As a film enthusiast with a penchant for the chilling and macabre, I must say that the year 2025 is shaping up to be a veritable cornucopia of terror, teeming with the return of beloved franchises, classic movie monsters, and a smorgasbord of original horror offerings.
The anticipation for the year ahead is palpable, particularly with the upcoming release of 28 Years Later, the third film in the 28 Days Later franchise. The trailer alone has left me positively giddy, and I can’t help but wonder if they’ll finally explain what happened to the ravenous infected dogs – I still have nightmares about those things!
The return of fan-favorite franchises like M3GAN, The Conjuring, Final Destination, and I Know What You Did Last Summer is also a welcome sight for sore eyes. It’s always a treat to revisit familiar faces and settings that have sent shivers down our spines for years.
But let’s not forget about the classic movie monsters making their grand return in 2025. Universal Pictures’ Wolf Man, Warner Bros.’ The Bride of Frankenstein, and Netflix’s Frankenstein are all set to grace our screens, promising a new twist on timeless tales that have been sending shivers down our spines for generations.
And if that wasn’t enough, original horror offerings like Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Companion (created by the minds behind Barbarian) are poised to deliver something fresh and terrifying to keep us on the edge of our seats.
So, grab your popcorn, a blanket, and maybe a change of underwear – it’s going to be a bumpy ride! And as they say in horror movies, “You can run, but you can’t hide!” – unless, of course, you’re really good at hide-and-seek.
2024 proved to be an exceptional year for horror movie enthusiasts. Notable smaller films such as “Late Night With the Devil” and “In a Violent Nature” refreshed traditional horror sub-genres with innovative perspectives. Art the Clown further solidified his status as a horror icon through “Terrifier 3”, while director Fede Álvarez breathed new life into the horror aspect of the sci-fi franchise “Alien”. The year concluded on a high note for horror fans, with Robert Eggers’ eagerly awaited adaptation of “Nosferatu” premiering on Christmas day.
Here are a few terrifying movies that captivated audiences in 2024, and it appears 2025 will continue to deliver chills with more horror offerings. Fans can anticipate the return of popular horror franchises along with original creations from acclaimed filmmakers such as Ryan Coogler, making for an exciting year ahead for suspenseful films, monster tales, and psychological thrillers.
Fan Favorite Franchises Return To Theaters
One of the highly anticipated movies slated for 2025 is “28 Years Later,” the third installment in the “28 Days Later” series. The trailer for “28 Years Later” ranks as the second most-watched horror trailer, and this isn’t surprising given its impressive appearance and unique take on the franchise. Notably, the original film’s director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are back at the helm, alongside lead actor Cillian Murphy from the first movie. However, it seems Aaron Taylor-Johnson will be the main character in this upcoming film, scheduled for release on June 20, 2025.
Apart from “28 Days Later,” another cherished series is preparing for a new chapter. The successor of “M3GAN” is on its way less than three years following its initial premiere, and the original film left an indelible mark with its titular lethal robot, surpassing box office predictions. Anticipation runs high for the sequel too, slated to debut just a week after “28 Years Later.
Blumhouse Productions, known for creating the chilling movie M3GAN, has several more frightening productions lined up. The sequel to The Black Phone is slated for release on October 17, 2025, and the film adaptation of the popular video game Five Nights at Freddy’s will hit screens on December 5, 2025. Other horror series set to grace the big screen include a sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, due out in July 2025, as well as The Conjuring: The Last Rites, scheduled for September 5, 2025. Fans of the Final Destination franchise can look forward to its return to theaters on May 16, 2025.
Hollywood Continues To Turn To Classic Movie Monsters
In addition to these well-known franchises, some iconic movie monsters are set to make a comeback on the big screen in 2025. The year will start off with “The Wolf Man” from Universal Pictures. Moving away from the interconnected universe of Universal’s Dark Universe, the studio is now focusing on individual films showcasing new versions of the classic Universal Monsters. This approach started with “The Invisible Man,” directed and written by Leigh Whannell in 2020. On January 17, 2025, Leigh Whannell will return to Universal with “Wolf Man”.
As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that it isn’t just Universal diving into the classics; there have been whispers about a movie centering around the Bride of Frankenstein, starring Maggie Gyllenhall. Excitingly, Warner Bros. has confirmed they are progressing with the production titled The Bride, scheduled for release on March 12, 2024. However, what truly gets me pumped is the announcement that it will hit theaters on October 3, 2025 – perfect timing for a chilling Halloween Season experience!
In 2025, Frankenstein’s monster is due to star in another film, this time produced by Netflix. Director Guillermo del Toro has taken on Mary Shelley’s famous novel, “Frankenstein,” featuring actors Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Jacob Elordi, and Oscar Isaac. Del Toro has stated that the movie will have both a cinema release and a Netflix release in 2025.
Original Horror Movies Promise To Deliver Something New in 2025
2025 will offer a fresh take on horror films, as innovative productions are scheduled for release. One such original film is “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, renowned for movies like “Fruitvale Station,” “Creed,” “Black Panther,” and the recent “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” In a new venture into horror, Coogler teams up with his frequent collaborator, Michael B. Jordan, for this chilling, demonic thriller scheduled to hit theaters on March 7, 2025. Before that, audiences can look forward to “Companion,” which is slated for release in theaters in January 2025. Hyped as a creation from the minds behind the horror sensation “Barbarian” of 2022, this film promises an unconventional love story featuring Sophie Thatcher, Harvey Guillén, and Jack Quaid.
2025 promises an exciting array of chilling horrors that I can hardly wait to experience. Be it revisiting iconic creatures from the past, diving back into familiar franchises, or encountering entirely new terrors, the horror genre is poised to thrill us all once more in 2025.
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2024-12-30 03:10