As Halloween draws near, Netflix is treating fans of horror to a curated selection of spine-tingling series. This list places notable emphasis on the works of renowned horror maestro Mike Flanagan, whose latest creation, “The Fall of the House of Usher,” is poised to send shivers down your spine with a haunting adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless literary masterpiece. Prepare for a hair-raising binge-watching experience with these top picks:
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Guillermo del Toro, the master of eerie storytelling, weaves an eight-episode Netflix horror series that will send chills down your spine. In this chilling anthology, del Toro breathes life into eight unsettling tales of terror.
From demon-summoning incantations concealed in forgotten storage rooms to macabre revelations uncovered during autopsies of deceased miners, these narratives immerse viewers in a world of gothic-inspired visual delights.
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan’s “The Haunting of Hill House” takes its cues from Shirley Jackson’s 1959 horror novel and has gained widespread acclaim as a fresh reinterpretation of the cherished classic. The show’s focal point is the Crain family, consisting of Olivia and Hugh Crain along with their five children. Their relocation to the foreboding Hill House ushers in a succession of spine-tingling incidents that drive them to escape its ominous clutches. Yet, as the siblings mature, the enduring presence of Hill House continues to plague their existence, casting an unrelenting shadow over their lives.
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Mike Flanagan once again displays his brilliance with “The Haunting of Bly Manor.” This narrative revolves around a young au pair who seeks solace in the U.K. after enduring traumatic experiences in America.
Embarking on a fresh start, she assumes a position at the secluded Bly Manor, taking care of siblings Flora and Miles. The expansive and picturesque estate is also home to the chef Owen, the groundskeeper Jamie, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. Interestingly, the children’s uncle, who hired the au pair, staunchly refuses to set foot on the estate.
As the story unfolds, multiple layers of mystery shroud the narrative, ensnaring the au pair in increasingly unsettling and eerie predicaments, surpassing those she left behind in America.
Midnight Mass
In “Midnight Mass,” Mike Flanagan skillfully weaves an exceptional and eerie storyline. When the venerable priest of an isolated island community sets out on a pilgrimage and inexplicably disappears, an enigmatic young clergyman steps in to assume his role in the destitute village. As this charismatic priest rejuvenates their waning faith, the community becomes privy to a sequence of strange and disconcerting occurrences, characterized by inexplicable miraculous phenomena.
The Order
“The Order” follows Belgrave University student Jack Morton as he embarks on a mission to avenge his mother’s death and joins a secret society—the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose. Jack’s journey thrusts him into a world of werewolves, magic, and an epic battle between the two.
As the Halloween season approaches, dive into these chilling series for an unforgettable thrill ride into the realms of horror and the supernatural. Netflix promises to deliver the scares you crave for a spooktacular holiday.
