The Top 10 Horror Movies With The Best Jump Scares
There are some major movies coming our way in 2024. Here are a few of our most anticipated picks so far, complete with their announced release dates. Please note that these dates are subject to change. We’re looking forward to another thrilling year in horror! Stay up to date with the latest horror movie news by following iHorror on your preferred social media platform: Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok. You can also sign up for our weekly horror movie newsletter [here].
1. Night Swim (January 5, 2024)
Secretly hoping, against the odds, to return to pro ball, Ray persuades Eve that the new home’s shimmering backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy for him. But a dark secret in the home’s past will unleash a malevolent force that will drag the family under, into the depths of inescapable terror.
2. Baghead (February 8, 2024)
Following the death of her estranged father (Peter Mullan), Iris (Freya Allan) learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with The Solicitor (Ned Dennehy) to discuss the estate. Little does she know, when the deed is signed she will become inextricably tied to an unspeakable entity that resides in the pub’s basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that can transform into the dead. Two thousand in cash for two minutes with the creature is all it takes for desperate loved ones to ease their grief. Neil (Jeremy Irvine), who has lost his wife, is Iris’ first customer.
Like her father, Iris is tempted to exploit the creature’s powers and help desperate people for a price. But she soon discovers breaking the two-minute rule can have terrifying consequences. Together with her best friend Katie (Ruby Barker), Iris must battle to keep control of Baghead and figure out how to destroy her, before she destroys them.
3. Lisa Frankenstein (February 9, 2024)
In this quirky retelling of the classic tale, “Lisa Frankenstein” infuses a modern twist. A coming of RAGE love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body) about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness… and a few missing body parts along the way.
4. Winnie the Pooh 2 (February 16, 2024)
A horror movie based on the iconic Winnie the Pooh character once exclusively owned by disney. This scary movie is an independent Horror film following Winnie the Pooh and piglet after they have been abandoned by Christopher Robin. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
5. Imaginary (March 8, 2024)
When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an eerie attachment to a stuffed bear named Chauncey she finds in the basement. Alice starts playing games with Chauncey that begin playful and become increasingly sinister. As Alice’s behavior becomes more and more concerning, Jessica intervenes only to realize Chauncey is much more than the stuffed toy bear she believed him to be.
6. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (March 29, 2024)
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
7. The First Omen (April 5, 2024)
A prequel to the classic horror series, “The First Omen” delves into the origins of the demonic force. This chilling story explores ancient prophecies and a battle against dark powers. A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
8. Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire (April 12, 2024)
The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.
9. Return to Silent Hill (April 26, 2024)
James has been devastated after being separated from his soulmate and receives a mysterious letter that leads him back to a town called Silent Hill, where he hopes to find her. However, he discovers that the town has been changed by some unknown malevolent force and as he delves deeper into the town, he finds terrifying figures, both familiar and unfamiliar. Doubting his own mental stability he tries to comprehend reality and hopes to stay strong enough to rescue his beloved. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
10. Horrorscope (May 10, 2024)
A unique horror film where a group of friends discovers a cursed horoscope that predicts their terrifying fates. “Horrorscope” is a race against time to break the deadly predictions. There is no official trailer or poster at the time of writing this list.
11. The Strangers: Chapter 1 (May 17, 2024)
From director Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2, The Exorcist: The Beginning) comes The Strangers: Chapter 1. Madelaine Petsch (TV’s “Riverdale”) stars as a young woman on a road trip with her fiancé. But when they stop at a remote vacation rental in the woods, they become the prey of a vicious gang of masked strangers who attack without warning or reason, and must use courage and cunning to survive one long, terrifying night.
12. The Watchers (June 7, 2024)
Follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, as she gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland. After finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
13. A Quiet Place: Day One (June 28, 2024)
A prequel to the popular series, “A Quiet Place: Day One” reveals the terrifying events of the first day when the world changed forever. It’s a gripping story of survival and fear. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
14. Trap (August 2, 2024)
M. Night Shyamalan‘s new movie “Trap” is a psychological thriller set at a concert. It is unique and unlike his recent films. The film stars Josh Hartnett and Saleka Shyamalan, with Saleka making her acting debut as the singer at the concert. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
15. Speak No Evil (August 9, 2024)
Remake of Speak No Evil (2022). A family invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house, go from a dream vacation to a psychological nightmare. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
16. Alien: Romulus (August 16, 2024)
Set on a distant planet, “Alien: Romulus” introduces a new chapter in the Alien franchise. A crew discovers ancient alien technology, leading to a terrifying encounter with the unknown. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
17. Beetlejuice 2 (September 6, 2024)
The long-awaited sequel, “Beetlejuice 2“, brings back the mischievous spirit in new escapades. Expect the unexpected as Beetlejuice wreaks havoc in both the land of the living and the undead. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
18. Saw XI (September 27, 2024)
The infamous Jigsaw killer returns in “Saw XI,” presenting a new series of twisted games and moral dilemmas. This installment promises to push the boundaries of horror and suspense. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
19. Smile 2 (October 18, 2024)
“Smile 2” expands on the haunting premise of its predecessor, exploring the psychological terror of an inescapable curse. The sequel delves deeper into the origins of the sinister smile. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
20. Wolf Man (October 25, 2024)
A modern take on the classic monster movie, “Wolf Man” follows a man struggling with a terrifying curse. This film blends horror, drama, and a touch of Gothic romance. There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
21. Terrifier 3 (October 25, 2024)
In the third installment of Damien Leone’s breakout horror film, Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
22. Nosferatu (December 25, 2024)
A reimagining of the classic vampire tale, “Nosferatu” presents a visually stunning and eerie story of an ancient vampire haunting a secluded village, blending horror and artful storytelling.There is no official trailer at the time of writing this list.
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