Summer 2024 is starting off with a bang—both in terms of heat and horror.
Horror fans have a slew of highly anticipated releases to keep them on the edge of their seats as they endure the swelter.
From long-awaited sequels to fresh, chilling tales, summer 2024 promises a diverse array of scares. Here are the top 5 horror movies to watch out for this summer.
The Watchers
The Watchers marks the feature directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of renowned filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. This tense, creature-filled thriller stars Georgina Campbell and Dakota Fanning. Moreover, it follows a young woman and three strangers trapped in an Irish forest shelter. Consequently, they must fend off mysterious creatures every night to survive. Furthermore, the film promises to be a gripping experience for horror enthusiasts. Additionally, The Watchers is set to hit theaters on June 7. Therefore, horror aficionados should mark their calendars for this must-see release.
MaXXXine
Up next, the third instalment in Ti West’s acclaimed X slasher trilogy, MaXXXine promises to be a bloody, neon-soaked thrill ride set in the 1980s. Mia Goth reprises her role as the ambitious, aspiring porn star Maxine, navigating the seedy underbelly of Hollywood while a killer dubbed the Night Stalker is on the loose. West’s stylish and uncompromising vision, combined with Goth’s captivating performance, make this a highly anticipated summer horror event—set for release July 5 in Canada and July 3 in the U.S.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Nearly four decades after the original cult classic, the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel is finally hitting theaters on Sept. 6. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and other original cast members reunite as the Ghost with the Most is summoned once again, causing chaos in the realms of the living and the dead. With Tim Burton’s unique vision and a star-studded cast, this sequel promises to be a delightfully twisted and nostalgic trip.
Speak No Evil
Next, we have the American remake of the Danish horror hit, Speak No Evil. Mackenzie Davis and James McAvoy star as an American family invited to a British family’s country estate, only for their holiday to spiral into terror. Directed by James Watkins (The Woman in Black), Speak No Evil is a chilling exploration of trust and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface. The film is set for release Sept. 13.
Longlegs
Finally we got Osgood Perkins returning with Longlegs. Perkins is the director of The Blackcoat’s Daughter and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House. Longlegs is a serial killer thriller starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage. With Perkins’ taste for atmospheric dread and Monroe’s scream queen status, this tale of a young woman stalked by a killer with an unsettling obsession is sure to leave audiences deeply disturbed.
Final Thoughts
With a diverse range of offerings, from creature features to slashers and psychological thrillers, summer 2024 is set to be a memorable season for horror fans craving fresh scares and cinematic chills.