The 2 worst A24 horror movies of 2024 that were huge letdowns

Look, we all know that A24 is renowned for its unique and chilling horror offerings. This year, the company released horror masterpieces such as MaXXXine, I Saw the TV Glow and Heretic. However, it wasn't all good. In 2024, the indie powerhouse delivered not just one but two colossal disappointments.

These films, wrapped in hype and high expectations, ultimately fell flat, leaving fans and critics bewildered and disappointed. How did such promising projects go so awry? What went wrong? Join us as we take an in-depth look at the two worst A24 horror movies of 2024, exploring the flaws and failures that led to their downfall.

So, what two A24 horror flicks are we talking about? Well, it's the psychological horror comedy The Front Room and the disaster horror comedy Y2K. We're going to start off with The Front Room first and then move on to Y2K.

The Front Room

The Front Room is based on Susan Hill's 2016 short story of the same title. It was written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers and tells the story of a married couple, Belinda and Norman, who face growing tension when Belinda’s eccentric and sinister stepmother-in-law, Solange, comes and lives with them. Shortly after Solange moves in, Belinda and Norman's lives become increasingly unsettled, and Belinda soon realizes that Solange is out to get her and her child.

Brandy Norwood and Andrew Burnap star as Belinda and Norman, while Kathryn Hunter plays the role of Solange. Neal Huff joins the cast as Pastor Lewis.

Here's the thing with The Front Room. While the official trailer will pull you in with its eerie atmosphere, unsettling visuals, and foreboding music, the film never fully delivers on the atmospheric buildup seen in the trailer. The movie has a lack of focus, and even Hunter's standout performance as Solange couldn't save it from crashing and burning. As much as I love Brandy, she didn't give her best performance in this movie. Neither did Burnap. I feel like he was just there if that makes any sense.

Overall, The Front Room suffers from a thin script, weak performances from two of the main leads, pacing issues, tonal consistency, and a lack of sharp character development. While it isn't the worst movie I've ever seen, it definitely isn't the best, and I don't plan on rewatching it anytime soon.

Y2K

Making his directorial debut, Kyle Mooney (Saturday Night Live) helmed this horror comedy from a script he co-wrote with Evan Winter. The film follows a group of high school students as they navigate a world plunged into chaos when the Y2K bug causes all technology worldwide to become sentient and turn against humanity.

The cast includes talented actors such as Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, Lachlan Watson, Mason Gooding, Fred Durst, Alicia Silverstone, and many others.

Now, here's my issue with Y2K. I love the movie's quirky and unique concept and that it indulges in nostalgic elements of the late '90s, but it suffers from poor execution, pacing and tone issues, and underdeveloped characters.

The film starts off so promising and is full of humorous situations and gore-filled moments, but it struggles to maintain its momentum as it goes on. Would I watch this movie again? Yes. It might be one of the worst A24 horror movies of this year, but like The Front Room, it isn't the worst movie ever made. Some time just needs to pass, and I'll be ready for another rewatch session.