Horror stays one of the vital widespread genres in fashionable cinema, and new franchises within the style, like Terrifier, proceed to search out success. Naturally, film fanatics count on not less than a couple of intriguing titles every month, and this February doesn’t seem to disappoint them within the least, as not solely are extremely anticipated horror movies set to be launched in theaters, however streaming providers comparable to Shudder have ready a strong slate for the second month of the 12 months.
Other than the upcoming horror movies by distinguished filmmakers comparable to Osgood Perkins, there’s a slew of slasher horrors that may present a particular expertise for cinephiles, in addition to a reimagining of Disney’s famed cartoon character. So, maintain your breath as we take a look at each horror movie that will likely be launched in February 2025.
‘Coronary heart Eyes’
Watch It in Theaters on February 7
Coronary heart Eyes
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February 7, 2025
- Director
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Josh Ruben
Halloween horror movies are extremely widespread, however have you ever seen a Valentine’s Day horror film? Coronary heart Eyes is an upcoming slasher horror directed by Josh Ruben and starring Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, and Michaela Watkins. Within the movie, the notorious “Coronary heart Eyes Killer” has reigned terror on {couples} on their most auspicious event: Valentine’s Day. Because the killer returns, he misidentifies two coworkers working late as lovers, forcing the couple to spend the romantic evening fleeing for his or her lives with little likelihood of survival. Coronary heart Eyes will likely be launched in theaters on February 7 by Paramount Photos and Republic Photos.
‘Darkish Nuns’
Watch It in Theaters on February 7
Darkish Nuns
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January 24, 2025
- Runtime
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115 minutes
- Director
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Kwon Hyeok-jae
- Writers
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Oh Hyo-jin
- Producers
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Lee Eugene, Kim Woo-taek
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Music Hye-kyo
Sister Yunia
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Jeon Yeo-been
Sister Michaela
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The South Korean trade seldom produces horror movies, however when it does, the outcomes are spectacular, as evidenced by films like The Wailing, Exhuma, and Prepare to Busan. This 12 months, we have now a novel entry to the record, with Darkish Nuns, a spin-off to the 2015 The Clergymen, taking a extra Western horror method.
Starring Music Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, and Lee Jin-wook, the story takes place in a church, the place Nun Junia, Nun Michaela, Father Paolo, and Father Andrea try to exorcise a younger boy named Hee-joon, unaware that they’re coping with an extremely evil supernatural spirit. Darkish Nuns could have a restricted theatrical launch in america on February 7.
‘The Gorge’
The Gorge
- Launch Date
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February 14, 2025
- Runtime
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127 Minutes
- Writers
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Zach Dean
- Producers
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Gregory Goodman, C. Robert Cargill, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Don Granger, Miles Teller, Sherryl Clark, Adam Kolbrenner
Apple TV+ is seeking to launch the right movie for these on the lookout for one thing slightly out of the odd this Valentine’s Day. The Gorge, from director Scott Derrickson, recognized for his work on The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, and The Black Telephone, will hopefully be yet one more thrilling installment in his filmography. Starring Anya Taylor-Pleasure and Miles Teller, The Gorge follows two extremely educated operatives who’re despatched to guard reverse sides of a mysterious and horrifying gorge from their watch towers.
Because the pair bond, a menace from the gorge is revealed, and so they should work collectively to cease no matter is down beneath from coming to the floor. With a great mixture of motion, journey, and horror, The Gorge could also be a must-watch this month. The Gorge is streaming on February 14.
‘The Monkey’
Watch It in Theaters on February 21
The Monkey
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February 19, 2025
- Runtime
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98 Minutes
- Director
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Osgood Perkins
- Writers
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Osgood Perkins
- Producers
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John Rickard, Natalia Safran, Ali Jazayeri, Chris Ferguson, Fred Berger, Giuliana Bertuzzi, James Wan, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, John Friedberg, Jason Material, David Gendron, Michael Clear, Jesse Savath, Peter Luo, Dave Caplan
Osgood Perkins might have been a hit-or-miss director for essentially the most a part of his profession, however his most up-to-date movie, Longlegs, has been among the finest horror thrillers of current occasions. The filmmaker has returned to the massive display with The Monkey, a horror comedy thriller primarily based on Stephen King’s 1980 quick story of the identical title. Written and directed by Perkins, the story follows Invoice and Corridor, twin brothers who come across a toy monkey of their father’s classic attic.
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Though it appears nothing out of the odd, a sequence of horrifying deaths unfold round them, forcing them to desert the toy and go away their hometown for good. Nevertheless, when comparable deaths resurface years later, Invoice and Corridor are compelled to reconcile within the hopes of completely eliminating the curse. The Monkey will likely be obtainable in theaters on February 21.
‘Little Bites’
Streaming on Shudder on February 21
Little Bites
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October 4, 2024
- Runtime
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106 Minutes
- Director
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Spider One
Little Bites is an upcoming Shudder unique horror movie written and directed by Spider One, who has beforehand directed Bury the Bride and Allegoria. Starring Krsy Fox, Elizabeth Phoenix Caro, and Jon Sklaroff, the film follows a younger widow who finds a terrifying monster in her basement and vows to do no matter to guard her 10-year-old daughter.
In consequence, the mom agrees to let the monster slowly eat her alive, however how lengthy will this guarantee the protection of the infant? This is among the most original tales we have seen on the horror streaming platform in a while, and followers are wanting ahead to seeing it when it’s launched on Shudder on February 21.
‘I Coronary heart Willie’
Watch It in Theaters on February 26
Whereas many individuals are eagerly wanting ahead to the upcoming Screamboat movie, which can painting Mickey Mouse as a harrowing entity, it is not the one reimagining of the cartoon icon. I Coronary heart Willie, directed by Alejandro G. Alegre, will quickly hit the massive display for a really restricted time. The official synopsis for the upcoming movie is as follows:
“Abused and remoted, the boy, now generally known as Willie, crafts a bodysuit from the skins of trespassers. Through the years, his grotesque legacy fades into folklore—till a sequence of disappearances sparks renewed curiosity. As Daniel and Nico arrange for an evening of thrills, they unknowingly step right into a lethal sport of survival.”
I Coronary heart Willie is completely coming to theaters throughout america on February 26.
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For a whole record of horror films releasing in February 2025, see beneath:
February 7:
- Coronary heart Eyes
- Darkish Nuns
- Are You There?
February 9:
February 14:
February 21:
- Little Bites (Shudder Streaming Date)
- The Birthday (US Theatrical Launch)
- The Monkey