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7 Hollywood Horror Films To Watch In 2026
In 2026, there are several exciting horror movies coming out.
One is the fourth part of the 28 Days Later series, directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland.
It stars Ralph Fiennes and has a special appearance by Cillian Murphy.
Another movie is Send Help, directed by Sam Raimi, about people stranded on an island after a plane crash.
There's also The Bride!, a new take on the Bride of Frankenstein story, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
Ready or Not 2 is a sequel to the 2019 movie, with Samara Weaving and her sister Kathryn Newton.
Return To Silent Hill is based on the popular video game and stars Jeremy Irvine.
Lastly, Werwulf is a new horror film by Robert Eggers, set in 13th-century England and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
These movies promise lots of scares and fun for horror fans!
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the fourth installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland, featuring Ralph Fiennes and a special appearance by Cillian Murphy.
Send Help is a darkly comic survival thriller directed by Sam Raimi, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, about survivors of a plane crash stranded on an island.
The Bride! is a new take on the Bride of Frankenstein story, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a sequel to the 2019 film, featuring Samara Weaving and her sister Kathryn Newton in a new round of deadly games.
Return To Silent Hill is a sequel based on the Silent Hill 2 video game, directed by Christophe Gans and starring Jeremy Irvine.
- Who
- Various directors and actors including Nia DaCosta, Sam Raimi, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Robert Eggers
- What
- Upcoming horror films set to release in 2026
- Where
- Hollywood
- When
- 2026
- Why
- To continue popular horror franchises and introduce new horror stories
Key facts
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
- Director: Nia DaCosta, Writer: Alex Garland, Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Cillian Murphy (special appearance)
- Send Help
- Director: Sam Raimi, Stars: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien
- The Bride!
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Stars: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, Penélope Cruz
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
- Stars: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Elijah Wood
- Return To Silent Hill
- Director: Christophe Gans, Stars: Jeremy Irvine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Evie Templeton
- Werwulf
- Director: Robert Eggers, Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Ralph Ineson, Release Date: Christmas Day 2026
Quotes
Cynthia Erivo
Actress known for her role in 'Wicked'
“It’s like running towards the fire. I’m doing Dracula because it scares the sh*t out of me.”
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Josh O’Connor
Actor starring in the upcoming 'Disclosure Day'
“It’s the fear. Actors love it.”
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