Movies You Can Stream On Netflix Right Now That Are Just As Scary As "A Quiet Place"

    Keep that horror high going strong all week long!

    Allie Hayes
    by Allie Hayes

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Hush (2016)

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    This home invasion thriller on steroids follows a deaf and mute author living in an isolated cabin in the woods (terrible idea) whose life is thrown into disarray when a masked stranger appears in her window one evening. The film utilizes silence-as-strength in an incredibly suspenseful way — one that is not too dissimilar from A Quiet Place. The chase between the two lead characters proves that you never quite know who's the cat, and who's the mouse.

    2. The Descent (2005)

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    One of Stephen King's personal favorite modern horror movies, this one is an actual nightmare for anyone who doesn't like small spaces, dark spaces, or you know, terrifying underground monsters slowly murdering you and all of your friends. The film follows six women with complex personal histories, as they embark on a cave-diving adventure gone almost comically wrong. The Descent is the type of movie that stays with you long after it's over.

    3. Creep (2014)

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    The title of this movie is literally all you need to know going into it. It's some creepy stuff, ya'll. I don't want to spoil anything further for you, just watch it if you're in the mood to have your skin crawl (because I know you're a freak, and I love you for it anyway).

    4. The Babadook (2014)

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    If you haven't seen this critically-acclaimed stress-fest yet, what better time than the present? This Australian supernatural/psychological horror depicts the strained relationship between a single mother and her odd son. When her son claims to see a strange monster in his room who has entered their home via a children's book, his mother must come to terms with their relationship in order to move forward.

    5. It Follows (2014)

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    In the same vein as The Babadook, this is definitely a must-see in terms of recent horror faire. The plot of this fan-favorite sees a care-free teenage girl inherit a horrifying curse after she has sex with her new boyfriend for the first time. The "curse" is passed from victim to victim through intercourse, and the only way to rid yourself of it is to pass it on to another unsuspecting person. Part of a larger metaphor for sex, relationships, and consequence, It Follows will ~follow~ you for a long time.

    6. The Eyes of my Mother (2016)

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    In case the title and this still image from the movie don't freak you out enough on their own, this movie is WEIRD. A young woman, who is not phased by graphic imagery or death due to her surgeon mother's openness about human anatomy, is able to explore her darkest interests once a strange visitor shatters her seemingly perfect life. In short, the utilization of black and white is haunting AF.

    7. Veronica (2017)

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    Veronica has enjoyed quite the run this past month through good old-fashioned tweeting. The film, which was dubbed "too scary to finish" by some, takes place in 1991 Madrid. After having a seance (WHY???), a group of siblings suspect that they may have released an evil far beyond their expectations. Also, it's based on a true story, so no thanks.

    8. Gerald's Game (2017)

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    Based on a novel by the ~King~ of horror himself, Stephen King, they should have re-named this film An Anxious Person's Literal Nightmare. An unfulfilled married couple venture into the woods (again with the woods) to reignite the flame of their relationship. However, things go terribly wrong, and the wife finds herself handcuffed to a bed with no way out. And, if the premise alone isn't enough to convince you, the movie sits at a 91% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

    9. The Conjuring (2013)

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    During the hype of Veronica, Netflix released a full list of films that are so scary, audiences cannot finish them, and The Conjuring made the cut. I remember seeing this one in theaters when it came out back in 2013, and it is legitimately frightening. Anything that's rated a hard R for "sequences of disturbing violence and terror" is going to mess you up for a bit.

    10. Raw (2016)

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    The story follows a life-long vegetarian heading to veterinary school where she discovers she has a ~taste~ for...let's just go with "non-animal meat" (it's human). The film quickly became defined by its word-of-mouth publicity a couple of years back, which involved everything from people getting physically sick to full-on fainting in theaters.

    11. The Invitation (2015)

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    A movie that could've been re-titled This Is Why We Don't Stay Friends With Exes, The Invitation is perfect for scratching that psychological thriller itch. While attending a dinner party thrown by his ex-wife, a man and his new girlfriend begin to suspect that his ex-wife and her new extra-creepy husband may have ulterior motives for getting them all together. Think the "Dinner Party" episode of The Office but, like, a terrifying horror movie.

    12. Train To Busan (2016)

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    South Korea. A claustrophobic train. Zombies. What more could you ask for in a great virus outbreak movie? Similar to A Quiet Place, the film hones in on the relationship between a father and his daughter, and the sacrifices parents are willing to make to keep their children safe. Also...ZOMBIES.

    13. They Look Like People (2015)

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    Less of a straight-up horror movie and more of a psychological drama, the movie's title basically sums up its plot. Convinced every single person around him is being overtaken by evil creatures, a man must decide whether or not he should attempt to save those close to him, or save himself. And the movie currently boasts an impressive 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

    14. Oculus (2013)

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    Before she was kicking ass in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and after she was The Doctor's companion on Doctor Who, Karen Gillian was being terrorized in Oculus. The movie follows a brother and sisters who are haunted by their parents' violent deaths. Needless to say, a lot of "no thanks" moments ensue, especially for those who don't LOVE the idea of eating light bulbs (watch the movie, you'll get it).

    15. The Void (2016)

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    Also on the list of Netflix movies too freaky to finish, The Void is about a group of unsuspecting people who get trapped in an isolated hospital surrounded by cult members and, you know, scary monsters and stuff. The film was literally a passion project, funded completely by fans on Indiegogo, so you know it has that special ~touch~ that can only be present when a filmmaker truly cares about the final product. Also, it's scary AF.