The 10 Best Horror Films Of 2024 So Far, According To Critics

Since Halloween is around the corner, here’s a look at the best horror films of 2024 so far, as rated by Rotten Tomatoes critics.

Most of the films in the top 10 are available on subscription streaming services or on premium video on demand, while a few are playing in theaters.

Each movie on the list indicates where you can see the film as you plan out your horror movie-watching plans during the Spooky Season.

10. ‘Terrifier 3’ (unrated)

Directed by Damien Leone and starring David Howard Thornton and Lauren LeVera, Terrifier 3 was released in theaters on October 11.

RT Critics’ Rating: 77% “fresh,” based on 74 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “Taking an axe to yuletide cheer and everything else in its path, Terrifier 3 is a bloody fantastic stocking stuffer for the holiday season.”

RT Audience Score: 94% “fresh” based on 250-plus verified user ratings.

‘Terrifier 3’ is playing in theaters.

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Note: Although the horror thriller Cuckoo and Terrifier 3 both had 77% “fresh” RT critics ratings, the No. 10 spot was given to Terrifier 3 because of its higher Audience Score.

9. ‘In A Violent Nature’ (R)

Directed by Chris Nash and starring Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic and Lauren-Marie Taylor, In a Violent Nature was released on May 31.

RT Critics Rating: 79% “fresh,” based on 178 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “As single-mindedly focused on mayhem as its demonic monster, In a Violent Nature serves up a deliciously disgusting feast for gore aficionados.”

RT Audience Score: 45% “rotten” based on 250-plus verified user ratings.

In a Violent Nature is streaming on Shudder.

8. ‘Alien: Romulus’ (R)

Directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux and Alieen Wu, Alien: Romulus was released in theaters on August 16.

RT Critics Rating: 80% “fresh” based on 379 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “Honoring its nightmarish predecessors while chestbursting at the seams with new frights of its own, Romulus injects some fresh acid blood into one of cinema's great horror franchises.”

RT Audience Score: 85% “fresh” based on 5,000-plus verified user ratings.

Alien: Romulus is playing in theaters.

7. ‘The First Omen’ (R)

Directed by Arkasha Stevenson and starring Nell Tiger Free, Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga and Maria Caballero, The First Omen was released on April 5.

RT Critics Rating: 82% “fresh” based on 191 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “Frequently frightening even as it plays within the confines of a nearly 50-year-old film series, this prequel is The First Omen of a bright future for the franchise in quite some time.”

RT Audience Score: 70% “fresh” based on 500-plus verified user ratings.

The First Omen is streaming on Hulu.

6. ‘Abigail’ (R)

Directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and starring Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Alisha Weir, Kevin Durand, Will Catlett, Matthew Goode and Giancarlo Esposito, Abigail was released on April 19.

RT Critics Rating: 83% “fresh” based on 222 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “Carrying off well-worn vampire tropes with a balletic flourish, Abigail dances around the familiarity of its premise with a game cast and slick style.”

RT Audience Score: 84% “fresh” based on 500-plus verified user ratings.

Abigail is streaming on Peacock.

5. ‘Speak No Evil’ (R)

Directed by James Watkins and starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scott McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Dan Hough and Alix West Lefler, Speak No Evil was released in theaters on September 13.

RT Critics Rating: 83% “fresh” based on 199 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “Harnessing sick suspense from the glimmer in James McAvoy's eye, Speak No Evil is the rare remake that hushes up concerns of "been there, done that."

RT Audience Score: 85% “fresh” based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings.

Speak No Evil is playing in theaters and streaming on premium video on demand.

Note: While Abigail and Speak No Evil each had an 83% “fresh” rating, Speak No Evil was given the No. 5 spot because of its higher Audience Score.

4. ‘Longlegs’ (R)

Directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt and Nicolas Cage, Longlegs was released in theaters on July 12.

RT Critics Rating: 85% “fresh” based on 307 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “Saturated in disquieting mood while leveraging a nightmarishly gonzo performance by Nicolas Cage, Longlegs is a satanic horror that effectively instills panic.”

RT Audience Score: 60% “fresh” based on 2,500-plus verified user ratings.

Longlegs is streaming on premium video on demand.

3. ‘Strange Darling’ (R)

Directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, Strange Darling was released in theaters on August 23.

RT Critics Rating: 95% “fresh” based on 276 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “JT Mollner delivers a thrillingly unexpected and electric ride with two breakout performances by Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner in Strange Darling.”

RT Audience Score: 77% “fresh” based on 500-plus reviews.

Strange Darling is streaming on premium video on demand.

2. ‘Oddity’ (R)

Directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee and Caroline Menton, Oddity was released on July 19.

RT Critics Rating: 96% “fresh” based on 113 reviews.

RT Critics Consensus: “An elegant and spooky ghost story punctuated with clever jolts, Oddity hews to the fundamentals of fright and achieves shout-inducing results.”

RT Audience Score: 77% “fresh” based on 500-plus verified user ratings.

Oddity is streaming on Shudder.

1. ‘Late Night With The Devil’ (R)

Directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes, Late Night with the Devil stars David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ingrid Torelli, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi and Georgina Haig, Late Night with the Devil was released on March 22.

RT Critics rating: 97% “fresh” based on 229 reviews

RT Critics Consensus: “Delightfully dark, Late Night with the Devil proves possession horror isn't played out — and serves as an outstanding showcase for David Dastmalchian.”

RT Audience Score: 81% “fresh” based on 500-plus verified user ratings.

Late Night with the Devil is streaming on Shudder.