Happy Horror Year, 2025! May your popcorn be buttery, your screams cathartic, and your nightmares optional. This January, the upcoming horror movies in 2025 are here to kick off the year with a wicked lineup of films. From shipwrecks and bachelor party disasters to rabid moms and feral Peter Pan reboots, there’s something to leave everyone deliciously unsettled. Forget resolutions—this month’s only goal is to survive the onslaught of thrills, chills, and questionable life choices. Keep reading, unless you’re too chicken. We’ll be watching.
Coming In Theaters
The Damned – January 3
The Damned is set in a 19th-century fishing outpost, following Eva (Odessa Young), a widow facing a harrowing decision when a shipwrecked crew seeks refuge during a brutal winter. As resources dwindle, the community’s choice between compassion and survival leads to haunting consequences.
Birdeater – January 10
Birdeater brings a bride-to-be crashing her fiancé’s bachelor party in the remote Australian Outback. What begins as a wild celebration descends into chaos as unsettling truths surface, turning the outback adventure into a feral nightmare.
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Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare – January 13
In Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, the latest addition to the Twisted Childhood Universe reimagines the classic tale with a sinister twist. Wendy Darling embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her brother Michael from the clutches of a malevolent Peter Pan, encountering a disturbingly transformed Tinker Bell along the way.
Wolf Man – January 17
Directed by Leigh Whannell, Wolf Man is a reboot of the 1941 classic starring Christopher Abbott as Blake, who relocates his family to his inherited rural Oregon home. A nocturnal creature’s attack triggers a terrifying transformation in Blake, forcing his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) to confront the horrors lurking both outside and within their home.
Presence – January 24
Steven Soderbergh’s Presence centers on a family moving into a new home, only to discover an otherworldly entity. The film offers a unique perspective by narrating the haunting from the ghost’s point of view, promising an innovative take on the genre.
Screamboat – January 24
Screamboat transforms the iconic “Steamboat Willie” into a slasher spectacle. A group of New Yorkers finds themselves terrorized by a murderous mouse, blending nostalgia with nightmarish thrills.
Worth Watching in VOD
January has plenty of horror options to keep you company indoors. As it’s the new year and freezing outside, why brave the cold when you can bundle up and enjoy spine-chilling stories right from your couch? These VOD releases are here to make sure your 2025 starts with some serious shivers.
Nightbitch – January 24 (Hulu)
Nightbitch is a darkly comedic horror tale following a suburban mother who, amidst the monotony of raising a toddler, begins to suspect she’s transforming into a dog. As her feral instincts intensify, she embraces the wild side of motherhood.
 Grafted – January 24 (Shudder)
Grafted tells the story of a teenage girl’s obsession with beauty and popularity, leading her down a gruesome path. This body-horror film explores the terrifying lengths one might go to achieve societal acceptance.
The Night Time World – January 28 (VOD/Digital)
The Night Time World is an anthology of four interconnected horror stories narrated by a late-night podcaster entangled with a mysterious caller claiming to be a vampire. Each tale delves deeper into themes of life, death, and resurrection.
Coming on FOUND TV
FOUND TV is your January destination for bold, boundary-pushing horror that redefines the genre. This month, as the nights stretch long and the cold creeps in, FOUND TV offers an escape into the darkest corners of storytelling. It’s the perfect way to kick off 2025 with thrills that challenge your imagination and haunt your nights.
January 2: Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
January 6: Into the Forest
January 8: The Devil’s Familiar
January 10: M.O.M.
January 14: The Haunting of the Suicide House
January 16: The Last Broadcast
January 20: Final Entries
January 22: Behind the Sightings
January 24: A Record of Sweet Murder
January 28: Tahoe Joe: The Ultimate Cut
January 30: The Bigfoot Diaries
Stay tuned every month for the top horror movie and video game releases!
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