2024 has offered a variety of horror movies spanning different sub-genres and styles. From slashers to body horror and crime thrillers, this year has been one of the most unique years for the horror genre. With Halloween just a week away, here are some of the most outstanding horror movies to check out this fall season.

Alien: Romulus
“Romulus” might not be the most effective entry in the “Alien” franchise due to how the film handles the mythology of “Alien,” but it certainly is an effective horror sci-fi experience. In this latest “Alien” installment, a group of young explorers board an abandoned space shuttle called Romulus. Like most “Alien” films that lean into horror, the space shuttle is home to a variety of dangerous space creatures. “Romulus” feels like a haunted house in outer space as the characters attempt to escape the ship. The film certainly leans into nostalgia, for better and worse, as “Romulus” feels like all of the films in the franchise thus far put into one. Despite this, a few sequences throughout the film feel unique, and the performances from Caliee Spaeny and David Jonsson are some of the best in the franchise.

I Saw the TV Glow
“I Saw the TV Glow” isn’t the typical type of horror movie; the horror here is more existential and atmospheric. Jane Schoenbrun’s latest film explores a twisted sense of nostalgia in a way that no contemporary movie has. This exploration of one’s self and how it relates to nostalgia will not work for all audience members. Truthfully, the film feels like it was created for younger Millennials and older Gen Z who grew up in the last breath of the VHS era. That being said, Schoenbrun shows great potential as an upcoming horror director with their unique perspective on what it means to grow up.

In A Violent Nature
“In A Violent Nature” might not work for all fans of slasher films. In this, the viewer follows the perspective of a Jason Vorhees-type killer who makes his way through a forest, killing anyone who stands in his way. The film makes the creative decision to follow every step the antagonist takes, creating prolonged sequences of walking and nothing else happening. The often slow nature of the film might turn away viewers who expect a more fast-paced movie. The film features some graphic murder scenes that are sure to appeal to horror fans if they can get past the walking sequences.

Late Night With the Devil
This indie mockumentary follows the taping of a late-night talk show, “Night Owls with Jack Delroy” during Halloween of 1977. Delroy struggles to keep up with the ratings of other major talk shows, and in an effort to give his ratings a spike, he invites a girl onto the show who is supposedly possessed. “Late Night With the Devil” has a small cast of memorable and eccentric characters who fit the late ‘70s mold. At its core, this movie argues about the lengths one must go for fame and success while still having entertaining sequences of a late-night show going entirely off the rails.

Lisa Frankenstein
From first-time filmmaker Zelda Williams and screenwriter Diablo Cody, “Lisa Frankenstein” feels like the type of horror-comedy that should have probably come out in the 1980s. Unfortunately, that is not the case for this colorful retelling of the classic Frankenstein story. This dark comedy features performances from Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. “Lisa Frankenstein” works to celebrate comedies and horror films while also occasionally poking fun at the genres through its over-the-top narrative and set designs. “Lisa Frankenstein” may not have been a hit at the box office, but one can hope that the comedy will one day get the attention it deserves.

Longlegs
One of the biggest horror hits this past summer, “Longlegs” is a carefully crafted film that blends religious horror and ‘90s crime procedural thrillers. It is best to go into “Longlegs” knowing as little as possible, making the many reveals that filmmaker Osgood Perkins has put into place even more effective. The film follows actress Maika Monroe as a rookie FBI agent in various intense and nail-biting situations as she attempts to capture a dangerous and mysterious serial killer. While “Longlegs” may not have entirely lived up to the hype the marketing gave it, there is no doubt that this is one of the standout horror-thrillers to release this year.

The Substance
“The Substance” will likely go down as the grossest movie this year, a label the film is likely proud of. In one of the most ambitious body-horror films to come out in years, an aging movie star, played by Demi Moore, discovers a black-market drug that turns her into a younger version of herself. While the film’s commentary about beauty standards in the modern era has been divisive amongst viewers, there is no denying that this film doesn’t give the audience a moment to catch their breath. “The Substance” gets progressively crazier as it goes on, and as the film seems to reach its peak of grossness and horror, it pushes further.