Who’d have thought 2024 would be a surprisingly great year for horror?
But it was also a year when the horror genre truly shined.
2024 has churned out films that could be contenders for some of thescariest horror movies of all time.
Custom Image by Nimesh Perera
Here are the most spine-chilling horror movies of 2024.
11’Infested'
Directed by Sebastien Vanicek
Have you ever beenafraid of creepy-crawlies?
Well, this first one might reinforce your phobia.
Image via Shudder
Kicking off our list isInfested, a French horror film co-written and directed bySebastien Vanicekin his directorial debut.
Check outYou’ll Never Find Me, a Shudder-released horror thriller directed by Australian filmmakersJosiah AllenandIndianna Bell.
But as they become acquainted, the woman slowly suspects the man is hiding a terrible secret.
In a chilling exploration of survival and fear, a group of friends finds themselves trapped in an isolated cabin, where they must face a mysterious and lethal parasite that threatens their very existence. As the infection spreads, alliances are tested and secrets are revealed, turning their sanctuary into a battleground for survival.
Few horror movies this year are as unnerving asYou’ll Never Find Me.
After a violent storm, a mysterious young woman appears at his door seeking shelter from the elements.
Only once on the station, they realize it’s overrun by the deadly Xenomorph species.
It will undoubtedly to make anyone afraid to turn off the lights at night.
Well, this time the dark vampire romance, the second remake ofF.W.
Murnau’s 1922 unofficlal adaptation ofBram Stoker’s 1897 novelDracula, is helmed by the inimitableRobert Eggers.
Image via IFC
Surely the striking creature effects will garner Oscars attention in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category.
A chilling horror thriller directed by Osgood Perkins.
As Harker delves deeper into the case, she uncovers disturbing evidence of occult practices connected to the murders.
V/H/S/Beyond explores a series of unsettling and interconnected stories captured on mysterious videotapes.
This anthology continues the tradition of blending horror with suspense, challenging viewers perceptions of reality.
It’s incredibly intense, featuring startling jump scares and gory imagery.
The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.
Image via 20th Century Studios
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.
Image via Shudder
Patrick, a strange and lonely resident, lives in a mobile home at the back of an isolated trailer park. After a violent storm, a mysterious young woman appears at his door seeking shelter from the elements.
Image via 20th Century Studios
In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface. As they delve deeper into the alien environment, they encounter deadly creatures and ancient ruins that hint at a terrifying history. The team’s survival becomes a desperate battle against the relentless xenomorphs, forcing them to rely on their wits and technology to escape the nightmarish world.
Image via Shudder
Image via Focus Features
In Nosferatu, a reclusive vampire’s presence disrupts a small European village, drawing an unsuspecting young couple into a battle against an ancient evil. As fear spreads, the villagers must confront the terrifying legend and their own beliefs, leading to suspenseful confrontations and chilling revelations.
Image Via Neon
A chilling horror thriller directed by Osgood Perkins. The film stars Maika Monroe as Lee Harker, a promising new FBI agent assigned to solve the mystery of an elusive serial killer played by Nicolas Cage. As Harker delves deeper into the case, she uncovers disturbing evidence of occult practices connected to the murders.
Image via Shudder
V/H/S/Beyond explores a series of unsettling and interconnected stories captured on mysterious videotapes. Each segment delves into dark themes and eerie tales, presented through a mixture of found footage and archival film styles. This anthology continues the tradition of blending horror with suspense, challenging viewers’ perceptions of reality.
Image Via Paramount
Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.
