Every month, Netflix carefully selects the most enticing and chilling horror movies and TV shows to add to their ever growing lineup, this February is no exception. Throughout its entirety, the streaming service will provide horror fans with paranormal flicks, brand-new originals, and thrilling slashers, ensuring every audience member will be fully satisfied.
In 2020, Netflix released some of their most captivating and highly anticipated originals. Even when the COVID-19 pandemic posed a threat to their release schedule, they were resilient and ensured their subscribers that there wouldn't be a halt to their programming. Their Halloween features were some of the most exciting for fans of the horror genre. They started off strong with September's release of McG's follow-up to the 2017 horror comedy The Babysitter with The Babysitter: Killer Queen. Once October began, Mike Flanagan's The Haunting Of Bly Manor dropped, giving fans of The Haunting Of Hill House a haunting ghost story about love and loss. Since then, they've released the Egyptian series Paranormal, Norway's Cadaver, and Nobody Sleeps In The Woods Tonight from Poland. Netflix has made it abundantly clear that they intend on providing more foreign horror offerings to subscribers and they are more than welcome additions.
As the new year began, Netflix announced they'd premiere an original movie every month, starting with a teaser featuring 27 upcoming movies. Among those are approximately 10 horror features - 3 of the 10 being a trilogy. As January drew to a close and February came near, they announced some spectacular originals as well as pre-existing movies they'd add to their lineup. Without further ado, here's when fans can anticipate the next horrifying addition to Netflix to drop.
The Unsettling - February 1
Originally premiering on YouTube's AwesomenessTV, The Unsettling follows Becca (Holly Taylor) who moves to an isolated foster home. As she attempts to adjust to her new home, she discovers that her arrival was less than desirable to the children who already take up residence in the house. Being unwanted and isolated, Becca discovers that there's something strange about her new foster home and it is up to her to uncover what it may be. The Unsettling series will arrive on Netflix on February 1st.
Shutter Island - February 1
The Leonardo DiCaprio-led psychological thriller Shutter Island follows Edward "Teddy" Daniels as he investigates a psychiatric facility. His arrival is prompted after a patient goes missing. As Teddy navigates the facility, he finds that nothing is truly as it seems. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island has been awarded with the title of being one of the top 10 movies of 2010. Lucky for Netflix subscribers, it will be available for immediate streaming on February 1st.
All My Friends Are Dead - February 3
The first Netflix original horror movie set to release on February 3rd is aptly titled All My Friends Are Dead. It's directed by Jan Belcl of Slovenia, who will make his directorial debut with this comedic take on a bloody New Year's Eve party. As the current year comes to a close, a group of friends uncover each other's secrets, lies, and darkest desires, all leading up to an astonishing ending.
Invisible City - February 5
The Brazilian Netflix original series The Invisible City features a detective by the name of Eric (Marco Pigossi) who uncovers fantastical and mythical creatures. What started as an exploration of Rio de Janeiro's beaches where he first discovered one of these creatures transforms into a murder investigation that leads him in an entirely unexpected direction. The Invisible City premieres on Netflix on February 5th.
The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity - February 5
The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity Qing Ming (Mark Chao) as he attempts to subdue a demonic serpent who threatens to wreak havoc across the nation. Unexpectedly, the entity proves to be far too powerful, leading Qing Ming to seek the assistance of others to take the serpent down for good. While it is far more action packed than traditional horror releases, its supernatural elements may prove it to be one of the most exciting paranormal themed movie to hit Netflix in February. It will be available on the 5th.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel - February 10
Netflix has released some of the most captivating docuseries pertaining to true crime cases and unsolved mysteries. With Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel, they will delve into the unsolvable supernatural and paranormal events that took place in one of the most infamous locations in California. After Elisa Lam displayed bizarre behaviors in the hotel elevator, she mysteriously disappeared only to be discovered in a water tank. The event notably resembles the plot of the 2005 horror flick Dark Water, but the two are in no way related, which is somewhat even more bizarre. Perhaps Netflix's Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel will shed more light on the Elisa Lam case when it premieres on February 10th, as it remains a major mystery to this day.
Red Dot - February 11
What begins as an innocent hiking trip that could rekindle the spark between a young couple, Nadja (Nanna Blondell) and David (Anastasios Soulis), quickly turns into a nightmare when a red glowing dot appears in their tent. There's a shooter out to get them, but how will they know what to do in order to survive? All will be revealed when Red Dot hits Netflix on February 11th, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Behind Her Eyes - February 17
The psychological thriller miniseries Behind Her Eyes premieres on Netflix on February 17th. Starring Simona Brown as Louise, it follows the young woman after she begins a relationship with her boss David (Tom Bateman) and discovers that she has gotten herself mixed into a dangerous situation, one that may prove harmful to her. Every episode of season 1 will be available for immediate streaming on the day it premieres.
No Escape Room - February 18
No Escape Room features Saw like traps and torturous situations. It stars Jeni Ross as Karen, Mark Ghanimé as Michael, and Hamza Haq as Tyler. After a father schedules and exciting bonding activity with his daughter, he discovers that the escape room they're working through is filled with more than just mysteries. In fact, there may even be a malevolent spirit who is manipulating the game, which poses a grave threat to their safety. No Escape Room will be available on Netflix on February 18th.
The Conjuring - February 21
The movie that started the rise in Ed and Lorraine Warren inspired horror flicks returns to Netflix on February 21st. The Conjuring released in 2013 featuring one of the couple's most haunting cases of paranormal activity. Director James Wan's movie spawned an entire universe that now includes The Conjuring 2, The Nun, and Annabelle Comes Home. It's the perfect time for The Conjuring to return to Netflix, considering the third installment in the series, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, is set to release on June 4, 2021 in theaters and on HBO Max.
The Conjuring 2 - February 21
On the same day that The Conjuring returns to Netflix, so does its follow-up movie The Conjuring 2. The movie is based on the Enfield case, which is somewhat controversial due to all of the holes in the Warren's report on the case. Regardless, it made for one terrifying paranormal horror flick that also worked to introduce Valek from The Nun and the Crooked Man, who Wan anticipates devoting an entire movie to in the future. As The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It's release draws near and anticipation grows, fans can watch the first two movies on Netflix starting February 21st.
Two Sentence Horror Stories: Season 2 - February 24
Two Sentence Horror Stories season 2 will finally hit Netflix on February 24th. The CW series will continue to release season 2's episodes until it comes to a conclusion on February 16th. For those who've awaited its arrival on Netflix, fans can anticipate stories on serial killers and demonic possession. Season 2 of the horror anthology series is guaranteed to be filled with frights, proving that even the shortest horror stories are sometimes the scariest.
There's Someone Inside Your House - February 26
Patrick Brice of the Creep movie series has directed another horrifying feature titled There's Someone Inside Of Your House. Adapted from Stephanie Perkins's novel of the same name, the Netflix original is set to follow Makani Young (Sydney Park) as she moves from Hawaii to a small town in Nebraska to complete her high school degree. While everyone seems to be looking forward to graduation, Makani and her new friends discover that there's a killer in town who threatens to reveal their deepest and darkest secrets. There's Someone Inside Your House will premiere on February 26th.
The Girl on the Train - February 26
The Girl On The Train is the final horror movie set to release on Netflix for February 2021. This Hindi-language thriller follows Meera (Parineeti Chopra) who fantasizes about a perfect couple who live in a perfect house. Her commute to work allows for her to stare out of the train windows and look upon what she assumes to be the perfect life, but something strange happens one day, leading her to believe that her ideas about perfection may be unattainable. It is adapted from the novel of the same name, which was also adapted in the United States in 2016. While the stories may be similar, they are not the same. The Girl On The Train will feature its own retelling of the novel when it releases on Netflix on February 26th.