Hey horror fans,
2025 is creeping up on us, and it’s already looking like a terrifyingly good year for the genre. From blockbuster horror films to spine-chilling books and groundbreaking games, the next year promises to bring fresh nightmares to every corner of horror fandom. Here’s what you need to know:
🎥 Film Buzz: 2025’s Horror Heavyweights
Ari Aster’s New Nightmare: The visionary director behind Hereditary and Midsommar returns with Eidolon, a surreal horror epic exploring grief, identity, and the supernatural. Scheduled for a summer 2025 release, this one is already generating Oscar buzz.
The Exorcist: Dominion: The next chapter in The Exorcist reboot trilogy hits theaters in October 2025, promising to delve deeper into the origins of the demon Pazuzu. With Ellen Burstyn reprising her role and more terrifying possession sequences teased, this is one not to miss.
📚 Literary Chills: Must-Reads for 2025
Grady Hendrix’s Latest Horror Comedy: The Haunted Book Club blends scares with satire, following a group of suburban moms who realize their cozy reading group has accidentally summoned a vengeful ghost. Set for release in March 2025.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Gothic Sequel: Fans of Mexican Gothic will be thrilled to know a spiritual sequel, The Pale Hacienda, is coming in late 2025. Expect dark romance, unsettling mysteries, and plenty of atmospheric horror.
🎮 Gaming Terror: What’s on the Horizon?
Silent Hill Ascension: Konami’s long-awaited addition to the Silent Hill series is confirmed for a spring 2025 release. Combining open-world exploration with psychological horror, early gameplay footage has fans buzzing.
Hollow Veil: An indie gem blending cosmic horror with roguelike mechanics, Hollow Veil traps players in a dimension of shifting nightmares. Coming fall 2025.
🎧 Podcasts to Watch for in 2025
From the Crypt: A new series diving into real-life unsolved mysteries that inspired classic horror tales. Hosted by bestselling author Paul Tremblay, this podcast premieres in February 2025 and promises to send chills down your spine.
💀 Events: Horror Cons and Festivals
Sundance Horror Showcase: January 2025 will kick off with Sundance’s dedicated horror section, featuring the highly anticipated debut of The Widow’s Grin, a folk horror film about Appalachian witchcraft.
ScareCon 2025: Returning to New York in August, this year’s convention is set to include an immersive haunted house designed by Guillermo del Toro himself.
What’s on your radar for 2025? Whether it’s films, books, games, or podcasts, let’s discuss what’s got us counting down to the new year in horror!
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