10 Best Horror Movies of 2025 (So far)

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2025 has been a chilling year for horror fans, and we’re only halfway through. Whether you love psychological thrillers, supernatural nightmares, or blood-soaked slashers, this year’s releases have gifted something to every kind of fear. So if you’re wondering what’s worth scaring you this year, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best horror movies of 2025 so far.
Let us know which one freaked you out the most in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more horror picks!

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00:002025 has been a chilling year for horror fans, and we're only halfway through.

00:17Whether you love psychological thrillers, supernatural nightmares, or blood-soaked slashers,

00:22this year's releases have gifted something to every kind of fear.

00:26So if you're wondering what's worth scaring you this year, we've got you covered.

00:28Here are the best horror movies of 2025 so far.

00:31Let us know which one freaked you out the most in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe

00:35for more horror picks.

00:38Bring Her Back

00:48Directed by the Filippo brothers, Bring Her Back is an Australian supernatural horror film

00:53that landed in theaters in May 2025.

00:56The story centers on two half-siblings, Andy and Piper, played by Billy Barrett and Sora

01:01Wong.

01:02After finding their father dead in the shower, 17-year-old Andy and his blind younger stepsister

01:06Piper are sent to live with their foster mother Laura, portrayed chillingly by Sally Hawkins.

01:11Soon after arriving, the children begin to uncover dark secrets about Laura.

01:15They find their mother doing occult rituals with a goal to resurrect her deceased daughter.

01:20What makes Bring Her Back stand out is its slow-building tension and eerie atmosphere.

01:33The filmmakers use unsettling visuals inspired by VHS's horror aesthetics to create a sense

01:38of dread that sticks with you long after the credits roll.

01:41Hawkins delivers a deeply unsettling performance as the foster mom, hiding sinister motives,

01:46while the kids' performances add emotional weight to the story.

01:49If you enjoy horror that's more about atmosphere and mystery than jump scares, Bring Her Back

01:54is a fresh entry to 2025's lineup.

01:58Final Destination

01:59Bloodlines

02:00Bloodlines is the sixth installment in the iconic horror franchise, directed by Zach Lepofsky

02:15and Adam B. Stein.

02:16The film introduces Stephanie Reyes, portrayed by Caitlin Santajuana, a college student plagued

02:21by recurring nightmares.

02:23Desperate to understand the source of her visions, Stephanie returns home, seeking answers

02:27from her grandmother, Iris Campbell, played by Breck Basinger.

02:30As she begins the story of her family's past, Stephanie uncovers a chilling connection to

02:34a deadly intuition and the inescapable force of death that has haunted them for generations.

02:39The cast also features Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Raya Keilstedt,

02:44and Tony Todd, reprising his role as William Bloodworth.

02:47This book, it will show you everything you need to know to keep our family safe.

02:56Todd's appearance adds a nostalgic touch for longtime fans of the series.

03:00The film is praised for revitalizing the franchise with inventive death sequences and a compelling

03:05narrative that highlights the origins of death's design.

03:08Bloodlines delivers the suspense and inventive fatalities fans expect, while adding depth to

03:12the franchise's lore.

03:13If you're a fan of supernatural horror with a twist, this installment is a must-watch.

03:19The Ugly Stepsister

03:29Some horror films shock with blood, while others unsettle with silence.

03:33But The Ugly Stepsister does both, and adds a twisted layer of fairytale satire that'll stick with you.

03:38Written and directed by Emily Christine Blickfeldt, this Norwegian body horror gem reimagines the Cinderella myth

03:45through a grotesque feminist lens.

03:47Set in a grim, fairytale-like 19th century kingdom, the story follows Elvira, played by Leah Myron, who is the so-called ugly stepsister.

03:55She spent her life being overlooked, while her stepsister, Thea Sophie Loch Ness, is everything the world deems beautiful.

04:02Determined to change that, Elvira embarks on a horrifying journey of self-modification, enduring graphic surgeries,

04:14a stitched eyelid scene that's borderline unwatchable, and even swallowing a tapeworm to get thinner, all to win the prince's affection.

04:21But The Ugly Stepsister isn't just shock for shock's sake.

04:24The film is praised for its bold commentary on beauty standards, identity, and the pressure to transform yourself to be seen.

04:30It is the most disturbing Cinderella reimagining ever made, that will not just end as a horror, but will provide you with enough food for thoughts.

04:40The Monkey

04:50Directed and written by Osgood Oz Perkins, The Monkey is a darkly comedic horror based on Stephen King's 1980 short story.

04:57The film centers on twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburne, both played by Theo James.

05:01The twins' family is torn apart by a cursed, wind-up toy monkey.

05:04As children, they discover the toy brings bizarre, fatal accidents whenever it's played with.

05:09It even leads to their mother's death.

05:11After the twins get rid of the toy, it resurfaces 25 years later, reuniting the now-distanced brothers.

05:16The cast also includes Tatiana Maslany as their mother Lois, Sarah Levy as their Aunt Ida, and Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman, introducing both humor and an unsettling mix of personalities.

05:35What sets The Monkey apart is its blend of over-the-top gore and dark comedy.

05:40Perkins leans into cartoonish violence, while the kills are outrageous and inventive, prompting both laughs and shocked reactions from audiences.

05:47If you're up for a horror comedy with high-concept kills, The Monkey is your perfect pick.

05:51The Rule of Jennypen

06:04Starring the winner of Triple Crown of Acting, Geoffrey Rush, The Rule of Jennypen is a standout indie horror of this year.

06:10Rush plays Stefan Mortensen, a once-powerful judge who suffers a stroke mid-sentencing, leaving him wheelchair-bound and placed in a care home.

06:18Across the hall lurks Dave Creeley, played by John Lithgow, who carries a sinister puppet named Jennypen.

06:23Jenny is an eyeless hand puppet that becomes the tool of Stefan's psychological and physical torment.

06:28As his mental state deteriorates, he must unravel whether the cruelty is supernatural or chillingly real.

06:34Lithgow and Rush's powerful, chilling and emotionally charged performances will surely make you wonder.

06:49The film's claustrophobic cinematography and sound design add to its unnerving atmosphere, echoing hallmarks of modern psychological horror.

06:56If you're drawn to slow-burning, psychologically intense horror with strong performances and disturbing themes, this film will stick with you.

07:03Companion

07:05The moment we locked eyes.

07:10Companion

07:15Companion is a sci-fi horror thriller directed and written by Drew Hancock, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple on a weekend getaway.

07:22The story follows Josh and Iris on a weekend getaway with friends at a secluded lakeside estate owned by Sergei.

07:28Tension builds as Iris grows increasingly uneasy, especially around Josh's controlling nature and Sergei's shady behavior.

07:35When one of the guests ends up dead, the twist hits hard where Iris comes out as a companion robot designed by Josh, programmed to obey his demands.

07:49I know it's gonna sound cheesy, but...

07:52This low-budget film cleverly blends horror, dark comedy, and sci-fi commentary.

07:58Sophie Thatcher delivers a standout performance, shifting from obedient android to a fiercely independent, self-aware being.

08:05Jack Quaid, as the controlling Josh, nails that creepy, nice-guy facade turning increasingly menacing.

08:11Companion is engaging and unsettling in equal parts.

08:15If you're into tight, thought-provoking horror with social commentary and a killer, central performance, this ride is worth it.

08:22Presence

08:31Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koop, Presence hit the US theaters on January 24, 2025.

08:37This subtle supernatural thriller stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Kalina Leung, Eddie Madej, and Julia Fox.

08:44The film's premise is simple yet effective.

08:46A grieving family moves into a suburban home and begins to suspect that they're not alone.

08:50Unlike most horror films, this one often assumes the ghost's perspective, watching the family from dark corners and hallways.

08:56You wonder where they are.

09:00And you wonder what it would be like if you were there too.

09:04This silent, observational approach builds unease without relying on obvious jump scares, making each creak and shadow feel personal.

09:11The film is applauded for its minimalist storytelling and tension.

09:14If you like creeping dread and cinematic experimentation over loud scares, Presence delivers a deeply unsettling experience.

09:20For fans of intelligent, mood-driven ghost stories, this film offers a haunting, artful ghost story that lingers long after you leave the theater.

09:28Megan 2.0

09:29Megan 2.0

09:30Megan 2.0 dials up the chaos in this slick, sci-fi, action-horror sequel based on a story by Akla Cooper and Gerard Johnstone.

09:48Directed and written by Gerard Johnstone, the film brings back Alison Williams and Violet McGraw alongside Ivana Sakhno as the chilling new android threat, Amelia.

09:56Amy Donald once again gives physical life to Megan, with Jenna Davis voicing her razor-sharp AI persona.

10:03Two years after Megan's rampage, Gemma is now an AI ethics advocate working with her niece Katie and old colleagues.

10:09But when the military's rogue android Amelia escapes, Megan reappears with her consciousness preserved inside Gemma's smart home and offers to help stop Amelia in exchange for a new body.

10:18No matter what happens.

10:27The plot races through infiltration, tech conspiracies, and a deadly attempt to AI takeover.

10:33The film becomes a story of Megan's redemption arc as she helps Gemma's team to tackle the global threat.

10:38With fast-paced action and sleek visuals, Megan 2.0 shifts more towards spectacle than horror, but it's an entertaining ride for fans of futuristic thrillers.

10:48Heart Eyes

10:49Heart Eyes

10:59Heart Eyes is a Valentine's Day-themed slasher rom-com released on February 7th, 2025.

11:05The film is set in Seattle on February 14th, where a serial killer known as Heart Eyes is on his mission.

11:11The killer has moved to different cities in the United States, killing multiple couples on Valentine's Day.

11:15This year, Ally and Jay, two co-workers, are mistakenly targeted as a couple by the masked, heart-eyes killer.

11:21The film stars Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding as Ally and Jay, while the supporting cast includes Gigi Zumbato, Michaela Watkins, Devin Sawa, and Jordana Brewster.

11:30Directed by Josh Rubin, the film delivers over-the-top gore with inventive kills, mixed with witty banter and slow-to-do.

11:44Viewers and reviewers most agree that it's a solid Valentine's Day horror pick.

11:50If you enjoy slasher flicks with a rom-com twist and creative kills, Heart Eyes comes with a bloody good time.

11:5628 Years Later

11:58Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, 28 Years Later is the third installment in the 28 Days Later film series.

12:14This post-apocalyptic horror sequel follows a quarantined island community, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Alfie Williams in his feature film debut, and Ralph Fiennes.

12:24In the quarantined island, nearly three decades after the rage virus outbreak, a 12-year-old Spike ventures into the infected mainland with his father, Jamie.

12:32Their exploration uncovers new horrors, including mutated infected and unpredictable human sex.

12:37The film leans into a moodier coming-of-age tone, balancing brutal action with emotional depth.

12:51Jodie Comer portrays Spike's ailing mother, Isla, and Ralph Fiennes appears as the enigmatic Dr. Kelson, delivering a key memento amorous moment that struck many viewers.

13:0328 Years Later revitalizes the franchise with a rich atmosphere, strong performances, and emotional stakes.

13:09If you appreciate horror that's as thoughtful as it is intense, this is a standout for 2025.

13:14Sinners

13:17Sinners is a southern gothic vampire epic set in 1932 Mississippi, following twin WWI veterans Smoke and Stack, both characters played by Michael B. Jordan.

13:35Initially a character-rich period drama, the mood flips into supernatural horror as the night unfolds.

13:41The film blends intense violence, evocative blues performances, and racial commentary under Jim Crow.

13:46The cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, and Wunmi Mosaku.

13:51Directed and co-written by Ryan Coogler, the film centers around the twin WWI veterans, who return home to open a juke joint powered by blues music.

13:59Their peaceful dream is quickly shattered by a mysterious vampire named Remick.

14:12The vampire turns the locals into the undead, including Smoke's cousin Sammy.

14:16The film goes on with the twins' quest for survival and their attempt to save their town.

14:20The film is a dazzling mix of horror, music, history, and soul.

14:24If you're into genre-bending epics with striking visuals and powerful performances, you don't want to miss the Sinners.

14:29Back up!

14:42Please, daddy, please.

14:45Hurry, mommy, he's coming!

14:49When I woke up, there is no one left.

14:52No one left.

14:54Guys!

14:59Don't do whatever I have to to take care of you.