Top 10 Horror Movies 2024
Horror in modern times has been a contentious subject. Old-school properties have been retold and failed, especially in the last few years, according to fans. I can't help but think of The Exorcist: Believer and the New Halloween trilogy's conclusion. However, there have also been memorable trips down memory lane, like Evil Dead Rise.
But 2024 is all about looking ahead. In an effort to keep fans squirmy in their chairs, the horror market is shifting to new narratives. Without a doubt, there have been some interesting, diverse properties around the world up to this point.
Number 10:
Tarot Has Diverse Monsters On the Prowl
The central theme of Tarot is a bunch of youngsters using a cursed deck in a holiday house. They literally sentence themselves to death, even though they believe they are reading their horoscopes. After being treated unfairly, the ghoul in Tarot, the Astrologer, cursed the deck of cards. As a result, she has returned to haunt and seize the souls of all who utilize it.
The unique aspect is the way the Astrologer assumes different forms. She marks her prey and shape-shifts into every entity from the cards. The creature was intended to be an equal in the Conjuring universe. It creates something like Final Destination and Talk to Me, deftly putting a scary house and a cat-and-mouse game wherever there are people. Even though the film is rated PG-13, meaning there isn't any graphic violence, it's nevertheless an original and thrilling experience.
Tarot (2024)
A group of college friends decide to have their fortunes read for fun, but little do they know, the tarot cards will reveal deadly truths. Soon, they start dying in gruesome ways, each death eerily mirroring the predictions from their reading. As the body count rises, the surviving friends must race against time to decipher the cards' symbols and break the curse before it claims them all.
- Director
- Spenser Cohen , Anna Halberg
- Release Date
- May 10, 2024
- Cast
- Avantika , Olwen Fouéré , Harriet Slater
- Writers
- Nicholas Adams , Spenser Cohen , Anna Halberg
- Main Genre
- Horror
Number 9:
Arcadian Unleashes Creatures at Night
It's a heartwarming story of boys attempting to win their father over and a father making biblically-inspired sacrifices. It also exudes the same spirit as The Walking Dead and The Last of Us, in which enclaves of people hoard stuff and disregard one another out of selfishness. Finally, fans of Stranger Things and Cloverfield's monsters will appreciate the creature aesthetic. Fans also get to enjoy Cage's overacting, which is a fun feature in and of itself.
Arcadian (2024)
A father and his twin teenage sons fight to survive in a remote farmhouse at the end of the end of the world.
- Director
- Benjamin Brewer
- Release Date
- April 12, 2024
- Cast
- Nicolas Cage , Sadie Soverall , Jaeden Martell , Maxwell Jenkins , Joe Dixon , Samantha Coughlan , Daire McMahon , Joel Gillman
- Writers
- Michael Nilon
- Runtime
- 92 Minutes
- Tagline
- Beware Of The Dark
- Main Genre
- Horror
- Producer
- Michael Nilon, David Wulf, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, Braxton Pope, Nicolas Cage
- Production Company
- Saturn Films, Redline Entertainment, Highland Film Group
Number 8:
I Saw the TV Glow Blurs Fiction & Reality
I noticed the television. Another outstanding horror film from A24 is Glow. Compared to Hereditary, this one is more existential and psychological. The focus is on Justice Smith's character Owen, who is struggling with depression due to his mother's illness. Owen goes on a terrifying adventure after his best friend Maddy disappears and his favorite TV show gets canceled.
There's bodily horror, a disorienting blending of reality and fantasy, and Owen being thrust into alternate universes reminiscent of a twisted version of Alice in Wonderland. It's the kind of surreal tale that lovers of Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone would find compelling, as it explores how frail minds create ethereal coping strategies to survive the most dire circumstances.
I Saw the TV Glow
Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
- Director
- Jane Schoenbrun
- Release Date
- May 3, 2024
- Cast
- Amber Benson , Justice Smith , Brigette Lundy-Paine , Danielle Deadwyler
- Writers
- Jane Schoenbrun
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Main Genre
- Drama
Number 7:
Sting Has a Simple, Scary Premise
Sting interacts with Charlotte, a young girl, at an apartment building. She grows a spider out of desperation and depression, not comprehending how quickly it is growing. The spider becomes into a gigantic monster as it hides and starts eating tenants. As a result, the survivors band together to murder it.
Number 6:
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 Is Terrifyingly Nuanced
Although the first Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey felt a little silly and slapsticky, the sequel offers deeper undertones. The main plot is around Pooh and his pals going on a murderous rampage to capture Christopher Robin again. It has gory killings that lovers of slasher films would adore.
However, certain significant turns that show the monsters' empathetic pasts are revealed. This retelling of A.A. Milne's beloved children's book serves as a warning about absentee parents, poor parenting, and the necessity for society to take greater precautions to keep children safe. With Peter Pan and Bambi, the movie establishes a compelling foundation for the developing Poohniverse.
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl and Tigger take their fight to the town of Ashdown, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their wake.
- Director
- Rhys Frake-Waterfield
- Release Date
- March 26, 2024
- Cast
- Scott Chambers , Ryan Oliva , Tallulah Evans , Simon Callow , Eddy MacKenzie
- Writers
- Rhys Frake-Waterfield , Matt Leslie , A.A. Milne
- Runtime
- 100 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
- Studio(s)
- Jagged Edge Productions
- Distributor(s)
- ITN Distribution
Number 5:
Immaculate Brings Biblical Dread & Terror
Sydney Sweeney's Immaculate feels more like a drama most of the time. However, when Sweeney's Sister Cecilia is forced to become pregnant against her will using Jesus Christ's DNA in the last act, the tension rises. A provocative story about sexual assault, abortion, physical autonomy, and religious gaslighting follows.
It sends a strong message regarding women's rights. It does contain violent and explicit scenes as well as references to the Antichrist and the Second Coming. To put it briefly, anyone who enjoy The Omen and Rosemary's Baby will enjoy this thoughtful, expertly filmed tale. Simple, creative, and powerful—just as A24 Horrors strives to be.
Immaculate
Cecilia, a woman of devout faith, is warmly welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clear to Cecilia that her new home harbors dark and horrifying secrets.
- Director
- michael mohan
- Release Date
- March 22, 2024
- Cast
- Sydney Sweeney , Simona Tabasco , Álvaro Morte , Benedetta Porcaroli , Giorgio Colangeli , Dora Romano
- Writers
- Andrew Lobel
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
- Production Company
- Black Bear, Fifty-Fifty Films, Lupin Film
Number 4:
The First Omen Raises Infant Hell
The preface to The Omen is called The First Omen. In it, Sister Margaret, who had left America to work at an orphanage in Italy, learns of a plot involving Satan, the Catholic Church, and a vessel for the son of the Devil. There are numerous surprises hidden in this twisting tale.
Enthusiastic viewers would value the jackal's past, the way Damien's birth was planned, and the prequel connection to the 1970s Gregory Peck film. This time, the message is more topical and relevant for the globe as it takes a stronger feminist stance on agency, appropriating women's bodies, and objectifying them overall. The action, intensity, and jump scares make the viewing worthwhile overall.
The First Omen
A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
- Director
- Arkasha Stevenson
- Release Date
- April 5, 2024
- Cast
- Ralph Ineson , Bill Nighy , Nell Tiger Free , sonia braga
- Writers
- Tim Smith , Arkasha Stevenson , Keith Thomas , Ben Jacoby , David Seltzer
- Main Genre
- Horror
Number 3:
Shaitaan Has a Deathly, Demonic Jester
Over the past few years, most of South Asia and Bollywood have released some thought-provoking horror stories. There are social political themes and messages in many of them. Some people simply enjoy fantasy, horror, and jump scares. Among them is Shaitaan, which means "Devil" and evokes the spirit of Stephen King tales.
The plot of the film centers on a stranger named Vanraj torturing a family after he arrives at a property. Janhvi, his daughter, is cast a spell by him, making her do all he asks of her. The family makes a lot of efforts to free her from this spell, but Vanraj exposes demonic connections and torments everyone in order to get what he wants most. Fans will be gripped by this insane plot till the very end. This is all because of the remote location and the fact that the family is powerless to stop this supernatural demon who isn't interested in material possessions.
Number 2:
Late Night with the Devil Is a Mind-Bending Trip
There is nothing more trippy than Late Night with the Devil. The main character, Jack, hosts a late-night talk show and uses "freaks" to increase viewership. Following a disastrous session with a girl who harbors a devil within her, a Halloween show goes bad.
The storyline looks at cults, exploitation, and the lengths to which toxic men will go in order to gain notoriety, glory, and women. The film is given a campy, retro feel by the realistic effects. But the message, the way it was carried out, and the shocking revelations never cease to chill the blood. This horror is yet another illustration of the power of simple.
Late Night With the Devil
A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
- Director
- Cameron Cairnes , Colin Cairnes
- Release Date
- March 22, 2024
- Cast
- David Dastmalchian , Laura Gordon , Ian Bliss , Fayssal Bazzi , Ingrid Torelli , Rhys Auteri , Josh Quong Tart , Georgina Haig
- Writers
- Colin Cairnes , Cameron Cairnes
- Runtime
- 86 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
Number 1:
Abigail Subverts the Vampire Genre For the Best
The largest breath of fresh air in 2024 is Abigail. At first glance, it looks like The Last Voyage of the Demeter meets Dracula's daughter in terms of people being imprisoned with a vampire. Some of this is true—as part of a cruel game, Abigail starts pursuing her kidnappers in a mansion.
Abigail (2024)
After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl.
- Director
- Matt Bettinelli-Olpin , Tyler Gillett
- Release Date
- April 19, 2024
- Cast
- Kathryn Newton , Dan Stevens , Giancarlo Esposito , Kevin Durand , Melissa Barrera , Alisha Weir , Angus Cloud , William Catlett
- Writers
- Guy Busick , Stephen Shields
- Main Genre
- Horror
- Producer
- Paul Neinstein, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Chad Villella, Tripp Vinson
- Production Company
- Project X Entertainment, Radio Silence Productions, Wild Atlantic Pictures
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