For those who, like me, are already primed for a good scare this Halloween season, but may be looking to branch out from the usual suspects, I've got you covered. From action-packed thrillers to folk horror masterpieces, here are some upcoming cult classics that will make your skin crawl.
First up is "The Guest," a 2025 release that seamlessly blends action and horror in a way that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Dan Stevens stars as David Collins, a mysterious veteran who shows up at his deceased best friend's family home with sinister intentions. With echoes of "The Terminator" and "Halloween," this film is perfect for those who enjoy a good scare with their action flicks.
Another must-see is "The Descent 2," although not technically the sequel to the original, its intense sequences will leave you breathless - literally. A group of women on a spelunking adventure vacation find themselves trapped in a massive cave system filled with terrifying creatures. This one's a no-brainer for fans of claustrophobic horror.
If you're looking for something a bit more offbeat, consider "The Empty Man." Released during COVID and with the studio intervening with the director's vision, this film still manages to work as a modern horror classic despite its flaws. It's equal parts folk horror and detective thriller, keeping viewers hooked until the very end.
Lastly, there's "Train to Busan Presents: The Last Breathing," a Japanese nightmare maker that initially seems like a serial killer procedural but morphs into something much darker and more disturbing. With its slow-burning tension, this one will have you on edge from start to finish.
While it's impossible to narrow down the best horror movies for this Halloween season, these three films are sure to provide plenty of chills and thrills. Whether you're a fan of action-packed thrillers or folk horror masterpieces, there's something on this list for everyone.
First up is "The Guest," a 2025 release that seamlessly blends action and horror in a way that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Dan Stevens stars as David Collins, a mysterious veteran who shows up at his deceased best friend's family home with sinister intentions. With echoes of "The Terminator" and "Halloween," this film is perfect for those who enjoy a good scare with their action flicks.
Another must-see is "The Descent 2," although not technically the sequel to the original, its intense sequences will leave you breathless - literally. A group of women on a spelunking adventure vacation find themselves trapped in a massive cave system filled with terrifying creatures. This one's a no-brainer for fans of claustrophobic horror.
If you're looking for something a bit more offbeat, consider "The Empty Man." Released during COVID and with the studio intervening with the director's vision, this film still manages to work as a modern horror classic despite its flaws. It's equal parts folk horror and detective thriller, keeping viewers hooked until the very end.
Lastly, there's "Train to Busan Presents: The Last Breathing," a Japanese nightmare maker that initially seems like a serial killer procedural but morphs into something much darker and more disturbing. With its slow-burning tension, this one will have you on edge from start to finish.
While it's impossible to narrow down the best horror movies for this Halloween season, these three films are sure to provide plenty of chills and thrills. Whether you're a fan of action-packed thrillers or folk horror masterpieces, there's something on this list for everyone.
these movies sound super scary and intense 
"The Guest" and "Train to Busan Presents: The Last Breathing" are giving me serious goosebumps 
I've heard great things about "The Empty Man" but with the director's vision being altered it's hard for me to get hyped 
still, these recs are super helpful 
thank you so much for sharing them 
. It makes me wonder, what if we're not as aware of ourselves as we think we are? What if our own demons are the ones doing the haunting? The way Dan Stevens brings this character to life is so captivating, it's like you can't look away from your own dark side 
. And that's what horror movies do best - they mirror us back at ourselves and make us confront the things we'd rather ignore 
! "The Guest" sounds like an intense thriller, love the combo of action and horror - can't wait to see Dan Stevens bring that mysterious vibe to life 
. But, gotta say, I'm a bit skeptical about "The Empty Man" with those director's vision issues 
. And, Train to Busan Presents: The Last Breathing? Slow-burning tension is right up my alley 
. Anyone else excited for these new scares?!
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it sounds like "The Last Breathing" could be pretty intense, but is it really necessary to slap a name from another film into the mix? And what's up with the title changes... it's like they're trying to make each one sound more unique than they actually are 
. Give me something that actually takes risks and tries to innovate, rather than just rehashing familiar horror tropes 
these movies are def gonna make ur halloween season tho
. And don't even get me started on "The Descent 2", that cave system is going to give me nightmares for weeks 
And don't even get me started on "The Descent 2", that cave system is like, totally terrifying. But what's really got me hyped is "The Empty Man". I know the director's vision was messed with, but it still managed to become this awesome folk horror thingy... and now I need to watch all these movies ASAP before Halloween! 
"The Guest" is gonna be so meta since the star plays like a super creepy stalker... just what I need to watch before halloween 
Also, I've always wanted to check out "The Descent 2"... WHO DOESN'T LOVE A GOOD CLAUSTROPHOBIC HORROR?! 
. Anyone else excited for these new horror movies this Halloween season? 
. Meanwhile, movies like these ones are like a punch in the gut - they take us back to that primal feeling of fear that we thought we'd outgrown 
, but omg the cave system in "The Descent 2" is literally giving me anxiety 
. and i heard "The Empty Man" wasnt supposed to be that good cuz of the studio interfering 
and lastly "Train to Busan Presents: The Last Breathing" is literally on my bucket list 
cant wait for these movies come out!!