People are just realising Netflix has a secret menu – it’s the key to becoming a TV and film connoisseur

IT turns out Netflix has a secret menu that most users are completely unaware of.

It’s the key to becoming a TV and film connoisseur, and escaping the ‘doom loop’ of re-watching the same things over and over.

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There’s a whole bunch of codes that users can punch into Netflix to open up an array of subgenres.

They are are perfect for refining your search.

Netflix users can even find movies which are best suitable for specific younger ages.

However, they’re unfortunately not available in-app, and only via the website.

Here’s a list of The Sun’s favourites:

• Independent comedies – 4195
• Alien sci-fi – 3327
• Quirky romance – 36103
• Zombie horror movies – 75405
• Cult TV shows – 74652
• Adult animation – 11881
• Westerns – 7700
• Fantasy movies – 9744
• Disney – 67673
• Movies for ages 11 to 12 – 6962
• Movies for ages 8 to 10 – 561
• Movies for ages 2 to 4 – 6218
• Miniseries – 4814
• Only on Netflix – 839338

Here’s a selection of the more intriguing subgenres:

• Hijacking movies – 20541
• Anime horror – 10695
• Silent movies – 53310
• Mockumentaries – 26
• Deep sea horror movies – 45028
• Experimental movies – 11079
• Epics – 52858
• Mysteries – 9994
• Gangster movies – 31851

Head to netflix-codes.com for the full list.

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