Best Horror Movies
If you're craving chills and thrills, here's a roundup of upcoming New & Notable Horror Movies in the U.S. (2025) to mark on your watchlist:
2025 U.S. Horror Highlights
Already Released
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Wolf Man (Jan 17): A fresh reboot from Blumhouse, directed by Leigh Whannell. A protective father turns into a werewolf in this layered creature feature.
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Sinners (Apr 18): Directed by Ryan Coogler, this genre-blending Southern Gothic horror musical stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles confronting supernatural evil in 1930s Mississippi.
Premiered or Streaming Now
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Weapons (Summer 2025): From Zach Cregger of Barbarian, this horror mystery unfolds in a small town where an entire class of children disappears—except one. Praised for its dark humor, multi-perspective storytelling, and thought-provoking social commentary. Performances by Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Alden Ehrenreich stand out.
Upcoming Releases
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Drop (Apr 11): A thriller infused with horror from Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky), this film centers on a widow terrorized by anonymous, threatening airdrops to her phone.
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28 Years Later (Jun 20): Directed by Danny Boyle, this long-awaited sequel to 28 Days Later returns to a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.
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M3GAN 2.0 (Jun 27): The AI-horror horror sequel continues the murderous doll saga—and adds action and social commentary on AI.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites (Sep 5): The much-anticipated ninth installment—and potentially final chapter—of The Conjuring universe, featuring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as the iconic Warrens.
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Saw XI (Sep 26): The new entry in the enduring Saw franchise promises more of the tortured twists and tangled timelines fans love.
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The Black Phone 2 (Oct 17): Scott Derrickson returns with the sequel to his chilling 2021 thriller. Ethan Hawke and the original cast are back for more supernatural suspense.
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The Strangers – Chapter 2 (Sep 26): The next installment in the new The Strangers trilogy continues the horror saga of masked intruders.
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Frankenstein (Nov, Netflix): Director Guillermo del Toro presents a gothic reimagining of the classic tale, featuring an ensemble including Oscar Isaac and Christoph Waltz. Premieres at Venice Film Festival in August before landing on Netflix.
Fan Buzz from Reddit
There's early excitement for debut and indie horror:
“Presence (Dir: Steven Soderbergh)... The Shrouds (Dir: David Cronenberg)... Sinners (Dir: Ryan Coogler)... Clown in a Cornfield...”
What’s your vibe?
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Gore & monsters? (Wolf Man, Saw XI)
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Psychological thrills or tech horror? (Drop, M3GAN 2.0, The Black Phone 2)
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Supernatural & folklore? (The Conjuring, The Strangers, Sinners)
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Poetic and darkly atmospheric? (Frankenstein by del Toro)