By Jake Rowan

Whether it’s at a film festival or a Friday night out, there’s something special about catching a horror film in the cinema— the big screen, the surround sound, and the shared screams with the audience just make it an experience you can’t get anywhere else. Here’s what’s heading soon to your screen near you!

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Nosferatu (Coming to Theatres December 25th) (Gothic)

Robert Eggers returns with his highly anticipated fourth feature film, Nosferatu, following the success of The Northman. Breathing new life into Bram Stoker’s timeless tale, Eggers crafts a haunting reimagining of the iconic vampire story. The film centers on Ellen Hutter, played by Lily-Rose Depp, a young woman ensnared in a chilling connection with the enigmatic Count Orlok, portrayed by Bill Skarsgård. Their obsessive bond unleashes a sinister horror that intertwines Ellen’s destiny with Orlok’s unrelenting desires. Nicholas Hoult stars as Thomas Hutter, Ellen’s devoted husband, whose fateful business trip to Transylvania brings him face-to-face with the malevolent Count. With its rich atmosphere and compelling performances, Nosferatu promises a dark, evocative exploration of love, obsession, and terror.
Set to release nationwide on Christmas Day, the film has already garnered critical acclaim. Eggers has been praised for honoring the spirit of the original while infusing it with his distinctive vision, delivering a fresh yet faithful retelling of this classic horror masterpiece.

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The Damned (Coming to Theatres January 3rd) (Folk Horror) 

A 19th-century widow Eva (Odessa Young), faces an unthinkable decision during a brutal winter when a shipwreck occurs near her remote fishing post. With limited food supplies, she and her crew must choose between saving the stranded survivors or preserving their own chance of enduring the harsh season. As the weight of their decision takes its toll, guilt and despair consume the community. Haunted by the belief that their suffering is a punishment for their choice, they are gripped by a growing sense of dread that threatens to unravel them all. 

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Wolf Man (Coming to Theatres January 17th) (Creature Feature) 

Christopher Abbott takes on the role of Blake, a husband and father living in San Francisco. Following the unexplained disappearance of his father, Blake inherits his family’s remote home in rural Oregon. Hoping to repair his faltering marriage to his ambitious wife Charlotte (Julia Garner), Blake suggests they leave the city for a visit to the property with their young daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth). 

When the family arrives late at night, their plans quickly take a horrifying turn. A mysterious creature attacks them, forcing them to barricade themselves inside the dilapidated farmhouse. As the hours pass, Blake’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and he starts to lose touch with his humanity. Charlotte is faced with an agonizing decision: confront the escalating danger inside or risk what lurks beyond the walls. Blending tension, horror, and personal drama, Wolf Man explores the primal fears of survival and transformation. 

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Presence (Coming to Theatres January 24th) (Paranormal) 

Steven Soderbergh’s Presence was one of the most talked-about films at Sundance earlier this year and is now building anticipation once again. Ahead of its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, NEON has announced that the supernatural thriller will hit theaters on January 24th,

The film features an impressive cast, including Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, West Mulholland, and Julia Fox. Alongside the release date, NEON has unveiled the first teaser trailer and an official poster, heightening excitement for the movie.

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Grafted (Streaming on Shudder January 24th) (Body Horror) 

Premiering on Shudder on January 24, 2025, following its Spanish debut at the 2024 Sitges Film Festival, Grafted marks the bold feature film debut of Sasha Rainbow. This haunting body horror story centers on Wei, a reserved Chinese scholarship student pursuing medical research in New Zealand. 

Shunned by her cousin Angela and Angela’s glamorous circle, Wei wrestles with crippling insecurities rooted in a genetic facial birthmark. Desperate to change her fate, she delves into her late father’s revolutionary skin grafting 

experiments, hoping to rewrite her future. But as her research spirals into darkness, Wei’s obsession consumes her, pushing her to dangerous extremes to protect the secret that could alter her life—or destroy it. 

Starring Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, and Jared Turner, Grafted is a chilling exploration of transformation, ambition, and the terrifying cost of perfection. 

Stay tuned for our Feb/Mar calendar next year!!