At this moment in time, the selection for horror films has been relatively vast. There’s been something for everyone in the releases so far this year. From supernatural horror, slashers, body horror, and more. Of course, not everything works for everyone and some films are over-hyped. But you’re sure to find at least one horror release that works for you. Though with this list, the focus is going to be on upcoming supernatural horror films.
Supernatural horror often overlaps into Gothic horror because of the elements involving hauntings, ghostly imagery, demons and or possession, castles and abandoned buildings that are derelict in appearance, and all sorts of qualifying Gothic goodness. Regardless of whether these films overlap, they all look enticing one way or another.
Below are some upcoming supernatural horror films that we’re looking forward to. The list is sure to expand, but these are a few for you to potentially anticipate as well. Trailers might spoil too much for you, so consider yourself warned and proceed with absolute caution.
Hell House LLC: Lineage
Theatrical release: August 20th | Preview
The rise in popularity of the Hell House LLC franchise is nothing short of remarkable, especially with the subgenre it falls into. After four previous entries, Hell House LLC: Lineage is being labeled as the final film (we shall see if that remains completely true). The film follows Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea), a survivor from Hell House LLC: Lake of Fire (2019) who finds herself plagued by nightmares as well as visions. She ends up uncovering more about the Carmichael Manor and Abaddon Hotel.
One of the key differences between this entry and the others is that it’s not found footage. If that doesn’t deter you too much, then this might be enjoyable when it comes to theaters. There aren’t a lot of details, but there have been varied responses from folks who have seen the film already. We shall see what the universe has in store for us in this final installment.
Shelby Oaks
Theatrical release date: October 3rd | Preview
Sometimes directional debuts can be magic and maybe that’ll be the case with Shelby Oaks. The film follows a determined woman looking for her missing sister and what she finds isn’t what she was expecting. Of course there’s a whole lot of mystery as to what happened to her sister and there are supernatural forces that she’s now dealing with.
Considering the film is still a little far out from its release date, more details will likely come out about it next month. However, there’s something about incorporating found footage into this film that makes it a bit more interesting. Especially when camera footage can be unsettling depending on what’s happening onscreen.
It: Welcome to Derry
Streaming release month: October (HBO Max) | Preview
In 2017 we received new adaptations of Stephen’s King novel It with It Chapter One and then in 2019 came It Chapter Two. Therefore when a prequel series was announced, fans were absolutely excited. It: Welcome to Derry is set during the ’60s and will further explore Pennywise’s origins and the events that occurred before the ’80s.
There are only so many details that have been released about the prequel series. But what we do know is that we’ll be exploring events that have only been referenced in the other films. And knowing all of the terror that the town has endured, plus the diversity in the cast for this series, we’re in for an interesting ride.
Black Phone 2
Theatrical release date: October 17th | Preview
There’s a wonderfully captured eeriness in The Black Phone and it ends in a way that doesn’t hint at a sequel. Therefore when a sequel was announced, people were hesitant as to why it was being made and whether it would make a single bit of sense. Only for the first trailer to drop and prove to us that it isn’t going to be a pointless follow-up.
It’s clear that Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill are aiming for the Grabber to be very Freddy Krueger inspired and there’s a lot of fun in noticing that. Overall there’s a low chance that Black Phone 2 fails to deliver on scares and frightening imagery, especially in its snowy small town setting.
Keeper
Theatrical release date: November 14 | Preview
Oz Perkins has a particular vibe that he likes to capture in his films and he really knows how to capture creepy atmospheres, and it seems like Keeper’s atmosphere will be unnerving. The film follows a wife who finds herself experiencing isolation and is forced to deal with an evil she can’t explain. Details about the film are incredibly under wraps at this point in time and with the release date so far away, that’s not a surprise.
Keeper’s premise is also quite mysterious and the trailer gives nothing away as to what the film is really about. Knowing Oz Perkins’ work, it’ll likely be in the same universe as his other films and that means the evil force could be anything. It might not even be something as obvious as the devil. Either way, we’ll find out in November!
