1 Talk to Me
β¦ Directors: Danny and Michael Philippou
β¦ Details: A group of friends use an embalmed hand to conjure spirits, but things spiral into terrifying chaos.
β¦ Review: This Australian horror hit is a chilling exploration of grief and possession. The Philippou brothers deliver a fresh, intense take on the genre with unsettling visuals and a haunting narrative. Itβs a standout for modern horror fans.
2 Smile 2
β¦ Details: A sequel to the 2022 hit Smile, continuing the curse of a sinister smile. Available in theaters as of October 18, 2024.
β¦ Review: Building on the first filmβs creepy premise, Smile 2 ramps up the psychological dread with more disturbing smiles and a deeper dive into trauma. Itβs a solid follow-up for fans of the original, with a few fresh scares.
3 The Innocents
β¦ Details: A Norwegian horror film where children develop sinister powers during a summer vacation.
β¦ Review: This slow-burn horror is deeply unsettling, focusing on the dark side of childhood innocence. Its minimalist style and moral ambiguity make it a haunting watch, though it may feel too bleak for some.
4 Barbarian
β¦ Details: A young woman discovers a horrifying secret in the basement of her Airbnb rental.
β¦ Review: A wild ride of a horror movie, Barbarian blends dark humor with shocking twists. It shifts tones masterfully, delivering both visceral scares and a critique of urban decay. A must-watch for its unpredictability.
5 When Evil Lurks
β¦ Details: Two brothers in a rural town uncover a demonic possession that spreads like a plague.
β¦ Review: This Argentine horror film is relentless and brutal, with a unique take on possession that defies traditional exorcism tropes. Its grim atmosphere and shocking violence make it a standout, though itβs not for the faint-hearted.
6 Terrifier 2
β¦ Details: Art the Clown returns for more gory mayhem in this slasher sequel.
β¦ Review: A blood-soaked spectacle for gorehounds, Terrifier 2 doubles down on the brutality of the first film. Art the Clown is a terrifyingly iconic villain, but the excessive runtime and thin plot may test some viewersβ patience.
7 Speak No Evil
β¦ Details: A Danish familyβs vacation turns sinister when they visit a seemingly friendly couple.
β¦ Review: A deeply disturbing social horror, this Danish film (remade in 2024 by Hollywood) explores politeness taken to horrifying extremes. Its slow build leads to a devastating climaxβchilling and thought-provoking.
8 The Sadness
β¦ Details: A viral outbreak in Taiwan turns people into sadistic monsters.
β¦ Review: This Taiwanese horror is an unrelenting gore-fest, blending extreme violence with a pandemic narrative. Itβs not for everyone, but its raw energy and shocking brutality make it a visceral experience for hardcore horror fans.
9 Skinamarink
β¦ Details: Two children wake up to find their parents missing and their house distorting in nightmarish ways.
β¦ Review: An experimental horror thatβs more atmosphere than plot, Skinamarink captures the primal fear of childhood nightmares. Its minimalist, lo-fi style is divisiveβsome will find it haunting, others tedious.
10 Enys Men
β¦ Details: A woman on a remote island in the 1970s experiences eerie, time-bending phenomena.
β¦ Review: This British folk horror is a slow, hypnotic descent into isolation and madness. Its abstract storytelling and haunting visuals prioritize mood over narrative, making it a niche but rewarding watch for patient viewers.
This collage, branded with Dread Central and Dolby Cinema logos, seems to be a curated list to entice horror fans, especially with Smile 2 highlighted as a theatrical release. The mix of recent releases (Smile 2, 2024) and earlier films (Barbarian, 2022; Skinamarink, 2023) offers a variety of horror subgenres, from slashers to psychological and experimental horror. If youβd like more details on any of these films or their availability as of June 11, 2025, let me know!
