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 -
The Whistle: Dafne Keen stars in a new horror film
Le Sifflet, a supernatural horror film directed by Corin Hardy starring Dafne Keen, hits theaters on March 18, 2026. Here's the synopsis, trailer, and all the details you need on this chilling thriller. [Read more]
The Bride! : Frankenstein’s Fiancée Reimagined by Maggie Gyllenhaal
In her latest directorial effort, The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal revisits the Frankenstein myth with a fresh perspective, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. The film hits theaters and IMAX screens nationwide on March 4, 2026. [Read more]
Wedding Nightmare: Part Two – the hunt resumes in April 2026
Follow-up to "Wedding Nightmare," the film by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett returns on April 8, 2026, blending survival thrills with dark comedy, starring Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton. [Read more]
>The Wake of the Mummy: Lee Cronin reimagines ancient horror on the big screen
Horror film directed by Lee Cronin, The Awakening of the Mummy takes Jack Reynor and Laia Costa into a supernatural thriller, arriving in theaters on April 15, 2026. [Read more]
Backrooms: A24’s horror film to hit theaters in June 2026
Backrooms, a horror and science fiction film directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, hits cinemas on June 17, 2026. The movie is produced by A24. [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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