Best horror movies of 2025
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2025 has been a banner year for horror enthusiasts, delivering a mix of chilling sequels, innovative indie films, and spine-tingling originals. From psychological thrillers to supernatural hauntings, here's a curated list of the top horror films that have graced our screens this year.
1. Bring Her Back
- Cast: Sally Hawkins, Michael Dorman
- Rating: 89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Studio: A24
- Where to Watch: Currently in theaters
- Synopsis: Directed by the Philippou brothers, this Australian psychological horror follows a grieving foster mother who takes in two orphaned siblings, leading to unsettling revelations and a descent into madness. (news.com.au)
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2. Dangerous Animals
- Cast: Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney
- Rating: ★★★☆☆ (The Times)
- Studio: Shudder / IFC Films
- Where to Watch: In U.S. theaters from June 6; streaming on Shudder expected July 2025
- Synopsis: An Australian surfer is abducted by a serial killer who uses sharks as his weapon. This arthouse horror, reminiscent of ‘Jaws', delves into the psyche of a deranged psychopath on the Gold Coast. (decider.com, thetimes.co.uk)
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3. The Monkey
- Cast: Elijah Wood, Sophia Lillis
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: Neon
- Where to Watch: Limited theatrical release
- Synopsis: A darkly comedic adaptation of Stephen King's short story, this film centers on a cursed toy monkey that causes random deaths when its cymbals clash. (whatculture.com)
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4. M3GAN 2.0
- Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: Blumhouse Productions
- Where to Watch: In theaters from June 27
- Synopsis: The AI doll M3GAN returns with upgrades to combat a more malevolent AI threat, blending horror with sci-fi elements. (thedailybeast.com, editorial.rottentomatoes.com)
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5. The Black Phone 2
- Cast: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: Blumhouse Productions
- Where to Watch: In theaters from October 17
- Synopsis: The Grabber returns in this sequel, continuing the terrifying tale of abductions and supernatural phone calls from the beyond. (youtube.com, reddit.com, thedailybeast.com, blumhouse.com, editorial.rottentomatoes.com)
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6. Ma 2
- Cast: Octavia Spencer
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: Blumhouse Productions
- Where to Watch: Release date TBA
- Synopsis: Octavia Spencer reprises her role in this sequel to the 2019 psychological thriller, promising more unsettling hospitality. (thedailybeast.com)
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7. The Woman in the Yard
- Cast: Danielle Deadwyler, Russell Hornsby
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: Blumhouse Productions
- Where to Watch: In theaters from March 28
- Synopsis: A family is terrorized by an unseen entity in their backyard, leading to a night of horror and transformation. (horrorgeeklife.com)
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8. Clown in a Cornfield
- Cast: TBA
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: TBA
- Where to Watch: In theaters from May 9
- Synopsis: Based on the novel, a group of teenagers faces off against a killer clown in a small town's cornfield. (directv.com)
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9. 28 Years Later
- Cast: TBA
- Rating: Not yet rated
- Studio: TBA
- Where to Watch: In theaters from June 20
- Synopsis: The sequel to '28 Days Later' and '28 Weeks Later' continues the saga of a world ravaged by a rage-inducing virus. (rottentomatoes.com)
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10. Final Destination: Bloodlines
- Cast: TBA
- Rating: Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
- Studio: TBA
- Where to Watch: In theaters
- Synopsis: The latest installment in the ‘Final Destination' franchise explores new ways death comes for those who escape it. (editorial.rottentomatoes.com)
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Conclusion
From AI dolls to haunted cornfields, 2025 has delivered a diverse array of horror films that cater to all tastes. Whether you're into psychological thrillers, supernatural hauntings, or slasher flicks, there's something for every horror aficionado this year. Want more big-screen brilliance? Read our blog on the top-grossing movies of 2025 here. https://trendimint.com/2025/05/28/top-grossing-movies-2025/
What’s been your favorite movie of 2025 so far? Drop your pick in the comments below!
Best Horror Movies of 2025
