Ry Barrett stars as a revenge-minded killer in Chris Nash’s fresh and innovative horror film “In a Violent Nature.” (Courtesy of IFC Films) Demi Moore stars in "The Substance." (Christine Tamalet/Mubi/TNS) Lupita Nyong’o stars in "A Quiet Place: Day One.
" (Gareth Gatrell/Paramount Pictures/TNS) David Dastmalchian in “Late Night With the Devil.” (Courtesy of IFC Films/Shudder) Maika Monroe stars in "Longlegs." (Neon/TNS) Ry Barrett stars as a revenge-minded killer in Chris Nash’s fresh and innovative horror film “In a Violent Nature.
” (Courtesy of IFC Films) It’s been nothing short of a banner year for horror movies . Since 2024 kicked off nearly 11 months ago, gore hounds have been treated with a seemingly nonstop supply of good fright flicks. They’ve come in all shapes and sizes, from monsters and mad men to creeps and creatures to slashers and space aliens .
Throughout it all, I’ve paid very close attention – perhaps more closely than one would say is healthy – to all the blood baths, jump scares and things that go bump in the night, picking the winners from the losers, with the goal of delivering my list of the Best Horror Films of 2024 (thus far) to you in time for Halloween. And, jeepers, do I ever think I’ve succeeded in that goal. All 10 of my picks were released widely this year, although some may have premiered earlier at film festivals and whatnot.
Also, they are listed in order, from the very best to – in the case of this particular .