7 Best Horror Movies to Watch on Netflix in September

As the spooky season draws near, Netflix offers an array of spine-chilling horror films to satisfy any craving for fear. Whether you prefer classic tales, sci-fi twists, or grounded narratives, there's something to suit every taste.

One such film is "Nope," a science-fiction horror debut from Jordan Peele. Set on a farm, a man grapples with financial struggles as an entity stalks his livelihood. Instead of fighting or fleeing, he decides to capture the creature on film to profit from the royalties. With a classic Stephen King feel, "Nope" presents ordinary people confronting extraordinary circumstances.

"Get Out," another Peele creation, garnered significant acclaim but shares the same thrilling tone as "Nope." "Ready or Not" offers a more intense version of the traditional "Home Alone" theme, where a woman, Grace (Samara Weaving), must outwit her family on their wedding night after landing on a deadly game in a board game.

Decades after its release, "Alien" remains a timeless horror classic. Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, fighting for survival against a relentless alien organism aboard her spaceship as her crew is picked off one by one. The film's iconic aesthetic has inspired subsequent installments, including the FX series "Alien: Earth."

Lastly, "The Black Phone" provides a more understated horror experience. Ethan Hawke delivers a chilling performance as The Grabber, a killer who captures children and keeps them in his basement, tormenting them until their inevitable demise. Adapted from Joe Hill's short story, the film follows the latest victim discovering a phone in the killer's basement that rings with the calls of previous victims, potentially aiding their escape.