Given the data-driven nature of contemporary Hollywood, it should not be a surprise that multiple late-franchise horror sequels hit theaters in 2025. And indeed, they were safe bets, as two of them—one celebrated,

The 2026 horror movie slate from Robert Eggers' Werwulf to Julia Ducournau’s ALPHA. See the indie breakouts and auteur films poised to dominate.

The world is terrifying sometimes. But one of the best ways to manage the horrors of the real world is to contain those extremes in a movie. Unlike life, horror movies actually end, and so, even if you're scared out of your mind while watching,

An unusual new indie game on Steam is completely free for players to download and try out, bringing a unique spin to the horror genre.

2026 has no shortage of horror movies releasing throughout the year, with some big-name directors and major franchises contributing to the lineup.

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast.

It may be hard to believe, but the best horror movie of 2025, according to Rotten Tomatoes, has slid over the finish line in the last week of the year.

The Gate stars Stephen Dorff (yes, that Stephen Dorff) as a 12-year-old boy named Glen who, along with his heavy metal-loving, nerdy friend Terry, discovers a gateway to Hell in his backyard. The removal of a pesky tree opens the portal, and as soon as Glen's parents head out of town for the weekend, weirdness ensues.

However, even one of the absolute best years in horror is going to have its f0air share of notoriously awful horror releases, with the worst that horror had to offer in 2025 being especially sour and unsuitable watches.