A savvy Netflix user has shared a secret code that reveals the full library of horror films and thrillers on the streaming platform. With Halloween fast approaching, it’s the perfect time for all things spooky.
Whether you’re planning to don a terrifying costume for a themed party or event, or you’re looking forward to a cosy night in handing out sweets to eager trick-or-treaters, there’s something for everyone this season. Watching a good number of horror films is always a popular choice as autumn sets in and the nights get colder.
There’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a mountain of snacks and getting a good fright. Whether you’re a fan of classic horrors like The Exorcist or the original Halloween film, or you prefer more tongue-in-cheek slasher films like the Scream series, or you’re into more sophisticated horror offerings like The Babadook; Netflix is often the first port of call on movie nights.
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While there’s a wealth of horror films and eerie series to pick from on the popular streaming service, sometimes it can feel like you’re not seeing every option available. To help viewers make the most of the season, one helpful individual has shared a simple hack to ensure access to every horror film Netflix has to offer.
On Reddit, a helpful user shared the little-known tip: “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 hack quickly went viral, amassing nearly 10,000 likes in just 24 hours. Scores of Reddit users chimed in to express their gratitude and thoughts in the comments section.
One surprised user responded: “Whoa! I had no idea this was a thing. Thanks for sharing”, while another divulged their own secret code: “42023 brings up all the supernatural horror, if that’s your jam! ” A thrilled Netflix fan added: “Oh, wow! I believe I am going to try… ‘The Devil All the Time’ So fun! Great list! Thanks, OP [original poster]! ” Meanwhile, one made a jest: “Doing the (dark) lord’s work! Thanks”. But not everyone was pleased; one user lamented: “It drives me insane that some streaming services don’t just list everything they have in alphabetical order. Whyyy.”
In response, another speculated on the reasoning: “IIRC [if I recall/remember correctly] it’s to prevent you from being able to see everything they have. They don’t want the average user to know just how big/small the library is.”
Another person replied: “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.”
Adding a touch of humour to the discussion, one person who tested the code themselves remarked: “I just used this and ‘Save the Last Dance’ was included. Someone at Netflix HQ is afraid of love.”
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