The 9 Most Thrilling and Horrific Films of 2025 (Thus Far)

2025 is the year to see horror and thriller movies. Whether you are interested in seeing a sequel, remake, or original film – there are plenty of options. While most horror movie films are released during the summer and near October, plenty of thrilling ones have already made it to theaters and streaming.

Looking for a horror film to watch in 2025? Click through the slideshow to discover the most thrilling and horrifying films of 2025 (so far).

"Sinners"

"Sinners" took the world by storm. This hit horror film is one of the best, so far, in 2025 as it blends history and the supernatural.

Director: Ryan Coogler
Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, and Wunmi Mosaku
Budget: $90–100 million
Box Office: $292.4 million

"Companion"

Imagine thinking you're a real human only for your partner to shut you down – making you realize you're a robot.

Director: Drew Hancock
Stars: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, and Megan Suri
Budget: $10 million
Box Office: $36.7 million

"The Woman in the Yard"

What would you do if you suddenly saw a figure singing in your yard?

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Stars: Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha, and Russell Hornsby
Budget: $12 million
Box Office: $23.2 million

"Clown in a Cornfield"

Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned slasher film featuring a killer clown? This film received positive reviews quickly after its release.

Director: Eli Craig
Stars: Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Kevin Durand, and Will Sasso
Budget: $1 million
Box Office: $3.9 million

"Heart Eyes"

Another slasher film released in 2025 is "Heart Eyes." This horror comedy is a good time with friends.

Director: Josh Ruben
Stars: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, and Devon Sawa
Budget: $18 million
Box Office: $32.9 million

"Death of a Unicorn"

Horror comedies are growing more popular, like "Death of a Unicorn."

Director: Alex Scharfman
Stars: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, and Téa Leoni
Budget: $15 million
Box Office: $16.1 million

"825 Forest Road"

Some of the best horror thrillers to release in 2025, so far, didn't hit theaters. "825 Forest Road" was released on Shudder.

Director: Stephen Cognetti
Stars: Elizabeth Vermilyea, Kathryn Miller, Joe Bandelli, Joe Falcone, Madeleine Garcia and Brian Anthony Wilson
Streaming: Shudder

"The Monkey"

"The Monkey" was released on February21,2025, and is based on Stephen King's 1980 short story of the same name.

Director: Osgood Perkins
Stars: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, and Rohan Campbell
Budget: $10–11 million
Box Office: $68.6 million

"Opus"

There are not enough horror musicals. Thankfully, we now have "Opus," which released on March 14, 2025 in the United States.

Director: Mark Anthony Green
Stars: Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, and Amber Midthunder
Budget: $10 million
Box Office: $2.2 million

Horror Movies Coming Soon

Although the horror and thriller movies included in this slideshow are excellent, there are so many more to come. Slide through to see interesting upcoming releases.

"Final Destination Bloodlines"

Director: Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein
Cast: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, and Rya Kihlstedt
Budget: $50 million
Release Date: May 16, 2025

"I Know What You Did Last Summer"

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Sarah Pidgeon
Release Date: July 18, 2025