Paranormal movies are movies that far beyond exceed the wavelength of normalcy. They are mostly about subjects that make one question their sanity. Is it possible for those things to happen in life? Science doesn’t offer an explanation for those activities. Then how do they happen? There are several such movies on Netflix. These movies have a huge fandom because of their ability to pique the interest of audiences. Netflix has an impressive collection of movies of this genre spread across languages. Films like Roohi, anime like Death Note, and anthology series like Ghost Stories are some examples of Paranormal movies available on Netflix.
1. Roohi
The Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Sharma starrer were promoted as a sequel to the 2018 super hit film, Stree. Much like Stree, the film involved social commentary on gender inequality and society’s hypocrisy. The film was released in theatres during a time when COVID was still around. Yet, it was received positively. Roohi is the first movie on this list because it is a humorous introduction to the genre. Janhvi plays the titular role in the film. The horror-comedy was directed by Hardik Mehta.
2. Little Evil
A newly married couple. A young child. A perfect set of circumstances for the introduction of paranormal activities in seemingly normal lives. In Little Evil, Adam Scott’s Gary has a firm belief that his 5-year-old stepson, Lucas, played by Owen Atlas is a spawn of Satan. This belief is rooted in some paranormal activities. The horror-comedy is a fun watch because it involves how relationship dynamics influence people’s lives. The Eli Craig directorial was released in 2017. It also stars Evangeline Lilly in the role of Samantha.
3. 1922
1922 is one of the most popular horror films amongst the masses. The 2017 film checks all the boxes of a perfect horror film. The film has been written and directed by Zak Hilditch. The film showcases how family bonds are broken for the greed of money. Thomas Jane plays Wilfred James, a farmer who plots the murder of his wife and talks his teenage son into helping him. The film progresses as it deals with the aftermath of the murder and how it changes the father-son duo. The film is an adaptation of the Stephen King novel also named 1922.
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4. Stree
In the last few years, Bollywood has delved into scripts and stories that are away from the conventional. Directors and actors are willing to take risks as the audiences are growing their will to expand their interest territories. When Stree was released in 2018, the lead actors and everyone involved with the film were met with grateful excitement after its performance on the box office. The Amar Kaushik directorial starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurrana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi in pivotal roles. The film had an open ending and left space for a probable sequel. Stree was loved for its ability to mingle satire with a horror-comedy.
5. Cargo
Cargo as a film has a very different and unique storyline. Ever since its trailer dropped, the Martin Freeman, Simone Landers, and Susie Porter starrer were released in 2017. The film is apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction. The film shows a pandemic before COVID became the reality of our lives. The film has been co-directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke. The story follows a father who finds himself stranded in the rural part of Australia with his infant. We follow him as he tries to make peace with his new reality and find a home for his daughter.
6. Hereditary
Death is the perfect scenario to create horror. The aftermath of a sudden death increases the sense of mystery. Hereditary is a horror drama. The film revolves around Annie who is dealing with grief after the passing of her mother. As time passes, death leads to the unraveling of various family truths that will horrify and change the life of Annie forever. The 2018 film has been directed by Ari Aster and stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne in pivotal roles.
7. The 8th Night
Some films catch the attention of audiences with its title. What could happen on the eighth night? More importantly, the eighth night of what? The film creates a lot of curiosity with its name itself. The 8th Night, directed by Kim Tae-hyoung is the most recent release on this list. The 2021 film follows a monk on a mission to hunt the old spirit that is after humankind and Earth. The monk is characterized by his beads in one hand and an ax in the other. The Korean language film stars Nam Da-reum, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Yoo-Jung in pivotal roles.
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