Netflix fan shares secret code to unlock all horror films for Halloween

Halloween is almost here and there's plenty of terrifying films and television shows to get seriously spooked by, and one movie lover has showed the easy way to unlock Netflix's entire catalogue

One savvy Netflix user has shared a code which will bring up the platform’s entire catalogue of horror films and thrillers.

Halloween is just around the corner and that means it’s time for all manner of spooky delights. Whether you’re keen to get kitted out in a scary costume and go to a themed party or event, or you’re eager to stay at home waiting to dish out chocolate and sweets to excited trick-or-treaters, there’s something for everyone this season.

Watching your fair share of horror films, though, is always a popular choice as the leaves change colour and the darker evenings roll in. There’s nothing like curling up on the sofa, tucking into an obnoxious amount of snacks, and being scared silly.

Whether you prefer the iconic classics like The Exorcist or the eponymous original Halloween film, or you’re a fan of the satirical, self-aware slasher like the Scream franchise, or you’re into more elevated horror offerings like The Babadook; Netflix is often a one-stop-shop on film nights.

While there are plenty of horror films and spooky series to choose from on the popular streaming service, sometimes, it feels as though you’re not quite seeing every available option. Keen to ensure people are able to make the most of the season, one clever and helpful person shared a very simple and easy hack to guarantee you’re able to access every horror Netflix has to offer.

On Reddit, they shared: “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 tip garnered a lot of attention, gaining almost 10,000 likes in just 24 hours. Hundreds of Reddit users shared their thoughts and appreciation in the comments section. One person said: “Whoa! I had no idea this was a thing. Thanks for sharing”, while someone else offered a code of their own: “42023 brings up all the supernatural horror, if that's your jam!”

A fourth Netflix user commented: “Oh, wow! I believe I am going to try... "The Devil All the Time" So fun! Great list! Thanks, OP [original poster]!” And another quipped: “Doing the (dark) lord’s work! Thanks”.

Netflix horror code is 8711
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But one person lamented: “It drives me insane that some streaming services don't just list everything they have in alphabetical order. Whyyy.” To which, another theorised: “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 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.”

One person, who tried the code for themselves, added comically: “I just used this and ‘Save the Last Dance’ was included. Someone at Netflix HQ is afraid of love.”