438 Essential Rookie Horror Films
435 titles
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Night Explorers: The AsylumMovie · 2023 · 96mA team of urban explorers gets the opportunity of a lifetime to explore a notoriously haunted asylum. They soon discover something deeply malevolent within its walls, something determined to keep them there and drive them to the brink of madness.IMDb 3.6TMDB 3.2 - 402
ImaginaryMovie · 2024 · 104m · Horror, MysteryJessica returns to her childhood home with her family, and her youngest stepdaughter, Alice, becomes strangely fixated on a stuffed bear named Chauncey discovered in the basement. Alice's games with Chauncey start innocently but gradually turn unsettling. As Alice's behavior grows increasingly disturbing, Jessica tries to intervene, only to discover that Chauncey is something far more than a simple toy.IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.9 - 403
KinatayMovie · 2009 · 105m · Crime, Drama, HorrorTo afford a wedding, a young man takes a job paying $2,000. He soon discovers the job requires him to commit murder.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 404
LuziferMovie · 2021 · 103mJohannes, a man untouched by the world, lives a simple life in a remote mountain hut with his mother and a pet eagle. Their days are filled with prayer and tradition, shielded from modern life. However, the arrival of tourists and the intrusion of unfamiliar sounds disrupt their peaceful existence. A proposed development threatens to destroy their isolated sanctuary and unleash unforeseen consequences.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.8 - 405
The CellarMovie · 2022 · 94m · Horror, MysteryKeira Woods' daughter disappears mysteriously in the cellar of their new country home. Keira soon learns an ancient, powerful entity controls the house, and she must confront it to save her family's souls.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.5 - 406
Don't MoveMovie · 2024 · 92m · Horror, ThrillerDeep in a remote forest, a woman overwhelmed by grief is attacked by a killer who injects her with a paralyzing agent. As her body becomes immobile, she must now struggle to survive.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.3 - 407
Brahms: The Boy IIMovie · 2020 · 86m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerWhen a family relocates to the historic Heelshire Mansion, their young son develops a close bond with a doll named Brahms that appears remarkably lifelike.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.9 - 408
InfestedMovie · 2023 · 106m · Horror, ThrillerThe tenants of a dilapidated Parisian apartment building find themselves fighting for survival against a relentless swarm of highly aggressive spiders that multiply at an alarming rate.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.6 - 409
Deep Sea Mutant SnakeMovie · 2022 · 80m · Action, Adventure, FantasyFollowing his fiancée's unexpected death, Qin Yu suspects foul play by Cass Corporation and seeks answers. He boards a cruise ship with Jason, a former Cass employee, hoping to gather evidence for a potential lawsuit. Unbeknownst to him, reporter Feng Li is also on board, pursuing the story of Cass Corporation. Their efforts to uncover information are interrupted when the ship is attacked by giant mutant snakes. The survivors then find themselves stranded on an island where Cass Corporation has been secretly conducting experiments. Hunted by creatures, they must fight to expose the corporation and escape the island alive.IMDb 4.3TMDB 6.9 - 410
Aquarium of the DeadMovie · 2021 · 86m · Horror, Action, ComedyDuring a lab experiment, an accidental contamination transforms the fish in an aquarium into undead creatures.IMDb 2.9TMDB 5.3 - 411
Dark SpellMovie · 2021 · 93m · HorrorA woman consumed by grief turns to dark magic in a desperate attempt to win her husband back.IMDb 4.7TMDB 6.6 - 412
Ghosts of WarMovie · 2020 · 94m · Horror, Thriller, WarDuring World War II, a unit of American soldiers takes over a castle in France that was once held by the Nazis. There, they face a terrifying supernatural threat.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.3 - 413
The Night Beyond the Tricornered WindowMovie · 2021 · 102mMikado, a bookstore clerk who can see ghosts, is drawn into a dangerous murder investigation by exorcist Hiyakawa. Together, they delve into a case filled with unsettling secrets, where the killer's voice continues to echo.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.6 - 414
Pig KillerMovie · 2022 · 122m · Horror, Crime, MysteryInspired by the true story of Robert 'Willy' Pickton, a pig farmer accused of murdering multiple women, PIG KILLER depicts the rape, torture, slaughter, and dismemberment of forty-nine young women on his farm. Accompanied by his pig, Balthazar, Willy and his group terrorize Vancouver's downtown until his arrest, which revealed a series of brutal murders in Canada.IMDb 3.7TMDB 4.9 - 415
He's WatchingMovie · 2022 · 95mTwo carefree siblings, left to their own devices while their parents recover from an illness, begin a series of playful pranks. Their games take a dark turn when they realize they are being watched by something malevolent – something that wants to join in.IMDb 3.8TMDB 4.6 - 416
Halloween KillsMovie · 2021 · 105m · Horror, ThrillerMichael escapes Laurie Strode's trap and continues his violent rampage. Meanwhile, Laurie recovers from their previous fight, and her daughter Karen, granddaughter Allyson, and the town of Haddonfield are inspired to fight back against him.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.4 - 417
Royal JellyMovie · 2021 · 93mA socially isolated high school student finds guidance from an enigmatic mentor, who intends to train them to become the next ruler of a hidden community.IMDb 2.5TMDB 4.9 - 418
Kick MeMovie · 2023 · 86mThis dark comedy centers on a school counselor whose excessive kindness and helpfulness inadvertently unravel the lives of those around him.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.5 - 419
Reed's PointMovie · 2022 · 77mA car crash in the Pine Barrens results in a missing teenager, sparking rumors linking the incident to the Jersey Devil legend. On the crash's anniversary, Sarah Franklin, believing her cousin Kelsey is still alive, visits the site with Alex, Kelsey's boyfriend, to search for clues. Their investigation takes a dangerous turn as Sarah and Alex discover something sinister hidden within the woods.IMDb 2.8TMDB 5.0 - 420
MidsommarMovie · 2019 · 147m · Horror, Drama, MysteryA group of friends journeys to Sweden for a summer anthropology program, centered around a rare, ninety-year festival in the secluded hometown of one of them. What starts as an idyllic getaway in a land of perpetual daylight slowly descends into a terrifying ordeal. The enigmatic locals lure the friends into their unsettling festival traditions, transforming their dream vacation into a horrifying nightmare.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 421
V/H/S/BeyondMovie · 2024 · 114m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerThis installment of the horror anthology series plunges into terrifying, uncharted territories filled with dangerous creatures and unsettling environments. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of shocking and gruesome stories – the most extreme and violent V/H/S yet.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.6 - 422
Natty KnocksMovie · 2023 · 90m · Horror, ThrillerOn Halloween Eve, Britt and the children she's watching are terrorized by serial killer Abner Honeywell. Abner is the traumatized son of the B-movie horror icon, "Natty Knocks."IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.1 - 423
Borderless FogMovie · 2024 · 112m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryA city detective investigates a string of brutal killings near the Indonesia-Malaysia border, which forces her to face painful memories.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.3 - 424
ParentsMovie · 1989 · 82m · Horror, ComedyIt's the 1950s in a perfect suburban town. Michael, a seemingly normal boy, is plagued by terrifying nightmares and a growing unease around his parents. His unsettling feelings worsen as he befriends Sheila, a curious classmate. He finds it hard to share his disturbing suspicions about his family with anyone, including Sheila or the school counselor. As the story progresses, the conflict between Michael's peaceful life and his hidden fears intensifies, leading to a frightening truth.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 425
BagheadMovie · 2023 · 95m · HorrorAfter her father's death, Iris inherits a neglected, ancient pub. She goes to Berlin to arrange his remains and settle the estate with The Solicitor. However, signing the paperwork binds her to a terrifying secret: a shape-shifting creature called Baghead dwells in the pub's basement. Baghead can transform into the dead, and Iris is now irrevocably connected to it.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.5 - 426
Midnight UniversityMovie · 2016 · 113mA university is rumored to have a history of students dying before finishing their degrees. Someone proposes a class designed to help these lingering spirits graduate. What kind of frightening and chaotic experiences will they face in their attempt to move on?IMDb 4.8TMDB 5.6 - 427
Till DeathMovie · 2021 · 89m · Horror, ThrillerFollowing a romantic night at their remote lake house, a woman awakens to find herself handcuffed to her deceased husband. Stranded and alone in the winter cold, she is forced to fight for survival against hired killers as she tries to break free from her late husband's sinister scheme.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.7 - 428
InfluencerMovie · 2023 · 92m · Horror, ThrillerDuring a solo backpacking trip in Thailand, social media influencer Madison encounters CW, who appears to live freely and introduces her to a different lifestyle. However, CW's attention towards Madison gradually becomes unsettling.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 429
A Night of Horror: Nightmare RadioMovie · 2020 · 100m · HorrorRod hosts a radio show focused on horror. He starts getting unusual calls from a child pleading for assistance. Initially dismissing them as pranks, Rod realizes the calls are serious and conceal a disturbing truth.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.8 - 430
Monster MashMovie · 2024 · 90m · Horror, Action, FantasyDracula, a werewolf, and the Invisible Man team up to prevent Dr. Frankenstein from bringing a powerful monster to life.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.3 - 431
SleepMovie · 2023 · 94m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA pregnant woman grows concerned about her husband's sleep. Initially, it's just mild sleep-talking, but it quickly turns into disturbingly strange behavior. After unsuccessful treatment at a sleep clinic, the couple desperately turn to a shaman for help as his night terrors worsen.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 432
Creeping DeathMovie · 2023 · 93mTim wants a quiet Halloween with his mother, but his energetic friends arrive and disrupt his plans. He hesitantly lets them in, and soon finds himself caught up in their Halloween mischief.IMDb 3.7TMDB 3.2 - 433
HellbenderMovie · 2021 · 83m · HorrorA teenage girl and her mother live a quiet life in a secluded woodland home, dedicated to creating rock music together. An unexpected meeting with another teenager leads the girl to discover a hidden link between her family and witchcraft, creating a growing conflict between her and her mother.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 434
Come PlayMovie · 2020 · 97m · Horror, MysteryOliver, a socially isolated autistic boy, finds comfort in his phone and tablet. But when a strange entity exploits his devices, his parents must battle to protect him from a terrifying presence lurking within the digital world.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.4 - 435
HerdMovie · 2023 · 97m · Horror, ActionFleeing a troubled history, a woman finds herself stranded as a zombie apocalypse erupts, coinciding with a conflict between rival militia. She's thrust into a dangerous world where some struggle to survive and others desperately seek power.IMDb 3.8TMDB 3.9
