October brings a chill in the air & horror lovers have lots to enjoy with new releases to get terrified with. It seems that this October will be an ideal time for both scream lovers & horror movie enthusiasts. Since 10 upcoming horror movies in October 2024 are awaiting you. Whether it is the creepy vampiric entities of the night, the relentless maniacal slasher, or the unsettling psychological tormentors, these films provide horror thrills that maybe best enjoyed with the lights turned off & the volume loud. Prepare yourself as October is coming, the month of gruesome pranks & spine-chilling suspense – watch alone if you dare!
These 10 Upcoming Horror Movies in October 2024 Will Make You Sleep with the Lights On
October 2024 promises the right blend of horror in movies which are as follows: Here’s an in-depth look at what to expect from the 10 upcoming horror movies in October 2024:
Note: These details about movies are listed on the basis of information available on IMDB and other popular media sources
1. Salem’s Lot (‘Salem’s Lot)
- Release Date: 3 rd October 2024
- Director: Gary Dauberman
- Cast: Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Spencer Treat Clark, Pilou Asbæk, Alfre Woodard, William Sadler
Plot: This is an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1975 novel & is primarily about Ben Mears.
He was a writer who went back to Jerusalem’s Lot to get material for a new novel. He quickly senses that there is something wrong with the town: a vampire, Kurt Barlow is among them.
What to Expect: This adaptation will try to portray the gothic horror & the CRAWLING horror of King’s narrative. Anticipate a dark film, that mainly deals with the subconscious horror & the mythology of vampires. Dauberman had earlier delivered with IT & Annabelle Comes Home which meant a film full of thrill & suspense & good scream moments.
2. The Platform 2 (El hoyo 2)
- Release Date: October 4, 2024 ( Netflix)
- Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
- Cast: Hovik Keuchkerian (Goreng), Milena Smit
Plot: The sequel to the Spanish film The Platform continues exploring the horrors of the vertical prison known as “The Pit”. Goreng, the protagonist that finds himself trapped within this brutal facility. He returns to the depths of the Pit with the goal of bringing down the system. Where prisoners compete for the resources they were imprisoned for. Along the way, he encounters new characters & confronts the enigmatic leader behind the system.
What to Expect: Look for more information about how cruel & restricted life in the Pit was. The filmmakers plan to increase the layer of social satire in this picture to more shocking & violent scenes. The depictions of the psychological & physical effects of prison will be portrayed as more desperate & violent than earlier works.
3. Monster Summer
- Release Date: 4th,October 2024
- Director: David Henrie
- Cast: Mason Thames, Mel Gibson, Lorraine, Bracco, Nora Zehetner, Kevin James, Abby James Witherspoon, Julian Lerner, Noah Cottrell
Plot: In this three best friends – Max, Lucas & Sarah, from childhood get into a science project turned sour. In a bid to capture a monster, they end up freeing one that wreaks havoc in their town. The friends learn their lesson & have to face the outcome & try to stop the monster from completing the destruction.
What to Expect: It is a tale that takes us back to the era of monster movies but shot in an amusing way. It is anticipated that the film will be a comedy horror where the giggles will be accompanied by screams. Also results in creature rampages & in addition, there will be a hint of teenage confusion. You should prepare yourself for much entertainment & huge focus on the partnership between the leading characters.
4. Black
- Release Date: Expected in October.
- Director: KG Balamani (Debutant)
- Cast: Jiiva, Priya Bhavanishankar
Plot: The plot of the movie is still unknown. Though fans are expecting a supernatural horror film based in Tamil Nadu. The focus will be on Jiiva who plays the lead role of the movie. Where he is pinned against the dark forces in order to save his family. The plot of the film will probably revolve around supernatural horror where individual & family drama interplay.
What to Expect: Expect terror soaked in historic & contemporary horror themes relevant to Tamil culture. Jiiva will play the protagonist role & will be seen as the narrator of the show. Which is sure to be a thrilling, touching, dramatically horror filled journey through the realm of supernatural & darkness.
5. Terrifier 3
- Release Date: October 11, 2024
- Director: Damien Leone
Plot: The film follows Art the Clown’s words as this brutal slasher series progresses to part three. The plot continues Art & Perseus follow him while he starts up a new killing spree. Where he dupes a teenager & targets her younger brother during Halloween night. The siblings find themselves in a fight for their lives against Art’s sadistic & inventive methods of murder.
What to Expect: Expect only blood & guts & a high dose of violence. The producers have proposed that the movie will be one of the most hardcore of the slasher genre, bloody & fast-paced. Amateurs of the series will have a chance to feel even greater horror as it becomes even more dangerous.
6. Rippy
- Release Date: October 18, 2024
- Director: Ryan Coonan
Plot: A team of teens went camping in the forest but one of them stumbles on Rippy, a real character. When the creature starts stalking them, the teens are forced to use their intelligence & bravery to stand a chance of making it through the night & the ordeal.
What to Expect: A contemporary slasher movie that also includes features of folk tale & New Legend. Prepare for riveting car chases, creepy setting & tone, & emphasis on the high school students fragility. It can be expected that the film will be filled with horror elements & dangerous realistic moments.
7. Little Bites
- Release Date: 4 October, 2024
- Director: Spider One
- Cast: Krsy Fox, Jon Sklaroff, Elizabeth Phoenix Caro
Plot: Claire is a single mother with a disturbed past who moves to a new town with her daughter. Where life isn’t easy for the two as they are soon dealing with a vengeful spirit. While the antagonist continuously tries to pull them inside his realm, Claire has to face her own demons. While keeping her daughter away from the darkness.
What to Expect: It’s a psychological horror film where the focus is made on the mental states of characters & how fear influences them. Besides other aspects, viewers will get to experience motherhood & trauma, & atmospheric & genuinely terrifying horror.
8. Smile 2
- Release Date: October 18, 2024
- Director: Parker Finn
- Cast: Sosie Bacon (rumored)
Plot: Smile 2 sequel of 2022 Smile which tells the story of the same spooky incident that makes people smile before they die. The curse continues to go around & a new set of characters starts having terrifying visions & death. They must figure out the plot behind the smiles to break the curse.
What to Expect: It will be much darker & more psychological compared to the first part of Smile. The second part will focus on the discovery of how the curse started. Prepare for the disturbing imagery & themes, psychological suspense & an experiment with the viewer’s perception of reality & their own mind.
9. Time Cut
- Release Date: October 30, 2024, (Netflix)
- Director: Hannah Macpherson
- Cast: Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks, Griffin Gluck, Rachael Crawford, Jordan Pettle, Sydney Sabiston
Plot: Three friends find a time machine & go through various periods in history. Though, their adventures are quite troublesome & they wake up one day in a dystopian futuretimeline. Where the human race has been reduced to a near extinction. They have to move through this horrifying space & somehow escape it & return to their timeline.
What to Expect: A sci-fi horror feature movie wherein time travel is incorporated together with survival horror. Watch out for the awesome action scenes, mind-bending time-travel loops & an intellectual story symbolizing the effects of applying scientific progress.
10. Carved (Hulu)
- Release Date: October of 2024 on Hulu.
- Director: Justin Harding
Plot: Carved is said to be a horror movie, set in a cabin or some other isolated house or place. In this movie, the characters will be dealing with terror from an unknown entity. Hence the story will be full of suspense & the eerie.
What to Expect: Being a new & unknown label, Carved can only provide a preview of the work. Thus claims to give a new vision of the horror themes. There will be a certain level of tension, suspense, & some scenes that may cause uneasiness with a good narrative. Also excites the viewers & keeps them on the edge of their seats guessing.
Conclusion
If October was the month of horror, then October 2024 will definitely treat the fans with the most horrifying flicks. These 10 upcoming horror movies in October 2024 will span the genre from good old slashers to psychological horrors. Some of them are perfect for Halloween night, while others are best for late-night movie marathons. Where all of them are guaranteed to haunt you with their terrifying experiences. So sit back, get your popcorn, switch off the lights & let’s get ready for a crazy horror movie!!
Amit Gupta is a 2015 graduate of RTU in Rajasthan, India. After working over a decade as an additional writer at News article, he decided to start his own news publication. He mainly focuses on entertainment, Movies, Web series articles and editorials. He likes to listen to music and play cricket in his free time. Follow On Facebook.
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