Forbes recommends 5 Netflix horror movies over 'The Last House'

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-12 15:33

Forbes contributor Paul Tassi reviewed "The Last House," a Netflix horror film that, despite topping the service's charts, received poor critical and audience scores. Tassi recommends five alternative horror movies available on Netflix, including "The Ritual," "A Quiet Place Day One," "His House," "28 Years Later/28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," and "Host," praising their quality and performances. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor · 2026-08-12 15:33

5 Great Netflix Horror Movies To Watch Instead Of ‘The Last House’

Netflix's 'The Last House' is a very bad horror movie, but you can watch a number of better offerings on Netflix. Here are five.