The Best Horror Movies to Haunt Your Halloween Night
Every Halloween, something magical—and a little terrifying—happens in the world of movies. Horror takes center stage. It’s that one night when audiences crave a good scare, and filmmakers deliver it in spades. From eerie classics to chilling new releases, this year’s lineup of horror films is both nostalgic and refreshingly bold.
As highlighted by The New Yorker’s Alex Barasch, Halloween 2025 is seeing the horror genre reach new heights. In fact, the box-office numbers are staggering—horror movies this year have actually outperformed comedies and dramas combined. That says a lot about what people are looking for: thrills, tension, and maybe just a safe way to flirt with fear.
Among the new hits making waves is 28 Years Later , a follow-up to the cult favorite 28 Days Later . This one’s got a distinctly post-apocalyptic, post-Brexit edge that feels timely and unnerving. Then there’s Sinners , a Southern vampire saga from Ryan Coogler that mixes supernatural storytelling with sharp social commentary. Both films are proof that horror today isn’t just about scares—it’s also about reflection and reinvention.
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For those revisiting the classics, Rosemary’s Baby and The Silence of the Lambs continue to reign supreme as the go-to titles for eerie nostalgia. But critics from The New Yorker’s “Critics at Large” podcast took things further, recommending a few modern masterpieces that dive deep into psychological and emotional horror.
Take The Babadook (2014), for example. Jennifer Kent’s film explores the raw terror of motherhood and grief through the haunting story of a widow and her young son. The monster in the storybook becomes a metaphor for emotional trauma—a nightmare that can’t be escaped.
Then there’s Saint Maud (2021), a bone-chilling film about faith and obsession. It follows a devout caregiver whose piety twists into madness, revealing the thin line between devotion and delusion. It’s unsettling in the quietest, most personal way possible—the kind of horror that lingers after the credits roll.
For those brave enough to go darker, Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025) is the big one to watch. It begins with the mysterious disappearance of nearly an entire third-grade class and spirals into a community-wide descent into fear. It’s part mystery, part societal mirror—a chilling reminder that horror doesn’t always lurk in monsters but often in people themselves.
And if you’re craving the classics that never fail to raise your pulse, Hereditary and The Descent remain unbeatable. Hereditary is a slow-burn nightmare about family and fate, while The Descent traps its characters underground—both literally and psychologically.
So, whether you’re a fearless thrill-seeker or just horror-curious, this Halloween’s watchlist offers something for every level of spook tolerance. Just dim the lights, grab your blanket, and prepare to scream—because horror, it seems, has never been more alive.
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