Over the last half-century, movie masterpieces like The Thing and Do the Right Thing have utilized their well-deserved R-rating to its full potential.

Sometimes, you just need a movie that doesn’t hold back. Whether you’re looking for a gritty crime thriller, a laugh-out-loud raunchy comedy, or a serious drama, Netflix's R-rated library has plenty of options for grown-up movie night.

Turns out, animation can handle the darkest, funniest, and most complex stories we throw at it. These movies stand out as masterpieces.

From The Thing to Hereditary, these R rated horror movies are ranked as true masterpieces built on craft tension and unforgettable storytelling.

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How many of you out there remember your first rated-R movie? For me, it was Clockwork Orange, which was quite the wild ride for one so young. Regardless, the rating has a certain appeal when you first get into a movie; anything "restricted" has the ...