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's worth going to the cinema to see a horror film. 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 at the cinema 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 - and if these suggestions don't convince you, we'll keep you posted!
Other: French psychological thriller in cinemas
Other, a new thriller directed by David Moreau and starring Olga Kurylenko, will be released on July 9, 2025. [Read more]
M3GAN 2.0: the killer doll returns for a new nightmare
After the success of M3GAN (2022), the terrifying high-tech doll returns in M3GAN 2.0, a horrific thriller by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper. Coming to theaters June 25, 2025. [Read more]
Remember... last summer: the cult horror saga returns
Souviens-toi... l'été dernier (I Know What You Did Last Summer), horrific thriller directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, starring Madelyn Cline and Freddie Prinze Jr. [Read more]
Dangerous Animals by Sean Byrne, selected for the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes
A horror film at the 2025 Quinzaine des Cinéastes? Yes, Sean Byrne's Dangerous Animals is sure to thrill festival-goers! [Read more]
Dracula: Luc Besson revisits the vampire myth in cinema
Dracula, directed by Luc Besson and starring Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz, explores the origins of the mythical vampire, in theaters July 30, 2025. [Read more]
Évanouis (Weapons): Zach Cregger's horror film to be released in August 2025
In Évanouis (Weapons), a horror thriller directed by Zach Cregger (Barbarian), Josh Brolin and Julia Garner confront a chilling mystery. In theaters August 6, 2025. [Read more]
Together: psychological horror invites itself into a couple adrift on the rocks
Michael Shanks' Together, starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, explores co-dependence in love through a supernatural tale. Released in France on August 13, 2025. [Read more]
Night of the Clowns: a horror film about a murderous mascot
Eli Craig's Night of the Clowns (Clown In A Cornfield) is a horror film starring Katie Douglas and Carson MacCormac, in cinemas from August 20, 2025. [Read more]
Black Phone 2: the sequel to the horrific thriller starring Ethan Hawke
Scott Derrickson's Black Phone 2 hits cinemas on October 15, 2025. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw return in this supernatural horror thriller. [Read more]
The Intruders: Chapter 2 - The chilling return of the cult horror saga
Directed by Renny Harlin, this horror film marks the return of the cult saga The Intruders. Starring Madelaine Petsch and Richard Brake, this new opus promises a chilling and breathtaking experience for fans of the genre. [Read more]
Predator: Badlands: the alien hunter returns to a dystopian future
Predator: Badlands is a science-fiction film directed by Dan Trachtenberg, starring Elle Fanning. Scheduled for release on November 5, 2025, this new opus in the Predator franchise plunges us into a near-future where the alien hunter is at the heart of the plot. [Read more]
Five Nights at Freddy's 2: the horror sequel arrives in cinemas
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, directed by Emma Tammi and starring Josh Hutcherson, returns to theaters on December 3, 2025 for a new plunge into animatronic horror. [Read more]
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple continues the saga after 28 Years Later
In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Nia DaCosta continues Danny Boyle's new trilogy starring Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer and Cillian Murphy. Release date: January 14, 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.
Cinema: which film to see today, this Sunday July 13, 2025?
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Cinema: our guide to cinema releases by genre
Comedy, drama, horror, action - if you don't know what to choose, we've got you covered! Discover all our guides to current and upcoming cinema releases, sorted by genre. [Read more]
Best Of 2024: Our 35 favorite films of the year and where to see them (again)
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]