Anticipation was high for ‘Presence’, especially since it’s not every day that Steven Soderbergh tackles a ghost story. Known for switching genres with ease, his dive into the supernatural felt unexpected in the best way.

The Balconettes’ opens in the sweltering heat of a Marseille summer, as the camera glides past sun-drenched apartment façades and into the chaotic lives of three women brought together by friendship, frustration, and fury.

When ‘Terrifier 2’ was announced, expectations were through the roof. Unlike its predecessor, which divided audiences and critics, the sequel arrived with an unexpected wave of positive buzz.

Best known for horror hits like ‘Sinister’ and ‘The Black Phone’, Scott Derrickson steps away from pure horror and leans more into psychological suspense, science fiction, and slow-burn romance.

Few horror films in recent years have left such a lasting impression on the genre as ‘Terrifier’ (2016). Directed by Damien Leone, this low-budget slasher quickly gained cult status, eventually launching a full-fledged trilogy.

Despite its meticulous craftsmanship, Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ feels strangely lifeless. Rather than breathing new life into this classic tale, Eggers’ film becomes something else entirely: a pastiche of itself.

Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, known for their work on ‘A Quiet Place’ and their mastery in crafting tension and suspense, delve into the complexities of religion, belief, and hope in this sharp horror film produced by A24.

James Watkins’ ‘Speak No Evil’ is a devastatingly effective psychological horror film that explores the fine line between civility and survival.

‘Blink Twice,’ the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, is a provocative psychological thriller that tackles gender politics through violent and intense storytelling.

Fede Álvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ marks a bold new chapter in the iconic Alien saga, balancing nostalgia with innovation to reintroduce the franchise to a new generation.

‘Raging Grace‘, the debut feature film by Paris Zarcilla, is a thought-provoking horror film that transcends its genre to deliver a powerful social commentary on immigration, exploitation, and the complexities of the immigrant experience.

Irish writer-director Damian McCarthy’s follow-up to his acclaimed 2020 debut ‘Caveat’ is an unnerving haunted-house psychological horror that leaves you questioning whether supernatural evil might be preferable to human malice. 

This debut feature from promising filmmakers Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen, which premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, is a captivating Australian thriller that manages to create a potent atmosphere of suspense and tension.

Written by Andrew Lobel and directed by Michael Mohan, this journey, though at times uneven, takes us behind the sacred walls of an Italian convent where Religion and science blend.

Based on a gripping script by Lucy Campbell, Matt Vesely's debut feature follows a disgraced podcast host as she delves into an unsolved mystery, offering a unique perspective on the intricacies of journalistic storytelling.

Coralie Fargeat’s ‘The Substance’, her eagerly awaited follow-up to ‘Revenge’, delivers a raw and unflinching critique of how society commodifies youth and beauty—especially for women.

The new French thriller ‘Infested’ featured at Venice in the Critics’ Week sidebar, marks Sébastien Vaniček's directorial debut, showcasing his evident skill in crafting and editing suspense and terror.

What a ride! Julia Ducournau's second film after the brilliant ‘Grave’ defies genre conventions, merging body horror with a profound exploration of identity, trauma, and transformation.