Your Halloween Starts Here - A Look at Upcoming Horror Releases in October 2025
As summer fades and the nights grow longer, horror fans know it’s the perfect season to settle in with something chilling. The weather is cooling down but the movies are hotting up, with October bringing a fresh slate of nightmares to the screen. From haunted lakes and cursed rituals to survival stories and sly satires, 2025’s autumn horror releases offer plenty of reasons to keep the lights on and pulses racing well past Halloween. With a ton on offer, here’s the pick of the releases for this month so dive in and enjoy.
Bone Lake
When Sage and Diego book a secluded lakeside mansion for a romantic getaway, they expect privacy and a chance to reconnect. But their plans are upended when they arrive to find another couple already claiming the same rental. Polite introductions quickly give way to suspicion, attraction, and a dangerous battle of wills that spirals into a night of escalating mind games, buried secrets, and shocking violence.
A blend of psychological thriller and unflinching horror, Bone Lake drags its viewers into an abyss of deceit, desire, and bloodshed.
“Sexy, savage, and shocking - this is no ordinary cabin-in-the-woods horror.” – Fangoria
Runtime: Approx. 94 mins
Cinema release on the 3rd of October
Killing Faith
On the wild frontier in 1859, Sarah, a formerly enslaved woman, is haunted by the belief that her daughter carries a deadly curse - every living thing she touches withers and dies. With nowhere else to turn, Sarah convinces Dr. Bender, a physician who has lost his own faith, to guide them across the lawless, plague-ravaged West in search of a healer who might save the girl, while Bender must confront the possibility that Sarah’s fears may be true.
Blending supernatural dread with the grit of the Old West, Killing Faith promises to be a chilling story of belief, sacrifice, and the horrors we carry with us.
“A haunting mix of western grit and supernatural terror.” – Bloody Disgusting
Runtime: Approx.108 mins
Cinema release on the 3rd of October
V/H/S Halloween
When a stack of strange VHS tapes surfaces at a Halloween party, the night quickly takes a turn for the bizarre. Each tape reveals a different story - from unsettling urban legends and dangerous trick-or-treat rituals to haunted houses, missing children, and a home haunt that feels all too real.
This latest chapter of the popular anthology series brings together a mix of horror styles, keeping the found-footage tradition alive while adding its own Halloween twist. This could be just what you're looking for as a perfect late-night watch for the season.
“A smart, spooky anthology that shows there’s still life left in the V/H/S franchise.” says RogerEbert.com
Runtime: Approx. 115 mins
Shudder release on the 3rd of October
Coyotes
When a wildfire forces wildlife into the residential Hollywood Hills, one family finds themselves trapped inside their home surrounded by a pack of disoriented, hungry coyotes. What begins as a fight to keep the predators at bay soon turns chaotic, as power fails, escape routes close, and the animals grow bolder - the family must face both the wild outside and their own fraying nerves inside.
Coyotes mixes tense survival horror with dark humour, shaping up to deliver an unpredictable ride that promises plenty of thrills and laughs.
“A creature feature with teeth - and just enough laughs to keep you howling.” – The Wrap
Runtime: Approx. 92 mins
Limited cinema release on the 3rd of October
Good Boy
Todd moves from the city to his late grandfather’s rural home - bringing only his dog Indy for company. But Indy soon senses something is off: shadows shifting, creaks in the night, and presences only he seems to perceive. As Todd’s health and psyche begin to unravel, Indy must try to protect his friend from forces neither fully understands.
Uniquely, the Good Boy narrative is told largely from the dog’s point of view, blending scares and emotional depth into a haunted-house story with a twist.
“A clever, haunting film - heart-breaking and surprising from beginning to end.” — IndieWire
Runtime: Approx. 73 mins
Limited cinema release on the 3rd of October
Shell
Samantha, a former star trying to revive her dwindling career, is thrilled when she’s invited into the exclusive world of Zoe Shannon’s glamorous beauty brand, SHELL. What seems like the opportunity of a lifetime takes a dark turn when Samantha undergoes the company’s enigmatic “rejuvenation” treatments. Soon, she notices unsettling side effects and discovers that SHELL’s promise of eternal youth carries a terrifying price.
Blending satirical humour with moments of body horror, Shell lampoons the business of vanity and the relentless pressure to stay flawless.
“A breezy, playful satire with just enough bite to sting.” — The Playlist
Runtime: Approx. 100 mins
Limited cinema release on the 3rd of October
Vicious
Late one night, Polly answers her door to a seemingly harmless old woman who hands over a mysterious box with instructions to place inside it something she needs, something she hates, and something she loves. At first, the ritual seems simple - but as she is compelled to follow the directions, reality begins to warp. Memories shift, nightmares creep into her waking hours, and Polly finds herself trapped in a nightmare of her own making.
What starts as a tense psychological puzzle evolves into a chilling exploration of grief, guilt, and what’s hidden inside.
“… Vicious succeeds in the most important department for horror films: being scary.” - But Why Tho?
Paramount+/VOD/Digital release on the 10th of October
Black Phone 2
Four years after surviving the Grabber’s terror, 17-year-old Finney is still haunted by the memories of that night. Meanwhile, his sister Gwen starts receiving mysterious phone calls in her dreams and experiencing frightening visions tied to a winter camp called Alpine Lake. Determined to end the nightmare once and for all, Gwen convinces Finney to face the camp during a snowstorm. There, the siblings encounter new horrors, uncover dark secrets from the past, and confront an evil that refuses to stay buried.
The Black Phone 2 expands the story with a deeper exploration of the mythology - adding sharper violence and a a darker tone.
“A bold, icy sequel that deepens the mystery and cranks up the terror.” – Nerdist (Nerdist)
Runtime: Approx. 114 mins
Cinema release on the 17th of October
Shelby Oaks
Mia has spent 12 years haunted by the disappearance of her sister, Riley, a paranormal investigator who vanished under mysterious circumstances. When a new tape surfaces, it leads her on a trail to the abandoned town of Shelby Oaks - where strange recordings, hidden footage, and unexplained shadows hint that Riley’s fate may be tied to something far darker than anyone expected.
Part found-footage, part mystery, Shelby Oaks unravels a supernatural puzzle that creeps closer to home than Mia ever imagined.
“A horror film told through disappearance, mystery, and found footage—Shelby Oaks is creepy and emotionally driven.” - Daily Dead
Runtime: Approx. 100 mins
Limited cinema release on the 25th of October
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