If you’re a fan of the genre that blends the eerie unknowns of science fiction with the spine-chilling elements of horror, then these seven movies on Netflix are perfect for your next binge-watching session. Dive into worlds where scientific advancements and extraterrestrial threats create nightmarish scenarios that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Firestarter (2022)
Charlie is a young girl with a terrifying gift: she can start fires with her mind. As she grows, her pyrokinetic powers become stronger and harder to control. This supernatural ability attracts the attention of sinister forces who want to exploit her powers for their own nefarious purposes. Charlie and her family must go on the run, battling to keep her safe while grappling with the devastating potential of her abilities.
Underwater (2020)
A catastrophic incident occurs miles beneath the ocean’s surface, leaving a crew of researchers trapped in their underwater drilling station. With their facility compromised and oxygen supplies dwindling, the team must navigate the perilous depths to reach safety. However, they soon discover that their true enemy isn’t just the crushing pressure and darkness of the deep ocean, but a monstrous entity that has been unleashed by their drilling.
Resident Evil (2002)
In a high-tech underground laboratory, a secret experiment has gone horribly wrong, turning researchers into bloodthirsty zombies. To contain the outbreak, the government sends in an elite task force led by Alice, a skilled operative with a mysterious past. As they descend into the lab’s depths, they uncover the truth about the Umbrella Corporation’s experiments and must fight their way through hordes of undead to prevent a global catastrophe.
Annihilation (2018)
After her husband disappears during a covert mission, biologist Lena joins an all-female expedition into Area X, a mysterious and dangerous zone that has been quarantined by the government. Inside, the laws of nature don’t apply, and the team encounters bizarre and deadly phenomena. As they venture deeper, Lena must confront the unknown horrors and a transformative force that threatens to consume them all.
Life (2017)
A group of astronauts aboard the International Space Station makes a groundbreaking discovery: a single-celled organism from Mars that exhibits signs of life. However, their excitement turns to terror when the organism evolves rapidly, displaying intelligence and hostility. As the life-form grows more powerful, the crew must find a way to contain it before it reaches Earth and unleashes unimaginable destruction.
The Mist (2007)
After a brutal storm pounds a small town, the residents discover a malevolent mist that hangs over their homes, killing anyone who remains outside. Trapped in a supermarket, a group of survivors must band together to confront the horrors lurking within the fog while facing the darkest aspects of human nature. Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden.
Circle (2015)
Fifty strangers wake up in a mysterious room, arranged in a circle. None of them know how they got there, but they quickly realize they are part of a deadly game. Every few minutes, one person is executed, and the group must decide who deserves to live. As they debate, alliances form and crumble, revealing the darkest aspects of human nature. With time running out, they must make impossible choices to determine who among them is worthy of survival.