It may have been a little over a month since Halloween ended, but there's never a bad time to see a great horror film, especially with so many options available in theaters and streaming platforms like Shudder. As we enter December, there will surely be a few films you can add to your watchlist. So, if you've been looking forward to any horror films, make sure to keep an eye out on this article, as we've included every popular release, from theatrical to streamer originals.
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This December, we have a plethora of exciting horror films lined up to keep movie enthusiasts captivated, and they come in a spectrum of concepts. While there are a few supernatural horrors involving mythical creatures, there are also genuine psychological horrors that appeal to a broader audience. So, without further ado, here's a rundown of every horror movie that will be released in December 2024.
Nosferatu
Watch It in Theaters on December 25
Vampire horror films have long been prevalent, but they are seldom executed with care, as evidenced by the most recent adaptation of Salem's Lot. However, Nosferatu, the upcoming supernatural horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers, is expected to break the norm and offer a unique perspective on these bloodthirsty creatures.
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Starring Emma Corrin, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill Skarsgard, and Willem Dafoe, it tells the gothic tale of a terrifying vampire's fixation with the woman he is infatuated with in the 19th century. Nosferatu will open in theaters on Dec. 25, just in time for Christmas.
Nosferatu
- Release Date
- December 25, 2024
- Cast
- Bill Skarsgard , Lily-Rose Depp , Nicholas Hoult , Willem Dafoe , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Emma Corrin , Simon McBurney , Ralph Ineson , Paul Maynard , Stacy Thunes
- Runtime
- 132 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
Get Away
Watch It in Theaters on December 6
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Not all vacations are pleasant; some take a dark turn real quick. At least that's how it plays out in the upcoming horror film written and starring Nick Frost, known for his works Hot Fuzz, Attack the Block, and Truth Seekers. Also starring Aisling Bea, Sebastian Croft, and Maisie Ayres, Get Away takes place on a fun island — except that a family's holiday takes an unexpected turn when they realize it is inhabited by a serial killer. Will they be able to make it out alive, especially when everyone around them seems highly suspicious? Get Away is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on December 6, 2024.
Get Away
- Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Cast
- Nick Frost , Aisling Bea , Sebastian Croft , Maisie Ayres , Jouko Ahola , Ville Virtanen , Eero Milonoff , Anitta Suikkari
- Runtime
- 86 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
Werewolves
Watch It in Theaters on December 6
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This December couldn't get any better, with both vampire and werewolf horror films satiating the appetites of supernatural lovers. While Nosferatu features an all-star cast, Werewolves, written by Matthew Kennedy and directed by Steven C. Miller, has a unique concept that will appeal to both horror fanatics and those who enjoy zombie thrillers.
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The film, which stars Frank Grillo, Katrina Law, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Lou Diamond Philips, tells the story of a mysterious supermoon occurrence that triggers a latent gene in humans, transforming them into werewolves and resulting in an apocalypse in which millions have died. A year after the supermoon, the world once again confronts the same predicament, but two brilliant scientists are working to stop the mutation. Werewolves will be released in theaters on December 6, 2024.
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Werewolves
- Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Cast
- Katrina Law , Frank Grillo , Lou Diamond Phillips , Ilfenesh Hadera , Sam Daly , James Kyson , Betzaida Landín , Dane DiLiegro
- Runtime
- 94 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Horror
Nightbitch
Watch It in Theaters on December 6
Nightbitch, based on Rachel Yoder's 2021 novel of the same name, might be the most bizarre film of the month because it is a distinct body horror film that also strongly leans on dark humor. The film had previously premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and garnered glowing reviews from top critics, with the majority praising Amy Adams' performance and the film's beautiful message about motherhood, generational trauma, and the need for freedom. According to the official logline, Nightbitch's synopsis reads as follows:
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An artist who pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mum seeks a new chapter in her life and encounters just that, when her nightly routine takes a surreal turn and her maternal instincts begin to manifest in canine form.
The film, which stars Scoot McNairy, Jessica Harper, Zoe Chao, and Mary Holland alongside Amy Adams, is set to be released in theaters in the United States on December 6, 2024.
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Nightbitch
- Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Cast
- Amy Adams , Scoot McNairy , Zoe Chao , Mary Holland , Kerry O'Malley
- Runtime
- 98 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Comedy
While these are some of the most widely anticipated horror films releasing in December, you can find the complete list below:
December 6:
- Get Away
- Nightbitch
- Werewolves
- Year 10
- The Invisible Raptor
- Chateau
December 13:
- What Lurks Beneath
- Mudbrick
- Forever Mine
December 17:
- The Little Mermaid
December 25:
- Nosferatu
December 30:
- Crystal