nERDbOX’s Just the Horror 2024 Film Ranking
Hold onto your popcorn (or scream into it)! 2024 is a loaded year for horror films, offering chills, thrills, and everything in between.
But can it keep the pace of the last few years?
Whether you crave classic scares or something entirely new, there's a terrifying treat waiting for you. This list is your one-stop shop to navigate the darkest corners of cinema in 2024.
But can it keep the pace of the last few years?
Whether you crave classic scares or something entirely new, there's a terrifying treat waiting for you. This list is your one-stop shop to navigate the darkest corners of cinema in 2024.
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- DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler GillettStarsMelissa BarreraDan StevensAlisha WeirAfter a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl."Abigail" injects fresh blood into vampire films..
- DirectorCameron CairnesColin CairnesStarsDavid DastmalchianLaura GordonIan BlissA live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.A masterclass in atmosphere
- DirectorRaymond WoodStarsJenna KanellDanny KangDanielle LynFollowing her breakout success in a killer clown horror flick, Bowie finds herself held hostage by an unhinged fan determined to recreate the film's fatal plot.Bowie's descent into paranoia and desperation is raw and captivating.
- DirectorMichael SarnoskiStarsLupita Nyong'oJoseph QuinnAlex WolffA woman named Sam finds herself trapped in New York City during the early stages of an invasion by alien creatures with ultra-sensitive hearing.A Prequel That Screams Success
- DirectorRhys Frake-WaterfieldStarsScott ChambersTallulah EvansRyan OlivaNot wanting to live in the shadows any longer, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger take their fight to the town of Ashdown, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their wake.This is what I remember horror being all about as a kid!!
- DirectorTi WestStarsCharley Rowan McCainSimon PrastMia GothIn 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.A Bloody Good Time: "MaXXXine" Delivers for Franchise Fans
- DirectorJane SchoenbrunStarsJustice SmithBrigette Lundy-PaineIan ForemanTwo teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, but it is mysteriously cancelled.A Haunting Search for Selfhood, But Can You Stay Tuned In?
- DirectorZelda WilliamsStarsKathryn NewtonLiza SoberanoJenna DavisA coming of RAGE love story about a teenager and her crush, who happens to be a corpse. After a set of horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a journey to find love, happiness - and a few missing body parts.A delightful Frankenstein homage that injects the classic monster tale with a dose of 80s nostalgia
- DirectorSébastien VanicekStarsThéo ChristineSofia LesaffreJérôme NielResidents of a rundown French apartment building battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders."Infested" is the perfect recipe for a frightfully good time.
- DirectorJoshua John MillerStarsRussell CroweRyan SimpkinsSam WorthingtonA troubled actor begins to exhibit a disruptive behavior while shooting a horror film. His estranged daughter wonders if he's slipping back into his past addictions or if there's something more sinister at play.A Haunting Performance by Crowe, But Lacks True Terror
- DirectorGil KenanStarsPaul RuddCarrie CoonFinn WolfhardWhen the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.The humor can feel excessive at times leaving you yearning for a few more genuine spooky moments.
- DirectorKiah Roache-TurnerStarsJermaine FowlerRyan CorrAlyla BrowneAfter raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet-and fight for her family's survival-when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster."Sting" is a satisfying creature feature with a surprising amount of comedy.
- DirectorCaitlin CronenbergStarsJay BaruchelEmily HampshirePeter GallagherIn the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.A slow-burning descent into a society where "culling" becomes normalized
- DirectorHoward J. FordStarsEd WestwickAndrew P StephenNatalya TsvetkovaA determined detective is in a race against time to stop a twisted game show on the dark web, where captives are forced to compete for their lives.A Gripping Thriller With Untapped Potential
- DirectorJeff WadlowStarsDeWanda WiseTaegen BurnsPyper BraunA woman returns to her childhood home to discover that the imaginary friend she left behind is very real and unhappy that she abandoned him.Imagine delivers a campy, creature-feature charm that scratches a specific itch.
- DirectorMichael MohanStarsSydney SweeneyÁlvaro MorteSimona TabascoCecilia, a woman of devout faith, is warmly welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clear to Cecilia that her new home harbors dark and horrifying secrets."Immaculate" carves out its own space in the genre with a surprising amount of bite.
- DirectorChris NashStarsRy BarrettAndrea PavlovicCameron LoveWhen a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it.The first act is promising but the novelty of killer's perspective wears off fast.
- DirectorArkasha StevensonStarsNell Tiger FreeRalph InesonSonia BragaA young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate."The First Omen" stumbles slightly under its own weight.
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsMadelaine PetschRyan BownMatus LajcakAfter their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive."The Strangers: Chapter 1," attempts to recapture that magic, but the execution feels sluggish.
- DirectorBenjamin BrewerStarsNicolas CageJaeden MartellMaxwell JenkinsA father and his twin teenage sons fight to survive in a remote farmhouse at the end of the world.Arcadian is frustrating as it has the potential to be a terrifying, but...
- DirectorSpenser CohenAnna HalbergStarsHarriet SlaterAdain BradleyJacob BatalonWhen a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings, they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death.Don't expect a genre-defining masterpiece.
- DirectorJen SoskaSylvia SoskaStarsAshley MooreAndre AnthonyCamren BicondovaWhile attending a festival to commemorate the original zombie attack, Ash and her friends encounter the living dead and must fight back or be devoured.A decent dose of zombie thrills, but don't expect a genre revolution
- DirectorJang Jae-hyunStarsKim Go-eunLee Do-hyunChoi Min-sikThe process of excavating an ominous grave unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath.Unearthing Atmosphere, But Lacking Blaze
- DirectorJosiah AllenIndianna BellStarsBrendan RockJordan CowanElena CarapetisPatrick, a strange and lonely resident, lives in a mobile home at the back of an isolated trailer park. After a violent storm, a mysterious young woman appears at his door seeking shelter from the elements.While the slow-burn approach works initially, the film lingers too long
- DirectorBryce McGuireStarsWyatt RussellKerry CondonAmélie HoeferleA family moves into a new home, unaware that a dark secret from the house's past will unleash a malevolent force in the backyard pool.Night Swim will leave you feeling more like you need a pool skimmer to scoop out the boredom