The top 6 supernatural horror films of 2024 (and the 7 worst)

As a die-hard horror enthusiast who’s seen my fair share of chilling flicks, I must say that this year has been quite a rollercoaster ride for us scary movie aficionados! The lineup of supernatural horror films in 2024 is nothing short of intriguing.

2024 has been quite a rollercoaster ride for horror enthusiasts, offering a blend of exceptional supernatural chills and a few disappointments better off forgotten in obscurity. In this article, we’ll delve into the six supernatural horror movies that genuinely send shivers down your spine and the seven films that simply didn’t meet expectations.

Regardless if you’re after heart-pounding suspense or simply wish to bypass mediocre picks, this compilation should guide you through the top-tier and bottom-barrel offerings in this year’s supernatural horror genre.

Best supernatural horror movies of 2024

Smile 2

In the spirit of following up on last year’s acclaimed horror film, Smile, we have Smile 2. This sequel focuses on Skye Riley, a popular musician, as she experiences an unsettling sequence of inexplicable and terrifying incidents while preparing for her return to the stage. As her psychological well-being falters and she descends into chaos, Skye eventually uncovers that she has become the latest target of the Smile entity.

Trying to break free from the curse and take charge of her life once more, she faces her troubling history. Yet, will that be sufficient to free herself from this relentless loop of fear?

Oddity

As a gamer, I can’t shake off the lingering grief from my twin sister’s enigmatic passing, an event that occurred a year ago. My thirst for vengeance burns strong, and I’m resolute on tracking down the culprits behind her murder. To aid me in this quest, I’ve turned to a chilling artifact from my collection – a haunted wooden mannequin.

Exhuma

In a chilling South Korean supernatural tale, we follow a prosperous Korean-American clan as they seek aid from two spiritual mediums in an effort to heal their newborn from an enigmatic sickness. The shamans uncover that the family is under the grip of a malevolent ancestral curse, which has been making the baby ill. To lift this curse, they undertake the task of unearthing the tomb of the matriarch’s deceased grandfather, the patriarch’s father.

They think that by satisfying their ancestors, they can avoid being troubled by them. However, they are unaware of the potential repercussions of such actions. Once the excavation has taken place, a malevolent power emerges, placing the family’s lives in serious peril.

Longlegs

FBI agent Lee Harker is assigned to investigate a series of chilling murder-suicides in Oregon that are connected to an occultist serial killer named Longlegs. But as she works to track him down, she finds herself facing unimaginable dangers.

Tarot

Say what you want about Tarot, but this is an entertaining supernatural horror flick in my book. It follows a group of friends who unknowingly release an ancient evil bound within a cursed tarot card deck. Soon after playing with the cards, the friend group is picked off one by one in ways that mirror the ominous predictions made during their card readings.

Now, the surviving few need to quickly solve the enigma surrounding the lethal tarot interpretations, as they don’t want to suffer the same destiny.

The First Omen

In my gaming world, I’d put it like this: “I found myself in ‘The First Omen,’ the latest installment of the creepy ‘Omen’ series. As an American nun named Margaret, I was assigned to Rome for church duties. But things took a dark turn when I stumbled upon a chilling plot, orchestrated by unseen forces, to bring forth the Antichrist.

Worst supernatural horror films of 2024

Salem’s Lot

Why it’s a bad movie: Pacing issues, underdeveloped story, underwhelming ending

When author Ben Mears goes back to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot to work on his upcoming novel, he unexpectedly gets embroiled in a life-or-death struggle as a formidable vampire named Kurt Barlow starts subtly exerting control over the town, transforming its citizens into ravenous blood-drinkers.

Imaginary

The reasons this film doesn’t work: It suffers from an unbalanced atmosphere, fails to deliver genuine suspense, hurries through key scenes, features awkward dialogues, and presents a confusing narrative.

Moving back to my childhood home with the family I’ve made felt like a fresh start, but it turned into a nightmare when that old imaginary friend of mine, disguised as a cuddly teddy bear, started haunting us instead. Now we’re all battling for our lives together.

Night Swim

Why it’s a bad movie: Struggles to maintain tension and suspense, cheap jump scares, weak plot

The story “Night Swim” revolves around a family who shift to a new residence, only to find that there’s a chilling mystery hidden in their backyard pool, dating back from the past. This pool is haunted by a malevolent spirit intent on dragging them into its sinister depths.

The Crow

Reasons for its poor quality: The acting was below average, the storyline was feeble, there were problems with the rhythm, and it failed to meet the high standards set by the 1994 version.

Following the gruesome murders of Eric and his fiancee, Shelly, a hidden supernatural power revives Eric, who then sets out on a vengeful quest to punish the culprits behind their tragic demise.

Here are three more bad supernatural horror movies that came out this year:

• The Deliverance – Overused horror tropes, inconsistent tone, weak special effects, a thrown-together ending, too slow pacing
• The Watchers – Unnatural dialogue, poor pacing, failure to deliver consistent scares, unsatisfying final act
• The Exorcism – Poorly written script, falls short in delivering strong scares, uneven performances, underwhelming special effects

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2024-11-21 00:25