Notably, the Oscars recognized four films within the genre, signaling a growing appreciation for horrors artistic merit.
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In 2024, the genre achieved unprecedented awards-season recognition.
(Clockwise from top left) ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,’ ‘Ash,’ ‘Hunting Matthew Nichols,’ ‘Dracula: A Love Tale,’ ‘The Shrouds,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘The Bride!’ and ‘28 Years Later’CourtesyUniversal/RLJE Films & Shudder/Netflix/Janus Films/LBP/Warner Bros
While mainstream horror thrived, the genres indie spirit remained vibrantly alive.
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Despite many high-profile projects with no release dates set, 2025 promises a compelling lineup of horror films.
Here are some films that hold potential to be both sleeper hits and worthy of awards buzz.
But instead of solace, they find a sinister welcome.
While hinting at vampires, Jordan reveals that the film explores a wider range of supernatural horrors.
The film also stars Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt.
The first installment plunges viewers almost three decades into the rage virus aftermath.
Survivors, living in a heavily quarantined world, find ways to exist amidst the infected.
One group on a remote island sends a member into the mainland, uncovering mutated horrors and secrets.
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return as the Warrens, facing their final supernatural investigation.
With James Wan and Peter Safran producing, this film promises a fitting and chilling end to the franchise.
With filming wrapped in October 2024, the plot is tightly guarded.
Release details are currently undisclosed.
Twenty-three years prior, Matthew and a friend documented their own forest adventures, echoing the iconic film.
While paying homage toThe Blair Witch Project, the film establishes its own distinct style.
A brooding, superbly acted horror debut marks Tarasiuk as a promising filmmaker.
Daisy Ridley portrays Ava, a woman driven by hope to find her husband.
Her work with a body retrieval unit takes a horrific turn when the dead begin to rise.
The Bride!
With Annette Bening, Penelope Cruz, and Peter Sarsgaard rounding out the ensemble.
