Yahoo Lifestyle The Best Horror Movies of 2023 (So Far)
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We’ll be the first to let you in on this exclusive hot trend. It’s called watching horror movies. All the coolest sexiest people you know are doing it. If you haven't noticed yet, all the movies people can't stop talking about these days are very scary! Maybe it's because the world around us can be very scary these days (climate change, war, ongoing worldwide pandemic...) But it seems like a lot of movie goers want to escape into an imaginary world of horrors away from the real life ones. And who can blame you, when new horror film releases are this good?
The horror film genre has made a comeback in a big way. Revived from the 80s and 90s curse of bland and forgettable franchise sequels, horror movies are finally fresh and exciting again. Whether it was indie film lovers favorite production company ,A24, releasing X and Bodies Bodies Bodies, or big film studios like Paramount bringing us Scream, or crowd-sourced small budget features like Terrifier 2, some of the biggest movies of the past year were horror films. Bad news for all the scaredy cats out there. All the must-watch movies of this year are the spooky, chills up your spine kind. We can't wait to see what the world of horror brings us in this new year.
M3GAN
We can’t wait to see this dancing, running on all fours, robot doll in action. M3GAN came onto the scene hot last year, when the trailer dropped and immediately launched a million memes. M3GAN feels like a girlboss Chucky, who is so full of her own distinct personality that we can already smell the Halloween costumes of her from months away.
Knock At the Cabin
M. Night Shyamalan is a horror auteur, bringing us unforgettable stories like The Sixth Sense, Signs, and Split. But he's not one to rest on his laurels. He's kicking 2023 off with another scary story. This time we follow a family who get taken hostage at their cabin. An already terrifying premise that we're sure will get the Shyamalan twist.
SCREAM VI
If 2022’s Scream sequel showed us anything, it was that this franchise can be reimagined over and over again and still find new ways to thrill us! Some familiar faces are promised to return, like Courteney Cox and Hayden Panettiere, combined with buckets of blood and new killers on the loose, it will definitely be a must watch.
Insidious: Fear the Dark
James Wan's Insidious kicked off a brand new franchise with its story about a family who moves into a new home and consequently become haunted by demons who attempt to possess their son. Now Patrick Wilson, star of the films, has taken his hand at directing for the first time for this sequel. We can't wait to see his take on the story that cemented him as a Scream King.
Saw X
Yes, you read that right. We are getting a tenth addition to the already huge and terrifying Saw franchise. Another James Wan original, Saw has been scaring audiences for decades now. Tobin Bell, who played Jigsaw is to return for the role. Although it may seem like Saw has created and recreated every possible gory way to die, we might be in for more bloody surprises with this epic tenth sequel.
Haunted Mansion
Remember the first The Haunted Mansion movie? 2003 was a long time ago, but the cultural impact this family horror-comedy had on us was long lasting. This time a brand new cast takes on the wacky haunted house. Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, and Owen Wilson are just a few of the stars who poised to show off their horror movie chops in this remake.
The Nun 2
This new and ninth addition to The Conjuring cinematic universe is geared to greet us in 2023. After audiences were scared out of their wits by the first Nun movie, a sequel was quickly announced. Taissa Farmiga will return as Sister Irene and head up this brand new spin off to the rich stories of The Conjuring world.
Renfield
Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as his bumbling henchman, Renfield, sounds like a campy horror fan's dream come true. But it's going to be a reality very soon. With a cast full of veteran comedians, Awkafina and Ben Schwartz, this 2023 adaptation of legendary Dracula characters is set to deliver scares and knee slapping humor.
Let us be the first to let you in on a top-secret hot trend: watching horror movies. All the coolest, sexiest people you know are doing it. If you genuinely haven't caught up with the latest and greatest in the genre, know that horror has made a comeback in a big way. Revived from the '80s and '90s curse of bland and forgettable franchise sequels, scary movies are finally exciting—and genuinely terrifying—again.
With A24 gracing us with X and Bodies Bodies Bodies and massive studios like Paramount bringing us Scream, some of the biggest movies of the past year were horror films. Bad news for all the scaredy cats out there—especially the ones who fainted during Terrifier 2. A ton of this year's must-watch movies are of the spooky, chills-up-your-spine sort. We can't wait to see what the world of horror brings us in the second half of 2023, but in the meantime? Here are the best scary flicks of the year so far.
Skinamarink
Skinamarink follows two young children who wake up and discover their father is missing. But that's not all—their home's windows and front door are gone, too. As more aspects of their life begin to vanish, the siblings realize they are dealing with a sinister force that has trapped them inside.
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Children of the Corn
This remake provides a modern spin on Stephen King's classic horror story. Children of the Corn follows a twelve-year-old girl who is possessed by an evil spirt that wants to kill every adult in their town. In order to do so, she recruits the help of local children who embark on a gory rampage. Their vicious plan, however, is disrupted when a defiant high-schooler refuses to participate.
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Sick
Sick is a quarantine story with a horror-movie twist. The film follows a young woman named Parker, who invites her best friend to quarantine at her family’s lake house. Their relaxing retreat takes a dangerous turn when they discover a stranger is stalking them.
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The Pale Blue Eye
The Pale Blue Eye is a thriller based on Louis Bayard's novel of the same name. The film follows August Landor, a veteran detective, who is tasked with investigating a series of violent murders. He’s joined by a young officer who becomes a certain historical figure.
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Clock
Dianna Agron stars in Clock as Ella Patel, a successful interior designer in her mid-thirties. When all of her friends begin having children, Ella and her husband, Aiden, feel pressured to keep up with societal norms. The only problem is that Ella doesn’t want to be a mother. Eventually, she’s introduced to Dr. Simmons, a physician working on an experimental therapy to “fix” childless women. Ella eventually agrees to participate, in hopes that it will change her mind about motherhood—but the treatment, of course, is not as safe as it seems.
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Infinity Pool
A couple's romantic vacation is upended when they venture off their resort with a mysterious woman. During their day trip, they get into a tragic accident—and learn the town they're visiting has a zero-tolerance crime policy. To atone for their mistake, they can choose to be executed, or pay to watch themselves die instead.
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Malum
Malum follows Jessica Loren, a rookie police officer with a dark past. When Jessica takes the last shift at her new station, she uses the time to investigate her father's mysterious death, which she believes is connected to a violent cult. As the night progresses, Jessica discovers her father's past is even more twisted than it seems.
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Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Rise follows two estranged sisters who try to reconnect. Their reunion takes a turn when a group of demons try to possess them. In order to survive the attack, they have to depend on each other and fight the battle of a lifetime.
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M3GAN
We already can’t wait to see this dancing robot doll in action when the sequel hits theaters. M3GAN destroyed Twitter this year when the film dropped and immediately launched a million memes. M3GAN feels like a girl boss Chucky, who has such a distinct personality that we can already smell the M3GAN Halloween costumes coming from months away.
See the original post on Youtube
Knock At the Cabin
M. Night Shyamalan is a horror auteur, bringing us unforgettable stories such as The Sixth Sense, Signs, and Split. But he's not one to rest on his laurels. The director kicked 2023 off with another scary story. This time, he followed a family who is taken hostage at their cabin. It's a familiar, but terrifying premise that absolutely got a Shyamalan-esque twist.
See the original post on Youtube
Scream VI
If 2022’s Scream sequel showed us anything, it's that this franchise can be reimagined over and over again and still find new ways to thrill us. Some familiar faces returned for the sixth entry of the series, including Courteney Cox and Hayden Panettiere. With buckets of blood and new killers on the loose, Scream VI is certainly a must-watch.
See the original post on Youtube
Renfield
Nicolas Cage as Count Dracula? Nicholas Hoult as his bumbling henchman, Renfield? It's a campy horror fan's dream come true. With a cast full of veteran comedians (see: Awkafina and Ben Schwartz), the latest take on the legendary Dracula characters is a total joyride.
See the original post on Youtube
The Boogeyman (June 2nd)
The Boogeyman follows two sisters, Sadie and Sawyer, who are processing the death of their mother. In the midst of their grief, their life changes yet again when one of their father's therapy clients shows up at their house unexpectedly—and brings along a haunting entity.
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Insidious The Red Door (July 7th)
James Wan's Insidious kicked off a brand-new franchise with a story about a family who moves into a new home—and is promptly haunted by demons who attempt to possess their son. Now Patrick Wilson, the star of the Insidious films, will try his hand at directing for the first time. We can't wait to see his take on the story that cemented him as a Scream King.
See the original post on Youtube
Haunted Mansion (August 11)
Remember the first Haunted Mansion movie? 2003 was a long time ago, but the film's cultural impact—which itself is based on a Disney World ride—has been long-lasting. This time, a brand-new cast will take on the wacky haunted house. Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, and Owen Wilson are just a few of the stars who will show off their horror movie chops in this Disneyfied romp.
See the original post on Youtube
The Nun 2 (September 8)
The ninth addition to The Conjuring cinematic universe will greet (and haunt!) us in 2023. After audiences were scared out of their wits by the first Nun film, a sequel was quickly announced. Taissa Farmiga will return as Sister Irene and lead this brand-new spinoff of the rich stories of The Conjuring world.
See the original post on Youtube
Saw X (October 27)
Yes, you read that right. We're getting a tenth addition to the already huge and terrifying Saw franchise. Another James Wan original, Saw has been scaring audiences for decades now. Tobin Bell, who plays Jigsaw, will return to the role. Although it may seem like Saw has created (and recreated) every possible gory way to die, we might be in for more bloody surprises with a hopefully epic tenth sequel.
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