Horror movies are back.
Actually they never left.
Turns out, reports of its demise were greatly exaggeratedlike always.
And theres been wickedness aplenty in 2024.
Here are the best ones for those interested in looking for such delights.
There is no blood dripping down walls, nor any crazed killers on the loose.
But that doesnt mean the film isnt packed with dread.
There is nothing namby pamby about Coralie Fargeats body horror satire on beauty and aging.
Demi Mooreplays Elisabeth Sparkle, a Hollywood movie star-turned-TV-workout-queen whose 50th birthday marks her career cut-off point.
OTT, voyeuristic, and spitting with rage, youll love/hateThe Substance.
Watch it to find out which.
What could be nicer?
When its its own thing, though,The First Omenis an audacious body horror.
Nell Tiger Free plays Margaret, a young novice who has joined a convent and orphanage in Italy.
As prequels to classics go, this is impressive, gross, and fun.
If you thought the end ofReady or Notwas out there,Abigailups the ante tenfold.
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Strange Darling
This indie flick from writer/director J.T.
Mollner marks actor Giovanni Ribisis feature debut as cinematographer.
This one comes with twists and turns all the way, so as such its best watched cold.
Its secret weapon is star David Dastmalchian.
He anchors the film along with an able cast who walks the fine line between cheese and intrigue.
Writer-director Chris NashsIn a Violent Natureis a grisly little gem of a horror movie.
But for those looking for a fresh spin on the slasher genre, this is a must-see.
Elmos Fire, and it would just be another Tuesday on Sunset Blvd.
Fede AlvarezsAlien: Romulusis thus something of an outlier.
Nonetheless, the film hasan almost joyful gruesomeness about it.
Odd but never boring, this is a curio like nothing else youll see this year.
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Oddity
As horror movie fans, weve seen it all.
Mc Carthy stacks trope upon trope inOddity.
But the mixture of approaches creates both anticipation and surprise.
