February is nearly behind us, and March is just around the corner. And you know what that means? Even more fresh horror content to get excited about! This March, horror fans are in for a treat with a thrilling lineup of new horror movies hitting theaters, digital or streaming. We’re talking about a solid selection of 15 films, ensuring you'll always have something chilling to watch!
Now, you're probably wondering which horror movies are on the way, where you can watch them, and when exactly they'll be released in March. Don’t worry! We’ve got all the details you need right here. All you have to do is keep reading to find out.
Death of a Unicorn
- Director and writer: Alex Scharfman
- Cast: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant
- Theatrical release date: March 28
Elliot and his teenage daughter, Ridley, are headed to his boss’s crisis management summit when they unexpectedly collide with a unicorn on the road. In a panic, they decide to load the mythical horse-like creature into their car and continue on to the retreat.
However, upon discovering the unicorn and its supernatural healing abilities, Elliot’s boss takes control of the situation, determined to harness its miraculous abilities for his own gain. But things take a terrifying turn when they realize the unicorn is only a baby—and its vengeful pack is coming, ready to unleash a brutal reckoning.
Opus
- Director and writer: Mark Anthony Green
- Cast: Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami, Young Mazino, Tatanka Means
- Theatrical release date: March 14
Ariel Ekton is a young journalist who is eager for her big break. The chance arises when she’s invited to the secluded estate of reclusive pop icon Moretti, who is finally stepping back into the limelight with a highly anticipated new album. However, shortly after her arrival, Ariel quickly finds herself caught in a perilous game orchestrated by the enigmatic pop star.
Ash
- Director: Flying Lotus
- Writer: Jonni Remmler
- Cast: Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Beulah Koale, Kate Elliott, Flying Lotus
- Limited theatrical release date: March 21
This upcoming sci-fi horror film stars Eiza González as a young woman named Riya who awakens on a mysterious planet to discover that the entire crew of her space station has been killed. As she tries to unravel the mystery of what happened and where she is, she meets a man who insists he was sent to rescue her. But can she really trust him?
The Rule of Jenny Pen
- Director: James Ashcroft
- Writers: James Ashcroft and Eli Kent
- Cast: John Lithgow, Geoffrey Rush, George Henare
- Limited theatrical release date: March 7
- Shudder release date: March 28
After experiencing a life-threatening stroke, Judge Stefan Mortensen is left partially paralyzed and is forced to reside in a retirement home. While there, he meets a psychopathic resident named Dave Crealy, who secretly torments the other residents with a sinister game involving a creepy hand puppet. As the game escalates into something far more terrifying, Stefan becomes determined to put an end to Dave's cruel antics.
The Woman in the Yard
- Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
- Writer: Sam Stefanak
- Cast: Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Russell Hornsby, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha
- Theatrical release date: March 28
Ramona, a grieving single mother, lives with her two children in a remote farmhouse. When a mysterious woman dressed in black shows up on their front yard, ominously declaring, "Today's the day," Ramona is plunged into a terrifying ordeal. The woman starts to torment her and her children, pushing them into a nightmare they never expected.
Here are 10 other exciting new horror films set to be released in March:
- There’s a Zombie Outside - March 4 on digital
- Mickey 17 - March 7 in theaters
- Night of the Zoopocalypse - March 7 in theaters
- Bloat - March 7 in select theaters and digital
- The Fetus - March 7 in select theaters
- The Wild - March 7 in select theaters
- Silent Zone - March 7 on digital
- The Parenting - March 13 on Max
- Borderline - March 14 in select theaters and digital
- Locked - March 21 in select theaters