2024's horror movies include sequels like Beetlejuice 2 and MaXXXine and new movies by Jordan Peele and M. Night Shyamalan. Here's when they release.
Summary
- Lisa Frankenstein: A romantic horror comedy starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. Premieres on February 9, 2024.
- Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2: A dark and bloody take on Winnie the Pooh. Sequel releases on February 14, 2024.
- Mickey's Mouse Trap: A horror movie based on Mickey Mouse. Friends become targets of a serial killer dressed as Mickey. Releases on March 1, 2024.
The 2024 horror movie lineup is filled with new scary stories and the return of popular horror franchises thanks to several upcoming releases. Horror movies have always been an incredibly large part of the Hollywood release slate, and that has only continued to be the case thanks to studios wanting these thrilling stories in theaters and on streaming services. They often make for some of the biggest surprise hits of the year at the box office, as the 2023 horror movies repeatedly proved possible.
When it comes to 2024, those looking for a thrill will have ample opportunities to do so thanks to a mixture of original stories, remakes, and sequels. This includes having new movies arrive from acclaimed filmmakers like M. Night Shyamalan, Robert Eggers, and Tim Burton, as well as the Radio Silence duo and Ti West. Meanwhile, modern franchises like A Quiet Place and older series like Alien come back with new installments and are considered some of 2024's most anticipated movies. Here is every horror movie releasing in 2024:
35 Lisa Frankenstein – February 9, 2024
Lisa Frankenstein
- Release Date
- February 9, 2024
- Director
- Zelda Williams
- Cast
- Kathryn Newton , Cole Sprouse , Liza Soberano , Henry Eikenberry , Joe Chrest , Carla Gugino
- Writers
- Diablo Cody
Lisa Frankenstein is not a traditional horror movie coming out in 2024, but the connection to a legendary horror character makes it applicable. The new film written by Diablo Cody is a romantic horror comedy starring Kathryn Newton as a teenage girl looking for love by reviving a corpse, played by Cole Sprouse. Lisa Frankenstein marks the feature film directorial debut from Zelda Williams and looks to be a hilarious and bloody remix of the familiar Frankenstein's monster story. The movie debuts in theaters on February 9, 2024.
34 Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 — February 14, 2024
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
- Release Date
- February 1, 2024
- Director
- Rhys Frake-Waterfield
- Cast
- Scott Chambers , Ryan Oliva , Tallulah Evans , Simon Callow , Eddy MacKenzie , Alec Newman , Lewis Santer
- Writers
- Rhys Frake-Waterfield
The dark, twisted, and bloody take on Winnie the Pooh and other critters from the Hundred Acre Woods continues in 2024 with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2. The sequel to the original slasher movie released in 2023 once again comes from the mind of writer/director Rhys Frake-Waterfield. Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Christopher Robin are all confirmed to return for the next installment, while Tigger and Owl are also being added. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2's release is confirmed for Valentine's Day 2024.
33 Mickey's Mouse Trap – March 1, 2024
Mickey's Mouse Trap
- Release Date
- March 1, 2024
- Director
- Jamie Bailey
- Cast
- Simon Phillips , Nick Biskupek , James Laurin , Mireille Gagné , Sophie McIntosh
- Writers
- Simon Phillips
A late addition to the 2024 horror movie lineup came with the announcement of Mickey's Mouse Trap. Following Mickey's Steamboat Willie persona entering the public domain, a horror movie based on the iconic character was quickly announced. Mickey's Mouse Trap follows a group of friends who become targets of a serial killer dressed as Mickey Mouse. Audiences will have the chance to see Mickey's Mouse Trap on March 1, 2024.
32 Imaginary — March 8, 2024
Imaginary
- Release Date
- February 2, 2024
- Director
- Jeff Wadlow
- Writers
- Greg Erb , Bryce McGuire , Jason Oremland
- Rating
- Not Yet Rated
Imaginary is the new horror movie from director Jeff Wadlow, who has previously done films like Truth or Dare and Fantasy Island. It is another Blumhouse production for Wadlow. Imaginary's story focuses on a woman who returns to her childhood home and learns her imaginary friend is quite real. It follows the woman played by DeWanda Wise as she encounters her unhappy friend again after all these years. The cast also includes Veronica Falcón, Dane DiLiegro, and Matthew Sato. Imaginary releases in theaters on March 8, 2024.
31 The First Omen – April 5, 2024
The First Omen
- Release Date
- April 5, 2024
- Director
- Arkasha Stevenson
- Cast
- Nell Tiger Free , Tawfeek Barhom , sonia braga , Ralph Ineson , Bill Nighy
- Writers
- Ben Jacoby , Tim Smith , Arkasha Stevenson , Keith Thomas
The Omen franchise is returning in 2024 to add to the year's impressive horror movie lineup. The First Omen serves as a prequel to the original 1976 film and began development back in 2016. The new movie follows a woman who attempts to stop the Antichrist's birth after discovering a plot for his arrival within the Roman church. The First Omen stars Nell Tiger Free and Bill Nighy. The film is set for a theatrical release on April 5, 2024.
30 Radio Silence Monster Thriller — April 19, 2024
The Radio Silence directing duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have a new movie coming in 2024. Building off their success with Ready or Not, Scream, and Scream VI, they are tackling a new monster thriller next. Plot details have yet to be officially unveiled by Universal Pictures ahead of its April 2024 release date. The movie's cast includes a return to collaborating with Scream star Melissa Barrera, while Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, and the late Angus Cloud are also set to appear.
29 Horrorscope — May 10, 2024
Horrorscope
- Release Date
- May 10, 2024
- Director
- Anna Halberg , Spenser Cohen
- Writers
- Anna Halberg , Spenser Cohen
Jacob Batalon tackles the horror genre with a new movie in 2024. After starring alongside Tom Holland in the three Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man movies, Batalon now takes center stage in a movie about friends who begin to die connected to the fortunes of their horoscopes. It marks the directorial debuts of writers Spenser Cohen (Expend4bles) and Anna Helberg. Horrorscope's cast also includes Humberly González, Olwen Fouéré, Alana Boden, and others. Originally set for a June 2024 release, it was moved up to May 10, 2024, to avoid competing with A Quiet Place: Day One.
28 The Watchers — June 7, 2024
The Watchers
- Release Date
- June 7, 2024
- Director
- Ishana Shyamalan
- Cast
- Dakota Fanning
M. Night Shyamalan's daughter Ishana Shyamalan is making her directorial debut with a 2024 horror movie. The Watchers stars Dakota Fanning as Mina, a young artist who becomes trapped in the woods with three strangers as mysterious creatures stalk them. The cast list also includes Barbarian's Georgina Campbell. Ishana Shyamalan's directorial debut The Watchers releases in theaters on June 7, 2024.
27 A Quiet Place: Day One — June 28, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One
- Release Date
- June 28, 2024
- Director
- Michael Sarnoski
- Writers
- Michael Sarnoski , Jeff Nichols
The A Quiet Place franchise returns with its third installment in 2024 thanks to A Quiet Place: Day One. The movie acts as a prequel to the first two installments and is set on the first day that the alien monsters begin tormenting humanity. Pig director Michael Sarnoski steps behind the camera this time, replacing John Krasinski. A Quiet Place: Day One's cast features an almost entirely new group of actors led by Lupita Nyong'o, Stranger Things' Joseph Quinn, and Alex Wolff. Djimon Hounsou returns after his role in A Quiet Place Part II.
26 Trap — August 2, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan also returns to theaters with a new horror movie in 2024. There is little confirmed about what Trap will be about, other than a tease that it is more of a psychological thriller set at a concert. Based on the history of M. Night Shyamalan's movies, viewers already expect a twist to come at some point. No cast members have been confirmed for Trap yet, but Warner Bros. already gave the movie an August 2, 2024, release date.
25 Speak No Evil — August 9, 2024
Speak No Evil (2024)
- Release Date
- August 9, 2024
- Director
- James Watkins
- Cast
- James McAvoy , Mackenzie Davis , Scoot McNairy
- Writers
- James Watkins
2024's horror movies include an American remake of the 2022 Danish movie Speak No Evil. The remake comes from director James Watkins (Black Mirror's "Shut Up and Dance") and tells the story of a weekend country trip with a family that turns from a vacation into a nightmare. The 2024 Speak No Evil stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scott McNairy in the lead roles. The psychological thriller horror movie is expected to release in theaters on August 9, 2024.
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Alien: Romulus
- Release Date
- August 16, 2024
- Director
- Fede Alvarez
- Cast
- Cailee Spaeny , David Jonsson , Archie Renaux , Isabela Merced , Aileen Wu , Spike Fearn
- Writers
- Fede Alvarez , Rodo Sayagues
The Alien franchise returns like never before in 2024. The seventh installment in the live-action franchise overall takes place in the same universe as the other movies but is not directly connected to them through returning characters. Alien: Romulus comes from director Fede Álvarez and stars Isabela Merced (Transformers: The Last Knight) and Cailee Spaeny (Bad Times at the El Royale). Plot details have not been confirmed yet, but Disney and 20th Century have an August 16th theatrical release planned.
23 Beetlejuice 2 — September 6, 2024
Beetlejuice 2
- Release Date
- September 6, 2024
- Writers
- Mike Vukadinovich
Beetlejuice returns in 2024 thanks to the long-awaited release of Beetlejuice 2. Tim Burton returns to direct the sequel that is over 30 years in the making, with Michael Keaton reprising his role as the titular character. Beetlejuice 2's cast also includes the return of Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, while Jenna Ortega headlines the new additions like Monica Belluci, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux. Warner Bros. has a September 6, 2024, release date set.
22 Smile 2 — October 18, 2024
Smile 2
- Release Date
- October 18, 2024
- Director
- Parker Finn
Following the first movie's release in 2022, the Smile franchise returns two years later with a sequel. Smile 2's story is not yet confirmed, nor are the cast members who will return or join the horror franchise. Kyle Gallner, Jesse T. Usher, Gillian Zinser, and Robin Weigert could each reprise their roles from the previous movie, while Marti Matulis returning as The Smile Monstrosity is likely assured. Parker Finn returns to direct the sequel, which Paramount has already confidently dated for October 18, 2024.
21 Terrifier 3 — October 25, 2024
Terrifier 3
- Director
- Damien Leone
- Cast
- David Howard Thornton , Lauren LaVera
- Writers
- Damien Leone
The Terrifier franchise returns in 2024 with Terrifier 3 marking the return of Art the Clown once more. Story details have yet to be revealed but franchise director Damien Leone is back to guide it. Terrifier 3's only confirmed cast members are David Howard Thornton as Art and Lauren LaVera returning as Sienna after Terrifier 2. It is confirmed that the third installment in the franchise will have a theatrical release in October 2024, timed perfectly for the Halloween season.
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Nosferatu (2024)
- Release Date
- December 25, 2024
Robert Eggers' Nosferatu reimagining is arriving in 2024 to give horror movie audiences a fresh look at an iconic story. Lily-Rose Depp plays the lead role in the cast as a young woman named Ellen who becomes the target of the ancient vampire's stalking. Nosferatu's cast is incredibly exciting thanks to the appearances of Willem Dafoe, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicholas Hoult, Emma Corrin, and Ralph Ineson. Focus Features has confirmed plans to release Nosferatu on Christmas Day 2024.
19 Adrift — TBD 2024
Audiences might also be treated to a horror movie from Darren Aronofsky and Jared Leto in 2024. The movie known as Adrift has been in development for years as a chance for Aronofsky and Leto to reteam after Requiem for a Dream. It is described as a supernatural ghost story set aboard a ship. It is an adaptation of a short story by Koji Suzuki, and the movie is set to be produced by horror studio Blumhouse. Production was expected to begin in 2023, making a 2024 release date for Adrift possible.
18 Arcadian – TBD 2024
Nicolas Cage is taking on another horror movie in 2024 with the expected release of Arcadian. The film stars Cage as a father of two sons in a post-apocalyptic setting where they must fight for their survival once a threat emerges. It's Jaeden Martell and Lost in Space's Maxwell Jenkins play the two sons of Cage's character. Arcadian serves a reunion between Nicolas Cage and director Ben Brewer after 2016's The Trust.
17 Baghead — TBD 2024
The 2024 horror movie Baghead follows a man named Kevin who encounters a shape-shifting witch known as Baghead who can give him the answers he seeks. It is the feature-length directorial debut from Alberto Corredor, who previously directed a short film by the same name. Baghead stars The Witcher's Freya Allan along with Treadstone's Jeremy Irvine with Saffron Burrows and Peter Mullen also among the cast list. It is expected to be released in 2024.
16 The Crow Reboot — TBD 2024
The long road to getting a new adaptation of The Crow is finally going to materialize in 2024. The latest take comes from director Ruper Sanders (Foundation, Ghost in the Shell) and sees Bill Skarsgård step into the role of Eric Draven, previously played by Brandon Lee in the 1994 movie. 2024's The Crow reboot has been described as a modern re-imagining of James O'Barr's original graphic novel. It is also meant to star Foundation's Laura Birn, Danny Huston, and FKA twigs. Lionsgate has yet to announce a specific release date, but the 2024 window has been confirmed.
