There are so many movies on Netflix that your typical Friday night is probably spent trying to find something to watch, as opposed to actually watching something.
The streaming service has a huge, rotating selection of movies both old and new. It is hard to navigate through Netflix's massive library of movies and unfortunately, Netflix hasn't come up with an innovative way to make your search easier.
Here are the 18 best movies on Netflix you've probably never heard of.
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" (2014)
What it's about: In the post-apocalyptic Iranian ghost town known only as Bad City, a nameless teenage vampire (Sheila Vand) wanders the night.
Why you should see it: The film was described as an Iranian vampire Western when it was first released in 2014, making it all the more intriguing. That description may be partially false: It was shot in California, but it was directed by an Iranian-American director, and all the characters speak in Farsi.
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is flawed but also riveting in many ways. Mainly, it doesn't look and feel like anything else out today. This is Ana Lily Amirpour's feature directorial debut. Directorial debuts don't have to be perfect, but they should at least show a lot of promise. And boy does "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" show a lot of insanely creative potential from its director.
"The Babadook" (2014)
What it's about: A spirit from a children's book haunts a single mother and her son.
Why you should see it: This Australian export is one of the best horror movies in a very long time. It feels as if it builds on a lot of horror classics, from 1968's "Rosemary's Baby" to 1980's "The Shining." Yet it also feels like the kind of horror film that non-horror fans will greatly enjoy. It is a fresh, well-made spin on some well-worn genre territory.
"Bernie" (2011)
What it's about: Based on a true story that shows that truth is stranger than fiction, a mortician (Jack Black) is accused of murder.
Why you should see it: "Bernie" is hard to describe in a short sentence, which is part of what makes it so brilliant.
This is a dark comedy that is also a crime drama and a mockumentary in which actors act alongside real people. Meanwhile, Jack Black gives the best performance of his career, one that could've been Oscar worthy if awards opened their hearts up to comedy. It is also one of the best movies Richard Linklater has ever directed, and he also did "Dazed & Confused" and "Boyhood."
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