Nightmarish Netflix Movies Full of Jump Scares
Nightmares come in many forms. But for those seeking out the very worst the horror genre has to offer, few things can beat the jump scare-filled movies available on Netflix. Here are just a few of the most nightmarish examples you can stream right now.
First on the list is the horror movie adaptation of Stephen King’s “Gerald’s Game.” The story follows a woman left handcuffed to a bed after her husband suffers a heart attack and dies with no one around to help. You’re not alone if you begin to feel your heart beating faster and faster. This movie is so terrifying because it not only builds tension slowly throughout the entire runtime, but when the scares eventually hit, they hit hard.
Next up is the supernatural horror film, “Veronica.” Released in 2017, “Veronica” is loosely based on true events and centers around a young girl attempting to use a Ouija board to contact her deceased father, but instead opens herself up to a demonic presence. It has all the scares and chills that a good horror movie should have with the added bonus of having a strong central character.
Another jump scare-filled movie available on Netflix is “The Silence”. It’s about a world where the apocalypse has arrived in the form of creatures who hunt by sound. It’s a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, especially thanks to some well-executed jump scares, nerve-wracking tension, and a genuinely creepy atmosphere,
Finally, we have “Hush,” a thriller about a deaf woman living alone in the woods who must fend off a masked killer. It’s a unique take on the slasher movie concept, and the inability for the protagonist to hear anything makes for a nerve-wracking experience, particularly since the movie is cleverly plotted to maximize jump scares.