1.Hereditary
Director: Ari Aster
Stars: Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
Hereditary (2018) is a psychological horror film that follows the Graham family after the death of their secretive matriarch, Ellen. Her daughter, Annie, struggles with grief, while uncovering dark secrets about her family’s past. As disturbing events unfold, Annie’s children, Peter and Charlie, become caught in a terrifying spiral of supernatural forces linked to their ancestors, leading to tragic consequences and a horrifying revelation. It’s a chilling exploration of trauma, fate, and family curses.
2.A Quiet Place
Director: John Krasinski
Stars: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds
A Quiet Place (2018) is a horror-thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world where blind, sound-sensitive creatures hunt humans. The story follows the Abbott family, who must live in silence to avoid being killed by these deadly creatures. The family communicates using sign language and navigates daily life with extreme caution. Tensions rise when the mother, Evelyn, is pregnant, and the family must find a way to survive while keeping their location hidden.
3.Mandy
Director: Panos Cosmatos
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache
Mandy (2018) is a visually striking, psychedelic revenge thriller set in 1983. After cult leader Jeremiah Sand and his followers abduct his girlfriend Mandy, Red, a broken man, embarks on a violent quest for vengeance. Armed with a chainsaw and an unyielding thirst for blood, Red confronts twisted enemies in a surreal, nightmarish world. Directed by Panos Cosmatos, it combines horror, action, and striking visuals.
4.Annihilation
Director: Alex Garland
Stars: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson
Annihilation (2018) follows a group of scientists led by Lena (Natalie Portman) who enter a mysterious, ever-changing zone called “The Shimmer,” which has been expanding along the coast. Inside, they encounter mutated wildlife and strange phenomena. As they venture deeper, the team confronts their own personal traumas, and Lena discovers terrifying secrets about the Shimmer’s transformative nature. The film blends science fiction, horror, and psychological drama.
5.Bird Box
Director: Susanne Bier
Stars: Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, John Malkovich
Bird Box (2018) is a post-apocalyptic thriller where a mysterious force drives people to suicide upon seeing it. A mother, Malorie, and her two children must navigate a desolate world blindfolded to avoid encountering the deadly entities. They journey downriver, seeking safety in a refuge while struggling to survive the perilous environment. The film explores survival, motherhood, and the human instinct to protect loved ones.
6.The Nun
Director: Corin Hardy
Stars: Taissa Farmiga, Demián Bichir, Jonas Bloquet
The Nun (2018) is a supernatural horror film and prequel to The Conjuring series. Set in 1952, it follows Father Burke and novice Sister Irene, who are sent to investigate the mysterious suicide of a nun at a Romanian abbey. They discover that the abbey is haunted by a powerful demon, Valak, who manifests as a terrifying nun. As the duo uncovers dark secrets, they must fight to stop the demon from escaping and terrorizing the world.
7.Revenge
Director: Coralie Fargeat
Stars: Matilda Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe
Revenge (2018) is a brutal, tense thriller directed by Coralie Fargeat. The film follows Jen, a young woman who is brutally attacked and left for dead by her wealthy boyfriend and his two friends while on a remote desert getaway. Surviving the assault, Jen embarks on a relentless quest for revenge. As she fights for survival and seeks retribution, the film explores themes of violence, empowerment, and survival against insurmountable odds.
8.Halloween
Director: David Gordon Green
Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak
Halloween (2018) is a direct sequel to the 1978 classic, ignoring all previous installments. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) has spent 40 years preparing for Michael Myers’ return after he escapes from a mental institution. As Halloween night approaches, Laurie, her daughter Karen, and granddaughter Allyson must confront the masked killer once again, facing a deadly showdown that will determine who survives.
9.Tumbbad
Director: Rahi Anil Barve
Stars: Sohum Shah, Jyoti Malshe, Anita Date-Kelkar
Tumbbad (2018) is a dark fantasy horror film set in 1918 and spans several decades, following the story of a young man, Sohum, in the rural village of Tumbbad, Maharashtra. He embarks on a quest for a hidden treasure buried within an ancient, cursed mansion. As Sohum uncovers the secrets of the mansion and its monstrous inhabitants, he battles greed, guilt, and the supernatural. The film explores themes of ambition, humanity’s darker impulses, and the cost of desire.
10.Unsane
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Stars: Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Jay Pharoah
Unsane (2018) is a psychological thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film follows Sawyer Valentini (Claire Foy), a woman who is involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility after a paranoid episode. She begins to believe that one of the orderlies, who appears to be her stalker, is working at the institution. As Sawyer struggles to prove her sanity, the line between reality and delusion blurs, leading to a tense and suspenseful unraveling of truth.
11.The Ritual
Director: David Bruckner
Stars: Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, Robert James-Collier
The Ritual (2018) follows a group of friends—Luke, Dom, Hutch, and Phil—who embark on a hiking trip in Sweden to honor a recently deceased friend. When they take a shortcut through a dense forest, they become lost and stumble upon an eerie, ancient presence. As they struggle to survive, they are stalked by a supernatural force tied to Norse mythology. The group’s fear, paranoia, and personal conflicts intensify as they confront the dark power in the woods.
12.Slender Man
Director: Sylvain White
Stars: Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Annalise Basso
Slender Man (2018) is a psychological horror film inspired by the real-life 2014 stabbing incident involving two 12-year-old girls who attacked a friend to appease the mythical figure Slender Man. The movie follows four teens who become obsessed with the urban legend, eventually leading them to summon Slender Man. As strange occurrences escalate, the girls face terrifying consequences, blurring the line between fantasy and reality. The film explores themes of mental illness and the dangers of online myths.
13.Overlord
Director: Julius Avery
Stars: Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier
Overlord (2018) is a World War II horror-action film set on the eve of D-Day. A group of American soldiers parachutes into Nazi-occupied France to destroy a German radio tower. They uncover a sinister experiment led by the Nazis, where they are turning villagers into monstrous creatures using dark science and occult rituals. As the soldiers battle both the undead and Nazi forces, they must stop the horrific experiments and survive the night. The film blends war, horror, and action.
14.Summer of ’84
Director: François Simard, Anouk Whissell, Yoann-Karl Whissell
Stars: Graham Verchere, Judah Lewis, Caleb Emery
Summer of ’84 (2018) follows a group of teenage friends in a suburban neighborhood who become suspicious of their seemingly normal neighbor, Officer Gary, believing him to be a serial killer. As they investigate, they uncover dark secrets, but their quest for the truth puts them in grave danger. The film blends ’80s nostalgia with a tense, thrilling mystery, exploring themes of trust, friendship, and the loss of innocence.
15.The Little Stranger
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter
The Little Stranger (2018) is a British psychological horror film set in post-World War II England. Dr. Faraday, a country doctor, is called to treat a family at the decaying Hundreds Hall, where strange events begin to unfold. The house’s troubled history and its eccentric residents—Roderick, Caroline, and their mother—lead to eerie occurrences that blur the lines between reality and madness, with Faraday uncovering dark, supernatural secrets tied to the family’s past.