Dread Central’s Most Anticipated Horror Films Of Fall 2023
Mary Beth McAndrews
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It feels strange to say but it’s almost September. That means we’re officially entering the most wonderful time of the year full of pumpkin spice syrup, Halloween goodies at every store, and a deluge of horror releases across theaters and streaming platforms. Between festival releases like Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger and higher profile releases like the new Exorcist and Saw X, there’s a lot to be excited about this fall.
So, of course, we put together a list of what horror films we’re most excited to see in the coming months! We’re just including films with confirmed release dates, so please no tears for the exclusion of The Toxic Avenger!
The Exorcist: Believer
Release date: October 13
Director: David Gordon Green
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Leslie Odom, Jr.) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett) on his own.
But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia Marcum), disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed anything like it before: Chris MacNeil.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher
Release Date: October 12
Director: Mike Flanagan
Where to Watch: Netflix
In this wicked series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege, and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.
Five Nights At Freddy’s
Release Date: October 27
Director: Emma Tammi
Where to Watch: In theaters and on Peacock
The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be so easy to make it through. Based on the horror video game sensation.
Foe
Release Date: October 6
Director: Garth Davis
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in Foe, a haunting exploration of marriage and identity set in an uncertain world. Hen and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior’s family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger (Aaron Pierre) shows up at their door with a startling proposal. Based on best-selling author Iain Reid’s novel.
Malibu Horror Story
Release Date: October 20
Director: Scott Slone
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
The found footage horror film takes place over ten years in Malibu, California, following the mysterious disappearance of four popular high school boys on graduation night. We follow a team of paranormal investigators as they search a sacred cave in the hills of Malibu for clues to the boys’ disappearance, only to uncover a terrifying truth.
My Animal
Release Date: In select theaters on September 8, on digital September 15
Director: Jacqueline Castel
Bobbi Salvör Menuez (Euphoria) and Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies) ignite in this genre-bending supernatural love story. Tormented by a hidden family curse, Heather is forced to live a secluded life on the outskirts of a small town. When she falls for the rebellious Jonny, their connection threatens to unravel Heather’s suppressed desires, tempting her to unleash the animal within.
The Nun II
Release Date: September 8
Director: Michael Chaves
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun.
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
Release Date: October 6
Director: Lindsey Beer
Where to Watch: Paramount+
In 1969, a young Jud Crandall dreams of leaving his hometown of Ludlow, Maine behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within. Jud is forced to confront a dark family history that will forever keep him connected to Ludlow.
Satanic Hispanics
Release Date: September 14
Director: Mike Mendez, Demián Rugna, Eduardo Sánchez, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Alejandro Brugués
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
When police raid a house in El Paso, they find it full of dead Latinos, and only one survivor. He’s known as The Traveler, and when they take him to the station for questioning he tells them those lands are full of magic and talks about the horrors he’s encountered in his long time on this earth, about portals to other worlds, mythical creatures, demons, and the undead.
Saw X
Release Date: September 29
Director: Kevin Greutert
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer—only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.
Suitable Flesh
Release Date: October 27
Director: Joe Lynch
Where to Watch: In theaters and everywhere you rent movies
Psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby becomes obsessed with helping a young patient suffering from an extreme personality disorder. But it leads her into dark occult danger as she tries to escape a horrific fate.
Thanksgiving
Release Date: November 17
Director: Eli Roth
Where to Watch: Exclusively in theaters
We don’t have many details yet, but we do know it’s going to be bloody…
Totally Killer
Release Date: October 6
Director: Nahnatchka Khan
Where to Watch: Prime Video
35 years after the shocking murder of three teens, the infamous “Sweet Sixteen Killer“ returns on Halloween night to claim a fourth victim. 17-year-old Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) ignores her overprotective mom’s (Julie Bowen) warning and comes face to face with the masked maniac. On the run for her life, she accidentally time travels back to 1987, the year of the original killings. Forced to navigate the unfamiliar and outrageous culture of the 1980s, Jamie teams up with her teen mom (Olivia Holt) to take down the killer once and for all before she’s stuck in the past forever.
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