15 Binge-Worthy Horror Netflix Series

Some people are creeped out by zombies, while others, by psychologically-disturbed hoteliers. Without a doubt, each horror junkie craves their own flavor of scary. Luckily, Netflix offers a large buffet of spooky options guaranteed to give you the heebie-jeebies.

We know just how hard it can be to browse title cards and watch an incredible amount of trailers. So, we did some research to give you a list of the best Netflix horror shows worthy of binge-watching. You’re welcome!

1. Dracula

It’s impossible to list the best Netflix horror shows without talking about this classic story based on the 1897 novel by Bram Stoker. The series stars Danish actor Claes Bang as Count Dracula and British actress and writer Dolly Wells as Sister Agatha Van Helsing. Just as one can expect with a material featuring the archetypal vampire character, expect much gore from this series. The strong female characters provide an excellent balance to the plot.

2. Dark

You can’t get any darker than a series called Dark. This German horror-cum-science fiction thriller revolves around the events following the disappearance of a child. The plot exposes the hidden connections and secrets of four families that unravel a sinister time travel conspiracy. Aside from its creepy storytelling, the series is praised for its sci-fi noir style and artistic cinematography.

3. Hannibal

Fans of Thomas Harris’ suspense novel series, Dragon, Hannibal, and Hannibal Rising, are sure to get a kick out of this program. The TV show premiered in 2013 on NBC and starred Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Fans praise the show for its top-notch acting and the sleek but grotesque depiction of Dr. Lecter’s cannibalistic nature.

4. The Haunting of Hill House

This series got a lot of attention when it first came out in 2018. Loosely based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson, the series holds up on its own. The story features five siblings in two timelines – one when they were kids and the other, during the present time. The freaky events in the past continue to haunt the siblings throughout their adult life.

5. American Horror Story

If you haven’t had the chance to catch this anthology horror series since it first aired in 2011, Netflix is giving you the chance to catch up. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, each season is a mini-series in itself. Fans have different favorites among the show’s nine seasons, but many favor Cult (season 7) and Hotel (season 5), which earned Lady Gaga a Golden Globe award.

6. Bates Motel

If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece, then you might find this series as one of the best Netflix horror shows worthy of your time. The show features Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore as the mother-and-son ensemble in a contemporary prequel prior to the movie’s plot line. If you’re curious about the series of events leading to Norman Bates’ mental issues, don’t miss this series.

7. The Order

This Canadian-American horror drama TV series is top-billed by Jake Manley. The story revolves around a college student, Jack Morton, as he joins a secret society that teaches and practices magic called the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose. Jack’s journey deeper into the society uncovers magical dark arts and werewolves.

8. Castle Rock

Castle Rock is an American psychological horror anthology based on the stories by Stephen King and his fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine. Created by Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason, the series stars André Holland, Melanie Lynskey, and Bill Skarsgård. Online critics describe the series as a basket of Easter eggs for fans of the world-renowned author. 

9. Glitch

This Australian series, which premiered in 2015, follows seven people who return from the dead with perfect health but zero memory. This is somewhat a very close cousin of the French series, Les Revenants, which was also adapted into an American show, The Returned.

10. Mist

Mist is one of the best Netflix horror shows to watch if you love sci-fi. Based on the 1980 novella of the same name by Stephen King, the story features a mysterious mist that enveloped the town of Bridgeville, Maine. Eventually, residents learn that the mist is more than what it seems to be.

11. Ares

If you’re wondering how the Dutch do their horror series, Ares will give you an excellent picture. Top-billed by Jade Olieberg, the story revolves around a medical school freshman in Amsterdam who joins a secretive student society called Ares.

12. Strangers From Hell

Also called Hell Is Other People, this 2019 Korean series is based on a webtoon. The plot follows a young man who moves to the city for an internship and finds a cheap dormitory to stay in. Strange occurrences cause him to start fearing his co-tenants in the dorm.

13. Diablero

This Mexican series is based on a book by Mexican writer Francisco Haghenbeck, titled El Diablo me obligó, which loosely translates to “The Devil Forced Me.” The series follows the story of legendary demon hunter or “Diablero” Elvis Infante, who joins forces with a priest,  Father Ramiro Ventura, and Nancy Gama, who can invite demons into her body.

14. October Faction

If you’re a fan of comic book-style storytelling, you’ll find October Faction as one of the best Netflix horror shows. This supernatural drama web television series is based on the comic series of the same name by Steve Niles and Damien Worm. The story revolves around the family of a monster-hunting couple and their twin teenage children. A death in the family sparks the revelation of a whole box of dark secrets. 

15. Marianne

When online critics describe a series as “pure nightmare fuel,” you know you have to proceed with caution. This French horror series stars Victoire Du Bois, Lucie Boujenah, and Tiphaine Daviot. The story revolves around a novelist who realizes that her horror novel’s characters exist in the real world.