This month, horror is firing on all cylinders: undead zoo animals, luxury cars that double as death traps, and cursed puppets that prove retirement homes are just another kind of hellscape. Whether you’re braving the theater, streaming from the so-called safety of your home, or venturing into the unhinged depths of FOUND TV, one thing is clear—March doesn’t care about your sanity. It just wants to watch you squirm. Here are the best horror movies coming in March 2025, so open up your radar and let’s dive into them.
Theatrical Releases
If you’re a fan of heart-pounding terror and terrible decisions, March’s theatrical horror lineup has got you covered.
Night of the Zoopocalypse – March 7
Zoos are supposed to be fun. You go in, admire the animals, maybe grab an overpriced pretzel, and leave without fearing for your life. Night of the Zoopocalypse flips that concept on its head when a meteor crash unleashes a virus that turns the animals into bloodthirsty undead nightmares. A mountain lion (David Harbour) and a wolf (Gabbi Kosmidis) must take charge of the survivors, proving that the food chain just got a terrifying update.
The Fetus – March 7
Most parents worry about diapers, sleepless nights, and the occasional tantrum. In The Fetus, a couple has way bigger problems—like the fact that their unborn child might be a demonic entity clawing its way into the world. As the horrifying truth unravels, the expecting parents must fight against forces far darker than they ever imagined. This one’s not your typical baby shower horror story.
Opus – March 14
Some interviews land you a front-page story. Others land you in a psychological nightmare you can’t escape. Opus follows journalist Ariel Ekton (Ayo Edebiri) as she’s granted an exclusive visit to the secluded estate of reclusive pop icon Moretti (John Malkovich). But as the night progresses, it becomes clear that the interview isn’t just about music—it’s a high-stakes, twisted game where the only way out might be through madness.\
Locked – March 21
Breaking into cars? Bad idea. Breaking into this car? Fatal mistake. Locked follows Eddie (Bill Skarsgård), a petty thief who thinks he’s scored big when he finds a luxury SUV ripe for the taking. The catch? The car belongs to William (Anthony Hopkins), a self-proclaimed vigilante who has no plans to let Eddie leave. With no escape and justice taking a sickening turn, the fight for survival begins. Next time, take the bus.
Ash – March 21
Waking up alone is one thing. Waking up on a dead planet? That’s something else entirely. Ash follows Riya (Eiza González), who finds herself stranded in an alien landscape with her entire crew slaughtered. Then she meets a supposed rescuer (Aaron Paul), but his story doesn’t add up. Is he here to save her—or is he the reason everyone else is dead?
Death of a Unicorn – March 28
We’ve all seen the classic road trip gone wrong. But Death of a Unicorn takes it to another level. Elliot (Paul Rudd) and his daughter Ridley (Jenna Ortega) are just trying to get to a corporate retreat when—whoops—they hit a unicorn. Bad luck? Maybe. Worse luck? The unicorn’s herd wants revenge. And they aren’t the magical, rainbow-loving kind.
The Woman in the Yard – March 28
Grief is already unbearable, but in The Woman in the Yard, it’s just the beginning. Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler) is already struggling with loss when a mysterious woman in black shows up on her property, delivering an ominous warning: “Today’s the day.” From that moment on, the terror begins. Whatever she meant, it wasn’t good.
Streaming and Platform Releases: Terror at Home
Besides the theaters though, here are the best horror movies coming in VOD for March 2025.
Silent Zone – March 7
Zombies. Chaos. No escape. Silent Zone drops you into a post-apocalyptic nightmare where a resourceful teen and her protector must navigate a world where the dead don’t just walk—they hunt. But the real question is, what’s scarier—the zombies, or the dwindling hope of survival?
Bloat – March 7
A child almost drowns, and everything should go back to normal. But in Bloat, things go terribly, terribly wrong. A young boy’s near-death experience unlocks something horrific—a legendary demon from the depths of the lake that has no intention of leaving his body. As his family fights to save him, the demon fights harder to destroy them.
The Rule of Jenny Pen – March 28 (Shudder)
A retirement home sounds peaceful, right? Wrong. The Rule of Jenny Pen follows Judge Stefan Mortensen (Geoffrey Rush), who, after suffering a stroke, is forced into a care facility. But there, he meets Dave Crealy (John Lithgow), a resident who uses a sinister puppet to terrorize others. And trust us—when puppets are involved, nothing good follows.
FOUND TV – Underground Horror
FOUND TV is the treasure-trove of found footage films that you should definitely keep your radar on!
Distort (March 3): A musician recording in the woods discovers eerie cassette tapes detailing a woman’s harrowing encounters with an urban legend, which soon mirror his own experiences.
Zeckenkommando vs Cthulhu (March 5): Lower Saxony’s hardcore punk band confronts malevolent forces summoned by their town’s elite in this found footage spectacle.
It’s John (March 7): Amateur filmmakers stumble upon a cursed children’s book while shooting in a deserted forest, unleashing unforeseen horrors.
The Purging Hour (March 11): A film crew investigates the mysterious disappearance of the Diaz family, uncovering chilling home video footage linked to their fate.
Alterverse (March 14): Documentarian Annie and her husband install cameras throughout their home, only to find them displaying an alternate universe version of themselves.
Body & Soul (March 17): During a live police show, two officers’ feed cuts out, plunging them into a signal-free abyss fraught with terror.
The Blood Queen (March 19): A group of friends faces a relentless entity known as the Blood Queen, determined to haunt and destroy them one by one.
The Truth Will Out (March 21): A documentary crew interviews a woman and her daughters, suspecting them of witchcraft, only to uncover unsettling truths.
Caminhos Macabros (March 24): Five university students vanish after hiking to a secret beach; a popular YouTube mystery channel investigates their disappearance through found footage.
FOUND TV WORLD STREAMING PREMIERES
WORLD STREAMING PREMIERE : The Ruck March (March 27): Two women join an endurance event in a desert, but as the group ventures deeper, sinister events turn their challenge into a fight for survival.
WORLD STREAMING PREMIERE : Souvenir (March 27): In March 2024, a man receives devastating news and retreats to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, confronting an internal battle that manifests in haunting ways.
These were the best horror movies coming in March 2025 so far, but we’ll be updating this if something new comes up. In the meantime, while these nightmares creep closer, grab a blanket and set up a bone-chilling Horror night with Scary Films That’ll Make You Paranoid After Watching.
Stay tuned every month for the top horror movie and video game releases!
