December 29th 2024.
It's been quite a year for horror films, hasn't it? With some of the most terrifying titles dominating the box office, it's safe to say that the past 12 months have been monumental for the genre.
From demonic serial killer flicks like Longlegs, to gory slasher sequels like Terrifier 3 and legacy prequels like The First Omen, horror fans have been treated to some of the best the genre has to offer. And let's not forget about the critically acclaimed films like The Substance, starring Demi Moore in a chilling body horror, and the twisty thriller Heretic, which marked the grand return of Hugh Grant to the horror scene.
But with so many great films to choose from, which one takes the top spot on your end-of-year best-of-list? If you're having trouble deciding, don't worry - review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has done the work for you by rounding up the site's top-rated horror films of 2024. And let me tell you, the results might just shock you.
So without further ado, here are the top 10 horror films of 2024, as chosen by Rotten Tomatoes. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride.
At number 10, we have Stopmotion, the feature debut from director Robert Morgan. This chilling film tells the story of stop-motion animator Ella, who moves to a new apartment with her mother to finish her latest project. But things take a dark turn when she meets a mysterious girl who tells her a terrifying tale that begins to haunt her everyday life.
Next up, at number 9, we have Heretic - a film that marks the return of Hugh Grant to the horror genre. Grant delivers a truly terrifying performance as Mr. Reed, a mysterious man who traps two Mormon missionaries in his home with promises of showing them the "one true religion."
Coming in at number 8 is MadS, one of two zombie films on the list. Directed by David Moreau, this film follows Romain, a French club kid who finds himself caught up in a series of terrifying events after encountering an escaped patient from a local medical facility.
At number 7, we have New Life - a brooding and bloody film that follows a woman on the run who is desperately trying to cross the Canadian border. But as she faces a life-changing health diagnosis, she also has to battle both human and supernatural threats.
Strange Darling takes the number 6 spot on our list, and for good reason. With career-defining performances from Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald, this twisty thriller follows the story of a one-night stand gone wrong and the final slayings in a serial killer's spree. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one.
And now, we have reached the top 5. At number 5, we have In Flames, a film that dazzled critics at its Cannes Film Festival premiere and was selected as the Pakistani entry for the best international feature film at the 96th Academy Awards. This ghostly horror film follows a family who must battle both human and supernatural threats after the death of their grandfather.
If you're afraid of spiders, get ready for Infested at number 4. Starring Théo Christine, this film follows a man who buys a dangerous exotic spider from a Paris convenience store and brings it home, only to find himself and his neighbors terrorized by its offspring.
Kicking off the top 3 is Nosferatu, a star-studded vampire film that has been dubbed a "masterpiece" by various critics. Based on the classic 1922 film, this modern retelling follows a couple who are plagued by the mysterious and deadly Count Orlok after he travels from the Carpathian Mountains to London in a bid to win the heart of the wife.
At number 2, we have Oddity - a spine-tingling Irish horror film that follows a blind paranormal expert who is on a mission to track down her twin sister's killer. And finally, taking the top spot at number 1 is Late Night With The Devil, a found footage horror film that has been named the "best horror film of 2024" by numerous critics. Starring David Dastmalchian as late-night TV host Jack Delroy, this film takes place during a special broadcast on Halloween night and follows Delroy as he gets more than he bargains for when a very real evil becomes an unwanted guest on his show.
So there you have it - the top 10 horror films of 2024 according to Rotten Tomatoes. Did your favorite make the list? If not, don't worry - there are plenty of great horror films out there and we can't wait to see what the genre has in store for us in the future.
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