Spine-Chilling Horror Movies That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

In recent years, the world of cinema has delivered horror films with unique plots that have captivated audiences. It looks like this trend will continue in the coming years. In this article, we've compiled a list of the most watched and highly acclaimed horror movies of recent times. Enjoy the scares and happy watching!

Under Paris (2024) IMDb: 5.2

An elderly scientist who wants to save Paris from a blood lake is forced to confront his tragic past when a giant shark appears in the Seine River.

Director: Xavier Gens

Cast: Bérénice Bejo, Nassim Lyes, Léa Léviant

The First Omen (2024) IMDb: 6.5

A young American woman sent to Rome to begin a service life in the church encounters something that questions her faith and uncovers a conspiracy to bring forth the embodied form of evil.

Director: Arkasha Stevenson

Cast: Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga

X (2022) IMDb: 6.5

In 1979, a group of young filmmakers sets out to make a film for adults in rural Texas, but when they are caught in the act by reclusive, elderly homeowners, the crew finds themselves fighting for their lives.

Director: Ti West

Cast: Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow

I Saw the TV Glow (2024) IMDb: 6.1

Two young people bond over their love for a supernatural TV show, but the program is mysteriously canceled.

Director: Jane Schoenbrun

Cast: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman

Pearl (2022) IMDb: 7

In 1918, a young woman on the brink of madness seeks stardom to escape the drudgery, isolation, and lovelessness of life on her parents' farm.

Director: Ti West

Cast: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright

Exhuma (2024) IMDb: 6.9

The digging up of an ominous grave in this recent standout film reveals the horrific consequences buried beneath.

Director: Jang Jae-hyun

Cast: Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Lee Do-hyun

Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) IMDb: 6.2

When a group of wealthy twenty-somethings plans a hurricane party at a remote family estate, the party game takes a deadly turn.

Director: Halina Reijn

Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha'la

Smile (2022) IMDb: 6.5

A psychiatrist who witnesses a strange, traumatic event involving a patient becomes increasingly convinced that they are being threatened by a mysterious entity.

Director: Parker Finn

Cast: Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner

Talk to Me (2022) IMDb: 7.1

A group of friends becomes enthralled with the idea of creating a spirit using a mummified hand. That is until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural powers...

Directors: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou

Cast: Ari McCarthy, Hamish Phillips, Kit Erhart-Bruce

Lisa Frankenstein (2024) IMDb: 6.1

A film about a young person and their love turned into a corpse, following a series of horrific situations that lead them on a journey to find love, happiness, and a few missing pieces of their body.

Director: Zelda Williams

Cast: Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, Jenna Davis