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Terrifying new Netflix series has people warning others 'only watch during daylight'
Netflix has done it again – and this time, it’s genuinely freaking people out. The streamer’s latest supernatural docuseries, True Haunting, has viewers warning others to watch only in daylight.
One viral post summed it up perfectly: “There is no way I’m turning off the lights and watching this at night.”
But what exactly makes True Haunting so spine-tingling that even seasoned horror fans are tapping out after dark? The answer lies somewhere between James Wan’s cinematic touch and Netflix’s tried-and-true obsession with all things paranormal.
A familiar formula, supercharged by James Wan
Let’s be honest: the re-enactments in most ghost documentaries are usually the weakest part. They’re low-budget, overly dramatic, and often unintentionally hilarious. But True Haunting flips the script.
With James Wan (the mastermind behind The Conjuring and Insidious series) on board, the show gives its supernatural storytelling a Hollywood-grade glow-up.
While Wan doesn’t direct, his influence is unmistakable. The first three episodes, titled "Eerie Hall," come from Neil Rawles, and the final two, "This House Murdered Me," from Luke Watson.
Together, they create something that feels far slicker than your average “true story” ghost series. The pacing, tone, and atmosphere all carry that unmistakable Wan-style dread... cinematic yet grounded.
Haunted houses, reimagined for the small screen
Each half-hour episode moves with the rhythm of a well-made feature film, swapping drawn-out exposition for sharp, unsettling imagery. Sure, True Haunting claims to be based on real events, but authenticity isn’t really the point.
Instead, it thrives on style; dimly lit hallways, slow-burn tension, and that creeping sense of unease that never quite lets go. The series plays with genre staples (a flickering light here, a muffled whisper there) without overloading on cheap jump scares. It’s less “boo!” and more “something’s definitely wrong in this house.”
Scary, or just stylish? (spoiler: it’s actually terrifying)
Make no mistake: True Haunting isn’t just stylish, it’s flat-out terrifying. Viewers across social media are warning others to “watch during daylight only,” with some admitting they couldn’t finish an episode once the sun went down.
The series doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares, instead, it builds a creeping, psychological dread that sticks with you long after the credits roll.
Every flicker of a hallway light, every whisper caught just off-camera feels engineered to make your skin crawl. It’s that slow, suffocating kind of fear, the kind that doesn’t make you scream, but keeps you staring at your darkened hallway for a little too long afterward.
Even seasoned horror fans are rattled. One viewer joked they had to pause midway just to turn on every light in the house, while another admitted they “haven’t slept properly since episode two.”
A third simply wrote: "Creepy af".
That’s the secret weapon of True Haunting: it feels too real. The seamless blend of documentary footage and cinematic re-enactments makes it hard to tell where the storytelling ends and the nightmare begins. By the time you realize you’re gripping the couch cushion, it’s already too late.
The verdict? Watch with the lights on (or off, if you dare)
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, True Haunting proves that Netflix knows exactly how to dress up the paranormal for the binge-watching crowd. It’s cinematic and creepy; the perfect seasonal watch for October.
Just… maybe listen to the internet on this one. Daylight viewing strongly advised.