In 2025, horror proved once again that it doesn't just live on easy scares or repeated formulas. This year, the genre reinvented itself in productions that mix psychological horror, dark folklore, science fiction and even musical elementsshowing that fear can take many forms.
Among stories that chill the blood, provoke reflection and move the stomach, we selected the nine most praised horror films of the year so faraccording to specialized websites.
Get ready to dive into worlds where nothing is as it seems and every scene could hide a lurking danger!
The sixth film in the iconic Final Destination franchise arrives as a reimagining that balances supernatural tension, premonitions and creative deaths, while maintaining the series' signature suspense. The story follows Stefani, a college student who inherits visions of a fatal 1969 accident from her dying grandmother, and must deal with Death returning to demand her "natural order."
The film stands out for connecting generations, exploring the inevitability of destiny and delivering well-constructed scares with modern visual effects, while maintaining the classic atmosphere of the franchise. The presence of Tony Todd and other familiar faces adds a nostalgic charm to the contemporary horror.
Where to watch: HBO Max
Slow-paced supernatural thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, with a refined and experimental psychological tone, which skillfully plays with the conventions of the genre.
In the plot, “a family becomes convinced that they are not alone after moving to a new house in the suburbs.” Ideal for those who like to build tension gradually and be disturbed by the subtlety of the invisible.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Terror supernatural psychological which follows two orphaned half-siblings: Andy, 17, and blind or partially blind Piper, who are taken in by a new guardian. Soon, they discover that she is involved in an occult ritual, with dark and insidious intentions.
The environment is full of tension and visceral violence, with intense performances and a disturbing atmosphere that contrasts trauma, loss and supernaturalism.
Where to watch: cinema
Atmospheric folk horror which takes place in an isolated fishing post in the Arctic. After a vessel sinks, the team refuses help and, in retaliation, a curse sets in. The protagonist, Eva, and her crew face a growing evil that consumes them all. The winter setting and the claustrophobic sensation heighten the terror due to its inevitability.
Where to watch: MUBI
Continuation of the saga that began with 28 Days Later (2002)the horror narrative returns to the world ravaged by the rage virus, now nearly three decades later, with young characters confronting a world both infected and emotionally devastated.
The work mixes visceral horror and emotional depth, with a focus on personal growth amid chaos.
Where to watch: Prime Video (rent or purchase)
Horror sci-fi about a group of friends who travel to a lakeside retreat. The atmosphere of coexistence is broken when revelations about the presence of a companion robot among them emerge, triggering paranoia, stylized violence and surprising twists.
Perfect Escort balances acid humor, visual gore and questions about humanity and technology.
Where to watch: HBO Max
Together is one terror de body horror which shows a couple, Tim and Millie, who, upon moving to the countryside, encounter a mysterious force linked to the water in a cave.
The bond between them begins to manifest itself physically in an extreme way: they become unable to separate themselves, symbolizing emotional dependence in a terrifying bodily metamorphosis.
Where to watch: cinema
Body horror satire inspired by the tale of Cinderella. The story focuses on Elvira, obsessed with surpassing her more beautiful sister to win the prince. The result is a gore, grotesque and satirical fable that criticizes beauty standards with strong humor and exaggerated mutilations.
Where to watch: MUBI
Tense and surprising suspense/horror which follows the simultaneous disappearance of 17 children from the same classroom, leaving only the boy Alex aside.
The narrative of A Hora do Mal is fragmented into multiple perspectives, gradually revealing its mysteries, which involve many supernatural elements. The suburban atmosphere takes on bizarre contours, with a lot of physical horror and a disturbing resolution.
Where to watch: cinema
Hybrid between supernatural horror, southern gothic and musicalSinners is set in 1932, in Mississippi, and follows World War I veteran twin brothers who return to their hometown to open a juke joint (a music bar).
However, inexplicable supernatural forces emerge, fusing horror, music and cultural/social references.
Where to watch: HBO Max
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