Unbelievable! The first month of the year is already drawing to a close, and we've got a horror-filled lineup for you. Here's a look at 10 new horror movies released between January 19 and 25, 2026, that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Shark
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale gets a unique twist in this adaptation, titled Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Shark. After losing his wife, Dr. Henry Jekyll descends into a spiral of grief and obsession, until he takes a mysterious drug that transforms him into a bloodthirsty man-shark. Driven by madness and love from beyond the grave, Jekyll prowls the streets, hunting anyone who threatens his twisted relationship. Directed by Max Raven, with a script by Bando Glutz, the film stars Randy Clower, Dani Bliss, Erica Muse, Victoria Chaney, Tom Fegan, and Josh Martin.
Savage Flowers
Savage Flowers takes us into a British infection film, where a young orphan finds sanctuary in a ramshackle foster home. But soon, she discovers that the real threat is not the world outside, but the girls living inside with her. Directed by Brad Watson, the film stars Olivia-Mai Barrett, Maddie Mills, Connie Jenkins-Greig, and Meesha Garbett.
Vincent Must Die
Vincent Must Die is a gripping thriller where a man's unremarkable life is turned upside down when strangers start attacking him with murderous intent. Directed by Stéphan Castang, the film stars Karim Leklou and Vimala Pons.
House Sitter
In House Sitter, a trio of teens becomes the target of a masked killer while house-sitting for a wealthy family. Directed by Christopher Leto, with a script by Beux Leto, the film stars Cristina Méndez, Evan Eiglarsh, Jenna Forcier, and David Varrieur.
The Eye
The Eye offers a unique take on the Pet Sematary mythos. A grieving widow, played by Bollywood star Shruti Haasan, returns to a remote island seeking closure, but finds a twisted form of the Evil Eye, a curse that demands a soul for a soul. Directed by Daphne Schmon, the film stars Mark Rowley, Linda Marlowe, Anna Savva, Christos Stergioglou, and Eliza Stathatou.
Return to Silent Hill
Return to Silent Hill brings the iconic video game to life on the big screen. Directed by Christophe Gans, the film is rated R for its violent content and explores the dark world of Silent Hill. Jeremy Irvine stars as James, alongside Hannah Emily Anderson as Mary Crane. Gans also wrote the script, with Sandra Vo-Anh and William Josef Schneider.
Mother of Flies
Mother of Flies is a witchy horror film inspired by the Adams Family. A young woman, Mickey, faces a deadly diagnosis and ventures into the woods to seek dark magic from a mysterious recluse. Directed by Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams, the film stars Zelda Adams, John Adams, and Toby Poser.
He's Watching You
He's Watching You is a slasher film inspired by true events. A teen's search for answers leads him to a hidden stash of VHS tapes that may contain clues to solve the mystery of a killer known as The Pill. Directed by Jordon Foss, the film stars Jan Luis Castellanos, Elizabeth Yu, and Tiana Le.
In Cold Light
In Cold Light is a new thriller starring Maika Monroe, who returns to the big screen after It Follows. Directed by Maxime Giroux, the film also stars Troy Kotsur and Helen Hunt. Monroe plays Ava, a woman trapped and hunted by those who killed her brother.
The Containment
The Containment is a supernatural horror film where a young girl, Caroline, becomes possessed by a demon after her father's tragic death. Directed by Jack Zagha Kababie and Yossy Zagha Kababie, the film stars Gia Hunter as Caroline, alongside Charlotte Hunter, Fernanda Romero, Jack Gouldbourne, and Alice Coulthard.
