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10 Latest and Most Popular Horror Movies in 2024

Written by Gerryaldo

Horror movies are known for evoking sensations of fear and terror. It also finds its way into various forms of entertainment, including stories, films, and music enriched with mystical themes.

Contrary to common belief, horror isn't just about ghostly encounters. In this article, we'll explore everything about horror through a curated list of captivating horror movies! Some of them have garnered attention this year. Explore our top recommendations!

1. The First Omen

Year 2024
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Cast Nell Tiger Free Ralph Ineson
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This movie serves as a prequel to the 1976 horror hit "The Omen" that explores the origins of the menacing antichrist from the original film.

The plot follows Margareth Daino (Nell Tiger Free), who goes to Rome to work at an orphanage while preparing to become a nun. At first, Margaret adjusts well to her new surroundings and the people at the orphanage.

However, things start to feel off when she meets a child named Carlita Scianna, who is locked away and labeled as mentally unstable and "dangerous" by the senior nuns.

Margaret also talks to Father Brennan, who tells her a sinister plot within the church to create a devil's child, hailed as a "savior." Brennan urges Margaret to help him prevent this evil scheme from happening.

Blumhouse Production Studio is gaining recognition for its intriguing doll-themed movies. Following successes like M3GAN and Five Nights at Freddy's, they released a new spooky puppet film in March 2024, called "Imaginary," written and directed by Jeff Wadlow.

The movie is about Jessica, a writer and artist of kids' books. She's working on getting along with her two stepkids: Taylor, who's a typical moody teenager, and little Alice. Jessica invites them to live in the house where she grew up.

At first, everything about their new home seems normal. Jessica shows them around, sharing memories and even introducing them to her childhood imaginary friend, a teddy bear named Chauncey. Alice quickly becomes best buddies with Chauncey.

But things take a weird turn. Alice starts acting oddly, saying she's playing a "game" with Chauncey. Soon, Jessica's family finds themselves dealing with one strange event after another.

Movies that start as short films have been around in showbiz for a while. Following in the footsteps of shorts like Lights Out, Mama, Smile, and Saw, we now have Night Swim. It's based on a 2014 short film by Rod Blackhurst and Bryce McGuire.

Night Swim tells the story of Ray Waller, a once-promising baseball player forced to retire early because of a neurological condition. Ray, his wife Eve, and their kids, Izzy and Elliot, move to a new house, hoping for a fresh start and a calmer life.

Their new place is pretty big, with an impressive swimming pool in the backyard that hasn't been used for 15 years by the previous owner.

Ray uses the pool for his physical therapy and as a fun spot for his kids. But once they start using the pool again, strange and scary things begin happening to Ray's family, caused by some mysterious presence.

Baghead blends spooky horror with classic storytelling. The story starts with a young woman, Iris Lark (Freya Allan), who inherits an old, rundown pub in Berlin from her late father, Owen (Petter Mullan). Despite its poor condition, Iris decides to move in and make it her home, along with her best friend, Katie.

Little does Iris know that the pub has a secret, where in the basement lies a terrifying creature called Baghead. This creature has the power to bring back the dead for brief encounters.

Baghead offers this service to those mourning a loss. However, the reunion last only two minutes and come at a pretty fantastic rate. Iris sees an opportunity to profit from this.

Until one day, a customer breaks the rules and uses the service for longer than allowed. Baghead becomes uncontrollable and starts terrorizing Iris and Katie. The two friends must then confront this nightmare, battling to keep the creature confined to the basement.

Set against the backdrop of post-war Spain in 1939, this movie tells the story of Narcisa, a new teacher at a church-run all-girls school. Following the war, only a few nuns remain at the school.

Narcisa holds a secret unknown to many, that she possesses supernatural powers. She then confessed to the priest about her doubts about her gift and her faith. This is followed by terrifying nightmares and visions that haunt her.

In her room, Narcisa stumbles upon a cigar box filled with letters, scissors, and a photograph of Sister Socorro. This discovery reveals that her room once belonged to Sister Socorro whose life ended in tragedy.

Confronted by a series of eerie incidents, Narcisa feels driven to solve the mystery of Sister Socorro's death, despite the increasing terror that surrounds her.

This 90-minute movie is a whirlwind of intense and startling scenes, making it a thrilling watch. However, be warned – it's not a film to watch alone!

On August 6, 1897, just off the coast of England, a ship called the Demeter was discovered in a state of ruin. The sails were shredded, and the hull was badly damaged. Strangely, not a single crew member was found on board.

In the midst of the debris, a significant find was made—The Captain's Log. This logbook, belonging to the captain of the Demeter, contained a message: the absence of the crew meant that they were all gone, and a mysterious 'he' had survived.

The story begins with Captain Elliot setting sail on the Demeter from Varna, Bulgaria, to London, England. The ship is laden with a strange cargo from deep within Romania. Before embarking, they meet a doctor named Clemens, who ends up joining the crew after saving the captain's nephew from a mishap.

During the trip, Doctor Clemens finds a woman named Anna, who is passed out in a room filled with dirt. After he helps her, Clemens sees a scary person coming out of one of the boxes they are carrying. This person has started to frighten everyone on the ship ever since.

Pedro (Ezequiel Rodríguez) and Jimmy (Demián Salomón) are brothers who baffled when their cattle start acting scared and uneasy. Their search for answers leads them deep into the forest, where they meet Maria, an old woman with her children.

Maria's oldest child, Uriel, appears to be possessed and is physically decaying. Pedro and Jimmy quickly inform their landlord, Ruiz (Luis Ziembrowski), about this alarming discovery. When Ruiz arrives, he immediately sees the danger in the boy's condition.

Understanding the threat of the evil force at hand, Ruiz decides to remove the child from his land to protect others. Little do they know, this is just the start of more frightening events.

The movie, packed with chilling and graphic scenes, succeeds in creating a suspenseful and fearful atmosphere. It's a definite must-see for fans of the horror genre.

This movie tells a gripping and mysterious event set in the town of Ludlow, unfolding 50 years before the events of Pet Sematary. We're taken on a journey with a young Jud Crandall.

As a youngster, Jud Crandall (Jackson White) couldn't wait to leave Ludlow behind. But his plans are put on hold when he stumbles upon a dark family secret tied to his hometown. Jud then sets out to uncover the truth his family has kept hidden.

He's not alone in this mission. Teaming up with childhood friends, Jud embarks on an investigation that leads them into perilous situations. Together, they strive to end an ancient 'curse' that has plagued Ludlow since its founding, aiming to rid the town of any further threats.

Victor Fielding lost his wife, Sorenne, in a devastating earthquake in Haiti. She was pregnant and gravely injured, leaving the medical team with a heart-wrenching decision: save either Sorenne or her unborn child. At Sorenne's request, Victor chose to save their child, and now he single-handedly raises their daughter Angela.

Thirteen years have passed, and Angela lives with her father who has become very protective. Missing her mother deeply, Angela is haunted by a voice she believes is Sorenne's. To prove this, she and her best friend Katherine attend a séance, an event that leads to their mysterious disappearance. They are later found 48 kilometers away on a farm.

Following this event, Angela and Katherine start behaving strangely. They talk to themselves, stare blankly, become aggressive, and even harm themselves. Victor, who is convinced they are possessed, turns to Chris MacNeil for help. Chris had experienced something similar fifty years ago. The pressing question is, can Victor save Angela from these supposed evil spirits?

Despite this intriguing storyline, the film, directed by David Gordon Green, received negative reviews. Critics found it unoriginal and lacking in tension, leading to a generally unfavorable reception.

Every Halloween, Sawtooth Jack, also known as October Boy, comes to terrorize the residents of a small Midwestern town to perform the 'annual harvest' ritual. This ritual is a night of terror, where he not only ruins crops but also threatens the lives of the townspeople.

Because of this, residents are always haunted by fear and must be prepared for a brutal battle against Sawtooth Jack. To deal with him, every year there's a contest for the brave young people to kill this terrible monster. The winner who successfully kills Sawtooth Jack is promised a huge prize and the chance to escape the clutches of the cursed town.

Adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name, the movie is highly anticipated by book readers and horror movie fans around the world. It is the perfect movie to liven up your Halloween celebration!

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