As horror fans, even though the month of vacation is coming, we can’t wait for the new releases. Sun, sand, and screams? Yes, please! August 2024 is packed with spine-tingling films that will make us think twice about turning off the lights.Let’s get into it!
Coming in Theaters
From a concert turned nightmare, to uncovering dark secrets in the German Alps and encountering deadly aliens, this will be a hell of a month! And we are not referring to the temperature!
Trap (2024) – Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
Release Date: August 2
M. Night Shyamalan is back, and he’s here to mess with our heads once more. “Trap” centers around a father-daughter duo who thought they were just attending a fun pop concert. Little did they know, they’d be thrust into a nightmarish scenario that only Shyamalan could dream up. Imagine jamming to the latest hits and then realizing something’s horribly wrong. Yeah, that’s the gist.
This film hits theaters on August 2. Mark your calendars and prepare for the unexpected. With Shyamalan at the helm, expect twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Who knew a pop concert could turn so dark? Don’t forget to bring someone you trust – you might need a hand to squeeze!
Cuckoo (2024) – Directed by Tilman Singer
Release Date: August 2
From the mind of Tilman Singer, “Cuckoo” takes us to the eerily beautiful German Alps. Gretchen, our reluctant heroine, moves there with her dad and his new family. Not exactly a dream vacation, right? Things get creepy fast. Strange noises. Frightening visions. And a mysterious woman who seems hell-bent on making Gretchen’s life a nightmare.
This one lands in theaters on August 2. If you thought the Alps were only good for skiing and yodeling, think again. Cuckoo will have you on the edge of your seat, questioning every picturesque mountain scene. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Bring popcorn – and a flashlight.
Alien: Romulus (2024) – Directed by Fede Álvarez
Release Date: August 16
Directed by Fede Álvarez, “Alien: Romulus” blasts off with a group of young space colonizers scavenging a derelict space station. Sounds like an ordinary day in space, right? Wrong. These unsuspecting explorers stumble upon the universe’s most horrifying life form. And we all are aware that in Space No one can hear you.
Hitting theaters on August 16, this film promises to take you on a heart-pounding ride through the void of space. If you thought space was a safe haven, think again. With Álvarez’s knack for suspense, expect every shadow to hide a nightmare. Ready for a cosmic fright? Don’t forget to look over your shoulder – even in zero gravity.
Strange Darling (2024) – Directed by JT Mollner
Release Date: August 23
Directed by JT Mollner, “Strange Darling” delivers a dark and twisted tale where love isn’t just blind—it’s deadly. What starts as a seemingly normal one-night stand quickly unravels into a nightmarish spree of murder and mayhem. Talk about a bad date, right?
Catch this gripping thriller in theaters on August 23. Mollner’s latest promises to keep you guessing and gasping as nothing is as it appears. With a plot this twisted, you might think twice before swiping right again. Get ready for a film that proves love really can hurt.
The Crow (2024) – Directed by Rupert Sanders
Release Date: August 23
Directed by Rupert Sanders, “The Crow” is a reboot that promises to bring back all the dark romance and gothic action of the original. Eric and Shelly, soulmates torn apart by brutal violence, find their love tested beyond the grave. Eric is given a second chance, but at a steep cost. He must navigate the worlds of the living and the dead to avenge their deaths and protect his true love.
Hitting theaters on August 23, this film is a must-watch for fans of the original and newcomers alike. Sanders’ take on this cult classic is set to be both visually stunning and emotionally gripping. With a story that dives deep into themes of love, loss, and vengeance, The Crow 2024 will leave you breathless. Mark your calendars, and get ready for a dark, thrilling ride.
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