Top 5 Scariest Haunted Movies and Series on Netflix Right Now: April 2025 Edition

If you’re a fan of ghost stories, supernatural suspense, and eerie atmospheres, Netflix has a terrifying selection of haunted movies and series that will chill you to the bone. If you’re looking for spine-chilling haunted titles on Netflix in 2025, here’s a curated list of the Top 5 Scariest Haunted Movies and Series on Netflix—perfect for a late-night binge that will keep you up all night. 

From haunted houses to ghostly encounters and slow-burn psychological dread, Netflix has something lurking in the shadows for every kind of horror fan—guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. So, if you’re brave enough, dim the lights, grab a blanket, and dive into this carefully curated list of the Top 5 Scariest Haunted Movies and Series on Netflix Right Now (April 2025 Edition).

1. Marianne (2019)

Director: Samuel Bodin

Why it’s scary: Marianne is a French horror series that centers around a horror novelist who discovers that the demonic entity from her books—Marianne—is terrifyingly real and tormenting her hometown. With disturbing visuals, terrifying atmosphere, and a constantly escalating sense of dread, this series doesn’t hold back. Each episode tightens the grip of fear, blending supernatural horror with folk legends and relentless suspense.

Highlight: Its nightmare sequences and chilling practical effects make Marianne one of Netflix’s most genuinely terrifying horror series. Watch with the lights off—if you dare.

2. The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

Director: Mike Flanagan

Why it’s scary: Hill House isn’t just haunted by ghosts—it’s haunted by memories. This series blends a haunted house story with themes of trauma & grief. It shifts between past and present, with hidden ghosts adding an extra layer of tension for attentive viewers. As a family returns to their haunted childhood home, confronting both traumatic memories and vengeful spirits lurking in every corner, the true terror lies in their own pasts. Every shadow hides a whisper, every door creaks with a secret.

Highlight: Episode 6, “Two Storms,” is a chilling masterpiece of suspense, featuring haunting one-take sequences that blur the line between supernatural horror and raw, emotional devastation.

3. The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

Director: Mike Flanagan

Why it’s scary: More gothic & melancholic than Hill House, Bly Manor tells a haunting love story drenched in themes of loss, possession, and psychological horror. Instead of jump-scares, it delivers slow-building dread and emotional depth. Based on the works of Henry James (The Turn of the Screw), it’s beautifully eerie and deeply tragic. A young governess is hired to look after two orphaned children at Bly Manor, where she begins to see restless spirits and uncover dark secrets. 

Notable ghost: The faceless Lady in the Lake—her silent presence is both chilling and tragic.

4. Fear Street Part Two: 1978 (2021)

Director: Leigh Janiak

Why it’s scary: Set in a cursed summer camp, this slasher film taps into classic horror vibes with a supernatural twist. Channeling the spirit of Friday the 13th, it’s packed with brutal kills, relentless suspense, and an eerie atmosphere. As part of the Fear Street trilogy, it dives into the origins of the Shadyside curse, revealing the dark history behind the town’s endless bloodshed.

Why watch: It’s the most intense, fast-paced, and brutal entry in the trilogy—perfect for fans of retro slasher horror with a modern edge.

Most Terrifying of Them All: 

No ghosts, no creaking doors—just pure psychological horror that stays with you long after the credits roll. Hereditary doesn’t just scare you—it haunts you.

5. Hereditary (2018)

Director: Ari Aster

Why it’s scary: Hereditary is a slow-burn psychological horror that digs deep into family trauma and occult secrets. Hereditary doesn’t rely on jump scares alone. Instead, it crawls under your skin with its creeping dread, occult themes, and emotionally raw performances—especially from Toni Collette. Toni Collette’s powerful performance drives the unsettling tension, revealing dark family secrets after the death of the secretive grandmother. It’s a chilling experience, with a shocking climax that leaves a lasting impact. Best watched when you’re in the mood for a gradual, intense horror story.

Note: 

• As of April 15, 2025, Hereditary (2018) is no longer available on Netflix India.

• Now streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Kanopy

• Still available on Netflix in: Canada, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico