Grotesquerie, Apartment 7A, Bagman, and 12 more scary movies and shows out this week

As a die-hard fan of all things paranormal and horror, I couldn’t be more thrilled with the lineup of upcoming releases! The return of Carol Peletier in the Daryl Dixon spinoff from The Walking Dead is a dream come true for me, and I can hardly wait to see what adventures await my beloved Carol and Daryl.

As October draws nearer, there’s an increasing number of horror films hitting the screens almost daily. This coming week, which is the final full week of September, promises some fantastic releases, so grab your popcorn and get ready for a movie marathon! The third season premiere of From on MGM+ was just released this past week, meaning we’ll have a new episode every Sunday for several weeks to come.

Among this week’s most anticipated releases are the FX chilling drama series titled “Grotesquerie“, the prequel movie to “Rosemary’s Baby” called “Apartment 7A”, the movie starring Samara Weaving, “Azrael”, and the latest installment of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon”. Additionally, some highly-rated independent horror films are set for digital release later this week, including the critically acclaimed Korean horror film named “Sleep”.

Keep reading to learn about all the scary stuff headed our way this week to keep tabs!

Grotesquerie (Sept. 25, FX/Hulu)

Beginning this Wednesday, September 25th on FX, the new TV show titled “Grotesquerie,” produced by Ryan Murphy and team, will make its debut. The episodes will also be available to stream on Hulu the following day. Niecy Nash-Betts plays a detective tasked with investigating a string of grisly crimes that hold an unusual personal connection. She seeks aid from a local nun who moonlights as an investigative journalist. Courtney B. Vance, Travis Kelce, and Lesley Manville are also part of the cast.

Apartment 7A (Paramount+, Sept. 27)

Debuting this Friday on Paramount+, or available for digital purchase, the film titled Apartment 7A is a prequel to the 1968 timeless classic, Rosemary’s Baby. Set a couple of years prior to when Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse will eventually reside at the Bramford, this suspenseful psychological thriller revolves around Terry Gionoffrio (played by Julia Garner), a dancer who suffers an injury that could end her career, and finds herself under the care of Minnie (Dianne Wiest) and Roman (Kevin McNally) Castevet.

Azrael (Theaters, Sept. 27)

In her newest film, Samara Weaving portrays Azrael, a woman who breaks free from confinement only to be pursued by a band of silent, devout extremists. This IFC Films and Shudder production, titled Azrael, is set to hit theaters this week, with a streaming release on Shudder at a future date.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: The Book of Carol (AMC, Sept. 29)

If you find that title manageable, don’t miss out on the second season of the Daryl Dixon spinoff from The Walking Dead, titled as such because it will bring back Melissa McBride as fan-favorite character Carol Peletier. You’ll get to witness more of the beloved relationship between Carol and Daryl.

Bagman (Theaters, Sept. 27)

As a gamer, I find myself drawn into a chilling world where I’m a protective father, fighting tooth and nail to shield my family from the menacing Bagman, a figure that once cast a shadow over my childhood nights and is said to have an insatiable appetite for young ones.

Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal (Hulu, Sept. 24)

Starting this coming Tuesday, a captivating eight-episode Hulu docuseries from Duplass Brothers Productions delves into bizarre tales of purported UFO encounters, the elusive Goatman legend, lizard people myths, and other extraordinary true crime narratives that push the boundaries of belief.

Oddity (Shudder, Sept. 27)

This week, one of this year’s top and thrilling horror movies, which goes by the name “Oddity“, makes its debut on Shudder. If you missed seeing it in theaters, here’s your chance to catch up. The narrative centers around a visually impaired woman with an affinity for peculiar items who travels to her late sister’s former residence to probe the circumstances surrounding her death. Her aim is to determine whether the man who was apprehended for the crime is truly the guilty party or if there’s more to the story at that location.

More horror titles releasing this week

Outrageous Pumpkins, Food Network, Sept. 29 – Season 5 of this festive Food Network series is an all stars season featuring some of the world’s top carvers
Gyeongseong Creature season 2, Netflix, Sept. 27 – Moves from the 1940s to 2024 in season 2 of this Korean Netflix series
Beezel, VOD, Sept. 24 – Cursed witch horror movie from Dread
I’ll Play Mother, VOD, Sept. 24 – Children discover their foster parents are what they seem
Succubus, VOD, Sept. 24 – Scary take on dating apps
Hayride to Hell, VOD, Sept. 24 – Stars horror icons Kane Hodder and Bill Moseley
Sleep, Theaters and VOD, Sept. 27 – Korean horror movie about a couple dealing with the husband’s terrifying sleep behavior
Tenants, VOD, Sept. 24 – Anthology horror film set in apartment building

2024-09-23 17:25