Upcoming Fall Horror Movies

TV & Film

Oct 4

We are officially in the grips of fall, which means that new horror films are right around the corner! While not all horror films are released during the fall season, it is when we typically see a boom in their numbers. This year, there are quite a few being released both in theaters and directly to streaming. I have compiled a list of ten releases that I expect to be the most sought-after this spooky season.

10. House Of Spoils

Blumhouse’s newest film follows a young chef who has finally opened her first restaurant. Along with crippling self-doubt, the chaos of running and working in a restaurant, and a less-than-reputable investor, she must also deal with the spirit of the previous owner, who is trying to sabotage both the chef and her restaurant.

This is a Prime original film and will be released directly to the platform on October 3rd.

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9. Forest Hills

There is a lot of information about this film available, but it is the last film that actress Shelley Duvall made before she passed away, so it had to be included in the list. The film apparently follows a man who begins to descend into madness after a hiking accident in the Catskills leaves him with a head injury and horrifying nightmares.

The film will be released on October 4th in select theaters.

8. The Curse Of The Necklace

The Curse of the Necklace stars Henry Thomas, who most will recognize from Haunting of Hill House, as a police detective who steals an antique necklace from the evidence room and gifts it to his estranged wife. Unfortunately, the necklace hides a sinister secret – one that could very well end the lives of the family.

The film is set to release on October 1st directly to video on demand.

7. Family Pack

6. Hold Your Breath

Hulu is releasing quite a few horror films this year for their yearly Huluween celebration, and this is one of the first. The film stars Sarah Paulson as a mother living through the horrific Dust Bowl that hit Oklahoma in the 1930s. Not only must she deal with the horrors that face her family during the dust storms, but it seems there may also be a horrifying presence that resides inside one of the storms.

This film looks absolutely terrifying and will hit the streaming platform on October 3rd.

5. Smile 2

Horror fans have been anxiously awaiting the sequel to 2022’s Smile since the credits began to roll. The sequel follows a pop star who is getting ready to embark on a world tour, but her life is thrown into chaos when her friend kills himself in front of her. As she becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the stress of fame and the nightmares that are following, the singer is forced to make a choice. She can either face her dark past and take back control of her life or wait until her life is destroyed forever.

Smile 2 will hit theaters on October 18.

4. V/H/S/ Beyond

Most horror fans know about the V/H/S/ franchise and have been excitedly awaiting the newest installment. This seventh installment will focus on sci-fi horror and features the directorial debut of scream queen Kate Siegel. Other notable filmmakers attached to the project are horror legends Justin Long and Mike Flanagan.

V/H/S/ Beyond will hit Shudder on October 4th.

3. Terrifier 3

I am not a fan of the Terrifier franchise, but I know that fans of Art the Clown have been anxiously awaiting this installment, so I had to include it on the list. Although the film is being released in October, it is actually a Christmas movie. Art the Clown is dressed as Santa Claus and is wreaking his normal brand of havoc and carnage. The film takes place on Christmas Eve and sees many of the characters from the previous film returning.

Terrifier 3 will hit theaters on October 11.

2. Time Cut

Writer and director Hannah Macpherson, known for slasher-comedy Freaky, is back with what I expect to be one of the most popular films of the season. The film follows a high school student who goes back in time to 2003 when she attempts to stop the serial killer who murdered her sister. The film is described as “Back to the Future meets Scream” which means you know I will be checking it out!

Time Cut will hit Netflix on October 30.

1. Salem’s Lot

This is the film I am most looking forward to this spooky season! After a long delay, the new adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel is finally getting its release. The film follows a young author who returns home looking for inspiration for his new book only to learn that there is something horrifying happening to the people who live there. I wouldn’t look into this film too much, as many of the synopses online list the twist.

The film will hit Max on October 3rd.

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