Ghosts in mansions, aristocratic vampires during the French Revolution, and crazy nurses: we help you answer the question: "What to watch on Netflix?"

If you don't know what to watch on Netflix this Halloween, we're here to help with a quick overview of the latest premiere movies and series. Save this to your bookmarks and enjoy watching!

Scary and Creepy

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If you're a fan of Train to Busan and the series Kingdom from Netflix, then this new South Korean project will be to your taste. And as you might have guessed, in this film we once again find ourselves in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.

The main character of the film is a gamer who conveniently stayed home when the epidemic began. Interestingly, the zombies here have a twist: they retain the abilities and skills they had in life. For example, you might encounter a zombie firefighter who climbs into your house.

The director skillfully works with makeup and sound, immersing us in the story and the chaos unfolding on screen. The pacing is fast, with no boring moments or anything that slows down the plot.

The Paramedic (El practicante)

A new Spanish thriller that leans more towards psychological horror. At the center of the story is an extremely unpleasant and repulsive character whom you will definitely not sympathize with. And this works perfectly within the overall narrative framework. This unlikable character is played by the well-known Mario Casas (and he does it, by the way, wonderfully).

The film briefly tells the story of how an ordinary jealous jerk turns into a real psychopath. The most important thing in this film is the ending. It will definitely not disappoint you, as the directors know exactly how to build tension until the very end and evoke catharsis.

The Haunting of Bly Manor

The second season of the unnamed anthology by Mike Flanagan (the first was called The Haunting of Hill House) skillfully uses all the best techniques of its predecessor. In the plot, we find ourselves in a new estate where an American nanny gets a job. The house has several staff members and two orphaned children — Flora and Miles. And already in the first episode, we understand that the atmosphere there is far from ideal.

The most exciting part of the new season is the search for ghosts, because we already know that the creators have hidden them in the most non-obvious places in the frame: in dark corners of the scene or in mirror reflections. Interestingly, in the second season, we are shown or told the story of each ghost. They also introduce a new rule for viewers — the ghosts here are somewhat different and live by different laws than in the previous story within the anthology.

Flashbacks are skillfully used here — the further the story goes, the more confusing the timeline becomes for viewers. The non-linear presentation of time reaches its peak by episode 5, where one of the heroines simply jumps between different events.

Most of the cast from the original season returned for the sequel. Each episode has something to be afraid of; horror moments are few but well thought out and work effectively. Towards the finale, we gradually get answers, and we realize that this story is not about ghosts, but rather about love.

Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 2

A documentary series that has been breaking records since its first summer season. Each episode investigates real murders or disappearances that remain unsolved. Interestingly, Netflix revived an old project from 1987 that had been canceled several times.

Each episode is built on a series of interviews with people, archival footage, and scenes from crime scenes. This helps immerse viewers in a creepy atmosphere. Most of the stories will genuinely give you goosebumps. If you want to tickle your nerves by watching the real world rather than a fictional one, then turn on this project.

Funny and About Halloween

The Babysitter: Killer Queen

A comedy horror film that is a sequel to McG's 2017 film. Most of the cast returned to their roles.

If you love teen slashers, this film is for you. Here we meet again with the satanic cult led by the main character's babysitter, played by Samara Weaving. And we watch the characters' relentless attempts to survive a terrifying night. Predictable plot, absurd death scenes, ridiculous humor, and strange dialogue — everything you ordered.

Vampires vs. The Bronx

A comedy horror film that recently debuted on Netflix. At first glance, the story is ordinary — a strange gang of vampires appears in the Bronx, and teenagers unite to defeat evil. But everything is done so tastefully that a typical representative of the genre might seem new, cool, and unusual to you.

The jokes work well here, the unknown teen actors and mysterious aristocratic vampires look great on screen. Among other things, the film raises the eternal problem of "the poor and the rich" and the stereotype that all black people are gangsters, etc. But in this context, serious themes come across unobtrusively and don't get boring. And the kids learn to kill vampires following the example of the film Blade, and that's cool!

A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting

A film to watch with your children or for those who just love light family comedies. A charming story about how children imagine monsters at night, and they actually exist, as luck would have it.

Here the monsters are funny, the main monster in a wonderful performance by Tom Felton sings songs, and teenage babysitters save the world. And all this happens on Halloween night. The visual effects are bright, the costumes are interesting, and the demons are not scary at all. Even the main villain's lair is decorated in a stylish steampunk setting.

Hubie Halloween

Salem resident Hubie Dubois is a huge Halloween fan and also a perpetual object of ridicule for adults and children. Every year when his favorite holiday comes, Hubie keeps order in the town. But this time, real disappearances occur in Salem. Read more about how Adam Sandler's character turned out and why this film deserves a chance in our review.

In short, it's a comedy for a light evening viewing, to gawk at the guest stars in the cast, laugh at primitive jokes, and just relax and not think about anything.

Beautiful and Atmospheric

Ratched

Ratched resembles a new season of American Horror Story more than an independent project. Interestingly, the series begins not with the main character, but with the story of the murder of priests. But then it focuses on Nurse Ratched from Ken Kesey's novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. You can read more about the new series by Ryan Murphy in our spoiler-free review.

If you are a fan of long and drawn-out stories, without a final chord, but with insanely beautiful visuals, then go ahead and watch this stylish show.

La Révolution

Have you ever wondered why the French Revolution was considered one of the bloodiest in history? Well, the creators of the new series took a supernatural look at this epochal event.

The series begins with a grim murder investigated by a local doctor. Now the aristocrats are vampires, possessors of blue blood. The poor peasants are ordinary people, or rather rebels who want to end the era of monarchy and aristocracy.

It will appeal to everyone who loves beautiful details: from costumes to landscapes and palaces in sharp contrast with urban slums. Here you will see a truly creative approach to historical series combined with blood, carnage, and fires. I was especially impressed by how in the finale they show their version of the creation of the French flag.

Oktoberfest: Beer & Blood

The entire atmosphere and characters of the new European show resemble Peaky Blinders with beer. It's a dark drama about the early years of the famous German beer festival. Partially based on historical moments with scenes of power struggles and the presence of iconic figures in the story. All you need to know about Oktoberfest is that it's an event that once united beer, lust, betrayal, murder, and wealth.

The series is a concise and engaging story of several families preparing for the festival and wanting to make huge profits. Naturally, there is also forbidden love doomed to unhappiness.

The Binding (Il legame)

A beautiful horror film set in the Italian countryside — a perfect recipe for spending Halloween. There is nothing extraordinary in terms of plot — once again we are told the story of a troubled family and a child who wanted to find solace and relax in a quiet, peaceful house.

Several frightening moments work effectively here, the atmosphere is palpable, but nothing truly scary happens. For those who love leisurely Italian storytelling and beautiful visuals, it will be just right.

To the Lake (Epidemiya)

If for some reason you missed the premiere of the series Epidemiya in Russia, then tune in to watch it on Netflix. There really is something to see, and numerous Western viewers have already appreciated it.

The series shows a reality close to ours, where an unknown virus engulfs the world. The main characters are forced to flee as far as possible. Each character here is interesting in their own way and reveals themselves from the most unexpected sides throughout the story. The virus itself is mysterious and terrifying, because the truth about it is not told anywhere. We see the catastrophe but do not understand its scale.

The cinematography is excellent, the atmosphere is skillfully built up, the editing, and even the unpleasant moments of violence on screen — everything works as it should. The show is dark, makes you think about life, and with each episode, the focus shifts from horror to human dramas.

Interestingly, as soon as the series appeared on Netflix, Western audiences greeted it with overwhelming warmth. Even Stephen King gave a positive review of the Russian project. Its ratings are extremely high, so don't miss it.

Rebecca

A beautiful but slightly disappointing new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel by director Ben Wheatley. The plot is identical to the book — a young girl has a whirlwind romance with a wealthy widower and ends up in his family estate. The main mystery of the film is the story of the death of his former wife.

There are no horror elements, creepiness, or anything that will scare you. You'll get a somewhat dark melodrama with beautiful visuals and beautiful actors — Lily James and Armie Hammer. If Hitchcock's film is a ghost story without a real ghost, the new film is simply rich in visual details and nuances.