Anticipated Horror Films of 2024
Watching a good horror movie is an unparalleled experience, whether in a theater or at home, offering a true escape from everyday challenges. From possessions and ghostly apparitions to encounters with beings from another world, horror cinema has become a favorite genre for many. For those eager to know what spine-chilling tales await, here are the highly anticipated horror films of 2024.
1. A Quiet Place: Day One (Dir. Michael Sarnoski)
Release Date: June 27, 2024
The third installment in the successful franchise returns under the direction of Michael Sarnoski, promising a new chapter in the world of silence, with Djimon Hounsou joining the cast.
During an alien invasion striking New York City, a woman, and fellow survivors scramble to seek safety. Their survival hinges on maintaining complete silence, as they discover the extraterrestrial creatures are irresistibly drawn to even the faintest noise.
2. MaXXXine (Dir. Ti West)
Release Date: July 5, 2024
Following the suspenseful success of its predecessors, Maxine navigates the terrifying realities of Hollywood stardom in this eagerly awaited third installment.
During the 1980s in Hollywood, Maxine Minx, an adult film star with dreams of becoming a mainstream actress, lands her long-awaited opportunity. Yet, amidst her rise, a series of gruesome murders targeting starlets in Los Angeles unravels, threatening to expose Maxine’s dark secrets from the past.
3. Its Name Was Mormo (Dir. Mark Bowers)
Release Date: 2024 (to be announced)
Follow a young family’s chilling struggle with a malevolent force, weaving its sinister web with unique manifestations to
ensnare each member. Explore the heart of Greek darkness through police evidence of Mark, Marcela, and Mia as they brave
the primal Mormo – an ancient Greek mythological demon. Brace for a gripping dance with the supernatural, where stealing
from a demon was merely the beginning
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4. Trap (Dir. M. Night Shyamalan)
Release Date: August 1, 2024
A father and his teenage daughter find themselves at a pop concert, only to discover they are unwittingly involved in a dark and sinister event unfolding around them.
5. Speak No Evil (Dir. James Watkins)
Release Date: August 9, 2024
This remake of a 2022 hit explores the haunting consequences of a seemingly innocent reunion between two families, starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis.
What begins as a dream holiday for an American couple and their daughter turns into a living nightmare when they spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a British family.
6. Alien: Romulus (Dir. Fede Álvarez)
Release Date: August 15, 2024
Fede Álvarez brings a fresh approach to the Alien franchise, blending elements of horror and slasher as a group of youths face terror in space. On a remote world, young individuals come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe.
7. Smile 2 (Dir. Parker Finn)
Release Date:October 18, 2024
Naomi Scott returns in this eerie sequel, where a pop star confronts a chilling curse that has haunted her followers, promising more thrills and chills.
As global pop sensation Skye Riley prepares for a world tour, she begins to encounter increasingly terrifying and unexplainable events. Struggling with the mounting horrors and the pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past to regain control of her life before it unravels completely.
8. Terrifier 3 (Dir. Damien Leone)
Release Date: October 31, 2024
Art the Clown prepares to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully settle in for Christmas Eve.
9. Nosferatu (Dir. Robert Eggers)
Release Date: December 25, 2024
Robert Eggers revisits the classic tale of horror with a visceral remake, starring Bill Skarsgård and Willem Dafoe, promising a hauntingly atmospheric experience.
In 19th-century Germany, a haunted young woman finds herself stalked by an ancient Transylvanian vampire.
10. Return to Silent Hill (Dir. Christophe Gans)
Release Date: 2024
Christophe Gans returns to the Silent Hill universe, plunging viewers into a city transformed by darkness, inspired by the acclaimed video game series.
Gans is filming the movie in Germany and Eastern Europe, as reported by Deadline. The film centers on James (played by Irvine), a man shattered by the loss of his beloved (played by Anderson). Drawn back to Silent Hill by a cryptic letter, James discovers the town he once knew has been twisted by an enigmatic malevolence.
11. Witchboard (Dir. Chuck Russell)
Release Date: 2024 (to be announced)
A remake of the 1986 classic, exploring the supernatural dangers lurking within an ancient board, directed by Chuck Russell.
Emily, along with her fiancé Christian and their circle of friends, has launched a new organic café in New Orleans’ French Quarter, transforming an old carriage house. However, their venture takes a sinister twist when Emily uncovers an ancient pendulum board once used for summoning spirits.
These upcoming horror films are set to captivate audiences with their suspense, terror, and fresh takes on classic scares, making 2024 a thrilling year for horror enthusiasts everywhere.