2025 has been a remarkable year for horror and thriller fans, delivering a compelling mix of released hits and highly anticipated upcoming films.
This list features the top 10 must-watch horror and thriller movies of the year so far, including both movies that have already captivated audiences with their intense storytelling and some exciting upcoming releases that continue to generate buzz.
Whether you love supernatural scares, psychological tension, or survival thrillers, this list has something to satisfy every fear aficionado.
Top 10 Horror and Thriller Movies of 2025
Keeper (Released November 14, 2025)
For their first anniversary, Malcolm, a doctor, takes his girlfriend Liz to a secluded cabin for a romantic weekend. However, Liz soon begins experiencing terrifying visions and ominous occurrences linked to the cabin’s dark history. As secrets unravel, the couple faces horrifying supernatural forces that challenge their love and sanity.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Scheduled for December 5, 2025)
Set one year after the original, this sequel follows Abby, who sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy and his animatronic friends, awakening a terrifying legacy. With former security guard Mike and police officer Vanessa uncovering dark truths about Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, the film ratchets up the horror through chilling animatronics and a sinister conspiracy.
Black Phone 2 (Released October 17, 2025)
Four years after Finn Blake escaped captivity, his sister Gwen begins receiving disturbing calls and visions tied to a winter camp’s dark past. Together, they confront the Grabber — a malevolent killer whose supernatural powers have grown stronger — in a haunting tale of vengeance, trauma, and survival.
Baramulla (Released November 7, 2025)
In the snow-covered Kashmir Valley, DSP Ridwan Sayyed investigates the disappearance of several schoolboys amid rising militancy tensions. As unsettling supernatural events invade his family’s life, the film blends social commentary with chilling horror rooted in regional trauma and haunted pasts.
The Long Walk (Released September 12, 2025)
Set in a dystopian America under military rule, fifty teenage boys enter a brutal televised endurance contest where survival demands constant movement or death. This tense thriller explores themes of tyranny, sacrifice, and friendship amid a deadly game watched by the nation.
Bring Her Back (Released 2025)
Orphaned siblings Andy and Piper are sent to live with their foster mother Laura, who harbors a dark secret involving resurrection rituals. Strange and terrifying events unfold as the siblings uncover the sinister forces at play in this disturbing horror-drama about loss, family, and survival.
The Conjuring: Last Rites (Released 2025)
Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate their final haunting case involving a cursed antique mirror. This instalment delves deep into the Warrens’ personal and spiritual struggles as they battle powerful demonic forces tied to a tragic family history.
Sinners (Released 2025)
A haunting exploration of sin and retribution, Sinners uses atmospheric tension and psychological horror to immerse viewers in a chilling narrative about guilt, punishment, and the human psyche, earning critical praise for its moody visuals and rich storytelling.
Skillhouse (Released July 11, 2025)
A contemporary horror-thriller focusing on the deadly consequences of social media obsession, Skillhouse brilliantly captures modern paranoia as viral fame leads to terrifying events in a suspenseful critique of online culture and identity.
28 Years Later (Released June 19, 2025)
This long-awaited sequel to “28 Days Later” follows a survivor who leaves an island to confront new horrors on the infected mainland. With gripping tension and brutal realism, the film continues the story of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a lethal virus, blending horror with dystopian thriller elements.
