Watch These 10 Science Fiction and Horror Films Streaming on Netflix Instantly
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Plagued by the "there's nothing good on TV" blues? Fear not, as the streaming universe is jam-packed with spine-tingling horror, out-of-this-world sci-fi, and enchanting fantasy. With Olympic gold medals now put aside, it's time to revisit your favorite genres with these top Netflix picks.
Life of the Living Dead
Got a wee bit of Reynolds-fever after his roast of Hollywood? Delve into this 2017 sci-fi thriller, where Ryan Reynolds stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson. The movie is like an intergalactic roller-coaster ride of the Alien franchise, following a spaceship crew discovering potential extraterrestrial life on the International Space Station. Trust us, "Calvin" is anything but a friendly fella. Stream it now!
Devil Take the Wheel
It's the spookiest time of the year, and what better way to get in the spirit than with The Conjuring's third fright flick, directed by Michael Chaves? Based on true events, this one focuses on a possession case investigated by the Warrens, with a violent twist – a trial instead of a haunted house. Stream it before the sun goes down!
Boo, You Saw Me!
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this chilling tale of a grieving mother battling a monstrous embodiment of despair residing in her creepy basement (we all have one, right?). Brace yourself for some spooky re-traumatization, available now on Netflix.
The Retro-Ghost-Busting Brigade
If you've got the spooky fever but missed the latest big-screen entry, chase those phantom phantasms with the animated series Ghostbusters – now on Netflix. And if you're falling head over heels for the proton packs and New York City adventures, you'll be thrilled to hear that an all-new season is on the way!
The Shadowhunters: Chasing Shadows
Did you find the latest season of The Umbrella Academy left your taste for the paranormal unsatiated? Quell your thirst with 2013's The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, featuring none other than Klaus himself! Plus, it also boasts two other Netflix superstars: Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower. Stream it, rain or shine!
The Sleek War of the Gigantic Reptiles
See the monochrome version of Toho's Academy Award-winning masterpiece now available on Netflix. Watch it over and over again if Godzilla so commands you. Want more color in your kaiju action? The original is still streaming, too.
Web-slinging Web-shenanigans
Reacquaint yourself with the Tobey Maguire Spidey trilogy – all three installments will depart Netflix by the end of August. Stream the webslinger's adventures now!
Black Mirror: Beyond the Pale
Can't get enough of the emotionally impactful performances in Ted Lasso or Trial of the Chicago 7? Dive into Black Mirror's sixth season's "Beyond the Sea", an 80-minute episode that feels like a feature film. Join Josh Hartnett's deep-space astronaut as he faces the heartache of love lost and a strange transformation. Stream it before you see stars!
Craving more horror, sci-fi, or fantasy? Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming Caught limited series and the sci-fi/fantasy blend of 1899. If you're in the mood for a more recent release, give Little Siberia a shot – it boasts meteorite-related intrigue!
- In the vein of the popular sci-fi genre, Ian McKellen and Hiroyuki Sanada star in the Netflix original 'The Good Liar', a tech-driven thriller that adds suspense to the realm of online dating.
- The cosmos takes center stage once more as Netflix's 'Io9' reports on the impending release of a movie about a time-traveling astronaut, starring Tom Hanks, reminiscent of the 'Interstellar' movie universe.
- The future of cinema meets the past as Netflix brown-g Remove buffering, and 'Netflix: The Future of Movies' illuminates the transformative role of technology in the film industry, focusing on streaming services and their influence on content creation.
- In a nebulous realm where space and movie-making intersect, 'Movies from the Abyss' explores how technology has impacted the aspiration of becoming an astro-filmmaker in the forthcoming era, featuring interviews with astronaut-turned-directors like Jake Gyllenhaal and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
