Horror on Netflix

Perhaps destroying pumpkins and throwing toilet paper isn’t your idea of a good time. Maybe you enjoy a cinematic Halloween treat. Fortunately, Netflix has some special horror films queued and waiting.

“Children of the Corn” (1984)
Stephen King’s classic is a horror plot line staple. Two white bread Americans drive through abandoned farmland and struggle to make it out alive. Be sure to double check the car battery and directions for the next road trip. And beware of kids named Malachi.
RATING: 9/10 | SCARY: 6/10

“The Thing” (1982)
Though not particularly Halloween-y, John Carpenter’s remake of “The Thing From Outer Space” is a must-see, at least for the vintage appeal. A bearded Kurt Russell and Wilford “Diabeetus” Brimley are Antarctic scientists who fight a monster as unknown as the movie’s title claims. The monster’s transformation scenes are unforgettable as well as how the film depicts “modern technology.”
RATING: 8/10 | SCARY: 7/10

“The Omen” (1976)
Remember lovable Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird?” This time around, Peck’s adopted child is the Antichrist. What a twist. Bastard child Damien Thorn is terrifying with his desire to destroy everything and everyone he meets en route to global destruction. Don’t trust this kid.
RATING: 8.5/10 | SCARY: 8/10
 
“Hellraiser” (1987)
Clive Barker’s directing debut is a merciless one. “Hellraiser” features “Cenobites,” creatures who thrive on the sado-masochistic torture of their victims. “Hellraiser” is not for the weak of heart but remains a cult favorite to those with intestinal fortitude. Don’t cry, weaklings: “It’s a waste of good suffering.”
RATING: 7/10 | SCARY: 8/10

“Creepshow” (1982)
Horror legends King and George Romero teamed up for “Creepshow,” a compilation of short scares based on 1950s comic books. Ted Dansen and the late Leslie Nielsen headline unforgettable skits certain to thrill fans of the “Twilight Zone” or “Tales From the Crypt.”
RATING: 9/10 | SCARY: 6/10

“House on Haunted Hill” (1959)
As if the legendary Vincent Price wasn’t enough evidence to watch this film, “Haunted Hill” is more like a horror film-noir than a scary story. Grab some friends and make dinner — this is the classiest possible way to celebrate Halloween.
RATING: 8.5/10 | SCARY: 5/10

“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920)
This movie will cement your status as a Halloween Hipster. “Dr. Caligari,” a German expressionist silent film, is considered to have the first twist-ending in cinema history. Known for its jerky acting and dancelike movements, Caligari stands out as its own breed. Serve with cheap beer and a fair-trade cardigan.
RATING: 5/10 | SCARY: 6/10

“Land of the Dead” (2005)
Another masterpiece from the grandfather of zombies, George A. Romero, “Land of the Dead” is an updated version of the undead apocalypse. In this film starring Dennis Hopper and Simon Baker, zombies have already overtaken the earth and become the majority population. A few human mercenaries plan to fight them.
RATING: 8/10 | SCARY: 7/10