The past few years have seriously delivered for fans of the horror genre, and so far, 2024 has done pretty well for itself, too. So, what other horror movies are fans looking forward to throughout the rest of the year? You’re in luck, because this list here will give you all the information you need about new horror movies coming out soon.
Whether you’re looking to be creeped out, freaked out or straight-up terrified, there’s something on this list of top new horror films for you. Find out when these films are being released and how you can watch them.
This list will be updated as more information about these movies and other new releases are announced. And while you wait, check out some of the suggested movies below!
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‘Werewolves’
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Ilfenesh Hadera, James Michael Cummings
Directed by: Steven C. Miller
Where to Watch: Theaters
It’s hard to believe that the world could change overnight, but that’s exactly what happens in the upcoming action horror film Werewolves. When a supermoon triggers a dormant gene within all humans that causes anyone exposed to moonlight to become a werewolf, millions of people are brutally killed overnight. One year later, it’s up to two scientists to find a cure, before the supermoon – and the havoc it wreaks – comes back to strike again.
‘Nightbitch’
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Amy Adams, Scoot McNair, Jessica Harper, Zoe Chao
Directed by: Marielle Heller
Where to Watch: Theaters
Adapted from the novel by Rachel Yoder, Nightbitch is a black comedy body horror film starring Amy Adams. Adams plays the nameless protagonist, a desperately bored stay-at-home mom to two children whose husband is often out of town. Things take a turn, though, when her deep maternal instincts begin turning her into a… canine.
‘Chateau’
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Cathy Marks, Colton Tran, Rachel Alig
Directed by: Luke Genton
Where to Watch: Theaters
An aspiring influencer is on vacation in France when she gets a job opportunity: clean a chateau. The only caveat, however, is that the place is supposedly haunted, which gives James the chance to make it big on social media, but not without consequences.
‘Nosferatu’
Release Date: December 25, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe
Directed by: Robert Eggars
Where to Watch: Theaters
This 19th century gothic tale revolves around obsession, love, seduction and fear. Based on the1922 unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, titled Nosferatu, it follows Thomas Hutter, who is sent by his employer to assist Count Orlok with a property purchase next door to his own home. During his stay, Hutter suspects Orlok might be a vampire, and soon, Orlok becomes infatuated with Hutter’s wife, Ellen. As the story progresses, things take a sinister turn and a tangled web of obsession, control and fear takes hold. The upcoming remake may stray from this general plot, potentially offering new twists on the classic horror story.
Previously Released Horror Movies in 2024
Check out this list of already released horror movies from 2024 to make sure you’re up to date on all the horror there is to enjoy.
‘Heretic’
Release Date: November 8, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
Directed by: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Where to Watch: Theaters
A24’s latest horror film Heretic is exactly what fans of the studio expect: well written, gripping and of course, terribly creepy. Huge Grant is effortlessly horrifying as the mysterious Mr. Reed, a man obsessed with religion intent on proving to two young Mormon women that his views on the topic are correct. And as the movie progresses, audiences begin to see that he truly is willing to do whatever it takes to get his point across. With impeccable acting, unique cinematic choices and a chilling score to go with it, this is not one horror fans want to miss.
‘Smile 2’
Release Date: October 18, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Rosemarie DeWitt. Ray Nicholson
Directed by: Parker Finn
Where to Watch: Theaters
After the success of the 2022 psychological horror film Smile, director Parker Finn is back with a sequel all horror fans can smile about (get it?). This time, the same evil entity is back and ready to destroy lives, but it’s pop sensation Skye Riley (Scott) who ends up being its victim. After witnessing the horrific death of a friend, the star’s fabulous life quickly spirals out of control. From the inexplicable horrors to the creepily smiling faces of everyone she sees, Skye unravels, and it will take facing her own past to regain control.
‘Terrifier 3’
Release Date: October 11, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: David Howard Thorton, Lauren Lavera, Samantha Scaffidi
Directed by: Damien Leone
Where to Watch: Theaters
Calling all slasher film lovers! The horrifying Terrifier franchise is back with a new, Christmas themed story that is sure to scare your socks off. Following the aftermath of Art the Clown’s Halloween masacre, Sienna and her brother attempt to get their lives back to normal. But, as soon as that might be a reality, the dreaded Art descends yet again, ready to wreak havoc on yet another holiday.
‘Apartment 7A’
Release Date: September 27, 2024
Rating: TV-MA
Starring: Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Kevin McNally, Jim Sturgess
Directed by: Natalie Erika James
Where to Watch: Streaming exclusively on Paramount+
If Apartment 7A sounds familiar, that’s because it is. This 2024 horror film is a prequel to the iconic horror classic, Rosemary’s Baby. Finally, fans can find out what exactly went down in that apartment before Rosemary moves in, and it’s certainly anything but expected. Set in 1965, the film follows a struggling, injured dancer willing to do whatever it takes to survive. So, when an odd couple involved with dark forces offers her a chance at fame, she takes it.
‘Never Let Go’
Release Date: Sept. 20, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson
Directed by: Alexandre Aja
Where to Watch: In theaters
What are you supposed to do when your family is being haunted be evil spirits? That’s a good question, one that Halle Berry must face in the upcoming survival horror film, Never Let Go. This question comes at her full force when one of her twin sons begins to have doubt about the spirits, which, we can imagine, does not go well.
‘Speak No Evil’
Release Date: Sept. 13, 2024
Rating: TBD
Starring: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi
Directed by: James Watkins
Where to Watch: Theaters
A remake of a 2022 Danish film, the upcoming psychological horror movie, Speak No Evil will soon be available to scare your socks off at a theater near you. When a family is invited to spend a weekend away at their new friends’ country home, they are thrilled to have a relaxing mini vacation. What they get, though, is anything but that. In fact, it seems more like a horrible nightmare than any dream come true.
‘The Crow’
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs, Danny Huston, Sami Bouajila, Jordan Bolger.
Directed by: Rupert Sanders
Where to Watch: In theaters
In The Crow (2024), Eric Draven returns to the screen in a modern reimagining of the classic tale of love, loss, and vengeance. Directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård, this reboot of the 1994 cult favorite sees Draven, a rock musician, resurrected by a supernatural crow to avenge his and his fiancée’s brutal murders. With a dark, gothic atmosphere and a fresh take on the story, The Crow promises a new spin on the beloved franchise.
‘Cuckoo’
Release Date: August 9, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick
Directed by: Tilman Singer
Where to Watch: In theaters
Moving across the world to a quaint town in the German Alps doesn’t sound too bad, right? Maybe not for some, but for 17-year-old Gretchen (Hunter Schafer), moving in with her somewhat estranged father is the last thing she wants to do. And as she settles in and begins noticing suspicious oddities, from strange noises to visions and dark realizations, it becomes even more clear that something isn’t right. Add in her father’s boss and his obsession with Gretchen’s nonverbal half-sister, and we’ve got a serious recipe for horror.
‘TRAP’
Release Date: August 2, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Where to Watch: In theaters
A psychological horror thriller directed by the one and only M. Night Shyamalan? Yes please! Coming this August is his latest film, Trap, that tells the story of a father and daughter in the wrong place at the exact right time. Not much about the film is known other than that the two find themselves not just as a pop concert like they expected, but also in the midst of a sinister event. One thing we do know, though, is that audiences can expect plenty of twists and turns from this iconic director.
‘Longlegs’
Release Date: July 12, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood
Directed by: Oz Perkins
Where to Watch: In theaters
In an attempt to solve a seemingly unsolvable serial killer case, FBI Agent Lee Harker (Maika Monroe) uncovers something she never expected. This supernatural discovery is only the first of troubles to come, as Detective Harker soon realizes she is closer to the case than she ever realized.
‘MAXXXINE’
Release Date: July 5, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Lily Collins, Kevin Bacon
Directed by: Ti West
Where to Watch: In theaters
You never know what to expect from an A24 horror film, and that is where we find ourselves now, ahead of the summer release of MAXXXINE. Set in picturesque 1980s Hollywood, the film follows adult film star and aspiring actress, Maxine Minx just as she’s getting her big break – or so she thinks. Poor timing on her part, as a murderous stalker begins hunting the Hollywood starlets she so wants to become. What follows is a bloody path down a road you never would have expected.
‘A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE’
Release Date: June 28, 2024
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Lupita Nyong’o, Djimon Hounsou
Directed by: Michael Sarnoski
Where to Watch: In theaters
Another A Quiet Place movie will be released in the summer of 2024, and fans already can’t wait. Fans have become totally intrigued with the silent and horrifying world created by John Kasinski, and this spinoff will give us even more of a view into it. While not much has been revealed yet, we expect the film to get into how the aliens ended up wreaking horror and havoc on Earth in the first place.
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‘The Watchers’
Release Date: June 7, 2024
Rating: Not rated yet
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Olwen Fouéré, Georgina Campbell, Alistair Brammer
Directed by: Ishana Night Shyamalan
Where to Watch: In theaters
Move over, M. Night Shyamalan, we’ve got a new director in town! Just kidding, but Shyamalan’s daughter, Ishana Shyamalan, will be making her directorial debut with the 2024 horror mystery, The Watchers. Dakota Fanning will star as an artist that is stranded in the deep, unknowing forest, with seemingly no way out. And if that wasn’t scary enough, there are also mysterious creatures with their eyes on her, and they aren’t friendly.
‘Tarot’
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika, Jacob Batalon
Directed by: Anna Halberg, Spenser Cohen
Anyone that’s seen a horror movie knows not to mess with spirits. Unfortunately for the group of friends in the upcoming horror movie, Tarot, they didn’t get the message. After violating one of the most sacred rules of Tarot readings, the group accidentally unleashes an evil spirit hell bent on revenge. What follows is a race to survive, as each of the friends must attempt to outsmart the demon attempting to end their futures early.
‘Abigail’
Release Date: April 19, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, William Catlett, Angus Cloud
Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
They say what goes around comes around, and that’s exactly the case for this upcoming horror movie. When a group of friends desperate for cash kidnap the daughter of one of the most powerful people in the city, they figure getting the $50 million in ransom will be a breeze. But as the night gets darker, and the abandoned mansion they’re staying in gets more ominous, whatever luck they thought they had goes out the window. Abigail is a horror movie that will teach you not to judge a sweet ballerina by her cover, that’s for certain.
‘Immaculate’
Release Date: March 22, 2024
Rating: R
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Alvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Simona Tabasco
Directed by: Michael Mohan
Sydney Sweeney has been tackling a wide range of projects over the last few years, and she’s finally back in the horror genre with this new film, Immaculate. Teaming back up with director Michael Mohan, Sweeney will lead as an extremely devout woman who moves to Italy for a position in a convent. Her new home, though, is not quite as welcoming as she would like.
‘LISA FRANKENSTEIN’
Release Date: February 9, 2024
Where to Watch: Theatrical Release
Rating: PG-13
For fans of horror movies with a bit of comedy splashed in, Lisa Frankenstein is the new 2024 horror movie for you. The amazing Diablo Cody is back with a new twist on the classic Frankenstein, calling this horror rom com a “coming of RAGE story.” Not to mention, the late Robin Williams’ daughter, Zelda Williams, will be making her directorial debut with the release of this film. And it’s coming out just in time for Valentine’s Day!
‘FOUNDERS DAY’
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Rating: R
Another early 2024 horror release is Founders Day, a slasher film with a twist directed by the talented Erik Bloomquist. A small town is preparing for its mayoral election when a series of mysterious killings takes place. Will the citizens be able to uncover the truth before the slasher gets to them? Based on the film’s plot summary, it’s giving a similar vibe as American Horror Story: Cult, which fantastically melds horror and politics into one.
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‘NIGHT SWIM’
Release Date: January 5, 2024
Rating: R
If you loved starting 2023 off with the release of the hit horror flick, M3GAN, you’re in luck again this year. M3GAN producers Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have collaborated again to bring fans Night Swim, which will premiere on January 5, 2024. A retired athlete retreats to a suburban home with a beautiful backyard pool for his family and himself to enjoy. As horror fans can already guess, however, this pool has something lurking in its depths.
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While waiting for these new heart-pumping films to be released, check out DIRECTV’s catalog of horror movies to enjoy (or not) right now. From the Quiet Place franchise to the best horror releases, you’ll find more than enough content to keep you busy.
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