If you’re a fan of scares and adrenaline, get ready: 2025 is shaping up to be the year when horror reaches new heights! With highly anticipated sequels, impactful reboots, and brand-new stories packed with suspense, the most awaited horror movies of 2025 are set to capture the hearts — and screams — of genre enthusiasts.
In this list, we’ve gathered the titles that are generating buzz among critics and fans alike, including both recent releases and upcoming premieres that promise to fill theaters. Prepare yourself for nights of fear, excitement, and jaw-dropping twists.
Discover now which films are set to dominate horror conversations in 2025 and mark your calendar for the releases you won’t want to miss!
Discover the Movies Now
2025 is set to be a memorable year for horror fans, with a mix of beloved franchise continuations, bold reboots, and original stories that promise to thrill even the bravest. Check out below the 10 titles that are making waves:
1. The Monkey
📆 Premiere in Brazil: March 6
🎥 Director: Osgood Perkins
⭐ Cast: Theo James, Elijah Wood, Tatiana Maslany
📂 Category: Psychological Horror
🔥 Critic Score: 90% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 85% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: Based on a short story by Stephen King
Synopsis: Based on a Stephen King short story, the film follows two brothers who discover a cursed toy monkey, triggering a series of mysterious deaths and terrifying events.
2. M3GAN 2.0
📆 Premiere in Brazil: June 27
🎥 Director: Gerard Johnstone
⭐ Cast: Allison Williams, Jane McGraw
📂 Category: Sci-Fi Horror
🔥 Critic Score: 88% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 82% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: Sequel to the 2022 hit
Synopsis: Following the success of 2022, M3GAN returns deadlier than ever. This time, she faces Amelia, a rogue military AI, in a technological showdown that blends horror and sci-fi in a life-or-death battle.
3. Final Destination: Bloodlines
📆 Premiere in Brazil: May 15
🎥 Directors: Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein
⭐ Cast: Tony Todd, Kaitlyn Santa Juana
📂 Category: Supernatural Horror
🔥 Critic Score: 85% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 80% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: A chilling continuation of the franchise
Synopsis: Death spares no one. In this new installment, a family finds itself trapped in a macabre cycle that spans generations. The film uncovers the origins of Death’s design, promising spine-chilling scares and electrifying twists.
4. 28 Years Later
📆 Premiere in Brazil: June 20
🎥 Director: Danny Boyle
⭐ Cast: Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer
📂 Category: Post-Apocalyptic Horror
🔥 Critic Score: 92% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 87% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: Sequel to the iconic “28 Days Later” franchise
Synopsis: Three decades after the rage virus devastated the world, a new outbreak threatens to wipe out humanity once again. With intense action and apocalyptic settings, the fight for survival reaches an even more brutal level.
5. The Conjuring: Last Rites
📆 Premiere in Brazil: September 5
🎥 Director: Michael Chaves
⭐ Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga
📂 Category: Supernatural Horror
🔥 Critic Score: 89% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 84% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: The terrifying conclusion of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s saga
Synopsis: Ed and Lorraine Warren face their most terrifying case yet: a demonic possession that challenges even their strongest beliefs. The film promises spine-tingling scares and a supernatural storyline full of tension.
6. Wolf Man
📆 Premiere in Brazil: January 16
🎥 Director: Leigh Whannell
⭐ Cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner
📂 Category: Classic Monster Horror
🔥 Critic Score: 88% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 83% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: A modern take on the classic werewolf legend
Synopsis: An ordinary man’s life is turned upside down when he discovers he’s cursed, transforming into a werewolf under the full moon. This classic horror tale is reimagined with stunning special effects and electrifying scenes.
8. Sinners
📆 Premiere in Brazil: March 6
🎥 Director: — (Director not confirmed)
⭐ Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld
📂 Category: Psychological Horror / Suspense
🔥 Critic Score: 84% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 80% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: A chilling tale of family secrets
Synopsis: Twin brothers return to their hometown seeking a fresh start, only to be confronted by a vengeful force. The plot blends psychological horror and suspense, unearthing dark family secrets.
9. Heretic
📆 Premiere in Brazil: January 3
🎥 Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
⭐ Cast: Hugh Grant
📂 Category: Psychological Horror / Thriller
🔥 Critic Score: 85% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 81% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Cinemas
💡 Extra Info: An atmospheric psychological horror with rising tension
Synopsis: On a night of psychological terror, two missionaries confront a mysterious man who challenges their faith. The steadily rising tension makes this film a must-watch for suspense lovers.
10. Fear Street: Prom Queen
📆 Premiere in Brazil: May 23
🎥 Director: Matt Palmer
⭐ Cast: India Fowler, Suzanna Son
📂 Category: Teen Slasher / Supernatural
🔥 Critic Score: 82% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🤩 Audience Opinion: 79% (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎬 Where to Watch: Netflix
💡 Extra Info: Part of the Fear Street anthology, inspired by R.L. Stine’s novels
Synopsis: As prom night approaches, the candidates for prom queen begin to mysteriously disappear. Amidst the glitter and gowns, a sinister force stalks the halls of Shadyside High, turning a night of dreams into a nightmare. This installment blends teen drama with slasher thrills, continuing the chilling legacy of the Fear Street series.
In Conclusion
The year 2025 promises to bring intense thrills for horror fans, with dark and gripping stories that will push the limits of fear. From revisited classics to new suspenseful releases, each production offers something unique for genre enthusiasts.
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