{"id":219209,"date":"2026-01-06T06:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/219209\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:48:09","slug":"most-anticipated-horror-movies-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/219209\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last year was a pretty interesting year for horror<\/a>. We had films like Weapons, 28 Years Later, Sinners, Bring Her Back, and Companion. This coming year is already shaping up to be another great one for one of our favorite genres. Here are some of the most anticipated horror movies of 2026.<\/p>\n

What are the most anticipated horror movies of 2026?<\/p>\n

Before we get into it, we should note that we\u2019re including several horror subgenres. There are also a handful of films not included on our list \u2014 most notably 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple<\/a> (simply because that one\u2019s a given, and any horror fan already knows about it) and Scream 7. While we\u2019re excited for Scream 7<\/a>, we\u2019re not entirely convinced it\u2019ll be one of the year\u2019s best. Kevin Williamson\u2019s direction gives us hope for the franchise.<\/p>\n

The Bride!<\/p>\n

2025 gave us one of Guillermo del Toro\u2019s greatest horror films with his adaptation of Mary Shelley\u2019s gothic novel Frankenstein<\/a>. Though unrelated, 2026 brings Maggie Gyllenhaal\u2019s continuation of the saga, in which the creature actually gets a girlfriend.<\/p>\n

Hamnet\u2019s Jessie Buckley<\/a> and Christian Bale star in the leading roles in a story where Dr. Euphorinius brings a murdered woman back to life to serve as Frankenstein\u2019s companion in 1930s Chicago. This devilish, highly stylized spin on the classic tale is backed by the support (and money) of Warner Bros., and it\u2019s easily one of the most intriguing horror projects on the horizon.<\/p>\n

Werwulf<\/p>\n

For another horror take that doesn\u2019t necessarily promise outright scares so much as a folkloric epic, Robert Eggers takes us back to 13th-century Europe, where a mysterious creature is wreaking havoc. Along with directing, Eggers co-wrote the script with Icelandic poet and novelist Sj\u00f3n, continuing their long-standing collaboration.<\/p>\n

Werwulf is also set to reunite Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe, who previously worked together on Nosferatu. Jarin Blaschke returns as cinematographer, with choreography by Gabrielle Marie-Roti. While not much else is known at this point, it\u2019s safe to assume this will be a meticulously crafted visual feast \u2014 very much in Eggers\u2019 wheelhouse.<\/p>\n

Psycho Killer<\/p>\n

Georgina Campbell (Black Mirror, Barbarian, The Watchers) takes the lead in this chilling feature that centers around a sadistic serial killer\u2019s murder spree. For fans of horror-meets-crime, it doesn\u2019t get much more compelling than this. Campbell plays Jane, a dedicated cop widowed after a brutal murder committed by a notorious killer known as \u201cThe Satanic Slasher\u201d (James Preston Rogers). Driven by grief and sheer will, Jane sets out on a mission to track down the murderer. Psycho Killer<\/a> marks the feature debut of director Gavin Palone (who has spent most of his career as a producer), working from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker, the mastermind behind Se7en. We\u2019re excited about this team\u2019s pedigree, which points to a film that is disturbing and psychologically layered.<\/p>\n

Send Help<\/p>\n

Sam Raimi is back in the horror world with this upcoming feature, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O\u2019Brien as an employee and her boss who find themselves stranded on an island. After her boss fires her and adds on a bit of cruelty for good measure, he gives her the chance to prove herself at a corporate event in Thailand. Unfortunately, they never make it and end up stranded on an island. The situation is already dangerous, but tensions quickly escalate and, well\u2026 you can imagine what comes next. We\u2019re not entirely sure what else the film has in store, but we\u2019re excited to see Raimi return to the genre.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also intrigued to see Rachel McAdams in a horror role, as this isn\u2019t typically where she has showcased her talents. While she\u2019s no stranger to thrillers, the trailer hints at a vibe reminiscent of Kathy Bates in Misery, which could be a fascinating departure for her.<\/p>\n

Hokum<\/p>\n

From the studio behind Weapons, Hokum<\/a> tells the story of a reclusive novelist (Adam Scott) who travels to Ireland to scatter his parents\u2019 ashes. Remote Irish inns already feel like the perfect setting for unsettling tales, and things only grow darker when we find out a witch is haunting the place. Written and directed by Irish horror filmmaker Damien McCarthy, the mind behind Oddity (2024) and Caveat (2020), Hokum could easily become one of 2026\u2019s most spine-tingling horror experiences.<\/p>\n

How we picked the most anticipated horror movies of 2026<\/p>\n

We opted for an array of horror films from the genre, ranging from supernatural slow burns and survivalist films to serial killers, folkloric epics, and stylized pop-gothic adaptations. There are plenty more to keep our eyes on in 2026, but these are just the few that we\u2019re most excited for, although they may not be getting the most buzz quite yet.<\/p>\n

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