Psychological horror movies are a special breed of terrifying, working in ways beyond basic jump scares. These films deploy unsettling slow burns that make their way into the recesses of our minds. While they might feature ghosts or witches, these horror features first and foremost tap into human anxiety and paranoia. If you want to wrap your head around a mind-bending fright, Netflix has a vast library of films that’ll unleash all of your deep-seated fears. From Bird Box to In the Tall Grass, here are the spookiest psychological horrors that the streaming site has to offer — you might want to watch them with the lights on!
— Additional reporting by Hannah Abrams and Kalyn Womack