Don’t wait until Halloween to indulge your scary movie craving! Check out some of our favorite horror films to stream on Netflix this summer.
Fear Street: Part One – 1994
If you grew up reading R.L. Stein’s Goosebumps, it’s time to dive back into his world of horror with Fear Street: Part One – 1994. Shadyside is the murder capital of the United States and locals believe a curse was placed on the town by Sarah Fier before she was executed for witchcraft in 1666. After a vigil honoring the victims of a mall massacre, teenager Deena Johnson’s ex-girlfriend is in a future-altering car accident.
Not long after the accident, Deena and her friends are stalked and attacked by the ghosts of murderers that previously terrorized the town. Realizing that the car accident disturbed the remains of Sarah Fier, a group of teenagers must figure out how to break the curse and keep the town safe from the gang of murderous ghosts that are seeking revenge.
This thriller omits any unexpected twists in favor of the tried and true slasher film setup. The film is a fun watch for teenagers and adults alike and the more wholesome approach to horror is a delight. If you enjoy the flick, you’re in luck: the next two parts are ready for you on Netflix.
The Rental
In his directorial debut, Dave Franco brings the terror with The Rental. Two couples rent a house in Oregon to take a break from reality and unwind. An unsettling interaction with the caretaker puts the group on edge. After finding a hidden recording device that would have captured footage of an unsavory interaction between two of the vacationers, the group becomes increasingly hostile and volatile.
As the couples slowly devolve into panic, their actions become increasingly erratic and they turn against each other. The question quickly becomes whether they are creating their own fates or if there is an external force taking their lives by storm.
This star-studded pick will have you shouting at the screen trying to save these people from an uncertain fate. One part drama and one part thriller, this movie will have you thinking twice about peaceful vacations and renting homes for short-term homestays.
There’s Someone Inside Your House
There’s Someone Inside Your House takes the classic slasher trope and infuses it with a timely modern take on horror and secret keeping. High schooler Jackson is murdered after being taunted by photos of his most heinous secret. One by one, students are taunted by their deepest secrets before being murdered by a killer wearing a mask of their faces. New kid Makani Young has to unravel the mystery fast to save her friends and herself.
After Makani survives an assault by the killer and comes face to face with her own secret, she knows what must be done. As her sights narrow in on a potential killer, Makani realizes the next scene of the crime is the corn maze. Will she be able to save the next round of victims and unmask the killer or will the murder spree continue?
An extremely likable cast makes this a really entertaining watch. The clever opening scene immediately draws you in while the fast-paced action keeps you engaged and white-knuckling the whole movie.
Each of these horror films is streaming now on Netflix.