Whether you’re a fan of theatrical thrills, love binging from the comfort of your couch, or get a kick out of FOUND TV’s bizarre gems—Horror Movies April 2025 has cooked up a wicked menu. From big-screen screams to streaming frights and exclusive oddities, something sinister is itching to be seen. Let’s dissect the upcoming horrors.
Theatrical Releases
Screamboat – April 2
Screamboat transforms a late-night New York City ferry ride into a blood-soaked nightmare. A seemingly harmless mouse morphs into a monstrous predator, forcing passengers into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Hell of a Summer -April 4
At Hell of a Summer, Camp Pineway’s counselors face more than just teenage angst. A masked killer lurks, methodically eliminating them one by one. Will 24-year-old Jason Hochberg, feeling out of touch, rise to the occasion?
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Wake Up – April 4 Limited Theaters
In Wake Up, eco-activism takes a dark turn when young vandals become prey to a deranged security guard in a home superstore. Their fight for the planet becomes a fight for survival.
The Grove – April 4 Limited Theaters
The Grove follows Black Ops soldier Terrance, who undergoes an experiment for a better life. Off his meds, he spirals into feral madness, turning his homecoming into a horrific ordeal.
Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse -April 4
In Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse, three brothers hide a dark secret in their basement as a dystopian world collapses around them. Their survival hinges on feeding this ominous presence.
Drop – April 11
Drop turns a widow’s first date into a harrowing ordeal. Anonymous threats demand compliance, or her son’s life is at stake. The ultimate directive? Kill her date. Trust becomes a luxury.
Marshmallow – April 11 Limited Theaters
Marshmallow brings campfire tales to horrifying life. A group of campers uncovers a profound secret that shakes their very existence.
Sinners – April 18
Sinners follows twin brothers, played by Michael B. Jordan, as they return home seeking solace—only to confront an evil even darker than their past.
The Ugly Stepsister – April 18, Limited Theaters
The Ugly Stepsister gives Cinderella a bloody twist. In a kingdom where beauty is brutal, Elvira battles her stunning stepsister and will go to gory lengths to steal the spotlight.
It Feeds – April 18
It Feeds tells the story of a young girl who insists a malevolent entity is devouring her. Her father and a clairvoyant therapist race against time to stop the consumption.
The Death of Snow White – April 18 Limited Theaters
In The Death of Snow White, the iconic tale gets a murderous spin. Hunted by her stepmother, Snow White allies with seven deadly dwarves in a twisted forest of horrors.
Until Dawn – April 25
Until Dawn traps Clover and her friends in a cursed loop. One year after her sister’s vanishing, the group relives the same terrifying night, each round more deadly than the last.
The Killgrin – April 25 Limited Theaters
The Killgrin follows Miranda as she seeks healing after a tragedy. A spiritual healer warns of an aura infection feeding on her grief. But disbelief gives way to terror as death spreads around her.
Streaming and Platform Releases: Terror at Home
For April, all eyes are on Shudder, the platform that sounds like what you’ll be doing under your blanket after watching. With a stacked lineup this month, April on Shudder is less “spring fling” and more “scream thing.”
825 Forest Road (April 4 on Shudder)
825 Forest Road comes from the creator of Hell House LLC. Chuck Wilson moves to Ashland Falls for a fresh start—but soon realizes the town’s dark secrets refuse to stay buried.
Shadow of God (April 11 on Shudder)
In Shadow of God, Vatican exorcist Father Mason Harper returns home after his colleagues’ unexplained deaths. He’s forced to confront a chilling truth: his father may be possessed—by something divine.
Dead Mail (April 18 on Shudder)
Dead Mail opens with a bound man pushing a bloody note into a mailbox. The mystery lands on the desk of Jasper, a ‘dead letter’ investigator, leading to an unsettling discovery.
Fréwaka (April 25 on Shudder)
Fréwaka follows Shoo, a home care worker sent to a remote village. There, she meets an agoraphobic woman obsessed with rituals and haunted by the Na Sídhe—forces that may soon consume them both.
FOUND TV – Underground Horror
April’s horror haul wouldn’t be complete without the weird, wild, and wonderfully twisted releases from FOUND TV. It’s like your favorite underground VHS shop got possessed and went digital. Expect cults, curses, creatures, and chaos—all streaming straight to your nightmares.
April 1: WORLD PREMIERE AND FOUND EXCLUSIVE /demo_n (2025) – An online friends’ reunion has run amok when Gary opens an email containing a link to a demo of a video game, which he learns is cursed and obliviously invites a supernatural force into the chat.
April 3: The Ceremony is About to Begin (2024): Madness, mayhem, and mummification rites ensue when a documentary filmmaker visits the rural commune of an ancient Egyptian inspired cult to interview its enigmatic leader.
April 7: Vischer (2024) An online scammer’s obsession with a woman takes a nightmarish turn when he witnesses a haunting series of events within her home, all through the lens of her webcam.
April 9: C.A.M. (2021) A rare parasite has contaminated a local meat processing plant and novice tactical police team are sent in, but all is not what it appears and what they discover could have disastrous repercussions on a world wide scale.
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April 11: Final Days: Tales from the End Times (2025) centers around a roster of stories from some of horror’s most visionary directors, all taking place on the day the world ends. (we will host a watch party on X for this release!)
April 15: Action! (2023) – Mia has spent her time in front of the camera. Now, it is time to try her hand behind the lens. The movie is coming along well until one of her actors decides to send things in a different direction.
April 17: We Found Something (2022) – While Ted and Maxie are on a rock climbing trip to help conquer Ted’s fear of heights, they find an unknown creature in the woods. They film their adventure and their footage is later discovered and compiled by an unknown person. They went into the woods on a quest to help Ted overcome his fear of heights but instead, they discovered a far bigger threat. Only available in USA and Canada.
April 21: Live Different (2024) – A married couple’s relationship is pushed to its limits as a mysterious force shifts reality around them.
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April 23: Watch Me Die (2014) – A nameless psychopath who videotapes the horrific murders of beautiful, young women discovers that he may actually be a character in someone else’s snuff film. Only available in USA and Canada.
April 25: Don’t Peek (2025) – A married YouTubing couple discovers the previous owner of their new home was a serial killer who feared his victims were haunting him.
April 29: The Household (2025) – What begins as a documentary about an urban legend and a series of unsolved murders culminates in a horrifying reality for two filmmakers who, captured on film, are targeted by a conspiracy watching their every move.
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