From Shudder's 'Oddity' to Cineverse's 'Terrifier 3,' these were the best movies to grace the horror genre in 2024. Read IndieWire's end of year list.

While 2024 may have been a terrific year for horror films, 2025 has plenty of more scary movies that may top what came before. The next 12 months won’t just bring audiences terrifying sequels like M3GAN 2.0 and 28 Years Later. Audiences will also witness new IPs being brought to life in films like The Monkey and Companion.

With a single location and tiny budget, this almost wordless film is a great example of what it possible when you don't overthink things. It's just a shame it didn't get a universal release at the time, having premiered on streaming only – via Hulu in the US and Disney + in the UK.