The Platform 2 is Netflix’s #1 most-watched movie but it’s scarily bad – here are 4 better horrors with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes
The Platform 2 has descended in ratings
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The Platform 2is a Spanish dystopian horror that has catapulted to the number one spot on Netflix’s top 10 most-watched non-English movies list, with over 19 million views worldwide in the week ending October 6.
Horror can sometimes be a hit-and-miss genre when you’re trying to find a genuinely good movie to watch, especially on thebest streaming service. However,The Platformmanaged to exceed our expectations of becoming one of thebest Netflix moviesandbest horror movieswhen it debuted in 2020 with an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Unfortunately, the prequelThe Platform 2has plunged to a rather disappointing fate of 47% on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie centers on ‘The Pit’ once again, aka the ‘Vertical Self-Management Center’ prison where food is passed down floor-by-floor through a descending platform. This time, it follows a new prisoner called Perempuan (Milena Smit) and her battle against the food distribution system.
The Platform 2clearly isn’t as good as the first, so I’ve picked out four more horrors that are even better to watch next.
His House
His Housefollows two refugees Bol (Sope Dirisu) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku) who have fled war-torn South Sudan to the UK. While they must contend with grim accommodation, racism and the threat of deportation, the couple are faced with even more horrors within their new home.
TechRadar’s senior entertainment writer Lucy Buglass calledHis Housein herNetflix movie of the dayarticle: “a horror movie that ticks a lot of boxes. It’s terrifying, absorbing and cinematically stunning all at once and an absolute must-watch.” Remi Weekes’His Houseis a spine-chilling ghost story as Bol and Rial try to adapt to their new life while battling their demons from the past.
Under the Shadow
This Persian-language psychological horror takes place in 1980s Tehran during the Iran-Iraq War. If the horrors of war weren’t enough to deal with for Shideh (Narges Rashidi) and her daughter, things take a turn for the worse when an evil Middle-Eastern spirit starts terrorizing them in their home. Like all the best horror movies,Under the Shadowmixes social commentary and important themes with terrifying frights. You might want to leave the light on when you watch this supernatural nightmare – I certainly will.
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1922
Based on Stephen King’s novella of the same name,1922tells the grisly tale of a financially struggling farmer who murders his wife with the help of his son. He soon becomes consumed with guilt and his life spirals out of control.1922is one of the best cinematic adaptations of King’s horror masterpieces with its brutal, yet heartbreaking story. If you’re looking for the terror of a jump scare, then1922isn’t for you. Where the horror truly lies is in the slow-burn narrative filled with an unsettling dread that lingers long after you’ve watched it.
Oxygen
Oxygenis an intoxicating and claustrophobic (literally) sci-fi scare about a woman who wakes up trapped in an airtight cryogenic chamber with no recollection of how she got there. It’s a desperate fight for survival as she must find a way to escape before her oxygen runs out.Oxygenis a visually striking piece with suspenseful twists and turns that’s powered by Mélanie Laurent’s performance.
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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