Netflix's chilling Halloween horror movies to give you goosebumps

Spooky season is upon us and Netflix is here to deliver the scares with a spine-tingling selection of horror movies. From classic slashers to supernatural thrillers, there's something to send shivers down your spine this Halloween.

1. The Conjuring Universe: Dive into the chilling world of the Conjuring universe, where demonic possessions and paranormal investigations take center stage. Follow the Warrens, renowned paranormal investigators, as they confront malevolent spirits and fight against the forces of darkness.

2. Sinister: Uncover the sinister secrets of a seemingly ordinary family in this terrifying found-footage horror. When a true-crime writer moves into a new home, he discovers a box of disturbing home movies that reveal a gruesome history of child murders. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a web of evil that threatens his own family.

3. The Babadook: Face the psychological horrors of grief and motherhood in this acclaimed Australian horror. A widowed mother struggles to cope with the death of her husband while raising her troubled son, who becomes obsessed with a mysterious children's book that unleashes a terrifying entity known as the Babadook.

4. Hereditary: Brace yourself for a disturbing and deeply unsettling family drama that explores the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. When the matriarch of a secretive family passes away, her children and grandchildren gather for the reading of her will, unaware of the horrors that await them. As they delve into their family history, they uncover a sinister legacy that threatens to destroy them all.

5. The Ritual: Experience the primal terror of the wilderness in this unsettling British horror. A group of friends embark on a hiking trip in the remote Swedish wilderness, only to find themselves stalked by an ancient and malevolent entity. As their supplies dwindle and tensions rise, they must confront their inner demons and fight for survival against the relentless creature.

6. The Silence of the Lambs: Step into the twisted mind of Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant yet cannibalistic psychiatrist, in this classic psychological thriller. A young FBI trainee enlists Lecter's help in tracking down a serial killer who skins his victims. However, as she delves deeper into Lecter's psyche, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Journey to the terrifying backwoods of Texas in this iconic slasher film. A group of friends fall prey to a family of cannibalistic killers led by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. As they fight for their lives, they must confront the horrors of isolation, violence, and the darkest depths of human depravity.

8. The Thing: Encounter the ultimate shape-shifting terror in this sci-fi horror classic. A group of researchers in Antarctica discover an alien creature that can perfectly imitate any living organism. As paranoia and mistrust spread among the team, they must find a way to identify the creature before it's too late.

9. The Exorcist: Brace yourself for the terrifying power of demonic possession in this groundbreaking horror masterpiece. A young girl is possessed by a malevolent spirit, and two priests are called upon to perform an exorcism. As the battle between good and evil rages, the priests confront the limits of their faith and the darkest forces of the supernatural.

10. Psycho: Enter the haunting Bates Motel in this iconic psychological thriller. A secretary on the run from the law finds herself stranded at a secluded motel run by the enigmatic Norman Bates. As she uncovers the motel's dark secrets, she must confront her own sanity and the terrifying reality lurking within the walls.