Netflix recently dropped Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025), offering a refreshing and exciting iteration of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic horror novel of the same name. The film is already climbing the charts, earning praise for the unique interpretation of Shelley’s work and Jacob Elordi’s performance as Frankenstein’s Monster.
If Frankenstein left you craving more Gothic horror, here are eight more excellent Gothic horror movies and TV shows you can watch next on Netflix.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is part of Netflix’s streaming library and offers an excellent take on Dracula, one of the most iconic Gothic horror novels besides Frankenstein. The film follows the vampire Count Dracula (Gary Oldman), who becomes infatuated with his solicitor’s (Keanu Reeves) fiancée, Mina Harker (Winona Ryder). The cast alone is reason enough to watch the movie, especially considering Oldman’s mesmerizing iteration of Dracula.
In addition to strong performances, Bram Stoker’s Dracula is an all-around well-crafted Gothic horror. It moves away from much of the campiness of early Dracula adaptations, offering a thrilling blend of romance and terror. Bram Stoker’s Dracula will especially appeal to fans of Gothic horror with vampires, such as Crimson Peak (2015) and Let the Right One In (2018).
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016)
I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House is a Netflix original horror film from director Osgood Perkins. In the movie, live-in-nurse Lily (Ruth Wilson) takes a job caring for elderly, retired horror author Iris Blum (Paula Prentiss), but comes to suspect the house is haunted. The film makes excellent use of its simple, understated style, evoking a subtly eerie, haunting atmosphere that keeps viewers on their toes.
The supernatural elements, haunted house, tension, and dread come together to make quite an excellent work of Gothic horror. Like Frankenstein, it offers more of a slow-burn horror style that is delightfully chilling. I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House is also a must-see for fans of Perkins’ other supernatural horror works, The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2017) and Longlegs (2024).
The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
The Haunting of Hill House is a Netflix original series from horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan. The series centers on the five Crain siblings who, as adults, are forced to confront their childhood in the haunted Hill House. It’s one of the very best haunted house horror series on Netflix, evoking Gothic horror through its haunting transformation of the Hill House into a realm of sheer terror.
On top of offering a genuinely terrifying haunted-house story, The Haunting of Hill House is also a complex family saga that delves deep into grief, trauma, and loss. It’s a lot like I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House due to its excellent use of suspense, tension, and subtle dread, though it offers an arguably even better payoff in the end. The Haunting of Hill House is especially an excellent watch for fans of The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) and The Terror (2018).
Interview with the Vampire (2022-Present)
AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is available to stream on Netflix. It’s a TV adaptation of Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, which follows journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) as he interviews vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) about his immortal life in New Orleans. The series is superior to the film adaptation, offering an excellent rendition of the source material that remains true to its Gothic tone while also expanding it in new and exciting ways.
Filled with Gothic brilliance and vampire fantasy while elevating the source materials' LGBTQ+ themes, Interview with the Vampire is everything fans could hope for from Rice’s book. It’s an excellent choice for fans of Bram Stoker’s Dracula seeking something even more provocative and brimming with bloodlust.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities is a Netflix original horror anthology. It features a collection of del Toro’s favorite horror stories, each directed by a different horror filmmaker. Given del Toro’s penchant for Gothic horror, it’s no surprise that most of the stories in the anthology are told in Gothic fashion. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities offers a treasure trove for fans of impeccable storytelling who harbor a morbid curiosity for all things haunting.
The stories in the series are spooky, haunting, and captivating, evoking the sensation of telling scary stories around the fire, except the stories come from some of the best names in horror. The quantity and quality of the stories mean there’s a little something for everyone. Viewers who loved Frankenstein will be pleased to find this Gothic hidden gem from del Toro.
Wednesday (2022-Present)
Wednesday, another Netflix original series, is an excellent coming-of-age Gothic horror tale for younger viewers. The series centers on Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), as she begins investigating a mysterious homicide at her parents’ alma mater, Nevermore Academy. It's bursting with Tim Burton’s signature Gothic flair, serving both as an intriguing teen fantasy detective series and a celebration of all things morbid and macabre.
Wednesday is a must-see for fans of the Addams Family, as it captures the family's Gothic aesthetic. It upholds the family’s kookiness and the themes of acceptance from the earlier films, while also introducing fascinating coming-of-age and mystery elements. Fans of Ortega and Burton’s other collaboration, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), will especially enjoy Wednesday.
The Pale Blue Eye (2022)
The Pale Blue Eye is a Netflix original movie in which retired detective August Landor (Christian Bale) enlists the help of a young cadet, Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling), to solve a series of murders at the United States Military Academy. It’s an excellent adaptation of Louis Bayard’s book of the same name, and a great choice for viewers seeking to add a touch of mystery to their Gothic horror.
You’ll be quickly sucked into the central investigation in The Pale Blue Eye, bolstered by the period setting and strong performances from Bale and Melling. The subtle eeriness, drama, and morbid atmosphere make it feel like a horror story straight from Poe himself. Fans of Gothic horror inspired by Poe’s life, such as The Raven (2012), will love The Pale Blue Eye.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Netflix original series The Fall of the House of Usher offers a modern take on Poe’s short story of the same name. It tells the story of Rodrick Usher (Bruce Greenwood), the CEO of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, who must confront his sordid past when his children begin dying in freak accidents. The show is a deliciously creepy and grisly crossover of Poe and Flanagan, bursting with Gothic flair and tributes to the poet’s most significant works.
It’s creative, features countless jump scares, and adapts Poe’s work perfectly for modern audiences. An eat-the-rich story has never been as terrifying yet satisfying as The Fall of the House of Usher. Viewers who loved Flanagan's The Haunting of Hill House but want a little more Poe influence will find The Fall of the House of Usher a must-see.
