Spooky season is here, and that means the movie theaters are jam-packed with horror movies. This year, more big names are diving into the genre than ever before, proving that horror is a surefire way to fill those theater seats. From Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein to Ethan Hawke in Black Phone 2, Keira Knightley in The Woman in Cabin 10, and Justin Long and Kate Bosworth in Coyotes, the lineup is looking pretty scary. And there are plenty more to choose from, so we’ve rounded up the trailers for all the scariest upcoming horror movies in October.
Good Boy, Bone Lake, and Coyotes are all out today, October 3, offering a variety of scares and thrills. Good Boy follows Indy the doggo as he protects his human friend from evil forces in a surprisingly short 72-minute film. Bone Lake takes a sexy and gory approach to horror with two couples booking the same AirBnB for a weekend of terror. Coyotes, on the other hand, brings real-life couple Kate Bosworth and Justin Long together as parents fighting off a savage pack of coyotes in their home.
The V/H/S franchise releases a collection of Halloween-themed shorts on October 3, while Scared Shitless offers a comedic take on horror the same day. Dakota Fanning stars in Vicious on October 10, while Kiera Knightley leads The Woman in Cabin 10 on Netflix. Black Phone 2 hits theaters on October 17, following Ethan Hawke as he faces off against a terrifying enemy. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein also premieres on October 17, promising a gothic and faithful interpretation of Shelley’s classic novel.
R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead remake arrives on Tubi on October 17, offering a tamer version of the original horror film. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle gets a horror twist on Hulu and Disney+ on October 22, with a new director at the helm. Shelby Oaks, produced by Mike Flanagan and directed by Chris Stuckmann, promises a terrifying experience on October 24. Queens of the Dead, directed by Tina Romero, brings a fresh take on the zombie apocalypse with drag queens and club kids surviving the chaos. With a mix of classic horror themes and new twists, October is shaping up to be a thrilling month for horror movie fans. So grab your popcorn, turn off the lights, and get ready for a scare like never before.
