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8 Great Horror Movies Still to Come in 2022

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For horror movie fans, 2022 is half over, or half begun depending on how you look at it. Usually, the latter part of the year is the best because we have spooky season yet to come. We thought we’d give you a heads-up of what’s ahead as far as horror movies go so you can earmark the dates.

Some of the bigger selections below were probably able to pay their actors handsomely, while others may have gotten scale. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t as good or better than their lux counterparts. We’ll leave it to you to make up your minds about them. After all, it’s your dollar.

American Carnage (July 15)

Politicized horror movies are likely to be making a comeback given recent happenings in America. American Carnage seems to be giving its own take on immigration in the United States. From its Purge-esque premise to the commentary on the elderly, this one looks just original and thrilling enough to take a closer look.

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After a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants, the newly detained youth are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly.

The Invitation (August 26)

Be careful when you mail in your genealogy test. You could be related to some bloodthirsty relatives who want to invite you to a wedding. That’s the premise of this vampire tale reminiscent of Ready or Not.

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After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie (Nathalie Emmanuel) takes a DNA test…and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, she’s at first seduced by the sexy aristocrat host but is soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.

 

Nope (July 22)

Things usually happen in threes. In the horror film world that can be a good thing or a really really bad thing. Jordan Peele knocked it out of the park with Get Out, but some say fumbled a bit on Us. Nope is his third attempt at horror and needless to say people are pretty intrigued. Is it an alien invasion movie or not? Whatever it is, we can expect some social commentary and probably a whole lotta feedback from the “woke police.”

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The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

Salem’s Lot (September 9) No trailer yet

Stephen King has probably never had a better horror movie glow-up than in the last decade. If you can name one of his books, it’s probably been made, or remade, into a movie over that time. Salem’s Lot has got to be one of his most popular novels and sure enough, another adaptation is coming to theaters in September. The first was a 70s television miniseries that scared the hell out of adults and kids across the country. Will this one do the same?

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Ben Mears, a writer who spent part of his childhood in Jerusalem’s Lot, Maine, also known as ‘Salem’s Lot, has returned after twenty-five years to write a book about the long-abandoned Marsten House, where he had a bad experience as a child. He soon discovers that an ancient evil has also come to town and its turning the residents into vampires. He vows to stop the plague of undead and save the town.

Smile (September 30)

This movie seemingly came out of nowhere. But it has our attention thanks to a great trailer. It looks like we’re getting a new horror monster icon and it’s about time. This is the first feature-length movie from director Parker Finn. And dare we say that, by looking at this trailer, he’s one to watch for in the genre’s future.

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After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.

Halloween Ends (October 14) No trailer yet.

Well, what can we say about this one? This is probably the most anticipated horror movie of 2022. Still, the jury is out on how this reboot, retcon, or requel series is taking shape. Fans are completely divided on the concept and we’re sure any final thoughts when this wraps up are going to be as polarizing as a Rob Zombie film (ahem).

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The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in this final installment of the franchise.

Terrifier 2 (October 2022) No trailer yet

A collective “finally” was uttered by everyone who loved the original and heard the news that Terrifier 2 was finally coming out in October. The creepy antagonist Art the Clown has become a fan favorite in the universe of psycho clowns. Director Damien Leone has had a rough few years trying to get this movie put together, but it’s finally here and it has everyone guessing: how are they going to top that scene from the first one?

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After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the timid town of Miles County where he targets a teenage girl and her younger brother on Halloween night.

The Devil’s Light (October 28) No trailer yet

It’s safe to assume that with the Exorcist’s 50th anniversary coming up next year, we can expect an influx of possession movies. This one looks good on paper, but we are going to have to see a trailer or something in order decide.

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According to real-life Vatican reports, occurrences of demonic possession have increased significantly in recent years. In response, the Catholic church has secretly reopened exorcism schools to train priests in the sacred rite. The Devil’s Light immerses you into the world of one of these schools; humanity’s last line of defense against the powers of everlasting evil. Jacqueline Byers (“Roadies,” “Salvation”) stars as Sister Ann, who devoutly believes that performing exorcisms is her calling, despite the fact that historically only priests – not sisters – are allowed to perform them. When one professor senses her special gift, allowing her to be the first nun to study and master the ritual, her own soul will be in danger as the demonic forces she battles reveal a mysterious connection to her traumatic past.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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Michael Keaton Raves About “Beetlejuice” Sequel: A Beautiful and Emotional Return to the Netherworld

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After more than three decades since the original “Beetlejuice” film took audiences by storm with its unique blend of comedy, horror, and whimsy, Michael Keaton has given fans a reason to eagerly anticipate the sequel. In a recent interview, Keaton shared his thoughts on an early cut of the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel, and his words have only added to the growing excitement surrounding the film’s release.

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Keaton, reprising his iconic role as the mischievous and eccentric ghost, Beetlejuice, described the sequel as “beautiful”, a term that encapsulates not only the visual aspects of the film but its emotional depth as well. “It is really good. And beautiful. Beautiful, you know, physically. You know what I mean? The other one was so fun and exciting visually. It’s all that, but really kind of beautiful and interestingly emotional here and there. I wasn’t ready for that, you know. Yeah, it’s great,” Keaton remarked during his appearance on The Jess Cagle Show.

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Keaton’s praise did not stop at the film’s visual and emotional appeal. He also lauded the performances of both returning and new cast members, signaling a dynamic ensemble that is sure to please fans. “It’s great and the cast, I mean, Catherine [O’Hara], if you thought she was funny last time, double it. She’s so funny and Justin Theroux is like, I mean, come on,” Keaton enthused. O’Hara returns as Delia Deetz, while Theroux joins the cast in a yet-to-be-disclosed role. The sequel also introduces Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife, and Willem Dafoe as a dead B movie actor, adding new layers to the beloved universe.

“It’s just so fun and I’ve seen it now, I’m gonna see it again after a couple little tweaks in the editing room and I confidently say this thing is great,” Keaton shared. The journey from the original “Beetlejuice” to its sequel has been a long one, but if Keaton’s early rave is anything to go by, it will have been worth the wait. Showtime for the sequel is set for September 6th.

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‘The Unknown’ From Willy Wonka Event is Getting a Horror Movie

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Not since the Fyre Festival has an event been so lambasted online as Glasgow, Scotland’s Willy Wonka Experience. In case you haven’t heard about it, it was a children’s spectacular that celebrated Roald Dahl’s offbeat chocolatier by taking families through a themed space that felt like his magical factory. Only, thanks to cellphone cameras and social testimony, it was actually a sparsely decorated warehouse filled with flimsy set designs that looked like they were bought on Temu.

The famous disgruntled Oompa Loompa is now a meme and several hired actors have spoken out about the inelegant party. But one character seems to have come out on top, The Unknown, the mirror-masked emotionless villain who appears from behind a mirror, terrifying younger attendees. The actor who played Wonka, at the event, Paul Conell, recites his script and gives some backstory to this frightening entity.

“The bit that got me was where I had to say, ‘There is a man we don’t know his name. We know him as the Unknown. This Unknown is an evil chocolate maker who lives in the walls,'” Conell told Business Insider. “It was terrifying for the kids. Is he an evil man who makes chocolate or is the chocolate itself evil?”

Despite the sour affair, something sweet may come out of it. Bloody Disgusting has reported that a horror movie is being made based on The Unknown and may get a release as early as this year.

The horror publication quotes Kaledonia Pictures: “The film, gearing up for production and a late 2024 release, follows a renowned illustrator and his wife who are haunted by the tragic death of their son, Charlie. Desperate to escape their grief, the couple leave the world behind for the remote Scottish Highlands – where an unknowable evil awaits them.”

@katsukiluvrr evil chicolate maker who lives in the walls from willies chocolate experience in glasgow x #glasgow #willywonka #wonkaglasgow #scottish #wonka #theunknown #fyp #trending #foryou ♬ its the unknown – mol💌

They add, “We are excited to begin production and look forward to sharing more with you as soon as possible. We are actually only a few miles from the event, so it is quite surreal to see Glasgow all over social media, worldwide.”

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