2024 was witness to the explosion of various excellent works, ranging from the impressive returns of the classic horror character such as Xenomorph and Vampires, to new stories that explore the horror of the body without the need for hidden elements. Today, we examine the first 7 most excellent horror films of 2024 which will guarantee a memorable clock even for the hardest critics.
7. Late night with the devil
- Gender: supernatural, video found
- Director: Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes
On October 31, 1977, Jack Delroy, a famous Talk Show conductor late at night throughout America, decided to go to the great, hosting interviews with several people involved in the spiritual kingdom, including Lily, a girl who is believed to be possessed from an evil spirit.
Initially, everything took place in a relatively carefree and fun way, but then, psychic Christou, suddenly entered a trance and shouted in agony. In the meantime, contrary to the confusion of the public, the skeptic Carmichael, who had exposed dozens of scammers, accused Christu aloud of exploiting the media to increase his reputation.
The situation became even more complicated when Carmichael continued to express skepticism on Lily and the story told by Dr. June. According to him, no demon possessed the girl and, to show that Carmichael was wrong, Jack asked Dr. June to convene the entity within Lily, bringing her to the interview in front of everyone – despite this he would have unleashed a deadly nightmare.
With a new 97% evaluation on rotting tomatoes and praised by the horror king himself, Stephen King, “Late Night with the Devil” can be considered a masterpiece, which forces us to reflect on the dark side of the media and on how fear yes insinuates in each family through the television screen.
6. Connection
- Gender: Horror Folk, supernatural
- Director: Jang Jae-Hyun
Like the only Asian contender in today’s list, “Exuma” emits a new victory in the horror genre by positioning Feng Shui inside. After two shamans, a master of Feng Shui and a Berchin, the film attracts the audience in the disturbing mystery of a ritual that fills the kingdoms of the living and the dead.
Divided into six chapters, the film requires intense attention as it provides a dense amount of information that embrace history, culture and society, from the selection of burial sites to the types of coffins used and even to the complex philosophy of the five elements (Wuxing) their interaction. Every detail is meticulously presented and skillfully. The impeccable cinematography of the film is another culminating point, creating a only disturbing atmosphere rarely seen in previous horror films Koreans.
With a time of execution of over two hours, “Exuma” never feels dragged, thanks to his well -structured narrative. While the first half protrudes heavily in the spiritual horror, revolving around the spectral presence that persecutes the park’s family, the second half moves towards the investigative thriller elements, intertwined with true historical events.
5. Heretic
- Gender: Psychological, Thriller
- Directors: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
An A24 production, “Heretic” is no exception to the unique perspectives of the independent producer in the horror genre. The film follows two young missionaries, Barnes and Paxton, while visiting Reed’s house, an expert scholar eager to know more about the Church of Jesus Christ of the Saints of the last few days. At first glance, nobody suspicions that Reed of being an unbalanced murderer: he is intelligent, sophisticated and absolutely fascinating.
The two young women in profound conversations unrelated without effort, showing his vast knowledge in various fields. However, more deeply we deepen, the more we see that Reed’s mind is disturbingly deformed and twisted. During three conversations held in three different rooms, Reed methodically tears the faith of the two missionaries, layer by layer.
For Reed, everything is simply an intelligent imitation, a refined replica of an original concept that already exists in society. It derives religion, arguing that everything we believe in was simply told in countless variations in human history. It drags Barnes and Paxton in his twisted game, forcing them to choose between renunciation or clinging to their faith.
The film takes place as an obsessed symphony of manipulation, a labyrinth without a way out, full of infinite questions.
4. Alien: Romulus
- Gender: monster, spatial science fiction
- Director: Fede álvarez
“Alien: Romulus” faces a huge challenge from the beginning-such as the faithful followers of the 46-year-old “Alien” franchise, at the same time without boring the new spectators with a new and easy to follow the story.
Faced with this demanding situation, the Uruguayan director conceived the optimal solution: to revisit a story almost identical to the original of 1979, following a strong female protagonist while fighting Facehugger and BloodselSty Xenomorphs. With a minimalist script, the film successfully addresses the tastes of the general public, while an misfortune of Easter eggs skillfully incorporated and direct taxes to the “aliens” films of the 90s serve as a final touch, the longtime fans. A strategy two for one perfect.
With such a solid base in place, the director Fede is free to incorporate what is considered his characteristic style: set -made sets, meticulously designed horromaate sequences and obsessively beautiful representations of extraterrestrial creatures.
By combining all these elements, we get “Alien: Romulus”, a horror film that affects the perfect balance, offering a visually stunning and narratively satisfactory experience, preserving the essence of the iconic alien horror franchise.
3. Strange treasure
- Gender: erotic, psychological thriller
- Director: Jt Mollner
When they look at wolves and sheep, it is easy to say who the predator is and who is the prey. “Strange Darling” begins more or less the same way, with a man who brandishes a gun that chases a terrified woman, clearly establishing who has power and who is vulnerable. However, during six chapters, presented in a non -linear sequence, director Jt Mollner brings the public to a trip full of twists and turns. Sometimes, behind the innocent exterior of a sheep hides an cunning wolf and a rough and threatening appearance does not always reflect what is under the one.
Following a man and a woman who control a motel for a stand of a night without strings attached, the story intensifies while a series of disturbing events take place inside the borders of a single room, leading to an incessant pursuit. Like the secondary characters of the film, we can never predict what will happen later, and this game of cat and mouse remains compelling until the last second: innovative, suspense and obsessed.
2. The substance
- Gender: Body horror, dark comedy, Monster
- Director: Coralie Fargeat
Appearing in every list of the most impressive films of 2024 and accumulating numerous nominations at the next Oscars, including the best film, the best director and the best actress – “The Substance” does not need an introduction, as it will not take us Long before this film cement itself as a cult classic, after having aroused a perfect balance between high -level cinema and an accessible narrative that resonates with the general public. It also embraces surprising visions, a direct narrative approach and an easy message to churn out, creating both cinephiles and random spectators almost impossible to ignore.
The film tells the story of Elisabeth, a washed cinema star who, one day, decides to inject itself with a mysterious rejuvenation serum known as substance. The timeless lesson on the obsession of the company for beauty never feels obsolete or not pertinent. Isn’t it just a message for women who embrace each other, but a question for all of us: our fear of reducing the reduction if we stopped fixing on physical appearances? Would a lighter old man grow if we were surrounded by unconditional love?
Elisabeth’s loneliness and its constant self -assessment through a cold and insensitive mirror will undoubtedly leave many spectators in thought.
1. Nosferisi
- Gender: Dark Fantasy, Horror Supernatural, Vampire
- Director: Robert Eggers
And taking the first place in today’s list is “Nosferatu”, the film that marks the official resurrection of vampires on the big screen. Based on the 1922 muto film with the same name – a reimagination of “Dracula” – there is no exaggeration in saying that “Nosferatu” is a timeless horror icon in pop culture, opening the way to countless adaptations to follow.
Bringing a new perspective, director Robert Eggers does not only give new life to this secular story with severe breathtaking Gothic and a disturbingly reinvented edge of the edge, but also amplifies the tragic love story enclosed by death. The film opens with Ellen, tears in the eyes, pleading a soul to relieve his pain. However, lurking in the shadows, he has an edge in erlok his despair as an invitation, sealing his destiny and body as his.
Years later, even after Ellen marries the noble Thomas, his link with Orlok never vanishes, persecuting her in the depths of his dreams. And so, a twisted love triangle takes place between the vampire, his muse and the man captured in the middle. Nosferatu turns into a story soaked in desire, obsession and suffering.
Under the narrative of “Nosferatu” there is an eternal battle between light and darkness, where the characters want salvation but remain tormented by the shadows. And in its masterfully made ending, Nosferatu perfectly intertwines good and evil, life and death, light and darkness, all within a single frame composed in an extraordinarily way. In the end, a question lingers: Ellen really wins?
