Ancient Curses, Urban Legends and Creeping Dread - A Look at Upcoming Horror Releases in April 2026

April is a quieter month for horror, with fewer high-profile releases but a steady stream of smaller titles arriving across cinemas and digital platforms. It’s the kind of line-up where the star attractions take a break and the undertsudies get to take centre stage.

There’s still a good mix on offer, though—from creature features and supernatural setups to psychological and character-driven stories. It may not be the busiest month, but there’s enough variety here to keep things interesting.

Faces of Death

Margot is a content moderator tasked with reviewing the darkest corners of the internet stumbles upon a series of increasingly disturbing videos that blur the line between staged horror and something far more real.

Drawn deeper into this disturing material, Margot begins to uncover a hidden network built on exploitation and voyeurism, where the cost of looking away may be just as dangerous as continuing to watch.

“Disturbing, timely, and hard to shake.” – Horror Scope

Runtime: 98 mins

Cinema release on the 10th of April

The Whistler

After the loss of their young daughter, Nicole and Sebastian retreat to a remote Venezuelan farm, hoping distance and quiet might help them heal. But their attempt at rebuilding is disrupted when a local cult approaches them, claiming they can summon spirits from the other side.

As unexplained events begin to unfold around the property, the couple must decide whether the cult is exploiting their grief or offering a chance at connection they can’t bear to refuse, while the Whistler waits in the shadows, waiting to be let in.

“Quietly chilling, anchored by two raw performances.” — Horror Circuit

Runtime: 96 mins

Limited cinema release on the 10th of April

The Yeti

When a rescue team is dispatched to a remote Alaskan region following a mysterious disappearance, they expect harsh conditions and dwindling hope. Instead, they encounter signs that something else is stalking the frozen wilderness—something powerful, elusive, and far from human.

As the team presses on, isolation and fear begin to take hold. With communication cut off and supplies running low, survival becomes a race against both the elements and a relentless predator that knows the terrain far better than they do.

“Cold, claustrophobic survival horror.” – Fright Flicks

Runtime: 93 mins

Limited cinema release/VOD/Digital on the 10th of April

The Plague

After arriving at an all‑boys water polo camp in the summer of 2003, shy newcomer Ben tries to find his footing in a hierarchy dominated by a charismatic bully. The group quickly turns its attention to Eli, an isolated camper with a severe skin condition they mockingly call “the plague,” turning their discomfort into a cruel game Ben feels expected to join.

As tensions build and rumours circulate, Ben is pulled between the safety of fitting in and a growing sympathy for Eli. What starts as petty cruelty gradually takes on a darker edge, forcing Ben to reckon with the cost of belonging and the unspoken traditions that shape life at the camp.

“A tense, quietly devastating coming‑of‑age thriller.” — Subculture Entertainment

Runtime: 98 mins

AMC+/VOD release on the 10th of April

Exit 8

Trapped within an underground passageway that seems to loop endlessly, a lone commuter searches for a way out. The signage offers simple instructions—but following them too closely, or not closely enough, leads to subtle shifts in the environment that suggest something is deeply wrong.

As the space begins to change in unsettling ways, each decision becomes a risk. The further they travel, the more the passage resists escape, turning a routine journey into a tense and disorienting struggle to break free.

“Minimalist horror with a creeping sense of dread.” – The Film Corridor

Runtime: 95 mins

Limited cinema release on the 10th of April

Hunting Matthew Nichols

When a series of disturbing videos surfaces online, a small documentary crew sets out to uncover the truth behind Matthew Nichols, a reclusive young man linked to a string of unexplained disappearances. The team piece together the events leading up to his disappearance, uncovering conflicting accounts and unsettling details that refuse to align.

As the investigation deepens, the question shifts from where Matthew Nichols has gone to whether he was ever what he seemed to be. With pressure mounting and the truth growing increasingly elusive, the hunt becomes as much about uncovering hidden motives as it is about finding the missing man.

“A slow-burn descent into doubt and suspicion.” – The Viewing Room

Runtime: 89 mins

Limited cinema release on the 10th of April

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

When a child, Katie, who vanished years earlier suddenly returns, her reappearance should be a miracle. But as their family struggles to reconnect, it becomes clear that something is deeply wrong. The child’s behaviour grows increasingly unsettling, hinting at a presence that did not come back alone.

As the truth comes to light, long‑buried history rises with it—rooted in old beliefs and rituals best forgotten. What was once hidden might have been safer left that way, and what has returned may not be ready to release its hold.

“A darker resurrection with real bite.” – CineVault

Runtime: 133 mins

Cinema release on the 17th of April

Broken Bird

Sybil, a withdrawn mortician’s assistant, finds comfort among the dead and expression through poetry at a local pub. When her employer begins preparing her to inherit the funeral home, Sybil sees the promise of a belonging she’s never known.

But beneath her fragile stability lies a violent fantasy life that grows harder to contain. As the mentorship turns manipulative, Sybil’s inner world threatens to erupt into something irreversible and uncontrollable.

“Disturbing and intimate.” — Black Veil Review

Runtime: 99 minutes

Limited cinema release on the 24th of April