New and Upcoming Horror Movies and Shows

It seems like Dracula and vampires are taking over the release calendar that used to be dominated by superhero movies. 'Abigail' is coming in April. There’s a 'Salem’s Lot' remake coming to streaming in 2025. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are making a top secret thing. Luc Besson has a more sympathetic take on Dracula in production. But if there’s any reason to remake 'Nosferatu,' we’re happy the project was at least trusted to Robert Eggers, the most obsessively detailed director since David Fincher. Eggers reteams with Willem Dafoe, who broke a section of the internet when we learned he was returning to the tale he immortalized in 'Shadow of the Vampire.' We’ll forever wonder what the version of the movie with Anna Taylor-Joy would have been like – she dropped out of the production to make 'Furiosa,' with Lily-Rose Depp taking the role as she quickly puts "The Idol" behind her. Dafoe has said the reels he’s watched are visually like nothing he’s seen before – real fires, real rats, and more. To be honest: this is the only movie we really want for Christmas this year.

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Director Oz Perkins is wasting no time after the success of his sleeper hit Longlegs with this adaptation of a Stephen King short story. Unlike his previous film, The Monkey has a decidedly comedic tone. According to Perkins, “if you want to reduce it, it’s the haunted toy or evil toy subgenre, and I couldn’t imagine doing a serious one of those.” Theo James (“The Gentlemen,” “The White Lotus”) stars, with a supporting cast including Tatiana Maslany and Elijah Wood.

In theaters Feb. 21, 2025

In real life, it will have been only 23 years since Danny Boyle's not-zombie film 28 Days Later, but you'll hear no complaints from us. Boyle returns to direct this sequel written by frequent collaborator Alex Garland (who wrote the original). Also coming back: Cillian Murphy, who's joined by castmates Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.

In theaters June 20, 2025

Although Universal wasn't successful in launching a new shared universe with its classic monsters (after the failure of 2017's The Mummy), the studio's pivot toward standalone films paid off with Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man in 2020. The director is back with a new Universal monsters reboot, poised to inject some new life into the werewolf genre.

Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers in director Ryan Coogler's vampire film. Co-starring Jailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Jack O'Connell, and Delroy Lindo.

In theaters March 7, 2025

Here's a question we have about this prequel series set in the scariest town in the Stephen King multiverse: Who would have played Pennywise if Bill Skarsgård didn't finally agree to haunt the sewers once again as the shapeshifting, dancing clown? Filming on the series had commenced before Skarsgård’s return was announced by HBO and Andy and Barbara Muschietti, who hope the origin series is as well received as It Chapter One and, of course, the original miniseries that stills haunts us 90s kids. Heading back to the 1960s alongside Skarsgård in his first post-Nosferatu role will be Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and regular visits from Madeleine Stowe.

Expected 2025 on HBO and Max

The sprawling world of The Conjuring returns to its flagship series as Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as Ed and Lorraine Warren. Veteran franchise Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona, The Nun II, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) is directing.

Expected in theaters Sept. 5, 2025

In our hearts, the only thing left for 'Scream' to pull off is a way to bring Casey Becker back to life. If you aren't aware of all the behind-the-scenes drama that's gone down between 'Scream 6' and the development of its sequel, from strike-related delays to losing both of the franchise's newly minted franchise stars — Melissa Barrera for her outspoken political views, and Jenna Ortega over a salary dispute — the decision-makers shelled out for Neve Campbell's beloved Sydney Prescott to come out of hiding after her salary-related fracas caused us to miss out on her 'Scream 6' return. It's unclear at this time if the script will bleed out of the events of the last movie, but the current storyline lends itself to a direct sequel. Kevin Williamson, the creator and writer who somehow never directed one of the movies until now, takes over for the Radio Silence duo who successfully revived the franchise. We're expecting a 2026 release date to coincide with 30 Years of Ghostface.

In theaters Feb. 26, 2026

Whether you have the stomach for Endurance Horror or not, let's applaud Art the Clown and his journey from indie curiosity to iconic horror villain, one who topped the US box office as Terrifier 3 was unleashed.

Available to rent or buy

Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat (Revenge) breeds The Shining with Society to spawn a body horror with brains that plays like a fish-eyed ad campaign for how amazing it is to be Margaret Qualley. She plays Sue, an idealized iteration of fallen superstar Elisabeth Sparkle, who is Demi Moore in what could be her best performance ... ever? It’s certainly her most fearless and shocking to date. Upon turning 50, Sparkle is fired from her primetime aerobics slot, so she turns to the mysterious Substance that promises Fountain of Youth results if only a few simple rules are obeyed. And just like nobody can help but feed a Mogwai after midnight, directions are NOT followed as we fall down a nightmarish rabbit hole of women’s beauty standards, aging in Hollywood, and a blood-soaked finale that will delight iron-stomached cinephiles and Gwar concert-goers alike. It’s not subtle filmmaking whatsoever, in fact Fargeat is striking a piano with fists made of concrete. But, we adore the tune she’s playing.

Streaming on Mubi

Maika Monroe will return in David Robert Mitchell's follow up to 2014's It Follows. Mitchell has been quiet since he released Under the Silver Lake six years ago, and fans are eager to see him return to the horror genre. They Follow is expected to begin filming in 2024.

Release date TBD

Is Oddity the Talk to Me of 2024? This Irish horror features a creepy wooden mannequin and is drawing comparisons to the Philippou brothers’ breakout hit from last year. But aside from being a relic-based horror film, the similarities pretty much end there. Director Damian Mc Carthy ('Caveat') has crafted a fun and spooky supernatural thriller about a blind medium who uses the wooden man to solve the mystery of her twin sister’s death. At the world premiere at SXSW, 'Oddity' had the audience jumping, screaming, and sometimes laughing as McCarthy’s assured direction kept everyone on their toes. Definitely a theater-worthy experience.

Streaming on Shudder