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Scary Movies Just Added on Netflix, The New and the Old

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What’s the catalog size of their movies now, over 4000? That means if you spent one minute looking over every title Netflix has you’d be there for almost three days. If it’s scary movies you’re looking for that’s a daunting task, especially if you’re looking for something new.

Netflix does a pretty good job of letting you know “What’s New” or “Recently Added” (whatever that means), but we’re going to take it a step further and list the latest scary movies that have landed in the genre ribbon over the past few weeks, including one dropping this Friday.

Also, these titles are taken from the U.S. version.

Scary Movies Just Added to Netflix:

Day Shift (2022) drops on August 12.

It’s a long way from Ray or Dreamgirls for Foxx, but Day Shift is setting him back into his action roots. Keep in mind this movie is from the people behind John Wick so expect it to be over-the-top, bloody, and humorous.

Foxx is currently working on some kid-friendly material and adult dramas, including Mike Tyson’s life story, so let’s sit back, relax and enjoy his most revved-up movie since Baby Driver.

Synopsis: A hard-working, blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 8-year-old daughter. His mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires.

The Wretched (2019)

Sometimes it’s the indie films that have the greatest effect. From Halloween to Paranormal Activity, limited budgets seem to bring out the best in directors. Take this terrifying supernatural thriller The Wretched. Chock full of moody scares, bubble wrap bone snapping, and a twist that you might not see coming, this film is as creepy as they come.

The Pierce Brothers directed this taut chiller and we are eagerly awaiting their next endeavor. But, IMDb doesn’t have them down for anything yet. We might get a sequel to The Wretched if we’re lucky, but that’s only wishful thinking.

Synopsis: A defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parents’ imminent divorce, faces off with a thousand-year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of and posing as the woman next door.

Umma (2022)

Or: Crazy, Possessed Asians. From the production house of Sam Raimi, Umma is an effective ghost movie with just a skosh of J-horror. The film did relatively well at the box office but really took off on VOD. If you weren’t down to shell out the $20 for an early access to this title, it might warm your heart to know it’s now on Netflix for — for lack of a better word — free!

This is the perfect title for scanners who spend more time looking at titles that watching them. It’s supernatural, it’s creepy and it’s got Sandra Oh!

Synopsis: Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother.

Incantation (2022)

For those of you who stay away from movies you have to read, you’re missing out on Incantation because it’s dubbed. This has already been at the top of fans’ lists as one of the best on 2022. Whereas the found footage genre is arguably played out (ahem, Dashcam!), Incantation actually makes sense in its use of raw film captures.

Of everything on this list, save for Day Shift because it’s not out yet, Incantation is by far the scariest. Plus it comes with a curse if you watch it. Meta!

Synopsis: Six years ago, Li Ronan was cursed after breaking a religious taboo. Now, she must protect her daughter from the consequences of her actions.

The Mist (2007)

The most notorious ending probably in all of filmdom, The Mist isn’t afraid of, well…anything! Even Stephen King, the author of the source material was impressed, and he hates everything! The bottom line is there are King adaptations and there are great King adaptations: Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Misery, and The Mist.

Don’t bother with the recent television series, stick with the original.

Synopsis: A freak storm unleashes a species of bloodthirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole up in a supermarket and fight for their lives.

John Carpenter’s Vampires (1998)

Remember when John Carpenter just kept the classics coming? Then he sort of started doing weird things like Prince of Darkness, Ghosts of Mars, and The Ward. Somewhere in between those titles, he gave us Vampires. But the great thing about Carpenter is rewatchability. Even his worst film, if you think about it, is better than most of the stuff we see today. You can test that theory today on Netflix if you want.

Synopsis: Recovering from an ambush that killed his entire team, a vengeful vampire slayer must retrieve an ancient Catholic relic that, should it be acquired by vampires, will allow them to walk in sunlight.

Blair Witch (2016)

The sequel, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 has its stans, but let’s face it they are few and far between. Instead of taking the complicated route, Blair Witch goes for comfort and basically tells the same story of the first one, but with updated technology. Talk about a prequel. But this one works despite its derivative flaws and even manages to give us some genuine scares. Just pay no attention to the twist and focus on the terror.

Synopsis: After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his vanished sister Heather, James and a group of friends head to the forest believed to be inhabited by the Blair Witch.

More Scary Movies On Netflix That We Recommend

If you have already seen the above films or are still on the lookout for something newish, we have some suggestions for you. Chances are you have seen most of these, but just in case, let’s remind you about a few that just dropped on the platform.

IT (2017)

This update to the King novel of the same name may have been better than the miniseries from 1990. But that’s because now the technology is more advanced. There are certain liberties the director takes with the source material, but it doesn’t affect the overall quality of the film.

If you haven’t seen this adaptation of the book, that’s okay because it’s a completely different experience, and still manages to stand on its own.

In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine town.

Game Over (2019)

Weird. This one is weird. But that only makes it interesting. We have to admit we haven’t watched it yet, so we leave it to you dear reader, to let us know if it’s worth any part of our time.

Synopsis: A nyctophobic woman has to fight her inner demons to stay alive in the game called life.

Brahms: The Boy II (2020)

Did the first one really need a sequel? Apparently so and you can watch it on Netflix right now. Joining the creepy doll craze, The Boy was a subtle thriller with supernatural overtones. In this sequel, is the doll alive? Is it possessed? What exactly is going on? Don’t spoil it.

Synopsis: After a family moves into the Heelshire Mansion, their young son soon makes friends with a life-like doll called Brahms.

And those are the scary movies added to Netflix. Bookmark this page as we update it regularly.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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Michael Keaton Raves About “Beetlejuice” Sequel: A Beautiful and Emotional Return to the Netherworld

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After more than three decades since the original “Beetlejuice” film took audiences by storm with its unique blend of comedy, horror, and whimsy, Michael Keaton has given fans a reason to eagerly anticipate the sequel. In a recent interview, Keaton shared his thoughts on an early cut of the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel, and his words have only added to the growing excitement surrounding the film’s release.

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Keaton, reprising his iconic role as the mischievous and eccentric ghost, Beetlejuice, described the sequel as “beautiful”, a term that encapsulates not only the visual aspects of the film but its emotional depth as well. “It is really good. And beautiful. Beautiful, you know, physically. You know what I mean? The other one was so fun and exciting visually. It’s all that, but really kind of beautiful and interestingly emotional here and there. I wasn’t ready for that, you know. Yeah, it’s great,” Keaton remarked during his appearance on The Jess Cagle Show.

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Keaton’s praise did not stop at the film’s visual and emotional appeal. He also lauded the performances of both returning and new cast members, signaling a dynamic ensemble that is sure to please fans. “It’s great and the cast, I mean, Catherine [O’Hara], if you thought she was funny last time, double it. She’s so funny and Justin Theroux is like, I mean, come on,” Keaton enthused. O’Hara returns as Delia Deetz, while Theroux joins the cast in a yet-to-be-disclosed role. The sequel also introduces Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife, and Willem Dafoe as a dead B movie actor, adding new layers to the beloved universe.

“It’s just so fun and I’ve seen it now, I’m gonna see it again after a couple little tweaks in the editing room and I confidently say this thing is great,” Keaton shared. The journey from the original “Beetlejuice” to its sequel has been a long one, but if Keaton’s early rave is anything to go by, it will have been worth the wait. Showtime for the sequel is set for September 6th.

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‘The Unknown’ From Willy Wonka Event is Getting a Horror Movie

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Not since the Fyre Festival has an event been so lambasted online as Glasgow, Scotland’s Willy Wonka Experience. In case you haven’t heard about it, it was a children’s spectacular that celebrated Roald Dahl’s offbeat chocolatier by taking families through a themed space that felt like his magical factory. Only, thanks to cellphone cameras and social testimony, it was actually a sparsely decorated warehouse filled with flimsy set designs that looked like they were bought on Temu.

The famous disgruntled Oompa Loompa is now a meme and several hired actors have spoken out about the inelegant party. But one character seems to have come out on top, The Unknown, the mirror-masked emotionless villain who appears from behind a mirror, terrifying younger attendees. The actor who played Wonka, at the event, Paul Conell, recites his script and gives some backstory to this frightening entity.

“The bit that got me was where I had to say, ‘There is a man we don’t know his name. We know him as the Unknown. This Unknown is an evil chocolate maker who lives in the walls,'” Conell told Business Insider. “It was terrifying for the kids. Is he an evil man who makes chocolate or is the chocolate itself evil?”

Despite the sour affair, something sweet may come out of it. Bloody Disgusting has reported that a horror movie is being made based on The Unknown and may get a release as early as this year.

The horror publication quotes Kaledonia Pictures: “The film, gearing up for production and a late 2024 release, follows a renowned illustrator and his wife who are haunted by the tragic death of their son, Charlie. Desperate to escape their grief, the couple leave the world behind for the remote Scottish Highlands – where an unknowable evil awaits them.”

@katsukiluvrr evil chicolate maker who lives in the walls from willies chocolate experience in glasgow x #glasgow #willywonka #wonkaglasgow #scottish #wonka #theunknown #fyp #trending #foryou ♬ its the unknown – mol💌

They add, “We are excited to begin production and look forward to sharing more with you as soon as possible. We are actually only a few miles from the event, so it is quite surreal to see Glasgow all over social media, worldwide.”

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