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I Saw the TV Glow: Horror as Trans Allegory
Jane Schoenbrun's sophomore feature is a haunting meditation on identity, nostalgia, and the terror of living a life that isn't yours.
Alien: Romulus: The Franchise Returns to Its Terrifying Roots
Fede Álvarez delivers the most purely frightening Alien film since the 1979 original—a back-to-basics creature feature that earns its scares.
Speak No Evil: A Remake That Dares to Fight Back
James McAvoy is terrifyingly magnetic in this Hollywood remake that maintains the original's tension while adding a cathartic twist.
MaXXXine: Ti West's Trilogy Ends in Neon-Soaked Fury
The X trilogy concludes with its most stylish, ambitious entry—a love letter to 1980s Hollywood sleaze that cements Mia Goth as a horror icon.
Oddity: Irish Horror's Creepiest Export Yet
Damian McCarthy's supernatural revenge tale delivers old-fashioned scares with a wooden mannequin that will haunt your nightmares.
Smile 2: A Superior Sequel That Earns Its Grin
Naomi Scott delivers a nerve-jangling star turn as director Parker Finn expands his cursed franchise into pop stardom nightmare.
Late Night with the Devil: The Best Possession Film in Years
David Dastmalchian delivers a career-defining performance in this ingeniously constructed 1970s talk show nightmare.
Heretic: Hugh Grant's Darkest Turn Yet
A24's claustrophobic religious thriller transforms Britain's romantic comedy king into something genuinely terrifying.
The Substance: Demi Moore's Triumphant Body Horror Masterpiece
Coralie Fargeat delivers a savagely satirical meditation on aging and beauty standards that earns every drop of its fake blood.