Are there any good horror movies in 2025?
While 2025 is still unfolding, several promising horror movies are on the horizon. Here are some of the most anticipated ones:
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Presence
- Release Date: January 24, 2025
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan
- Synopsis: A family moves into a new suburban house, only to discover they are not alone. The film uses the ghost's POV to create an unsettling experience1.
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Screamboat
- Release Date: January 31, 2025
- Director: Steven LaMorte
- Cast: David Howard Thornton, Jesse Kove, Jesse Posey
- Synopsis: A late-night boat ride in NYC turns into a survival battle as a mischievous mouse morphs into a monstrous danger1.
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Sinners
- Release Date: March 7, 2025 (originally) / April 18, 2025 (updated)
- Director: Ryan Coogler
- Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo
- Synopsis: Two brothers return to their hometown in the Jim Crow-era South, facing supernatural horror and historical tension1.
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Him
- Release Date: September 19, 2025
- Director: Justin Tipping
- Cast: Marlon Wayans
- Synopsis: A psychological horror film about a young athlete's journey into fame and power1.
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
- Release Date: 2025
- Director: Michael Chaves
- Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson
- Synopsis: Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on their final terrifying case3.
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M3GAN 2.0
- Release Date: 2025
- Director: Gerard Johnstone
- Cast: Jemaine Clement, Allison Williams, Violet McGraw
- Synopsis: The sequel to the hit horror film about a killer AI doll3.
These movies promise a mix of innovative storytelling, historical horror, and classic franchise revivals, making 2025 a promising year for horror fans.