7 best creature features streaming on Netflix right now

As a seasoned horror enthusiast with over two decades of thrilling film experiences under my belt, I can confidently say that Netflix has truly outdone itself with its creature feature selection. The recent addition of “Under Paris” has sent shivers down my spine and left me eagerly anticipating the summer of 2024 – if only to witness the chaos of a bloodthirsty shark taking over the Seine River.

Are you horror enthusiasts struggling to find something worthwhile on Netflix? Fear not! We’ve got some chilling recommendations for you. Netflix boasts a decent variety of suspenseful beast-themed movies, so we thought it fitting to compile a list of the top picks, which we’ve shared below. Leading the pack is the recently released creature feature, Under Paris.

Under Paris (2024)

The action unfolds in Paris during the summer of 2024, as the city hosts the World Triathlon Championships on the Seine River for the first time, causing great excitement among participants and spectators alike. However, beneath the surface of the river lies a terrifying predator – a bloodthirsty shark. It’s now up to a marine biologist, an environmental activist, and a river police commander to work together to prevent a potential disaster from occurring.

65 (2023)

On a distant planet, Adam Driver stars as Mills, a stranded astronaut who arrives on Earth some 65 million years ago following a crash landing. Thinking he’s the lone survivor, Mills later encounters a young girl named Koa. As they band together, they navigate a perilous prehistoric Earth teeming with ferocious and menacing dinosaurs.

The Swarm (2021)

As a gamer, I’d rephrase it like this: “In my game, I’m Virginie, a hardworking mother struggling to make ends meet for my family. To earn some extra cash, I take up an unconventional hobby – breeding locusts for their high-protein flour. But things take a dark turn when I notice these critters have an unusual craving – blood! In secret, I feed them mine to keep the business going. However, as time passes, these once harmless insects become more aggressive and unmanageable, feeding on anything they can find, putting both my family and me in grave danger.”

Shadow in the Cloud (2020)

During World War II, the story unfolds around Maude Garrett, a youthful female flight officer, assigned to transport a highly classified artifact from New Zealand to Samoa aboard a B-17 fighter aircraft manned exclusively by men. However, an unforeseen twist arises when she encounters a malevolent gremlin hiding among the plane’s crew.

47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019)

47 Meters Down: Uncaged is a thrilling movie that revolves around a group of teenage explorers who accidentally get trapped within the treacherous underwater tunnels of a submerged Mayan city, sharing the space with ferocious great white sharks. The talented cast includes Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, Brianne Tju, Sistine Stallone, Davi Santos, Khylin Rhambo, Brec Bassinger, Nia Long, and John Corbett, in this nail-biting adventure with a menacing sea creature.

The Ritual (2018)

In memory of a recently lost friend, a group of college companions organize a hiking adventure through the rugged landscapes of Sweden. However, their trip takes an ominous turn when they encounter a terrifying, mythical creature from Norse folklore that puts them in mortal danger. The movie features Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier, and Sam Troughton in the lead roles.

Backcountry (2014)

In the tranquil wilderness, the adventurous duo Jeff Roop and Missy Peregrym embark on a peaceful weekend camping trip amidst the woods. However, their serene getaway takes an ominous turn as they unexpectedly cross paths with a colossal, ferocious black bear poised to attack.

What are some of your favorite creature features?

2024-08-11 20:25