Wendell & Wild to The House: Top Animated Horror Films on Netflix You Can Watch Now 

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Craving some spine-chilling thrills with stunning animation? Netflix has a growing collection of animated horror titles - ranging from eerie folklore to stylish stop-motion fright fests - that deliver both visual artistry and a dose of dread. 

Dive into the best animated horror experiences currently streaming and get ready for a frightful ride.

1. Mononoke: The Movie –


The Phantom in the Rain & Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage

Set in feudal Japan, Mononoke: The Movie introduces a mysterious Medicine Seller battling vengeful spirits in an Edo harem filled with political intrigue and spectral wrath. A beautifully eerie blend of folklore and psychological horror.

Its sequel, Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage, raises the stakes with haunting visuals and even richer narrative layers, earning praise as a “visually striking animated supernatural psychological horror film” that’s “recommended to STREAM IT.”

2. Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

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Based on the chilling works of horror manga legend Junji Ito, this anthology brings iconic characters like Tomie and Souichi to life in genuinely unsettling animated form. Each self-contained episode pulses with cosmic horror and dark humor—perfect for dipping in and out of.

3. Love, Death & Robots (Vol. IV)


This anthology blurs the lines across animation, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. The recently released fourth volume holds a perfect 100% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, showcasing standout horror shorts with striking visuals and bite-sized scare power.

4. The House (2022)


A surreal stop-motion anthology that weaves madness, wealth, and existential dread into three unsettling stories set within the same house. Each segment balances psychological horror with pitch-black comedy, all captured in hauntingly tactile animation.


5. Wendell & Wild

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Directed by Henry Selick and co-written by Jordan Peele, this gothic stop-motion horror-comedy follows a brave orphan girl alongside mischievous demon brothers. It’s a visually rich film that blends dark humor, haunting imagery, and emotional depth—especially for fans of Selick’s Coraline.

Final Thoughts


From eldritch folklore to stop-motion nightmares, Netflix’s animated horror lineup packs both artistic flair and unsettling thrills. Whether you're exploring Edo-era monsters in Mononoke, diving into Junji Ito’s twisted mind, or flicking through Love, Death & Robots for quick scares—there’s something here for every horror animation fan. Want help narrowing it down to your mood or animation style? This article has just the spook-ready recommendations.