2025 Horror Movie Preview: From Stephen King Adaptations to Anticipated Sequels
2024 delivered great horror experiences including Don't Move on Netflix plus Terrifier 3 with its intense gore and also The Substance for its body horror themes. Horror fans often look for new content within slashers body horror or supernatural stories that deliver great viewing pleasure for this coming year. The landscape of the horror genre is diverse catering to many with varying interest that range from slashers to supernatural terror. Many of Blumhouse Productions' new projects with celebrated film makers new work will fill upcoming calendar.
New Releases in 2025: 'The Monkey' Set for February with Star Studded Cast
Osgood Perkins adapted Stephen King's short story for "The Monkey" film launching February 2025 featuring actors such as Theo James Rohan Campbell Elijah Wood and Tatiana Maslany. The story follows brothers Bill and Hal who find an evil toy monkey within their family. Osgood Perkins shared the feel of "The Monkey" while on podcast “Boo Crew" citing an "80s-90s feel" distinct from recent movie "Longlegs."
Christopher Landon's "Drop" Takes a Unique Premise as Horror Takes Over Mobile Phones
Christopher Landon's horror movie "Drop" releases April 11 in 2025 with Meghann Fahy playing the lead Violet who finds her date transformed into a nightmare after the arrival of threatening cell phone airdrops. Landon known for “Freaky” “Happy Death Day” and "Happy Death Day 2U" develops unique premise based around mobile technology becoming the source of the terror during these unique situations. "Drop" movie is taking interesting new directions exploring modern fears and anxieties related to modern technology and the ease of intrusion it represents.
'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Revives the Franchise During the Spring of 2025
Final Destination: Bloodlines from horror series finally hits theaters in spring of 2025 as it follows new victim named Stefani connected by a premonition that involves her grandmother who survives a tower accident . The series follows characters trying to escape their fates as Death pursues anyone who evaded it previously with all its terror and strange ways of killing those trying to survive. The franchise always introduces a novel approach and fresh victims to its unique story lines making each movie a stand alone event within a connected storyline.
"M3GAN 2.0" Sequel Expected for Summer with even More Terrifying Sequences Expected From this Classic Horror Icon
The Blumhouse movie "M3GAN 2.0" sequel comes June 2025 showing how intelligent M3GAN has become, possibly far exceeding similar classic dolls such as Annabelle and Chucky. Allison Williams playing Gemma who created M3GAN talks about M3GAN being very terrifying from her perspective while filming the movie further emphasizing character depth for this unique doll villain . New angles are explored within this M3GAN franchise building potential from new characters to existing cast continuing her scary storyline in many new possible future production choices .
'The Black Phone 2' Returns October of 2025 with Grabber and a new version of Evil within the story
Blumhouse returns to The Black Phone series with “The Black Phone 2” releasing October 17 in 2025 after a successful run during the release of the original 2021 project featuring character Grabber played by Ethan Hawke. The Black Phone parallels many Stephen King stories by using childhood fear and showcasing some difficult aspects of that very vulnerable period of life. Fans are expecting the return of “The Grabber” that created an unsettling feel to the original movie.
Early 2025 Horror Slate: 'Wolf Man', 'Presence', and 'Companion' Set the Stage
Leigh Whannel’s “Wolf Man” releasing January 17 showcases Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner who will play a family moving to Oregon who then suffer through a brutal werewolf attack creating suspense and mystery surrounding family history. “Wolf Man” is a Blumhouse production alongside producer Ryan Gosling showing unique elements to the rebooted Universal Monster cinematic universe after Mummy released in 2017 and Invisible Man in 2020 both successful movies in different genres and audience base.. “Presence” directed by Steven Soderbergh releases also in January showcasing Lucy Liu Julia Fox Chris Sullivan playing family moving into new home but the film is told from viewpoint of spectural presence creating intriguing narrative elements using unique perspectives in filmmaking . “Companion” launches January 31 telling the story of Iris Sophie Thatcher and friends at lakehouse while announcing that makers also created movie Barbarian and all the twisting turns the horror brings with unique new storylines creating intense expectations.
Romantic Slashing: 'Heart Eyes' Brings New Perspective to Holiday Releases
Valentine's Day gets a twist with the slasher "Heart Eyes" launching just a week prior to Valentine's Day with cast members Mason Gooding Olivia Holt Jordana Brewster Devon Sawa all as co-workers targeted by “Heart Eyes Killer" as they work late adding a holiday fun into the horror story creating an ironic tone. The release provides for a fun take on rom-com films and an alternative celebration for those not fully interested in Valentine’s Day themes in mainstream media.
Osgood Perkins' Follow-Up: "The Monkey" and More Twisted Horror Coming During the Next Year
Osgood Perkins is back with new production in February after Longlegs that includes The Monkey showcasing a unique twist on an established Stephen King short story in which a set of twin brothers who are played by Theo James and Christian Convery stumble on a very cursed toy in their fathers attic showing promise for both visual and narrative driven elements. The toy in question becomes something of a central mystery to horrific and unusual deaths . Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood showcase high-calibre talents working for director who established critical success last year with Longlegs and it’s memorable characters including Nicholas Cage.
Dakota Fanning stars in "Vicious" launching February 28 following Strangers creator Bryan Bertino directorial Return
Bryan Bertino known for "Strangers" creates new film “Vicious” which showcases a young women played by Dakota Fanning with a twisted rabbit hole within her gifted item where she fights to survive adding tense scenes throughout the film as Fanning faces inner demons. Very few elements from film plot have been released creating much speculation into story that has all ingredients for a quality film from unique directing style to quality talent and actors.
Michael B Jordan's "Sinners" Brings Supernatural Tension to Jim Crow-Era South on March 7
Michael B Jordan’s new role features his portrayal of twins Elijah and Elias in movie "Sinners" both of whom return home with ill tidings that showcases that evil waits for their arrival . "Sinners" directed and produced by Ryan Coogler changes pace for this writer and director of “Black Panther” as it delves into a scary story filled with religious undertones alluding to an experience many won’t forget quickly. This movie brings up sensitive but needed topics in media exploring horror in real and tangible contexts adding depth to movie’s message.
Blumhouse's "The Woman In the Yard" Brings the Psychological Terror On March 7 Featuring Black Female Lead Characters
"The Woman In The Yard" psychological thriller arrives through Blumhouse also on March 7 starring Danielle Deadwyler Okwui Okpokwasili Russell Hornsby in the movie that sees a strange woman appear in black delivering mysterious warnings. Blumhouse uses new elements with interesting cast in its productions providing another great output of unique story telling combined with great actors.
Christopher Landon's "Drop" with a New Perspective of Horror from Phone Airdrop Torment
Christopher Landon's Drop" coming out in April follows widowed mother into a series of anonymous threats via phone airdrops directed towards her and family. This plot utilizes a technology we all are familiar with creating real horror in ordinary life moments along with creating high suspense moments within the story's overall tension, further adding to Landon's horror style which often blends humor in unique way that leaves movie goers very satisfied with end product.
"Final Destination: Bloodlines" Reintroduces Death with Added Layer of Lore on May 16
"Final Destination: Bloodlines" launches on May 16 with new faces such as Brec Bassinger Teo Briones Kaitlyn Santa Juana Richard Harmon while also expanding previous lore involving William Bludworth previously acted by the recently passed Tony Todd where the story explores the connection this character and death bringing unique new changes to classic structure. This approach not only adds new layers of story to already established film themes and expands existing concepts which audiences have enjoyed since original debut film series. This serves to honor the work of the talented Tony Todd bringing more of his contribution into greater focus throughout the entire series as well.
Highly anticipated "28 Years Later" arrives on screens for all Cillian Murphy Fans
"28 Years Later" releases with both Cillian Murphy and Danny Boyle both returning many years after the iconic and genre defining movie which came earlier, depicting survivors nearly 30 years since initial infection and mutation that now spreads and affects more individuals showing an interesting spin to this popular post apocalyptic zombie genre of film. “28 Years Later” serves to bring a story highly anticipated by many of that will no doubt be very successful among horror fans.
"M3GAN 2.0" Continues Terrifying Story of AI Gone Bad With Familiar Cast in Sequel
"M3GAN 2.0" arriving in June is a direct sequel to original M3GAN movie with both Allison Williams and Violet McGraw from previous production also starring in this movie expanding M3GAN’s complex and dark history. This sequel further develops existing ideas on horror that M3GAN brings to table while adding layers and depth through various story concepts which can enhance a broader appeal of her sinister doll persona.
Classic Slasher Return: I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel set for Release this July with Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr Returning.
July sees long awaited "I Know What You Did Last Summer" direct sequel featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr reprising past roles along with Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Jonah Hauer-King, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and Lola Tung with new movie building from the 1998 series’ themes while incorporating familiar characters. This movie also adds new dimension to slasher film tropes further exploring legacy while adding fresh characters as this beloved storyline progresses providing new content for modern audience base as it comes to theatres during coming weeks .
Insidious Spin-Off "Thread: An Insidious Tale" Releases on August 29 with unique time travel elements.
"Thread: An Insidious Tale" will launch August 29 acting as an Insidious spinoff film that includes Mandy Moore Kumail Nanjiani with couple traveling back in time to alter their daughter's fate that can build new concepts for this horror film franchise for the coming years which will enhance horror fan excitement around the project.
Final Installment: "The Conjuring: Last Rites" Concludes Ed and Lorraine Warren Saga in 2025
The "The Conjuring: Last Rites" is slated to act as the final chapter for the Ed and Lorraine Warren story featuring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga directed by Michael Chaves showcasing an ending for original series which also leaves spin-offs such as “Annabelle” or "The Nun" available for production. The "Conjuring Universe" films show the series of religious horror throughout movie lore creating unique and chilling themes adding an original take to already beloved characters. "Last Rites" will conclude with intense experience that all “Conjuring” fans will enjoy fully.
"Saw XI" is on Track to release next year continuing Saw resurgence with the return of Tobin Bell
The "Saw" series continues during this period in cinema with Saw XI in the works with Tobin Bell returning to his legendary Jigsaw character that began with first movie during 2004 providing unique spin to his twisted villain role. The past release of “Saw X” set an additional storyline that can be a continuation for “Saw XI” but the primary focus always lands on twisted traps of Jigsaw regardless of time or location. Tobin Bell’s work as iconic horror villain has defined movie franchise over period of two decades.
"The Black Phone 2" Further Expands The Series During October With Cast From Original Movie
"The Black Phone 2" makes its entry in October showing returning cast such as Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Ethan Hawke with further plot elements based on short story by Joe Hill using what the previous version was successful at all while expanding themes of unique horror.
Netflix Original Fear Street Series Continues with "Prom Queen" As New Plot Point In 2025
The “Fear Street” series created by Netflix with new original plot called "Prom Queen" showing how students prepare for 1988 Prom night but mysterious candidate starts causing those from “It Girl” group to go missing all set within the popular “Fear Street” lore with India Fowler Ariana Greenblatt and Fina Strazza providing additional story to popular series. “Prom Queen” represents new stories set with familiar “Fear Street” format adding freshness to the plot and movie storyline direction for next projects.
Guillermo Del Toro Takes On Frankenstein In Modern Day Reboot
Guillermo Del Toro makes a grand entry to classic monster genre using Frankenstein from a Mary Shelley novel featuring cast such as Oscar Isaac Jacob Elordi Mia Goth during unique twist on classic literature creating grand experience to this beloved story for all viewers using both Del Toro directing expertise with modern and talented actors and actresses in lead roles creating buzz around its upcoming release date. Del Toro is known for unique directing style adding new visual perspectives and emotional impact to well known storylines with past films including “Shape of Water.”
Upcoming films within next year are showing a combination of new fresh talent plus established film professionals offering horror film experiences while showing clear trajectory for the genre within cinema history and popular culture for many coming months. These films explore all forms of horror providing an endless and evolving landscape for generations of movie goers and also for film makers to hone and define.