One clever Netflix user has revealed a code that will unlock the streaming platform’s entire collection of horror films and thrillers.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to indulge in all things spooky. Whether you’re planning to dress up for a themed party or event, or you’re looking forward to handing out sweets to eager trick-or-treaters from the comfort of your home, there’s something for everyone this season.
Watching a good selection of horror films is always a popular choice as autumn sets in and the darker, eerier nights draw in.
There’s nothing quite like settling down on the sofa with a mountain of snacks and getting in a good scare. Whether you’re a fan of classic horror films like The Exorcist or the original Halloween, or you prefer more self-aware slashers like the Scream series, or even more sophisticated horror offerings like The Babadook; Netflix is often the go-to destination for movie nights.
While there’s a wide range of horror films and spooky series to choose from on the popular streaming service, sometimes it can feel impossible to see all the options available. To help people make the most of the season, one helpful individual shared a simple trick to ensure you can access every horror film Netflix has to offer.
They shared on Reddit: “Just type 8711 in the search bar and it will bring up all things horror (and one or two weirdly not). These are all the horror themed films and shows without an algorithm applied. Enjoy and happy spooky season.”
The handy hack quickly gained traction, amassing nearly 10,000 likes in just a day. Hundreds of Reddit users expressed their thoughts and appreciation in the comments section.
One individual exclaimed: “Whoa! I had no idea this was a thing. Thanks for sharing”, while another shared their own code: “42023 brings up all the supernatural horror, if that’s your jam!”
A fourth Netflix user remarked: “Oh, wow! I believe I am going to try… ‘The Devil All the Time’ So fun! Great list! Thanks, OP [original poster]!”
Another jested: “Doing the (dark) lord’s work! Thanks”. However, one person bemoaned: “It drives me insane that some streaming services don’t just list everything they have in alphabetical order. Whyyy.”
In response, another speculated: “IIRC [if I recall/remember correctly] it’s to prevent you being able to see everything they have. They don’t want the average user to know just how big/small the library is.”
Agreeing, another person responded: “Categorisation DOES allow them to make it seem like they have a larger library. If they list all movies by name, every movie can appear only once. Meanwhile, with categories, they can put the same movie in Your Next Watch, New to Netflix, Popular in Your Area, Because You Watched ‘X’, Award Winning Movies, Sci-fi, Horror, and more all at the same time.”
One person, who tried the code for themselves, added humorously: “I just used this and ‘Save the Last Dance’ was included. Someone at Netflix HQ is afraid of love.”
