Spanish Scary Movies On Netflix

Updated May 1, 2024

When it comes to Spanish Scary Movies On Netflix, there is no limit to the films talking about this feeling. Here are 21 of the top ones.

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

★★★★

3.3 out of 4 stars

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú
Rated R

Pan's Labyrinth is an award-winning dark fantasy film set in 1944, post-Civil War fascist Spain. The protagonist, Ofelia, is a young girl who travels with her pregnant mother to a rural mill to live with her new stepfather, Vidal, a sadistic army captain. Ofelia soon discovers a mysterious and magical world when she meets a strange faun who reveals her true identity as Princess Moanna, daughter of the Underworld King. With the help of the faun, Ofelia embarks on a quest to fulfill three dangerous tasks in order to reclaim her throne. Along the way, she faces many obstacles, including the cruel Captain Vidal and his fascist troops. Through it all, Ofelia must find her courage and strength to fulfill her destiny and restore harmony to the world both inside and outside the labyrinth.

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

★★★★

3.3 out of 4 stars

From Juan José Campanella, starring Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Carla Quevedo
Rated R

The Secret in Their Eyes is a 2009 Argentine crime drama film directed by Juan José Campanella. The story follows retired criminal court investigator Benjamin Espósito and his attempts to solve a 25-year-old unresolved rape and murder case. The film flashes back and forth between the past and present, as Benjamin revisits the crime scene and his memories of the case, as well as his complicated relationship with the victim's widower and his struggle to find closure. Along the way, he discovers the true nature of justice and the power of the law to bring closure to a tragedy. In the end, he finds the courage to confront the past and the strength to move on.

Wild Tales (2014)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Damián Szifron, starring Darío Grandinetti, María Marull, Mónica Villa, Diego Starosta
Rated R

Wild Tales is a 2014 Argentine black comedy anthology film written and directed by Damián Szifron. The film follows six different tales of revenge, each one with a different story and characters. The stories involve a wide range of human emotions and interactions, from the darkly comic to the thrilling, with revenge being the unifying theme. The stories include a jilted bride taking revenge on her groom and his family; a road rage incident gone awry; an airline passenger driven to extremes after being humiliated by a stewardess; an unassuming man pushed to the edge by bureaucracy; a son taking revenge on a corrupt judge; and two men involved in a deadly duel over parking spaces. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Nine Queens (2000)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Fabián Bielinsky, starring Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Graciela Tenenbaum, María Mercedes Villagra
Rated R

Nine Queens is a 2000 Argentinian crime drama directed by Fabián Bielinsky. It tells the story of two con men, Juan and Marcos, who stumble upon an opportunity to pull off a major heist. The two men must quickly put together a plan to swindle a large amount of forged bills. Throughout the course of their scheme, they must contend with obstacles such as police, an unexpected ally, and their own mistrust for one another. As the two men work together to make the plan succeed, they come to discover that their fate is more intertwined than either of them could have anticipated. In the end, their plan succeeds, but the two are left to contemplate the moral costs of their actions.

The Skin I Live In (2011)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Pedro Almodóvar, starring Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Jan Cornet, Marisa Paredes
Rated R

The Skin I Live In is a psychological thriller set in Spain, directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film tells the story of plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Ledgard, played by Antonio Banderas, who has devoted his life to creating a revolutionary artificial skin that is both resistant to damage and aesthetically pleasing. In his pursuit of perfection, he has developed an obsession with a mysterious patient who may hold the key to his success. As the story progresses, Dr. Ledgard's dark past is revealed, and he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. In the end, the film reveals a powerful moral lesson about the price of obsession and the importance of morality.

The Others (2001)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Rated PG-13

The Others is a 2001 psychological horror-thriller film written, directed, and scored by Alejandro Amenábar. It stars Nicole Kidman as Grace Stewart, an emotionally fragile woman who lives in an old country house with her two children, Anne and Nicholas. After their father is reported missing in action during World War II, Grace becomes convinced that the house is haunted. As strange events begin to take place, Grace's paranoia grows and she becomes increasingly suspicious that the house is inhabited by mysterious supernatural entities. As the story progresses, the audience learns that the 'Others' are actually Grace's deceased relatives, and the film culminates in a shocking twist.