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Many movies nowadays, especially horror flicks, are based on other works. They're typically adaptations of books. Netflix has several horror movies on its platform that are based on novels, and we decided to share a list below of some of the best ones. Who knows, maybe you haven't watched some of the films we're about to list. And if not, now is the time to add them to your watchlist!

6 best horror movies currently streaming on Netflix that are based on books

Horror cinema has changed radically since its inception, as audiences now look for different qualities when it comes to the genre. While many of the all-time great horror films like Jaws and Psycho were able to disturb viewers, despite showing very little gore on screen, the horror genre has become less subtle in the 21st century. Making prolonged sequences of tension is hard, but it’s far easier to insert cheap jump scares that may only temporarily spook the viewers.

10 Best Horror Movies That Combine Jump Scares With Atmosphere

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You've just seen A Quiet Place: Day One, and like the protagonist Sam's (Lupita Nyong'o) hunger for a Harlem pizza slice, you've got a hankering to watch more horror movies. Revisiting A Quiet Place and its sequel A Quiet Place Part II certainly would be a great follow-up binge — especially since Day One is a prequel to those two films — but there are more alternatives outside of the trilogy to satisfy your craving. Like Day One, there are ample genre flicks in which our sensory systems become vital for humanity's survival. There are also plenty of creature-features using NYC as a backdrop if the city is your favorite setting.

10 movies like A Quiet Place: Day One to watch after the new prequel

If you had to pick a movie genre to be a fictional character in, the least appealing would have to be the horror genre. Such films tend to feature characters stuck in awful situations, fighting for their lives and allowing viewers to experience the same tension/unease, but from the comfort of their homes, or a cinema. Not always, but often, characters in horror movies have more brushes with death than characters in other types of movies, particularly if it's a slasher film they're in.

The 10 Best Horror Movies Where Everyone Dies, Ranked

A beloved subgenre of horror would have to be psychological horror. It's a genre focusing on delving into the characters' minds, their fears, anxieties, and the unknown. The main character(s) in these types of films usually feel disconnected from reality and are unstable, unreliable, or disturbed due to a traumatic event.

7 best psychological horror movies on Netflix that'll truly unsettle you

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Whether they are fans of the “Scream” or “Scary Movie” franchises, or just a fan of classic horror films, some audiences just love to be scared. Horror films will always be a popular genre with viewers but some older horror movies have aged better than others.

15 Classic Horror Films That Are Still Terrifying

We all remember that first movie that terrified us as kids. Mine was A Nightmare on Elm Street, specifically Freddy Krueger. I remember sitting by the steps as my parents watched the movie with my hands in front of my face, and I had nightmares for weeks after. As we...

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It sets its tone immediately and never interrupts its devotion to evoking terror.

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One of my favorite horror movies is leaving Amazon Prime Video this week and you should totally check it out.

One of the Greatest Horror Films Is Leaving Amazon Prime Video This Week, And You Should Totally Revisit It Before It’s Gone

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

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Eddie Murphy has another Netflix hit on his hands.

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The 17 Best Feminist Horror Movies Ever

Hulu is home to many popular horror movies such as Prey, Fresh, No One Will Save You, and No Exit, but there are dozens of films streaming on the service that don't get as much attention and might have been missed even by diehard fans of the genre. Below we've...

5 underrated horror movies on Hulu right now that you might not have seen

Horror fans often enjoy seeking out new sub-genres, but you can never go wrong with a scary ghost story. Whether ghosts are real is a topic that divides many, but when a really good movie features entities who come back from the dead, fans of the genre are present to watch.

7 of the scariest ghost horror movies of all time

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In 2023 alone, horror movies brought in $901.7 million domestically, roughly 10% of that year's entire domestic box office. Such a hefty haul is more than double what horror movies accumulated in 2011, and perfectly crystallizes what big business horror films have become for Hollywood in the modern cinematic landscape. While other once-reliable genres fail to bring audiences into theaters, a compelling, frightening movie can still grab many moviegoers. Modern pop culture sensations like "Get Out" or "Five Night's at Freddy's" have proven just how much moolah there is in crafting chilling storytelling.

Why These Horror Movies Bombed At The Box Office

Western horror movies are among the most underrated in the industry, but their potential cannot be denied. The sub-genre is a rare combination of a genre with dwindling popularity (Western) and the widely loved horror variety of movies, making it a classically entertaining mix. With no end in sight, many Western horror movies have come out over the years. The popularity of this unlikely fusion grew exponentially in the 1950s with entries such as The Beast of Hollow Mountain, Teenage Monster, Curse of the Undead, and The Living Coffin.

The 10 Most Underrated Western Horror Movies, Ranked

This hasn’t been a great movie year — so far at least. From January to now, only a few truly incredible movies, like George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Alex Garland’s Civil War, have been released. A majority of the year’s releases have, in fact, turned out to be either good or mediocre, and there have been more than a few outright terrible ones, too. That’s to say nothing of how uneven 2024’s box office numbers have been, with films like Civil War and The Beekeeper overperforming, while seemingly obvious hits like The Fall Guy and Furiosa have fallen short of financial expectations for them.

Movies are struggling in 2024, but one genre is thriving

It's a brand new month, and with it comes new horror content on Peacock. On June 28, the streamer unveiled its complete list of new shows and movies coming to its platform in July 2024, and we couldn't help but notice that many horror films were included. Most of the...

Peacock just added 11 horror movies to its platform (and 2 more to come in July 2024)

The year 2024 promises a thrilling lineup for horror movie aficionados. From classic reimaginings to innovative new stories, here are the top 5 horror movies to look out for in 2024: Nosferatu, Blink Twice, Never Let Go, The Crow, and Longlegs. Longlegs is the first to premier this July, so get your tickets below to catch the new show!

Top 5 Horror Movies to Look Out for in 2024

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The Absolute Best Horror Movies on Hulu

Hulu is packed with fascinating horror titles. Before we get into a list of the absolute best options on the streaming service, let's cover some worthy...

The Absolute Best Horror Movies on Hulu

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