If you’re the type of horror fan who lives for that spine-tingling thrill, chances are you’ve been keeping a close eye on the latest releases. But let’s face it, with so many new horror films coming out, it's hard to keep track of every single one—whether it’s on streaming, digital, or in theaters.
In fact, four new major horror movies have already hit theaters in 2025, with plenty more to come. Do you know what those films are? If not, you might've even missed some. No worries! We’ve gathered a list of the most recent horror flicks that have hit the big screen so you can catch up on all the terror and thrills you’ve been missing.
Wolf Man
- Director: Leigh Whannell
- Writers: Leigh Whannell and Corbett Tuck
- Cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger
- Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
Wolf Man was the first major horror movie to be released in theaters this year. It hit theaters in January 2025. Serving as a reboot of The Wolf Man horror film series, the story follows a family man named Blake, who relocates his family to his childhood home in hopes of a new beginning. But things take a dark turn when they come face-to-face with a werewolf who then infects Blake, unleashing a terrifying transformation within him.
Companion
- Director and writer: Drew Hancock
- Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend
- Where to watch: Theaters or rent or purchase on digital platforms
Companion is one of my personal faves from this year so far. It was released in theaters in late January 2025. You might think you know what this movie is about after watching the trailer, but there are a few unexpected twists sprinkled throughout that completely flip the story on its head, keeping you hooked until the very end. Josh and Iris are a seemingly perfect couple who decide to travel to a millionaire’s remote cabin for a weekend getaway with friends. But what starts as a peaceful retreat quickly takes a sinister turn when the cabin’s owner ends up dead.
Heart Eyes
- Director: Josh Ruben
- Writers: Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy
- Cast: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, Jordana Brewster
- Where to watch: Theaters
If you haven't seen Heart Eyes yet, you're seriously missing it out! With a unique plot, great soundtrack, and plenty of violent, gory kills, it’s a must-watch for horror fans. The slasher follows a masked killer known as Heart Eyes, who has been terrorizing various cities for two years, brutally murdering couples every Valentine's Day.
Now, the killer has arrived in Seattle, where they mistakenly target two co-workers, thinking they’re a couple. Will the co-workers survive the killer’s relentless pursuit, or will they become their next victims? Heart Eyes was released in theaters in February 2025.
The Monkey
- Director and writer: Osgood Perkins
- Cast: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, Elijah Wood
- Where to watch: Theaters
The Monkey is the latest horror film to hit theaters, which was on Feb. 21, 2025. It's a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story of the same name. The story revolves around two twin brothers, Hal and Bill, who after discovering a mysterious toy monkey in their late father's old belongings, unknowingly unleash a horrifying chain of events.
The brothers soon discover the toy is cursed, linked to a string of mysterious deaths surrounding them. In a desperate bid to rid themselves of it, they dispose of the monkey, but 25 years later, it returns and begins a new killing spree.