It's probably the best kind of film to see when you're out with friends at the cinema. Horror films, popular with teenagers, young adults and thrill-seekers, are released in large numbers every year, and are often seen a lot in cinemas. It's the ideal place to discover them, as it makes for an even more immersive and terrifying experience! Slasher, survival, boogeyman- every horror sub-genre is represented this year, so there's plenty to thrill you!
Thereare many reasons why it can be worthwhile to go and see horror films in the cinema. It can be a unique experience, a fun social activity, a way to support the film industry and an opportunity to escape the daily grind. What's more, the horror films available in cinemas can introduce you to a whole other side of the industry, with more marginal works from other countries, and there's plenty to be surprised about!
That's why we've compiled a list of horror films currently showing in cinemas, as well as those still to come. We hope you'll find what you're looking for!
- This list is regularly updated -
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, the horror sequel hits theaters
Emma Tammi directs Five Nights at Freddy's 2 with Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard. The sequel to the cult game hits theaters on December 3, 2025. [Read more]
Shelby Oaks: Chris Stuckmann's horror film is coming out in November 2025.
Chris Stuckmann's horror film Shelby Oaks, produced by Mike Flanagan, will be released in theaters in France on November 19, 2025, starring Camille Sullivan. [Read more]
The Chosen One: horror film by Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany
The Chosen One, a horror film by Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, will be released in theaters on December 10, 2025. [Read more]
Vade Retro: Antonin Peretjatko's zany new film hits theaters on December 31, 2025.
Vade Retro, the comedy by Antonin Peretjatko starring Estéban and Pascal Tagnati, will be released in theaters on December 31, 2025. [Read more]
28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead, new trailer
28 Years Later: The Temple of the Dead, directed by Nia DaCosta, hits theaters on January 14, 2026: plot, cast, new full trailer. [Read more]
Primate: Johannes Roberts' new horror film will be released in January 2026.
Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate plunges a group of friends into a savage struggle on an isolated island. In theaters in France on January 21, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures. [Read more]
Send Help: Sam Raimi's new dark comedy thriller starring Rachel McAdams
Directed by Sam Raimi, Send Help combines dark humor and survival on a desert island. Starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, in theaters January 28, 2026. [Read more]
Back to Silent Hill: the horror film inspired by the cult game
Return to Silent Hill, directed by Christophe Gans and adapted from the cult game Silent Hill 2, will be released in theaters in France on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
Scream 7: Sidney Prescott returns to face a new Ghostface
Neve Campbell reprises her cult role in Scream 7, directed by Kevin Williamson, in theaters February 25, 2026. Ghostface returns to haunt Sidney Prescott and her daughter. [Read more]
The Bride! the Bride of Frankenstein is resurrected in 2026
The Bride! by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz, opens in cinemas on March 4, 2026. [Read more]
And if these few suggestions don't convince you, and because there are not only horror films to discover, you can always consult our guides to cinema releases by genre. Here again, the program is rather full.
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The year 2024 was rich in cinema releases. Discover our 35 favorite films of the year, and where to (re)see them in cinemas! [Read more]
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