The season of Halloween draws near and for those who crave spine-tingling tales of real-life mysteries and the macabre, Netflix has a treasure trove of disturbing documentaries waiting to be discovered. We’ll delve into some of the most hair-raising and unsettling documentaries available on Netflix, perfect for setting the eerie mood this Halloween season.
The Keepers
A group of former students investigates the unsolved murder of their beloved teacher and uncovers a horrifying web of abuse within their Catholic school. The uncovering of long-buried secrets and the institutional complicity make this a harrowing watch.
American Murder: The Family Next Door
This true-crime documentary unravels the shocking and tragic story of the Watts family murders, using actual footage and social media posts. The raw and real-life portrayal of a seemingly normal family’s descent into darkness is both chilling and heartbreaking.
Don’t Fk with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
A group of online sleuths embarks on a quest to track down a man who commits heinous acts and posts videos of them online. The relentless pursuit of justice, the disturbing videos, and the realization that the internet can be a breeding ground for dark obsessions make this a spine-chilling watch.
The Devil Next Door
This five-part documentary series examines the case of John Demjanjuk, a retired autoworker in Ohio accused of being a Nazi death camp guard known as “Ivan the Terrible.” The moral ambiguity, the horrors of the Holocaust, and the question of identity are haunting elements of this true story.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Follow the investigation to catch Richard Ramirez, the notorious serial killer and rapist who terrorized California in the 1980s. Ramirez’s gruesome crimes and his eerie connection to the supernatural create an unsettling atmosphere.
