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So which horror movies should be at the top of our list as we wouldn’t want to miss it?
With no doubt, everyone is eager to welcome a list of new movies that stream Netflix each month. But amidst all that excitement, we might forget that many movies leave the streaming platform by month’s end. And June has some quite amazing flicks leaving after the 30th. According to this website, the biggest, among the movies, leaving this month include, Dracula narrative, which is believed to be the best horror movie of the decade thus far. Needless to say, seeing Dracula is not all there is to see. Netflix got a lineup of movies which are more intriguing, thrilling and eclectically-enthralling than Dracula and all of them, are sadly leaving by the end of June.
So which horror movies should be at the top of our list as we wouldn’t want to miss it? This guide, culled from the Film Colossus, is going to present incredible recommendations to set us right on the exciting pedestal of how to spend our weekend in an electrifying style.
The Invitation (2022)
In the Invitation, which is an adaptation from Bram Stoker’s legendary novel Dracula—Nosferatu, Blood for Dracula and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, to name a few; horror beckons in style. The movie follows a woman named Evie who takes a blood test after the death of her mother in a desperate attempt to find any unknown family members. She discovers she has a cousin and soon attends her wedding in England—only to find herself caught in a nightmarish game of survival that involves her family’s deep, dark, vampiric history. The Invitation was directed by Jessica M. Thompson and written by Blair Butler, while starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty and Stephanie Corneliussen. It’s a decidedly modern take on the Dracula story that offers many twists and turns you won’t see coming.
Starman (1984)
John Carpenter is the king of 80s genre movies, giving us gems like They Live, Big Trouble in Little China and, of course, Halloween. But one of the great ones that goes a bit under-appreciated, is the sci-fi romance Starman. The story centers on an that alien crash-lands on Earth and assumes the form of a widow’s deceased husband. Directed by John Carpenter, the film stars Oscar winner Jeff Bridges as the extraterrestrial being who must reach a rendezvous point in order to to return home, while Karen Allen plays Jenny, the grieving widow who becomes his reluctant companion. As they traverse the country, pursued by government agents, an unexpected bond forms between them. Bridges’ portrayal of the alien, blending innocence with curiosity and the film’s exploration of the grieving process in defamiliarized form, make Starman a touching and unforgettable love story.
Columbiana (2011)
As a director, Luc Besson is known for his visual striking imagery (in movies like The Fifth Element), his fast-paced action (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets), his innovative use of music (Léon: The Professional). He’s also treasured for his eclectic storytelling, his strong female protagonist. And that extends to a script he didn’t even direct for Columbiana, which follows a young woman as she embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance after witnessing her parents’ murder. Directed by Olivier Megaton, this action thriller stars Zoe Saldana as Cataleya, a skilled assassin trained by her uncle (played by Cliff Curtis) who leaves a trail of orchid-marked bodies as she hunts down the cartel responsible for her family’s death. The film blends the kind of high-octane action expected from a Besson narrative with a deeply affecting story of retribution, beautifully conveyed by Saldana’s physical prowess and emotional delivery.
Inside Man (2006)
Spike Lee’s career has consisted several ebbs and flows as he constantly maneuvers between genres, from comedy to thrillers to political drama. And while many fine actors have graced his films, from Danny Aiello in Do the Right Thing to Wesley Snipes in Jungle Fever to John David Washington in BlackKklansman, no actor has held quite the presence Denzel Washington has. The star of Mo’ Better Blues and Malcolm X (for which Washington received an Oscar nomination), his most recent collaboration with Lee was the crime thriller Inside Man. The film centers on a meticulously planned bank heist unfolds into a tense standoff, with hidden agendas on all sides surely but slowly revealed. This box office hit (the movie made $184 million in theaters) stars Washington as Detective Keith Frazier, who must negotiate with the cunning robber Dalton Russell, played by Clive Owen. As the situation intensifies, the arrival of a mysterious power broker, played by Jodie Foster, complicates matters. Altogether, this trio delivers a powerhouse lesson in ensemble acting that’ll keep your eyes glued to the story until the end.
X (2022)
If you’re a fan of modern horror, then you have to know about Ti West. And if you don’t know that name…then your next movie marathon should consist of his awesome movies, like The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, In a Valley of Violence—oh, and don’t forget about X. In the desolate expanses of rural Texas, this story follows an adult film crew who rent a secluded farmhouse to produce their latest movie. But before long, their plans are disrupted when their elderly hosts reveal their violent side. Starring Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, Jenna Ortega and Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi), the this film-within-a-film offers a biting commentary on our country as it was at a crossroads during the 1970s, when individualism started to take priority over nationalism and collectivism. Goth’s performance, which takes on new profound levels when you consider the film’s fantastic prequel, Pearl, is one for the ages, as her character displays the importance of finding yourself in such a changing landscape. (If you’d like to understand the deeper themes and meaning of X, then check out this super long, super nerdy explanation.)
Note: The dates mark your final days to watch these movies.
- June 21: O Vendedor de Sonhos (2016)
- June 22: Paul Virzi: Nocturnal Admissions (2022)
- June 23: The Invitation (2022); The Seventh Day (2021)
- June 24: The Engineer (2023)
- June 25: Dirty Grandpa (2016); The Imitation Game (2014)
- June 28: Meg 2: The Trench (2023)
- June 30: 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984); 28 Days (2000); A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010); A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985); A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987); A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988); A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989); A Passage to India (1984); A Single Man (2009); Against All Odds (1984); Amadeus (1984); Annie (1982); Asinamali (2018); Blended (2014); Birdy (1984); Blood and Bone (2009); Blue Streak (1999); Body Double (1984); Christmas with the Kranks (2004); Colombiana (2011); Company of Heroes (2013); David Foster: Off the Record (2019); Devil in a Blue Dress (1995); Falling in Love (1984); Fear (1996); Firestarter (1984); Firstborn (1984); Footloose (1984); Frank (2014); Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009); Godzilla (2014); Hotel Transylvania (2012); Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015); Iceman (1984); Inside Man (2006); Inside Man: Most Wanted (2019); Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Legal Eagles (1986); Legend of Exorcism (2020); Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008); Melancholia (2011); Micki & Maude (1984); Mortal Engines (2018); Moscow on the Hudson (1984); National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978); Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011); Occupied (2019); Omo Ghteto: The Saga (2020); Out of Africa (1985); Places in the Heart (1984); Repo Man (1984); Sea Power (2020); Seventh Son (2014); Shrek: Forever After (2010); Sniper: Reloaded (2010); Starman (1984); Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006); The Best of Enemies (2019); The Cave (2005); The Guns of Navarone (1961); The Holiday (2006); The Interview (2014); The Joy of Sex (1984); The Judge (2014); The Killing Fields (1984); The Legend of Zorro (2005); The River (1984); Top Secret! (1984); Tower Heist (2011); Turbo (2013); Wanderlust (2012); War Against Women (2013); Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994); X (2022); Yesterday (2019).
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