Whilehorrorhas always been subjective among viewers, most consider it to be the best of all. Of course, other genres, such as action and romance, are just as popular, but horror can blend into almost any genre while remaining the dominant factor, making it distinctive. In fact, horror symbolizes something that many people are terrified of in real life yet embrace in fiction.
As a result, there have been hundreds of phenomenal horror films over the years. With modern streaming services making it easier to see these films, we’re witnessing a surge in new productions. In the past couple of months alone, several notable horror films have been released,includingOut of Darkness,Imaginary, andImmaculate. With the upcoming month looking equally exciting and promising, it’s reasonable that many would be excited. To that end, here is a list of every horror movie that will be released in April 2024.
The First Omen
Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 5
The Omenfranchisestarted in 1976 as a horror mystery and evolved over time into something more supernatural. The last film in the franchise was released in 2006, although it was not considered a sequel to the previous films. WithThe First Omenbeing a prequel to the popular franchise, the anticipation has been fairly high.
The film, co-written and directed by Arkasha Stevenson, follows Margaret, a young American woman, who is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, which she joyfully obliges. However, as she comes across various dreadful incidents, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that draws her closer to the truth about the birth of evil incarnate.The film will be released in theaters on Aug 14, 2025.
The First Omen is a horror film from director Arkasha Stevenson that acts as a prequel to the 1976 film The Omen. The film follows a young woman who goes to Rome to become a nun but begins to question her faith after encountering a terrifying darkness that aims to spawn an evil incarnate.
Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 12
Creature featuresare one of the best forms of horror that captivate a large number of fans. These are effective enough to instill fear in the audience while remaining highly fictitious.Stingis one such creature horror film that follows Charlotte, a 12-year-old girl who secretly raises a spider, afraid her parents will never approve of it. However, when a once-charming tiny spider rapidly transforms into something terrifying, Charlotte realizes she has made a big mistake. Can she rectify what she’s done before it’s too late?Watch and find out whenStingreleases in theaters on Jun 07, 2025.
10 Scariest Asian Horror Movies on Netflix
With so many delightfully chilling horror movies around, these are the best that the continent of Asia has to offer (that can be found on Netflix).
In Flamesis a Pakistani horror film that utilizes every opportunity to address the world’s issues, making it an intricate story but nonetheless an engaging one. The film, which was released in many regions last year, is regarded as a slow-burn, genre-bending horror picture that any movie fan should see.
Written and directed by Zarrar Khan, it is set in modern-day Karachi and follows Mariam and her family as they lose their patriarch. However, since that day, Mariam has been haunted by a ghost from her past, leaving her terrified and isolated from the rest of her family.In Flameswill be released in the United States on Jul 10, 2025.
Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 19
Reimaginations of classic films are generally popular among audiences as long as they remain faithful to the source material.Abigail,starring Giancarlo Esposito, Kathryn Newton, and Alisha Weir, is an anticipated horror thriller based on the 1936 filmDracula’s Daughter.
In the movie, a group of criminals abduct a young girl named Abigail, the ballerina daughter of a prominent underworld figure, with the belief that the ransom money will change their lives overnight. However, when they arrive at the isolated mansion where Abigail is held, they realize that they are in deep trouble as the little girl’s secret becomes apparent.Abigailis available to watch in theaters starting Jun 06, 2025.
The Night of the Harvest
The Night of the Harvest, written and directed by Ryan Callaway, is an upcoming horror movie that blends the traditional serial killer premise with something more sinister. When Aubrey and her friends go geocaching in the middle of the woods, they come across an old cornfield that is rumored to be haunted.
However, before they grasp what exactly plagues the cornfield, they are confronted by a woman in white wearing a mask, resulting in a sequence of tragic murders that leave a lasting impression. Who exactly is the lady with the mask, and what is lying beneath the cornfield?The Night of the Harvestis available in selected theaters across the United States on Jun 25, 2025.
10 Creepy Movies That Take Place in a Forest
Get ready to be spooked by these terrifying films set in the eerie confines of the forest.
Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 26
Whilehorror films based on eerie ghostsand serial killers are fairly prevalent, what’s more terrifying than knowing you’ll die soon but not knowing when? It may seem a bit confusing, butHumane, the upcoming horror film, takes an innovative approach to the notion, with environmental collapse as the major premise.
In a world where ecological conditions are deteriorating due to overpopulation, the government has implemented a euthanasia program in which 20% of the human population is to be sacrificed for the sake of others. But who would be willing to give up their lives for strangers?Humanewill open in theaters on Jul 16, 2025.
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Apr. 5 on Shudder and AMC+
Apr. 19 in select theaters
Apr. 26 on Shudder
