The Best Upcoming Horror Movies 2023 & 2024
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00:03 There are countless horror films, but real highlights are rare.
00:06 In this original, we present you all the new films that you should keep an eye out for.
00:10 What we can already reveal is that the spectrum of different films is very broad.
00:14 From horror comedies to classic slashers to hard-hitting science fiction,
00:18 there's plenty on offer in the upcoming months.
00:22 At the end of October, the iconic game Five Nights at Freddy's
00:25 will finally make its highly anticipated debut on the big screen.
00:28 The film tells the story of Mike Schmidt, who is hired as a night guard at a rundown diner.
00:32 But soon after starting his job, he must fear for his life,
00:35 as he learns that the animatronic dolls are possessed by the souls of dead children.
00:39 According to the producers, they wanted to stay as close as possible to the video game
00:43 and wanted the film adaptation to do it justice.
00:46 This promise has already been confirmed by the first trailers,
00:48 which are bursting with details and allusions.
00:50 The fans were consistently enthusiastic,
00:53 and so we can assume that the film would become a huge success.
00:56 In the US, the film received a PG rating,
00:58 which means that also the younger fans can look forward to watch the movie soon.
01:02 From October 27, 2023 on, we can finally hit the theaters to find out for ourselves
01:07 whether the film really lives up to its original.
01:10 The slasher film Thanksgiving should make sure that the upcoming Thanksgiving
01:14 will be remembered in a special way.
01:16 The Eli Roth-directed film first attracted attention in the form of a false trailer
01:20 in Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's double feature Grindhouse
01:24 and convinced fans with a style that orientated heavily on the 80s at the same time.
01:28 16 years later, the trailer has now been turned into a feature film,
01:31 which is also supposed to be the start of a new franchise in the style of Halloween.
01:35 The fact that Roth has taken John Carpenter's 1978 classic film as his model
01:39 should also be noticeable in the storyline of the movie.
01:42 It tells the tale of a small town that is terrorized by a mass killer
01:45 once every year at Thanksgiving in the style of Michael Myers.
01:49 Whether Thanksgiving will match the quality of its role model,
01:51 we can check for ourselves on November 17th, 2023.
01:55 The first trailer already promises a bloody pleasure.
01:59 With A Quiet Place Day One, the first prequel from the A Quiet Place universe
02:03 awaits us next year, which will present us with the prehistory of the first two films.
02:07 It will focus on the invasion of the aliens,
02:10 who are equipped with a particularly distinctive sense of hearing.
02:12 The film was shot in London, among other locations,
02:15 which suggests that a much more international setting could be the focus of the action.
02:19 This time, the director will not be John Krasinski,
02:21 but Michael Sarnoski. He was already able to convince
02:24 with the acclaimed drama Pig, starring Nicolas Cage.
02:26 We are also presented with a completely new cast.
02:29 This time, the leading role will be played by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o.
02:33 She'll be joined by Jamone Hounsou, Joseph Quinn, and hereditary star Alex Wolff.
02:38 Whether the family around Emily Blunt's character Evelyn will also make an appearance
02:41 remains to be seen. However, Blunt gave a hint in an interview with Deadline
02:45 that the prequel will build some bridges to the other films.
02:48 Of course, that could also mean a return
02:50 or at least a small appearance of her character.
02:52 We are curious and look forward to the theatrical release on March 8th, 2024.
02:58 Six years have passed since the last appearance of the alien in Alien Covenant.
03:02 And although the film was directed by Grandmaster Ridley Scott,
03:05 it fell short of many fans expectations.
03:07 Even if the franchise continues to enjoy great popularity,
03:10 it went awfully quiet after the release of the last film.
03:13 But that's over now. With the new film that has the working title Alien Romulus,
03:18 we can finally expect a new spinoff next year. According to initial information,
03:22 it will stand on its own feet and have no relation to the previous films whatsoever.
03:27 The cast of Alien Romulus is getting a lot younger when compared to the old films.
03:31 The lead role will be played by Kaylee Spaney, a 24-year-old American
03:35 who had her first big role in Pacific Rim Uprising
03:38 and was last seen in the TV series The First Lady.
03:40 Also joining the cast is David Johnson,
03:42 who some of you may know from the rom-com Rai Lane.
03:45 Meanwhile, the cast member Archie Renaud became known with his role
03:49 in the Netflix series Shadow and Bone just last year.
03:52 The choice of director should make horror fans sit up and take notice
03:55 because Fede Alvarez will be responsible for the project.
03:58 On the one hand, he proved with his thriller Don't Breathe
04:01 that he can create a lot of suspense with few means.
04:03 On the other hand, he also convinced the audience
04:05 and critics with his ultra-brutal remake of Evil Dead,
04:08 which is in terms of terror in no way inferior to the original film.
04:12 We are confident that Alvarez will have a positive effect
04:15 on the quality of the newest Alien adventure.
04:17 Alien Romulus will be released in cinemas on August 16, 2024.
04:22 Batman meets Wednesday.
04:24 After more than 35 years, Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice.
04:28 Regarding the story of Beetlejuice 2,
04:30 it is already known that the Poltergeist and Lydia will meet again.
04:33 Her daughter is also expected to play a significant role in the plot.
04:36 Along with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder,
04:38 the currently biggest name in the cast of Beetlejuice 2
04:41 is certainly Jenna Ortega.
04:43 The 20-year-old actress is no newcomer to the horror genre,
04:46 as she has already been involved in some of the Scream series,
04:48 Insidious Chapter 2, or T. West's X.
04:51 Also cast are big stars such as Willem Dafoe and Justin Theroux.
04:54 By the way, Beetlejuice seems to have gotten over Lydia in the meantime,
04:58 as none other than Monica Bellucci will play the wife of the Crazy Tees.
05:02 Nothing is known about the involvement of the other two main actors from Part 1,
05:05 namely Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis.
05:07 As an addition, Johnny Depp is expected to appear in a small role.
05:11 The team behind Beetlejuice 2 sounds more than promising.
05:14 Tim Burton will once again be responsible for directing
05:16 and will transform a script by Alfred Goff and Miles Miller into the film.
05:20 The two authors have already written Wednesday for Netflix.
05:23 Danny Elfman, a longtime friend of Tim Burton
05:25 who has composed the music for several of his films,
05:27 will once again provide the music.
05:29 The eagerly awaited return of the well-known Poltergeist
05:32 is scheduled for September 6th, 2024.
05:35 Director Robert Eggers will ensure that an absolute horror icon
05:40 will rise from his tomb next year.
05:42 A new film version of Nosferatu is imminent.
05:45 Count Orlok, who is portrayed by Max Schreck
05:47 and based on Brem Stoker's Dracula,
05:49 made his screen debut in 1922 in F.W. Murnau's Silent Classic.
05:54 Several films starring that character have been produced over the last decades,
05:57 one even including Klaus Kinski as the main character.
06:00 Now, Robert Eggers will present us his version.
06:03 The director is considered one of the great horror talents
06:05 and can especially score in terms of atmosphere.
06:08 Films like The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northmen
06:10 totally speak for themselves.
06:12 Eggers was already able to win an impressive cast for his new project.
06:15 It star Bill Skarsgård will take on the leading role of Count Orlok,
06:19 and Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson,
06:22 and Willem Dafoe will also appear on screen.
06:24 This will be Dafoe's third time working with the director.
06:27 Eggers' flair for great images and an oppressive atmosphere
06:30 should also make Nosferatu an eerie experience.
06:33 An exact cinematic release date has not been announced yet,
06:35 but we'll keep you posted in any case.
06:38 Director T. West's celebrated X trilogy will come to an end next year.
06:42 With his stylish retro slasher X,
06:44 the director returned after a 10-year break
06:47 and took the hearts of many horror fans by storm.
06:49 Six months later, the prequel followed with Pearl.
06:52 The two films were not only popular among critics,
06:54 but also quite profitable due to their relatively small production budget.
06:58 As a result, West announced that a third installment, Maxine,
07:01 would follow in 2024, bringing the series to a conclusion.
07:05 The sequel follows the main character Maxine, played by Mia Goth,
07:08 who tries to gain a foothold as an actress in Los Angeles in the 1980s
07:12 after the events of X.
07:13 In addition to Mia Goth, a number of well-known actresses and actors
07:17 will be involved in the project.
07:18 Lily Collins, Elizabeth Debicki, Kevin Bacon,
07:21 Giancarlo Esposito, and Michelle Monaghan have already been confirmed.
07:25 In addition to T. West, the successful studio A24
07:28 will again be responsible for the production.
07:30 A24 has already proven a flair for unusual horror materials,
07:34 with Hereditary, The Witch, and Midsommar.
07:36 Based on the first two parts, we can firmly assume that Maxine
07:40 will also provide plenty of bloody fun.
07:42 Unfortunately, an exact theatrical release date is not known yet.
07:46 These were some of the horror films that we are particularly excited about.
07:50 Of course, there are other big names in the queue.
07:52 Sequels like Megan 2, Smile 2, or The Exorcist Deceiver
07:56 are also on our watch list.
07:58 Which title are you looking forward to the most?
08:00 Let us know in the comments!
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