15 Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now

5. The Ritual

Horror is arguably at its very best when it throws genuinely close and likeable characters into a series of situations that audiences can truly feel themselves in. The Ritual arguably captures this vibe better than any other Netflix horror flick with its story focused on friends Phil, Dom, Hutch and Luke during a particularly unnerving trip to Sweden.

Following the death of their friend, Rob, the four friends decide on a trip to Kungsleden in northern Sweden in memory of him. However, they quickly begin to encounter a series of strange occurrences once they decide to save time by trekking through a nearby forest. From mysterious cultist jewellery, to freaky cultists, these friends are embroiled on Blair Witch-esque journey that pushes their relationships to their very breaking points.

The eerie woodlands of Sweden come to life in truly terrifying ways in The Ritual, combining haunting Norse mythology with smart horror tropes to create one of the most suspenseful movies on Netflix.

The Ritual currently holds an approval rating of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and an aggregate score of 57/100 on Metacritic, with both sites pointing to director David Bruckner's use of the stunning Swedish scenery and the cast's believable relationships as the highlights of the movie.

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