Fearsome Fiction

A Selection of Horror Movies Released, 15 to 21 Sep 2024

10 horror movies this week

Themes: Supernatural, psychological, survival, werewolf, and body horror

Horror movies

Table of Contents

A Different Man

Body horror

After undergoing a facial reconstructive surgery, Edward becomes fixated on an actor in a stage production based on his former life.

Limited release

Bagman

Supernatural horror

“He’s always closer than you think”

For centuries and across cultures, parents have warned their children of the legendary Bagman, who snatches innocent children and stuffs them into his vile, rotting bag, never to be seen again.

Patrick McKee narrowly escaped such an encounter as a boy, which left him with lasting scars throughout his adulthood. Now, Patrick’s childhood tormentor has returned, threatening the safety of his wife and son.

**Apologies. Bagman‘s release has been pushed to 27 September 2024

Hauntology

Supernatural horror

An older sister takes her runaway sibling on a road trip, to share the most chilling tales surrounding their hometown. As night approaches, it becomes clear that each story is connected, and a hostile spirit is at the heart of it all. The two siblings team up, to banish the dark entity who’s been plaguing their family for generations.

Released on VOD

Invoking Yell

Paranormal horror

Three girls venture into the woods to shoot the demo tape for their black metal band. However, things take a sinister turn as they document their disturbing and unorthodox process of recording paranormal phenomena to be used in the album’s final track.

Released on VOD

Last Straw

Survival horror

A young waitress working the overnight shift alone at a rural, roadside diner finds herself in a fight for her life when she’s terrorized by a group of masked assailants. With no one to turn to, she will do everything she can to survive the night, even if it means striking back.

Released on VOD

Lord of Wolves

Werewolf horror

When his housemate dies under mysterious circumstances, Nic inherits a mysterious pyramid-shaped contraption left at the scene, unwittingly summoning a cult of wolf-people who dwell in the dark underbelly of London.

As Nic’s path crosses with three troubled strangers, they must unite to defeat the Lord of Wolves, before they’re transformed into one of his beastly pack.

Released on VOD

Never Let Go

Psychological horror

As an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.

Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go.

But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.

Released in cinemas

No Voltees

Spanish supernatural horror

When two siblings return to their childhood home, they are confronted by a violent, supernatural presence that dwells deep within their worst traumas.

Released on Tubi

The Shade

Psychological horror

“The family secret is out for blood”

Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father’s death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as ancient darkness closes in on them.

Limited release

The Substance

Body horror

Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? You should try this new product: The Substance. It changed my life. With The Substance, you can generate another version of yourself, younger, more beautiful, more perfect… Just share the time. One week for one, one week for the other. A perfect balance of seven days. Easy isn’t it? If you follow the instructions, what could go wrong?

Released in cinemas

Published: 21 September 2024

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The Cure

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