Looking for the scariest new horror films streaming on Netflix this year? 2025 has delivered a chilling lineup of blood-soaked slashers, supernatural terrors, and psychological nightmares that will keep you awake long after the credits roll. From the continuation of the Fear Street saga to international horror sensations, Netflix has cemented itself as the go-to platform for modern horror lovers.
Here are the 9 best Netflix horror movies of 2025 that you absolutely must watch.
1. Fear Street: Prom Queen
Set in 1988, Fear Street: Prom Queen follows Lori Granger, a troubled teen who dares to run for prom queen at Shadyside High. But as rival candidates begin disappearing one by one, it becomes clear that something far darker than teenage jealousy is at play. Behind the glittering dresses and neon lights, a masked killer stalks the halls, turning a night of celebration into a nightmare.
Blending 80s nostalgia with brutal slasher mayhem, the film delivers suspense, gore, and emotional stakes. Fans of the Fear Street trilogy will enjoy this standalone story that expands the cursed history of Shadyside while offering a fresh dose of bloody entertainment.
- Director: Matt Palmer
- Screenplay: Matt Palmer, Donald McLeary
- Producers: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Kori Adelson
- Cast: India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, Katherine Waterston
- Cinematography: Márk Györi
- Editing: Christopher Donaldson
- Music: The Newton Brothers
- Distributor: Netflix
- Release Date: May 23, 2025
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Language: English
2. Ziam
Ziam is an Indonesian horror thriller that dives into dark folklore. It follows a group of friends who stumble upon an ancient ritual site deep in the jungle, awakening a vengeful spirit that feeds on their deepest fears. What begins as an adventure quickly descends into terror as the group is hunted one by one.
Blending chilling mythology with raw survival horror, Ziam is a global Netflix highlight, proving that Southeast Asian horror continues to dominate with unique cultural stories and terrifying visuals.
- Directed by: Kulp Kaljareuk
- Screenplay by: Kulp Kaljareuk, Nut Nualpang, Weerasu Worrapot, Vatanyu Ingkavivat, Chonnatee Pimnam
- Produced by: Nattapong Suriya
- Starring: Johnny Anfone, Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich, Mark Prin Suparat
- Distributed by: Netflix
- Release Date: July 9, 2025
- Country: Thailand
- Language: Thai
3. Revelations
Revelations is a supernatural thriller about a small town plagued by apocalyptic visions and unexplainable events. When a local preacher declares the end is near, paranoia and violence spread through the community. At the heart of the chaos, a young woman must uncover whether these signs are divine prophecies or something far more sinister.
The film combines religious horror, mystery, and social commentary, delivering edge-of-your-seat suspense. It’s one of Netflix’s most talked-about horror releases in 2025.
- Hangul: 계시록
- Hanja: 啓示錄
- Revised Romanization (RR): Gyesirok
- McCune–Reischauer (MR): Kyesirok
- Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
- Screenplay by: Yeon Sang-ho, Choi Gyu-seok
- Based on: Revelations by Yeon Sang-ho & Choi Gyu-seok
- Produced by: Alfonso Cuarón
- Starring: Ryu Jun-yeol, Shin Hyun-been, Shin Min-jae
- Production Companies: Wow Point, Esperanto Filmoj
- Distributed by: Netflix
- Release Date: March 21, 2025
- Running Time: 122 minutes
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
4. Delicious
Delicious is the latest psychological horror from Osgood Perkins, known for his atmospheric and unsettling style. The story follows a young woman who relocates to a quiet town in search of a fresh start, only to realize that the community harbors disturbing secrets. As she settles in, she is plagued by vivid nightmares and an eerie sense that something — or someone — is always watching her. Blurring the line between reality and hallucination, Delicious explores themes of obsession, trauma, and hidden darkness. The slow-burn tension builds toward a shocking climax, making it one of the most anticipated horror releases of 2025.
- Directed by: Nele Mueller-Stöfen
- Screenplay by: Nele Mueller-Stöfen
- Produced by: Janine Jackowski, Jonas Dornbach, Maren Ade
- Starring: Valerie Pachner, Fahri Yardım, Carla Díaz, Naila Schuberth
- Cinematography: Frank Griebe
- Edited by: Andreas Wodraschke
- Music by: Volker Bertelmann, Ben Winkler
- Production companies: Cactus Films, Komplizen Film
- Distributed by: Netflix
- Release dates:
- 18 February 2025 (Berlinale Premiere)
- 7 March 2025 (Netflix)
- Running time: 102 minutes
- Country: Germany
- Languages: German, English
5. Troll 2
The sequel to the Norwegian box office hit Troll (2022), Troll 2 raises the stakes with even grander scale and heightened intensity. This chapter continues the saga as ancient mythical creatures reawaken, threatening not only remote landscapes but major cities. Scientists, military forces, and ordinary survivors must work together to stop the giants before humanity is driven to extinction. Combining monster horror with emotional storytelling, Troll 2 dives deeper into the clash between modern society and ancient folklore, enriched with breathtaking visuals and epic battle sequences.
- Directed by: Claudio Fragasso
- Screenplay by: Claudio Fragasso
- Story by: Rossella Drudi, Claudio Fragasso
- Produced by: Brenda Norris, Joe D’Amato
- Starring: Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie McFarland, Jason Wright
- Cinematography: Giancarlo Ferrando
- Edited by: Vania Friends
- Music by: Carlo Maria Cordio
- Production company: Filmirage
- Distributed by: Epic Productions
- Release date: 12 October 1990 (United States)
- Running time: 94 minutes
- Countries: Italy, United States
- Language: English
- Budget: $100,000
6. Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage
In this haunting anime horror sequel, the enigmatic Medicine Seller returns to confront new vengeful spirits born from human anger and betrayal. In The Ashes of Rage, the tale explores how hatred and despair manifest into terrifying supernatural forces. With his ritual of uncovering a spirit’s Form, Truth, and Reason, the Medicine Seller faces some of his darkest challenges yet. The film blends surrealist visuals with traditional Japanese aesthetics, delivering a chilling yet thought-provoking narrative about the cycle of vengeance. Fans of the cult Mononoke series will find this sequel even more intense, mysterious, and emotionally gripping.
- Kanji: 劇場版「モノノ怪 第二章 火鼠」
- Revised Hepburn: Gekijōban Mononoke Dainishō: Hinezumi
- Directed by: Kenji Nakamura, Kiyotaka Suzuki
- Screenplay by: Yasumi Atarashi
- Based on: Mononoke by Toei Animation
- Produced by: Kimiaki Satō, Yūki Sudō
- Starring (voices):
- Hiroshi Kamiya
- Haruka Tomatsu
- Tomoyo Kurosawa
- Yoko Hikasa
- Yukana
- Yuki Kaji
- Chō
- Kenyu Horiuchi
- Ryō Horikawa
- Yoshiko Sakakibara
- Atsumi Tanezaki
- Edited by: Shigeru Nishiyama
- Music by: Taku Iwasaki
- Production companies: EOTA, Crew-Cell
- Distributed by: Giggly Box, Twin Engine
- Release date: March 14, 2025
- Running time: 74 minutes
- Country: Japan
- Language: Japanese
7. Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a lavish gothic horror adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless classic. Starring Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth, the film reimagines Victor Frankenstein’s obsession with conquering death and the tragic consequences of playing god. Unlike previous adaptations, del Toro’s version dives deeply into the emotional complexity of the creature, portraying him as both terrifying and profoundly human. With stunning gothic visuals, chilling set designs, and a heart-wrenching story about creation and abandonment, Frankenstein (2025) is expected to redefine the legacy of one of literature’s most enduring horror tales.
- Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
- Screenplay by: Guillermo del Toro
- Based on: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
- Produced by: Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber
- Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Charles Dance, Christoph Waltz
- Cinematography: Dan Laustsen
- Edited by: Evan Schiff
- Music by: Alexandre Desplat
- Production companies: Double Dare You, Demilo Films, Bluegrass 7
- Distributed by: Netflix
- Release dates: August 30, 2025 (Venice); October 17, 2025 (United States)
- Running time: 149 minutes
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Budget: $120 million
8. Heart Eyes
Heart Eyes combines slasher horror with social commentary in a terrifying story set during a viral outbreak of fear. The film follows a young couple who venture into Los Angeles for a romantic weekend, only to be stalked by a masked killer known as The Slasher. As panic spreads through the city, paranoia grips every corner — no one knows who to trust, and anyone could be the next victim. With its mix of brutal kills, suspense, and satirical undertones about modern dating culture, Heart Eyes promises to deliver both scares and biting commentary in equal measure.
- Directed by: Josh Ruben
- Written by: Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy
- Produced by: Christopher Landon, Greg Gilreath, Adam Hendricks
- Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, Yoson An, Jordana Brewster
- Cinematography: Stephen Murphy
- Edited by: Brett W. Bachman
- Music by: Jay Wadley
- Production companies: Spyglass Media Group, Divide/Conquer
- Distributed by: Screen Gems (through Sony Pictures Releasing; United States and Canada), Republic Pictures (through Paramount Pictures; International)
- Release date: February 7, 2025
- Running time: 97 minutes
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Budget: $18 million
- Box office: $33.1 million
9. 11817
The cryptically titled 11817 is a mystery-horror thriller that plays with themes of surveillance, paranoia, and the fear of the unseen. The story revolves around a young man who begins receiving strange messages from an unknown source — always signed with the number 11817. As the messages grow darker, he realizes he is being manipulated by a force that exists beyond human comprehension. Each clue drags him deeper into a nightmare of conspiracies, hidden truths, and supernatural dread. With its unsettling atmosphere and psychological intensity, 11817 is set to be one of the most unique horror releases of 2025.
- Directed by: Louis Leterrier
- Written by: Matthew Robinson
- Produced by: Louis Leterrier, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Kori Adelson, Oly Obst
- Starring: Greta Lee, Wagner Moura
- Music by: Ramin Djawadi
- Production companies: Chernin Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment
- Distributed by: Netflix
- Country: United States
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Language: English
