It's only been a few months since the series finale of Stranger Things but already the Duffer Brothers have come out guns blazing with a new project with director and writer Haley Z. Boston. Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen is a psychological horror on Netflix already getting rave reviews from viewers and critics alike. But if you've already zipped through the episodes a little too quickly and are looking to delve deeper into the genre, we've got you covered with plenty more shows like it to watch next.
1. A Murder at the End of the World
Where to stream: Disney+ Australia
A moody, tech-infused murder mystery led by Emma Corrin and Harris Dickinson, this one's about a Gen Z sleuth who gets invited to a billionaire’s remote retreat where – of course – someone ends up dead. Think: icy isolation, hacker culture, and true-crime obsession, with a slow-burn plot that peels back secrets.
2. Midnight Mass
Where to stream: Netflix
Filmmaker Mike Flanagan is something of an auteur in the arena of psychological horror – and Midnight Mass might just be his magnum opus. It's set on a tiny island and follows the arrival of a mysterious priest who sparks what seem like miracles – but things quickly turn unsettling. It’s heavy on religious themes, and ends in a truly nightmarish way.
3. The Haunting of Hill House
Where to stream: Netflix
Speaking of Flanagan – he was also the mastermind behind Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House, based on Shirley Jackson’s 1959 classic Gothic novel. It follows a fractured family returning to their childhood home, where every sibling is dealing with their own trauma and ghosts – both literal and emotional. It's absolutely terrifying while still being an incredibly written and emotional.
4. The Watcher
Where to stream: Netflix
Based on a real-life story, a family moves into their dream home only to receive disturbing letters from someone calling themselves “The Watcher.” The paranoia spirals fast, with shady neighbours, red herrings, and a constant question of who’s actually watching.
5. Yellowjackets
Where to stream: Season 1 on Netflix and Seasons 2+ on Paramount+
A girls’ soccer team survives a plane crash and descends into something far darker while stranded in the wilderness, with the story cutting between their teen selves and their messy adult lives. This one hooks you right from the start with so many mysteries at play and cultish iconography. If you're into shows like Lost, this is also heavy on the 'is it supernatural or are we just going crazy?' elements.
6. The Fall of the House of Usher
Where to stream: Netflix
This gothic drama based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1839 story was originally made into a film in 1960 but has had a recent revival at Netflix. It follows the ultra-rich Usher family as they start dying off one by one, with Roderick Usher recounting everything to a prosecutor. It’s dark and stylish.
7. Servant
Where to stream: Apple TV+
A grieving couple hires a nanny for their unsettlingly lifelike doll – yes, really – and things get increasingly bizarre once she arrives. It’s claustrophobic, eerie, and full of “what is actually going on here?” moments. Plus it's got Harry Potter's Rupert Grint on board as a leading cast member.
8. Channel Zero
Where to stream: available to rent or purchase through Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Each season of Channel Zero tells a different creepy story inspired by internet horror (“creepypasta”), like Candle Cove or No-End House. It's sort of in the same vein as a Black Mirror or Love, Death and Robots in its anthology-like nature and horror undertones. But it leans into surreal visuals and unsettling concepts rather than jump scares, so it sticks with you in a weird way.
9. Behind Her Eyes
Where to stream: Netflix
A single mum gets tangled in a love triangle with her boss and his mysterious wife, and it quickly turns into something much stranger than a standard thriller. The plot twists go wild in this one – and people definitely had opinions about it.
10. Archive 81
Where to stream: Netflix
An archivist restoring old tapes gets pulled into a decades-old mystery involving a missing filmmaker and a creepy apartment building. It’s very atmospheric, blending cult vibes, found footage, and a slow descent into the supernatural.
11. Marianne
Where to stream: Netflix
A horror author discovers the terrifying entity from her books might actually be real – and coming for her. The 2019 French Netflix horror series scored a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and was highly praised by Stephen King for its terrifying atmosphere.
12. Brand New Cherry Flavour
Where to stream: Netflix
A filmmaker in 90s LA gets pulled into a bizarre revenge story involving witchcraft, curses, and some seriously gross body horror. It’s weird in the best way – stylish (almost Lynchian in its unsettling nature), and totally unpredictable.
13. The House
Where to stream: Netflix
This stop-motion anthology tells three eerie stories all centred around the same house across different timelines. It’s quirky and unsettling rather than outright scary, with a very distinct, slightly off-kilter vibe.
14. I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Where to stream: Netflix
A young woman goes on a road trip with her boyfriend to meet his parents, but everything feels… off from the start. This series is deeply psychological, playing with identity, memory, and reality in a way that’s more haunting than we would call it a traditional horror.
15. Severance
Where to stream: AppleTV
You've probably heard the hype around this one – but it really does live up to it. Ben Stiller's epic sci-fi thriller centres on employees at Lumon Industries, who undergo a procedure that splits their work and personal memories, creating two separate identities. The mystery of their work, dead spouses and unsettling corporate higher-ups begins to unravel in the most captivating way when they begin asking too many questions.
16. The Sinner
Where to stream: Netflix
Each season of Netflix's The Sinner follows Detective Harry Ambrose as he digs into why ordinary people commit shocking crimes. The first season with Jessica Biel is probably some of her best acting work – and a gripping whodunnit – but the subsequent three seasons are equally enthralling.
