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January 31, 2024

Upcoming Horror Movies

Upcoming Horror Movies

Get ready for some serious spookiness in 2024! There are a bunch of new scary movies hitting the big screen, and they're bringing back some of our favourite horror franchises. Hollywood is ensuring we get our dose of chills, whether at the theatres or home with streaming.

Horror films have always been a big deal in Hollywood, and that's not changing anytime soon. Studios want to keep us on the edge of our seats, and they're doing it with many different movies.

Whether you like creepy original tales, updated versions of old favourites, or the next chapter in a scary series, 2024 has it all. So, grab your popcorn and prepare for a year full of thrills and chills!

Mickey's Mouse Trap

Release date

March 1, 2024

Director

Jamie Bailey

Cast

Simon Phillips , Nick Biskupek , James Laurin , Mireille Gagné , Sophie McIntosh

Writer

Simon Phillips

Guess which movie got added to the scary movie list for 2024? It's a new one called "Mickey's Mouse Trap." Since Mickey's Steamboat Willie character is now free for everyone to use, they decided to make a horror movie with Mickey Mouse as the star.

In "Mickey's Mouse Trap," a bunch of friends end up being hunted by a creepy serial killer who's dressed up like Mickey Mouse. Imagine that! If you're up for some scares, mark your calendar for March 1, 2024, because that's when you can catch "Mickey's Mouse Trap." Get ready for a spooky adventure with Mickey like you've never seen before!

The First Omen 

Release date

April 5, 2024

Director

Arkasha Stevenson

Cast

Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy

Writer

Ben Jacoby, Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, Keith Thomas

Guess which movie is coming back in 2024? The Omen franchise is back, and they've got a new one called "The First Omen." This movie is like a time-travel story because it's a prequel to the very first Omen film from way back in 1976. They started working on it back in 2016, and now it's all set to hit theatres on April 5, 2024.

Here's the scoop: "The First Omen" is all about a lady who figures out this creepy plan within the Roman church to bring the Antichrist into the world. She's on a mission to stop it! Nell Tiger Free and Bill Nighy are the stars of this scary show. If you're into spooky stuff, mark your calendar for April 5 because that's when "The First Omen" is coming to a theatre near you!

Radio Silence Monster Thriller 

Release date

April 19, 2024

Director

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillet

Writer 

Stephen Shields 

The director duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known as Radio Silence, have a fresh movie coming our way in 2024! You might know them from their hits like "Ready or Not," "Scream," and "Scream VI." This time, they're diving into a new monster thriller. The details about the story are still a bit hush-hush, and Universal Pictures hasn't split the beans yet. But get ready because it's hitting the screens in April 2024.

Now, let's talk about the cast they have got. They're teaming up again with Melissa Barrera from "Scream," and joining the crew are Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, and the late Angus Cloud. It's shaping up to be something exciting, so keep your eyes peeled for this one in April 2024!

Horrorscope

Release date

May 10, 2024

Director

Anna Halberg , Spenser Cohen

Writer

Anna Halberg , Spenser Cohen

Jacob Batalon, you know, the guy from the Spider-Man movies, is diving into horror with a new film in 2024! After teaming up with Tom Holland in the Marvel movies, he's now taking the lead in a spooky story about friends whose horoscopes predict some seriously bad vibes – they start dropping like flies!

Guess what? The writers, Spenser Cohen and Anna Helberg are making their directorial debut with this one. And the cast is top-notch, with cool folks like Humberly González, Olwen Fouéré, Alana Boden, and more.

Originally, they planned to release it in June, but they moved it up to May 10, 2024, to steer clear of clashing with "A Quiet Place: Day One." So, mark your calendar for May 10 and get ready for some chills with "Horrorscope"!

A Quiet Place: Day One

Release date

June 28, 2024

Director

Michael Sarnoski

Cast

Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff

Writer

Michael Sarnoski, Jeff Nichols

A Quiet Place series is back with its third movie in 2024, A Quiet Place: Day One. This time, it's a prequel, happening on the first day those scary alien monsters start causing chaos. Michael Sarnoski, the director behind Pig, is taking over from John Krasinski this round.

Now, here's the scoop on the cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn from Stranger Things, and Alex Wolff are leading the way. Djimon Hounsou is making a return after his role in A Quiet Place Part II.

Get ready for some serious thrills when A Quiet Place: Day One hits the screens! It's gonna be a wild ride into the beginning of the monster madness.

Beetlejuice 2

Release date

September 6, 2024

Director

Tim Burton

Cast

Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, Catherine O'Hara

Writer 

Mike Vukadinovich

Guess which movie is making a comeback in 2024? Beetlejuice! Yep, after more than 30 years, Beetlejuice 2 is finally happening, and Tim Burton is back in the director's chair. The awesome news is, Michael Keaton is reprising his role as Beetlejuice. How cool is that?

And it gets better – Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara are making a return too. Plus, there are some new faces like Jenna Ortega, Monica Belluci, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux joining the party.

Warner Bros. has marked September 6, 2024, as the big day for the release. So, get ready to catch up with Beetlejuice and the gang for some spooky fun!

Smile 2

Release date

October 18, 2024

Director

Parker Finn

Cast

Lukas Gage, Naomi Scott

Writer

Parker Finn

So, remember the creepy movie Smile? Well, it looks like we're in for more because Smile 2 is on the way! The first one was all about dealing with grief and trauma, and that shocking ending left us wondering what's next.

Now, here's the mystery but we are not sure if Smile 2 will pick up right where the first left off with Joel or introduce a new hero facing The Smile Entity. Rose might not have made it out alive, but the franchise door is still wide open.

With the first one's clever marketing and big box office success, the sequel could be even more massive. Can't wait to see who's up against that creepy demonic entity next! The suspense is killing us!

Terrifier 3

Release date

October 25, 2024

Director

Damien Leone

Cast

David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera

Writer

Damien Leone

the Terrifier franchise is making a comeback in 2024 with Terrifier 3! Art the Clown is back to give us more thrills, and Damien Leone, the director behind it all, is steering the ship once again.

Now, the story details are still under wraps, but what we do know is that David Howard Thornton is reprising his role as Art, and Lauren LaVera is making a return as Sienna after Terrifier 2.

And the best part? Terrifier 3 is hitting theatres in October 2024, just in time for the spooky Halloween season. So, mark your calendars for a scare-packed night at the movies with Art the Clown!

Saw XI

Release date

September 27

Director

Kevin Greutert

Cast

Tobin Bell, Carey Elwes, Donnie Wahlberg, Shawnee Smith, Young

Costas Mandylor

Writer

Josh Stolberg, Pete Goldfinger

The good news is that Saw XI is dropping in fall 2024! After the success of Saw X in 2023, diehard Saw-heads are in for a treat. Saw X brought back Jigsaw and Amanda, dealing with a shady cancer treatment crew, and folks loved Tobin Bell's performance.

Now, get ready for more because Saw XI picks up right after the last one. Jigsaw and Amanda are back, dishing out bloody justice to unsuspecting victims. It's gonna be a wild ride for sure! Can't wait to see what they have in store for us this time!

Nosferatu

Release date

December 25, 2024

Director

Robert Eggers

Cast

Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Emma Corrin, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicholas Hoult, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney

Writer

Robert Eggers

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu is hitting screens in 2024, giving us a fresh take on the iconic vampire tale. Lily-Rose Depp leads the cast as Ellen, a young woman targeted by the ancient vampire. And let me tell you, the cast is stacked with talent: Willem Dafoe, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicholas Hoult, Emma Corrin, and Ralph Ineson are all on board.

Get ready for some serious chills because Nosferatu is dropping on Christmas Day 2024, courtesy of Focus Features. It's gonna be one spooky holiday treat you won't want to miss!