
Something is lurking in the shadows of 2025, and it is not just another jump scare. Will you dare to enter a house where the walls whisper secrets? Can you trust your own reflection when it starts moving on its own? And what happens when a long-forgotten legend refuses to stay buried? Horror fans, brace yourselves—this year’s lineup is packed with nightmares that will have you sleeping with the lights on!
This year’s horror flicks bring twists, turns, and unforgiving chills you cannot shake off. You might think you have seen it all, but hold on to that thought because 2025’s horror lineup is here to prove you wrong!
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer
is making a chilling comeback, straight from the misty shores of Southport! One reckless summer night, a group of friends makes a fatal mistake, swearing to take their dark secret to the grave. But secrets do not stay buried for long. A year passes, and their worst nightmare comes knocking at the door armed with a hook.
The full ‘I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER’ (2025) cast starring Jennifer Love Hewitt & Freddie Prinze Jr.
Also starring: Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Madelyn Cline, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Austin Nichols, Gabbriette, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Lola Tung & Billy… pic.twitter.com/PYFbYd5RJe
— ໊ (@britneyvinyl) December 14, 2024
With tensions running high, trust begins to break down among the friends and they have to face the dilemma: Can they escape the shadow of their own guilt before it is too late? Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
, this sequel reunites Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.
in their roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson promising to reignite the suspense and terror of the original.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Get ready for another round of spine-chilling nights at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. In Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
, Mike Schmidt played by Josh Hutcherson
is back, facing animatronics with even darker secrets. Directed by Emma Tammi
, this sequel explores the creepy mysteries of the pizzeria further. With Matthew Lillard’s Wiliam Afton lurking in the shadows and Vanessa Elizabeth Lail’s Vanessa digging deep into secrets,
can Mike survive the intensified horrors? Mark your calendars for December 5, 2025 for when this nightmare unfolds in theaters!
Come find me. #FiveNightsAtFreddys2 in theaters December 5, 2025. #FNAF2movie pic.twitter.com/35VAzj7WIy
— Five Nights at Freddy’s (@FNAFMovie) October 18, 2024
28 Years Later
Nearly three decades after a Rage Virus outbreak, a tough group of survivors have carved out a fragile sanctuary on a remote island, linked to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one daring member ventures back to the mainland, he finds a world in which both the infected and the uninfected have suffered horrific mutations.
First trailer for #28YearsLater 🧟♂️
Releasing June 20, 2025 pic.twitter.com/fFyjL5OUo4
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) December 10, 2024
Directed by Danny Boyle and produced by Cillian Murphy, 28 Years Later
brings back the spine-tingling suspense that fans have been eagerly waiting for. Featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer
, this much-awaited sequel promises to deliver the same nerve-wracking tension that made the series legendary!
Until Dawn
A fun trip turns into a never-ending nightmare in David F. Sandberg’s Until Dawn
set to hit theaters on April 25, 2025
. When Clover played by Ella Rubin
and her friends go looking for her missing sister and stumble into an eerie visitor center—only to be hunted by a masked killer. The catch here? Every time they die, they wake up at the start of the same horrific night. Wendigos, slashers, and something even worse lurk in the shadows, and they must survive until dawn to escape this timeless loop.
Until Dawn (2025)
Dir: David F. Sandberg pic.twitter.com/uDEKul8WjN— Film Crave (@_filmcrave) January 14, 2025
Sinners
In Sinners
, director Ryan Coogler once again teams up with Michael B. Jordan
who is taking on the dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Set in the 1930s Jim Crow South, the brothers return to their hometown seeking a fresh start, only to face an evil presence that has been waiting for them to return. As they go deeper, reality and the supernatural begin to blur, testing their relationship and determination. With a star cast of supporting actors including Hailee Steinfeld and Jack O’Connell
, Sinners
is looking up to be one of the best in the year’s horror series.
The first trailer for Ryan Coogler’s ‘SINNERS’ has been released.
In theaters on March 7, 2025. pic.twitter.com/10jtCvJbKH
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 24, 2024
Frankenstein
In Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless classic, Dr. Victor Frankenstein played by Oscar Isaac
ventures into forbidden science, creating a creature brought to life by Jacob Elordi from the dead. As the monster awakens, it craves revenge, leading to a chilling confrontation between creator and creation. Starring Mia Goth as Elizabeth and Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorius
, this flim to be released on Netflix in November 2025
, is set to weave gothic horror into humanity like never before!
FRANKENSTEIN, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. November 2025.#NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/h8WqYxzUc7
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) January 30, 2025
The Monkey
Some childhood toys bring back sweet memories but his one brings death. In The Monkey, w
hen twins Hal and Bill find their father’s old wind-up monkey, they simply think it is just junk. But each time its little cymbals crash, someone is killed in a horrific manner. Horrified, they throw it away and try to move on. Years later, the killings start again, pulling them back into a nightmare they never truly escaped. Starring Theo James and Tatiana Maslany, this Stephen King adaptation
turns an innocent toy into pure terror!
THE MONKEY.
Based on the short story by Stephen King, produced by James Wan, and written and directed Osgood Perkins.
In theaters February 21, 2025.pic.twitter.com/qHGoqLgsQw— The Monkey (@TheMonkey_Movie) August 12, 2024
Heart Eyes
Roses are red, violets are blue… and the Heart Eyes Killer is coming for you. Every Valentine’s Day, this masked murderer crashes date nights in the bloodiest way possible
. This year, Ally, a sharp-witted marketing executive, is working overtime to create the perfect romance campaign —until she realizes love might just get her killed.
Stay single… stay alive. Watch the official trailer for HEART EYES, a new Valentine’s Day slasher movie coming to theaters on February 7, 2025. pic.twitter.com/2QGllqUxax
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) January 7, 2025
Paired with the charming Jay, she is caught in a deadly game where couples are the target. Will they outsmart the killer, or is their fate already sealed? Heart Eyes
turns love into a nightmare that you cannot forget!
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Some nightmares do not just haunt your sleep—they chase you in real life. In Final Destination: Bloodlines,
college student Stefanie is constantly having horrific visions of her family’s gruesome fate. But these are not just bad dreams – they are warnings. Desperate to escape Death’s grip, she returns home to find the one person who might help her cheat the inevitable. But can anyone really outrun fate?
If you screw with Death’s plans, things can get very… messy.
Watch the trailer for #FinalDestination Bloodlines – in cinemas May 16. pic.twitter.com/kkzEQqWQzx
— Warner Bros. UK (@WarnerBrosUK) February 3, 2025
With Tony Todd back as the eerie William Bludworth
, you can expect bone-chilling visions, twisted deaths, and a final showdown that will leave you questioning reality!
M3GAN 2.0
Directed by Gerard Johnstone and starring Allison Williams, M3GAN 2.0
marks a chilling return after two years. Just when Gemma thought the nightmare was over, havoc erupts once more. A merciless defense contractor unleashes Amelia, a deadly military-grade AI built from M3GAN’s stolen tech, sparking mayhem.
This is the part where you put M3GAN 2.0 in your calendar pic.twitter.com/CzNF1SYiDe
— Blumhouse (@blumhouse) February 3, 2025
With no other choice, Gemma takes a desperate gamble—reactivating M3GAN to fight fire with fire. But can she control her creation this time, or will M3GAN turn against her once more? Find out when this high-tech horror showdown hits theaters on June 27, 2025!
Horror in 2025 is not holding back! The scares are fresh, the twists are wild, and the nightmares? They will stick with you long after the credits are rolling, so go mark your calendars now!
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Which of these horror flicks are you most excited to watch? Or do you have another favorite on your list? Let us know in the comments below!