Top 7 Slasher Films Currently Streaming on Netflix
The directors and writers are kind enough to shower us with gore and terror in varying degrees, depending on how much of it we can tolerate. Slasher movies are always in demand due to the adrenaline rush and the chill they provide for those who wish to see them in promotional-purpose settings. Netflix recognizes this need and has acted by compiling an extensive library of slasher films.
If you're looking through the terrifying section, check out mamamia for suggestions and recaps that will satisfy your slasher cravings or offer a unique take on the genre's conventions. So, here is the list of our top 7 favorite slasher films on Netflix.
1. Hush (2016)
Hush is a film directed by Mike Flanagan that focuses on a woman who is deaf and lives alone in the woods with her cat. Mike Flanagan is responsible for the great mind that created this film. When no one is around to hear her, a disguised murderer sneaks up behind them and announces his presence in the most horrible way possible.
The film Hush manages to be chilling, insightful, and encouraging all at the same time. You are missing out on something if you haven't seen it yet.
2. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
After being transported to the Hewitts' house, where Leatherface spent his childhood, a gang of teenagers is forced to fight for their lives to stay alive. When a lot of horror movies were getting rebooted while still serving fans with plenty of guts and gore, the response to the reboot of the film was not good.
Generally, these reboots miss the point of what made the originals so good to begin with, despite still providing fans with plenty of blood and gore. Crack on with it and binge if all you want are some cheap scares and to watch some teenagers having their heads hacked off.
3. Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)
As a result of the prevalence of murders and other violent crimes in Shadyside's day-to-day life, the neighborhood has begun to earn the reputation of being the murder capital worldwide. Even for someone who has lived in the area for decades, the specifics of an unprovoked massacre can seem strange, although it took place in their backyard.
So, a group of young people dedicated themselves to defending their beloved town from further acts of violence. They went on to investigate the sinister secret behind the curse responsible for the town's long and bloody history and the occurrence of supernatural events. It coincides with the evil force's plan to cause even more deaths and destruction.
4. The Babysitter (2017)
The story centers on Cole, an awkward preteen played by Judah Lewis, who is not in love with his babysitter, Bee, played by Samara Weaving. Bee is a sophisticated teenager who never talks down to Cole and seems to listen to what he has to say.
Cole, left alone in his room while his parents go out for the evening, decides to investigate his babysitter. This is when he discovers that she is performing a Satanic ritual with a bunch of pals that she has brought over specifically for the occasion. Cole is cast away into a violent nightmare, and the only means of survival is to murder the young cult members.
5. There’s Someone Inside Your House (2021)
There's Someone Inside Your House is a film adapted from the novel of the same name written by Stephanie Perkins. This movie was added to Netflix in 2021 and immediately rose to the ranks. Makani Young is a transfer student who goes to Nebraska and finds herself engaged in a chain of murderous break-ins.
Generally, the film revolves around Makani Young. Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) and James Wan (The Conjuring) served as co-producers, contributing their general knowledge and experience in the teen horror and horror genres.
6. The Cabin in The Woods (2011)
As five university friends get together for a holiday at a cabin in the woods, they have no idea they are about to experience a series of horrific events. However, there is another element at play here besides zombies eating the young adults in the woods. Two scientists are orchestrating the horrible occurrences, but even as the body count rises, there is more going on.
The film Cabin in the Woods is not a parody in the usual sense. However, it does shed light on some of the more well-known horror film groups and makes fun of them. Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard co-wrote the screenplay, and it is without question one of the most original works in the genre to come out in a long time.
7. The Ritual
The film depicts a group of colleagues who, following the passing of one of their own, embark on a memorial hiking excursion across the Swedish countryside. When one of the pals is wounded along the journey, the party decides to take a shortcut through the woods, where they discover a spooky property.
The Ritual is inspired by folklore horror, and elements like The Wicker Man and The Blair Witch Project are burning into its DNA. However, a layer of slasher dread is threaded into the party's tension as they make their way through the dark woods.
This film concentrates heavily on the relationship between the hunter and the hunted. It is coupled with the rest of the film's elements, creating a profoundly unpleasant mood that stays with you until the end.
Conclusion
Finding the appropriate horror film can be a daunting task. With so many excellent movies from the nightmare-inducing genre available on Netflix, it can feel like the chances are stacked against you when you're seeking a disturbing experience. The slasher films mentioned above will not disappoint. So, make sure to check them out when you’re in the mood for a scare.
Reference:
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