If you are a fan of horror movies, you are in for a treat this year. 2024 is packed with exciting new thrillers to keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you prefer comedy, romance, mystery, or gore, there is something for everyone in this year’s horror lineup.
Here are some of the most anticipated horror movies of 2024 that you don’t want to miss:
2024 Horror Movies:
Lisa Frankenstein (February 9)
This romantic horror comedy stars Kathryn Newton as a teenage girl who falls in love with a corpse, played by Cole Sprouse. The movie is written by Diablo Cody and directed by Zelda Williams, and it promises to be a hilarious and bloody twist on the classic Frankenstein story. This is for you if you want a fun and quirky horror movie.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (February 14)
Here is the sequel to the 2023 slasher movie that turned Winnie the Pooh and his friends into bloodthirsty killers. The horror movie follows a group of survivors who try to escape from the Hundred Acre Woods, where the evil Pooh and his cronies are hunting them down.
The movie was written and directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield and features Scott Chambers, Ryan Oliva, Tallulah Evans, and Simon Callow. If you enjoyed the first movie, you will love the continuation of this dark and twisted story.
Imaginary (March 8)
This psychological horror movie stars DeWanda Wise as a woman who returns to her childhood home and discovers that her imaginary friend is real and angry. Jeff Wadlow directed the movie featuring Tom Payne, Betty Buckley, and Veronica Falcón. This is for you if you want a creepy and suspenseful horror movie.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (March 22)
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson reprise their ghostbusting roles from the 1980s franchise – and even Slimer’s back! Director Gil Kenan’s latest instalment finds the iconic firehouse and the rest of New York City iced over, paranormal style, courtesy of an evil force let loose by discovering an ancient artefact.
The First Omen (April 5)
This prequel to the iconic 1976 movie The Omen tells how the Antichrist came to be. The movie stars Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson, Charles Dance, and Nell Tiger Free and is directed by Arkasha Stevenson. The horror movie follows a young American woman sent to Rome to serve the church but uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. Enjoy this chilling and thrilling origin story if you enjoy the original movie.
Abigail (April 19)
This horror thriller movie stars Kevin Durand, Kathryn Newton, Melissa Barrera, and Dan Stevens and is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The horror movie follows a group of criminals who kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, but find out that she is not a normal little girl. The movie is a mix of action, horror, and mystery, and it will keep you guessing until the end.
Tarot (May 10)
Avantika (“Mean Girls”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”) are among the young stars in this horoscope horror. College friends pull a major no-no of tarot readings when they break the “never use someone else’s deck” rule, receive seriously bad fortunes and then fight to escape the freaky fates doled out by the cursed cards.
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Horrorscope (May 10)
This horror comedy movie stars Avantika, Jacob Batalon, Olwen Fouéré, and Harriet Slater. It is directed by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg. This horror movie follows a group of college friends who begin dying in ways connected to their horoscopes after getting them read. The horror movie is a parody of the Final Destination franchise, and it will make you laugh and scream simultaneously.
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (May 17)
This reboot of the 2008 home invasion horror movie The Strangers stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Sadie Sink, and is directed by David F. Sandberg. This horror movie follows a young couple who drive cross-country to start a new life, but are terrorized by three masked strangers in a secluded Airbnb. The horror movie is a modern and fresh take on the original movie, and it will make you think twice before booking your next vacation.
The Watchers (June 7)
This supernatural horror movie stars James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Skarsgård, and Rebecca Ferguson and is directed by Andy Muschietti. This horror movie is based on the novel by Dean Koontz, and it follows a man who rescues a genetically enhanced dog from a secret laboratory but becomes the target of a deadly conspiracy that involves a monstrous creature and a mysterious cult. The movie is a blend of horror, sci-fi, and adventure, and it will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Nosferatu (Dec. 25)
Directed by Robert Eggers (“The Witch”), the remake of the 1922 horror classic stars Lily-Rose Depp as a young woman who becomes the object of desire for a dangerous vampire (Bill Skarsgård). The gothic tale features a stellar cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Emma Corrin and Nicholas Hoult.
These are just some of the horror movies that you can look forward to in 2024. Many more are to come, such as Terrifier 3, The Lighthouse 2, The Conjuring 4, and Halloween Ends. So, prepare to scream, laugh, and enjoy the best horror movies of this year.
