Fearsome Fiction

A Selection of Horror Movies Released, 4 to 10 Aug 2024

4 horror movies this week

Themes: Supernatural, psychological, killer, and fairy tale horror

Horror movies

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Cuckoo

Supernatural horror

“Fear its call”

17-year-old Gretchen reluctantly leaves her American home to live with her father and his new family in the German Alps. On arrival, they are greeted by her father’s boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen’s mute half-sister Alma. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family.

Released in cinemas

Ganymede

Psychological horror

“A secret can eat you alive”

When a smalltown wrestling star develops a crush on an openly gay classmate, he begins to be stalked by a grotesque creature that invades his thoughts, all the while struggling to live up to the standard set by his legacy-obsessed Dad.

Released on VOD

The Mouse Trap

Killer horror

“This is not the funhouse”

It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her. But a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them.

Released on VOD

Ouija Castle

Fairy tale horror

Princess Thalia’s life is thrown into chaos after her father’s death. Queen Velma puts her into an endless sleep to seize the kingdom, but her actions lead to unforeseen consequences.

Released on VOD

Published: 10 August 2024

Horror Movie of the Week

The Cure

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