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Horror Movies coming in 2020

2020 is going to be a HUGE year for Horror movies! Some of the genres best will come together to bring you some new "spooky" additions plus a couple of remakes of cult classics.

Here are nine of the most anticipated horror movies of 2020 that you should put on your must watch list for the new year!

Antlers

In Antlers, a small-town Oregon teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, discover that a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) is harbouring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.

Directed by Scott Cooper and based upon the short story The Quiet Boy by Nick Antosca. Antlers stars Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze, Rory Cochrane and Amy Madigan.

IN CINEMAS JANUARY 2020

Twitter: @AntlersMovie

The Grudge

 

Producer Sam Raimi brings us a twisted new take of the horror classic The Grudge.

A single mother and young detective, Muldoon (Andrea Riseborough), discovers that a suburban house is cursed by a vengeful ghost that dooms those who enter it with a violent death.

Now, she runs to save herself and her son from demonic spirits from the cursed house in her neighbourhood.

Directed by Nicolas Pesce, The Grudge stars Andrea Riseborough, Demián Bichir, John Cho, Betty Gilpin with Lin Shaye and Jacki Weaver. 

IN CINEMAS JANUARY 2020

Twitter: @GrudgeMovie

The Invisible Man 

What you can’t see can hurt you.

Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss stars in a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal’s classic monster character. Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass (Moss) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister (Harriet Dyer), their childhood friend (Aldis Hodge) and his teenage daughter (Storm Reid).

But when Cecilia’s abusive ex (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax.

As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

IN CINEMAS FEBRUARY 28 2020 

Fantasy Island

In Blumhouse’s new spin on Fantasy Island, the enigmatic Mr Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort.

But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.

Directed by Jeff Wadlow, Fantasy Island stars Michael Peña Maggie Q Lucy Hale Austin Stowell Portia Doubleday Jimmy O. Yang Ryan Hansen and Michael Rooker.

IN CINEMAS FEBRUARY 2020

Twitter: @Fantasy_Island

The Turning

Keeping the lights on won't keep you safe.

For more than 100 years, a deeply haunting tale has been passed down to terrify audiences. The Turning takes us to a mysterious estate in the Maine countryside, where newly appointed nanny Kate is charged with the care of two disturbed orphans, Flora and Miles.

Quickly though, she discovers that both the children and the house are harbouring dark secrets and things may not be as they appear. Inspired by Henry James’ landmark novel, the haunted-house thriller is directed by spellbinding visualist Floria Sigismondi (The Runaways, Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale) and stars Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, newcomer Brooklynn Prince and Joely Richardson. 

IN CINEMAS JANUARY 2020

Twitter: @TurningMovie

Antebellum

Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late.

Antebellum is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films Get Out and US, and groundbreaking directors Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz) - an exciting new voice in filmmaking.

Antebellum stars Janelle Monáe, Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and Jena Malone.

IN CINEMAS APRIL 2020

Twitter: @antebellumfilm

Gretel & Hansel

The story you know hides a dark secret. From visionary director, Oz Perkins comes a terrifying new twist on a classic tale.

A long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, a young girl (Sophia Lillis) leads her little brother (Sammy Leakey) into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.

Gretel & Hansel also stars Alice Krige, Jessica De Gouw and Charles Babalola.

IN CINEMAS JANUARY 2020

Twitter: @GandHMovie 

Color Out Of Space

After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner (Nicolas Cage) and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism as it infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a living nightmare.

Based on the classic H.P. Lovecraft short story, Color Out of Space is “gorgeous, vibrant and terrifying” (Jonathan Barkan, Dread Central). 

Directed by Richard Stanley and starring Nicolas Cage, Joely Richardson, Madeleine Arthur, Brendan Meyer, Julian Hilliard, Elliot Knight, Josh C. Waller, Q’orianka Kilcher and Tommy Chong.

IN CINEMAS JANUARY 2020

Do Not Reply

Chelsea, a high school introvert, is abducted through a social media app and is forced to look like other girls Brad holds captive.

Chelsea desperately attempts to persuade them to escape before they all become victims in his virtual reality filmed murders.

COMING IN 2020

Twitter: @DoNotReplyMovie

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