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In theaters soon, a werewolf appears in “Wolf Man,” marking the beginning of a thrilling lineup of horror films set to haunt your screens.

The past year was fantastic for the horror genre with hits like “Nosferatu,” “Terrifier 3,” and “The Substance.” However, 2025 promises even more intense scares, featuring not one but two adaptations of Frankenstein, a conclusion to “The Conjuring” saga, and nostalgic throwbacks with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Final Destination.” Plus, expect a story inspired by Stephen King, some fierce villains, and a lot of frightened youngsters.

Keep in mind, horror isn’t just for Halloween – it’s available all year long! If you enjoy spine-tingling films, here are 25 upcoming releases to note (in bloody red ink, of course) on your fresh 2025 calendar:

‘Companion’ (Friday)

In this film, Sophie Thatcher portrays an AI girlfriend who defies her programming, turning a vacation with her human partner (Jack Quaid) and his friends into a bloody ordeal.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Dark Match’ (Friday)

A group of indie wrestlers heads to a remote town for a night of matches, only to discover they’ve been lured there by a cult to serve as sacrifices to their dark deity.

Where to watch: Shudder

‘Heart Eyes’ (Feb. 7)

Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding play co-workers who become targets of the notorious Heart Eyes Killer, a psychopath who transforms every Valentine’s Day in Seattle into a bloody scene.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘The Monkey’ (Feb. 21)

Theo James stars as twin brothers who finally decide to dispose of a haunted toy monkey that has tormented them since childhood, based on a Stephen King short story.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ (March 7)

This psychological thriller features Geoffrey Rush as a partially paralyzed stroke survivor in a retirement home, while John Lithgow plays the sadistic resident who terrorizes him with a doll representing dementia.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Opus’ (March 14)

A washed-up pop star (John Malkovich) who’s lived off the grid for years invites the press to his cult compound, where an ambitious writer (Ayo Edebiri) uncovers dark truths about his planned comeback.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘The Woman in the Yard’ (March 28)

A strange woman cloaked in black repeatedly appears in a rural family’s yard, delivering cryptic messages to a widowed mother (Danielle Deadwyler) and her children.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Drop’ (April 11)

A single mother (Meghann Fahy) on a first date with an online match (Brandon Sklenar) receives threatening texts instructing her to kill him to protect her son.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Hell of a Summer’ (April 18)

Co-directed by Finn Wolfhard from “Stranger Things,” this horror-comedy follows a 24-year-old camp counselor (Fred Hechinger) who struggles to connect with his teenage co-workers but soon faces a more pressing threat: a masked killer.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Sinners’ (April 18)

From Ryan Coogler, this period film stars Michael B. Jordan as Southern twins with a troubled past who return to their hometown only to confront a terrifying evil force.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Until Dawn’ (April 25)

Adapted from the video game, this thriller features friends caught in a lethal time loop where they face continuous murders until they uncover a way to survive until dawn.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Clown in a Cornfield’ (May 9)

Katie Douglas plays a young woman who relocates to a small town shaken by the local corn syrup factory’s fire, only to find it haunted by a smiling killer clown named Frendo.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ (May 16)

The original “Final Destination” introduced audiences to teenagers trying to escape a supernatural fate, and Kaitlyn Santa Juana leads a new group as a college student attempting to break the deadly cycle.

Where to watch: In theaters

’28 Years Later’ (June 20)

Director Danny Boyle reunites with writer Alex Garland 23 years later for a sequel to “28 Days Later,” featuring a tale of survivors on an island confronting the raging infected.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘M3GAN 2.0’ (June 27)

The murderous AI companion M3GAN returns in this sci-fi horror sequel, along with Allison Williams reprising her role as the brilliant creator of the AI menace.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (July 18)

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt, stars of the original 1997 film, return as another group of friends face a sinister figure embodying their past mistakes.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (Sept. 5)

The long-running “The Conjuring” series comes to a climactic end with one last chilling investigation for Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Him’ (Sept. 19)

Produced by Jordan Peele, this football-themed thriller features Tyriq Withers as a young athlete willing to go to any lengths to become the greatest, training at an isolated compound belonging to an aging quarterback (Marlon Wayans).

Where to watch: In theaters

‘The Bride!’ (Sept. 26)

Maggie Gyllenhaal directs this modern reinterpretation of “The Bride of Frankenstein,” featuring Jessie Buckley as the titular bride and Christian Bale as an intriguing take on Frankenstein’s monster.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Saw XI’ (Sept. 26)

The 11th entry in this blood-soaked franchise marks Tobin Bell’s return as the sinister serial killer Jigsaw, promising more memorable traps.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Black Phone 2’ (Oct. 17)

Director Scott Derrickson brings back Ethan Hawke as the masked antagonist The Grabber alongside Mason Thames as the boy who managed to escape.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (Dec. 5)

The sequel to the first successful film based on the video game franchise features more Josh Hutcherson and even creepier animatronic animal characters.

Where to watch: In theaters

‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ (2025)

The fourth film from R.L. Stine’s “Fear Street” book series introduces a nostalgic 1980s teen slasher story about a surprise prom queen and the murders of her fellow nominees.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Those eager for a fresh take on Mary Shelley’s classic can look forward to Guillermo del Toro’s version later this year, starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his creature.

Where to watch: Netflix

‘The Toxic Avenger’ (2025)

The 1984 cult classic gets a modern makeover in this bloody superhero comedy, featuring Peter Dinklage as a janitor transformed into a vigilante fighting for social justice.

Where to watch: In theaters