TOP 10 BEST HORROR MOVIES OF 2022 RANKED: NEW SCARY MOVIES BEST TO WORST

 

  BEST HORROR MOVIES OF 2022 RANKED: 

     NEW SCARY MOVIES BEST TO WORST

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2022 is well, halfway complete, and its brought with it tons of new horror movies to get our hearts pumping. Despite closed movie theaters and delayed film schedules, the horror movies of 2021 — such as the slasher Candyman, the psychological horror Last Night in Soho, and the folk film Lamb — delivered scenes that made our blood run cold. And so far this year, the fright factor has not disappointed. Fresh, out now, has fueled fears of modern dating, while Scream reintroduced one of the most infamous characters in horror movie history. Suffice to say, scary movie fans everywhere maintain high expectations for the remainder of 2022.

Luckily, screams are still plenty in store as more films arrive in theaters and on streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more throughout the remainder of 2022. From Jordan Peele’s new thriller to the final chapter of the Halloween reboot trilogy, this year’s frightful films are nearly guaranteed to make every hair stand on end. Don't believe us? Watch these trailers. If terrifying tales like A24's Men or the Harry Styles and Florence Pugh-led thriller Don't Worry Darling aren't enough, there are also some not-super-horrifying but bewitching (pun intended) classics coming this fall, such as Hocus Pocus 2. We definitely can't be the only ones dying to know what trouble the Sanderson Sisters have been brewing over the past 30 years.

In the dark about what other nail-biters are hitting theaters and streaming services this year? Keep scrolling for a comprehensive list of the most anticipated horror movies of 2022 (so far), plus what you can watch now. 

Scream

One of the first horror films to be released in 2022 is Scream. The fifth installment of the horror franchise takes place twenty-five years after the original, and finds a new Ghostface killer hunting down victims with ties to the OG.

A handful of members from the original cast are returning, such as Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette. But we’ll also meet several new Woodsboro residents, portrayed by Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, Dylan Minette, Jack Quaid, Jenna Ortega, and more.

Release date: January 14, 2022

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The classic slasher series is back. But this time, it will stream exclusively on Netflix. As a direct sequel to the original 1974 movie, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this story revolves around Leatherface and a new lot of victims who unknowingly disrupt his home. Cast members include Elsie Fisher, Sarah Yarkin, and Nell Hudson.

Release date: February 18, 2022

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Fresh

Fed up with the state of dating apps, Noa (played by Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones) finally has her meet-cute moment when charming Steve (played by Gossip Girl's Sebastian Stan) strikes up a conversation with her in the grocery store. Noa gives Steve her number, goes on a date with him, and swiftly falls head over heels.

The two then set off on a romantic weekend gateway — but the rosy picture soon fades away when Noa discovers Steve's warped appetite. "It's about giving, giving yourself over to somebody, becoming one forever. That's love," Steve chillingly narrates over the trailer.

Release date: March 4, 2022

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Umma

This supernatural thriller from director Iris Shim stars Killing Eve's Sandra Oh and Atypical's Fivel Stewart. The two actresses play mother and daughter, who lead a quiet life as beekeepers on a farm. But then Oh's character, Amanda, receives her mother's remains from South Korea and is told that "her anger will grow as long as she remains in the box."

Amanda's life is soon tormented by the spirit of her mother, as her daughter questions what other lies and secrets she's withheld. "Don't become your mother," the trailer warns.

Umma is produced by Sam Raimi, the director of the first Spider-Man trilogy.

Release date: March 18, 2022

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Morbius

Starring House of Gucci’s Jared Leto, this spine-chilling story from 

Marvel centers around biochemist Michael Morbius. Things go horribly

 wrong when he tries to cure himself of a rare blood disorder, 

but instead, accidentally turns himself into a living vampire. 

The official trailer description reads: 

"The line between hero and villain will be broken."

Morbius was originally slated for a January 28 release,

 but Sony announced that it'd be pushed by three months, to April 1. 

No official reason was given, but it's suspected that the delay is due to the 

latest COVID-19 surge.

Release date: April 1, 2022

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You Won't Be Alone

You Won't Be Alone takes place in the 1800s in a rural village in Macedonia, a small country situated in the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. The film chronicles the unsettling series of events that take place after a young girl, Nevena, is kidnapped by a mythical, bloodthirsty figure named Old Maid Maria, also known as the Wolf-Eateress.

When Nevena is transformed into a shape-shifting witch by Old Maid Maria, she begins killing villagers and quickly learns that she has the power to take on the identity of her victims once they succumb to her horrific abilities.

Release date: April 1, 2022

Release date: April 1, 2022

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Choose or Die

Can video games kill? Choose or Die, a horror film that's set to stream exclusively on Netflix, tells the tale of Kayla, a young student who's recently been fired and stumbles across an old video game from the 1980s — a seemingly nondescript finding, until she realizes that it comes with a $125,000 cash prize promised to the winner.

With the help of her friend Isaac, Kayla starts playing the "Choose Your Own Adventure"-esque game. But after a series of horrifying moments arise and reality starts to split apart, Kayla and Isaac discover that what they're playing is no game at all.

Release date: April 15, 2022

Firestarter

Based on a 1980 Stephen King novel of the same name, Firestarter chronicles the story of 11-year-old Charlie (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), who possesses the power to start fires with her mind. Her parents Andy (Zac Efron) and Vicky (Sydney Lemmon) have taught her ways to restrain her abilities, but as she grows older, it becomes nearly too dominant to control — or keep hidden from suspicious government organizations.

Release date: May 13, 2022

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Men

The latest film from A24, directed by Alex Garland and starring Jessie Buckley (I'm Thinking of Ending Things), introduces a new house of horrors. After the sudden death of her husband, Harper (Buckley) withdraws to a secluded cottage in the English countryside to recover. But matters turn twisted and dark when, after a solitary walk in the woods, Harper discovers that a man has followed her out and is now seemingly stalking her every move.

Release date: May 20, 2022

Watcher

After moving to Bucharest, Romania, for her boyfriend's job, Julia fears for her life as a serial killer remains at large in the city — and a chilling stranger appears to be watching her every move from the apartment window across the street.

Release date: June 3, 2022

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