Key Takeaways:
– Expect some thrilling releases in the “spooky season” this year like “The Front Room”, “Speak No Evil”, “The Substance”, and “Apartment 7A”.
– High anticipation for remakes and sequels such as “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, “Terrifier 3” and “Salem's Lot”.
– AIs gone wrong, an aggressive mother-in-law, and body transformation nightmares are some plots to look forward to.
– No release dates yet for reboots of “The Toxic Avenger” and “Witchboard”.
As we edge closer to Halloween, horror cinema is gearing up to dominate movie theaters and streaming platforms. Here's a handy preview of some of the most exciting horror films set to send shivers down your spine in the last third of 2024.
Starting us off is “Afraid”, originally called “They Listen”. This much-awaited horror release by Chris Weitz is all about artificial intelligence taking a grave turn. That sounds super spooky, doesn't it?
Next, we have an exciting sequel to the 1988 classic – “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Tim Burton brings back Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder back in their iconic roles. Add in Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe, and we're all set for a thrilling Halloween journey!
“The Front Room”, directed by the talented Eggers brothers, will also be hitting theatres this fall in time for Halloween. Its intriguing storyline features a pregnant woman dealing with a diabolical mother-in-law. You can expect the creepiness to soar with this one.
In mid-September, brace yourself as James Watkins and renowned horror house Blumhouse present the frightful remake of the Danish film “Speak No Evil”. This psychological nightmare is set inside an idyllic country house. Talk about a vacation gone horribly wrong!
One of the fall's unique and exciting releases is Coralie Fargeat's “The Substance”. It portrays a feminist take on body horror with an intriguing plot of body transformation powered by a special drug. It's a compelling mix of horror and feminism, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley.
As September ends, Alexandre Aja's “Never Let Go” takes us to a world terrorized by an ominous evil force. The thrilling plot centers on a mother's survival struggle in this grim new world. Now that's a nail-biting premise, right?
On the streaming front, Paramount+ is hosting a prequel to the classic “Rosemary's Baby” titled “Apartment 7A”. With Julia Garner roped in as the lead actress, this Platinum Dunes and John Krasinski collaboration is bound to keep us on edge.
Knocking off October is Netflix's “It's What's Inside”. Based on a pre-wedding party turned into a chilling nightmare and snagging a $17 million deal from Netflix, this psychological horror promises to keep viewers gripped from start to end.
David Henrie's family horror film “Monster Summer” is also set to release in early October. The plot centers on a young boy battling a supernatural entity haunting Martha's Vineyard with the help of a detective played by Mel Gibson. Fun fact, it's Mel Gibson's first encounter with the supernatural!
This October, we'll also get to see the third installment of the highly successful Terrifier series – “Terrifier 3”. While this isn't set during Halloween, it promises to dish out its own fair share of frights with Art the Clown making a return appearance.
In October, we should also expect to see the release of Gary Dauberman's adaptation of Stephen King's “Salem's Lot”. The long-awaited release of this vampire horror flick is certainly one to watch this “spooky season”.
As we get closer to Christmas, we have “Nightbitch” and “Y2K” entering the frame. Both plotlines involve a turn of unexpected events, from a woman transforming into a dog to technology causing chaos on the eve of Y2K.
Finally, your Christmas day will be filled with more thrills with the release of Robert Eggers's remake of “Nosferatu”. With a stellar cast and an intriguing retelling of this classic, your holiday season will be all the more electrifying!
Whether these upcoming movies become part of your Halloween traditions or just a thrilling weekend watch, one thing is for sure – this “spooky season” is sure to keep us entertained with a treasure trove of horror flicks. So, grab your popcorn and hold on to your seats as you await these thrilling releases!
