Summary
There are at least nine upcomingA24horror movies that are set to release or begin production in the foreseeable future.A24 has solidified itself as the leader and standard of trending independent cinemaand also one of the most reliable producers and distributors of original horror content. Some of thebest A24 horror moviesthat have already been released includeAri Aster’s modern masterpiecesMidsommar(2019) andHereditary(2018), Robert Eggers' outstanding horror filmsThe Lighthouse(2019) andThe Witch(2016), and Yorgos Lanthimos' complex and unsettlingThe Killing of a Sacred Deer(2017).
A24 first started venturing into the horror genre with the 2014 filmsEnemy, directed by Denis Villeneuve, andUnder the Skin, directed by Jonathan Glazer. While neither of the films are true horror movies, withEnemybeing more of a psychological thriller andUnder the Skina sci-fi suspense story, both films marked a change in trajectory for the production company that had previously been known for young adult films such asSpring Breakers,The Bling Ring, andThe Spectacular Now, all of which were released in 2013.A24’s first true horror film wasThe Witch, followed byGreen Roomin 2016.
A24 rose to new levels of prestige afterMoonlightwon Best Pictureat the unforgettable 89th Academy Awards in 2017.Moonlightwas also the first film that A24 produced in-house and ignited a renaissance of instant modern classics such asLady Bird(2017), which earned five Oscar nominations,Eighth Grade(2018), which earned a near-perfect 99% on Rotten Tomatoes,Uncut Gems(2019), which arguably features the best performance of Adam Sandler’s career, andEverything, Everywhere, All At Once(2022), which won seven Oscars including Best Picture. There is also an exciting slate ofA24 movies releasing in 2024that span across all genres.
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MaXXXine
Cast
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx lands her big break, but her rise to stardom is jeopardized by a mysterious killer targeting starlets. As the body count rises, secrets from Maxine’s past threaten to surface, intertwining her quest for fame with a deadly game of survival.
MaXXXineis the highly-anticipated sequel to rising horror director Ti West’s breakout horror filmX(2022) starring Mia Goth. The A24 horror franchise is the first of its kind and also includes the 2022XprequelPearl.MaXXXinewill take place in 1980s Los Angeles as Pearl tries to make it big and accomplish her dreams as an actress in Hollywood. The film features a star-studded cast including recent Golden Globe winner Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon, and pop star Halsey.MaXXXineis poised to become one of A24’s most popular releases of 2024and be the conclusion to its first-ever horror trilogy. Early reviews ofMaXXXinehave earned the upcoming film a promising critic score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes compared toPearl’s92% andX’s94%.
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The Front Room
The Front Room is a psychological horror film directed by the Eggers Brothers. Set in a single location, it revolves around a young, pregnant woman caring for her ailing grandmother, whose secrets and dementia create a tense and eerie atmosphere. The film stars Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter, and explores themes of family, memory, and the supernatural.
Following the release ofMaXXXinein July, A24 will release another horror in 2024 titledThe Front Room, which is set to be released on September 6.The Front Roomis written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers, the brothers and frequent collaborators of Robert Eggers ofThe LighthouseandThe Witchacclaim. While Robert has his own exciting horror release coming out with his reimagining ofNosferatu, which is not produced or distributed by A24,Max and Sam Eggers will make their feature directorial debuts withThe Front Room. Max co-wrote the screenplay forThe Lighthousewith Robert, while Same was a production assistant onThe Witch.The Front Roomstars singer-songwriter and actress Brandy Norwood and follows a newly pregnant couple who take in their estranged stepmother.
Heretic
Heretic, released in 2024, follows two young missionaries who must navigate a perilous test of faith when they encounter the sinister Mr. Reed after knocking on the wrong door, leading to a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse.
Hereticstars Hugh Grant as an odd man who traps two young Mormon women in his house and forces them to participate in a strange, elaborate test of their faith and religious beliefs. The film, written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, also stars Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East. Thatcher is best known for her roles as Natalie inYellowjackets(2021-2025) and Drash inThe Book of Boba Fett(2022). East is best known for her appearance as Monica in Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-nominated filmThe Fabelmans.Grant, who recently starred in the Jerry Seinfeld Netflix comedyUnfrostedand the 2023 box office hitWonka, has hardly ever ventured into the horror genre, known best for his roles in romantic comedies such asLove Actually(2003) andAbout a Boy(2002).
Opus
Opus is a psychological thriller film where a young writer is drawn into the secluded world of a legendary pop star who vanished decades ago. As she navigates a landscape filled with devoted followers and intrigued journalists, she uncovers the depths of the star’s enigmatic agenda.
Opusis an upcoming American horror film written and directed by Mark Anthony Green, who will be making his feature film directorial debut. While the plot is being kept under wraps to the highly anticipated horror project, it does have a confirmed cast of Ayo Edebiri, Amber Midthunder, Juliette Lewis, and John Malkovich. Filming began in Pojoaque, New Mexico in November 2023, indicating that the film should be released sometime in 2025.Edebiri, who recently won her first Emmy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sydney inThe Bear, also stars as the voice of Envy inInside Out 2, which is already the highest-grossing movie of 2024. Malkovich has starred in several horror-adjacent movies such asBird Box(2018),Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile(2019), andWarm Bodies(2013).
Bring Her Back
Piper, a partially blind teen, and her protective older brother Andy move into the home of Laura, a grieving foster mom with chilling secrets. Months shy of turning 18 and gaining custody of Piper, Andy must confront Laura’s disturbing rituals as sibling bonds are tested.
Directed by Michael Philippou and Danny Philippou, the brotherly duo who directed A24’s 2022 horror filmTalk to Me,Bring Her Backis another upcoming A24 horror film that is currently in production. The film will star Sally Hawkins, the Oscar-nominated actress best known for her role in Guillermo del Toro’s Best Picture winnerThe Shape of Water(2017). Hawkins was recently seen as Willy’s mother inWonka(2023). The upcoming horror movie will be the second collaboration between A24 and the Philippou brothers, although there is also the confirmed development of aTalk to Mesequel in the work aptly titledTalk 2 Me. Whilethe plot forBring Her Backis being kept under wraps, the film began production in June 2024 and should also receive an anticipated release date in 2025.
Talk to Me
While trying to cope with the death of her mother, Mia (Sophie Wilde) becomes enthralled with an embalmed hand that can conjure spirits. While Mia and her group of friends get a thrill out of communicating with spirits, things go too far when Mia doesn’t close the door to the other side.
A sequel toTalk to Mefrom A24 and the Philippou brothers is confirmed to be in development, although with the Philippou brothers currently in production onBring Her Back, it’s highly unlikely thatTalk 2 Mewill be released before 2026 at the earliest. There is speculation that the Philippou brothers shot extra footage during the production ofTalk to Methat would at least establish the foundation for the sequel, but none of that information was made available to the public. If the Philippou brothers did make a follow-up toTalk to Me, which was a box office smash earning over $92 million on a $4.5 million production budget,it would become A24’s second original horror franchise following the success of Ti West’s “X” trilogy. The status ofTalk 2 Mecould be contingent on the success and acclaim ofBring Her Back.
3The Looming
In Development
The Loomingis an upcoming horror film based on a short film of the same name and concept. A24 is teaming up once again with the producers ofHereditaryandTalk to Meto bring a feature-length version ofThe Loomingto the big screen.The Loomingwas first conceptualized as a short film by Masha Kothat had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. According toDeadline,The Loomingoffers “A horrific glimpse into aging and the fear of being forgotten by those we love, Ko’s film tells the story of Chester (Joseph Lopez), a 70-year-old man who begins hearing strange noises in his home. Although he seeks help from his daughter and coworkers, they dismiss his concerns. But when Luna (Brianne Buishas), his home audio assistant, detects the sounds, Chester realizes that it has not all been in his head.”
2Untitled Backrooms Film
Back in 2023, A24 announced that they were teaming up with online creator Kane Pixels, known by his real name as Kane Parsons, to create a feature-length version of his viral short film The Backrooms (Found Footage).Kane Pixels made a popular series of Backrooms content in 2022 that garnered the attention of A24 as well as 59 million viewerson the original video. While news on the Backrooms A24 film had been relatively quiet following the initial announcement, Kane Pixels has confirmed on a recent internet livestream that the project is still in development and they are currently aiming for a 2025 release date, but no other information has been provided.
1Untitled Trey Edwards Shults Film
While the untitled Trey Edwards Shults movie is not officially confirmed to be a horror, casting Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in a movie that doesn’t belong in the horror genre seems like a total abomination. Shults, who directed the A24 horrorIt Comes At Night(2017) starring Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, and Riley Keough, is currently working on another feature film under the A24 umbrella. Again, it’s unconfirmed whether the upcoming project is actually a horror movie, but it was conceptualized by Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, whose recent music videos have heavily leaned into the horror space.Tesfaye, Keoghan, and Ortega onscreen together in a Trey Edwards Shults productionsounds like another classicA24movie in the making.
