016)
After the death of their son, a mourning couple decides to foster a little boy. Unfortunately, he's not really as normal as they come. You can sleep tight knowing this nightmare boy isn't anywhere near you.
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The Craft (1996)
Have you been scorned recently? Are you trying to heal some wounds? Learn the basics of witchcraft from the '90s divas in The Craft. They'll set you on the proper course for sweet revenge.
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It Follows (2014)
It just goes to show you it's not always romantic when someone (or something) follows you to the ends of the earth.
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Hellraiser (1987)
If you think your love life is hellish, wait until you experience the eternal, grisly body horror of Hellraiser. Suddenly, living on our current physical plane doesn't seem so bad.