Best Horror Movies of 2025
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The 2026 horror movie slate from Robert Eggers' Werwulf to Julia Ducournau’s ALPHA. See the indie breakouts and auteur films poised to dominate.
Given the data-driven nature of contemporary Hollywood, it should not be a surprise that multiple late-franchise horror sequels hit theaters in 2025. And indeed, they were safe bets, as two of them—one celebrated,
The world is terrifying sometimes. But one of the best ways to manage the horrors of the real world is to contain those extremes in a movie. Unlike life, horror movies actually end, and so, even if you're scared out of your mind while watching,
It may be hard to believe, but the best horror movie of 2025, according to Rotten Tomatoes, has slid over the finish line in the last week of the year.
Below, you'll find Polygon's picks for the 10 best horror TV shows of 2025. And if you don't think The Chair Company belongs on this list, well, clearly you've never fallen on your ass in front of 100 coworkers; pure nightmare fuel.
This isn't limited to one particular country or one particular era, either, as countless horror films from all over the world have gone on to influence horror in its entirety, with legacies spreading to all the corners of the globe.
An unusual new indie game on Steam is completely free for players to download and try out, bringing a unique spin to the horror genre.
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Every horror movie releasing in 2026
2026 has no shortage of horror movies releasing throughout the year, with some big-name directors and major franchises contributing to the lineup.
However, even one of the absolute best years in horror is going to have its f0air share of notoriously awful horror releases, with the worst that horror had to offer in 2025 being especially sour and unsuitable watches.
As a longtime horror fan, I’d never want to give up my subscription to Shudder, which rivals the Criterion Channel in its careful curation of vintage classics and obscurities. The same care goes into Shudder’s original productions,
In 2023, I used CinemaBlend’s ranking of the year’s best horror movies to proselytize the devilish and clever horror movie Influencer, the new movie’s predecessor, and if you have not yet had the pleasure of enjoying that bit of cinematic wickedness,
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