A Glean movie guide
Modern Horror Essentials
Fear, redefined.
The most gripping and atmospheric horror films released in the last five years.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Barbarian
A masterclass in subverting expectations that turns a simple rental mishap into a nightmare.
In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway.
- 02
Talk to Me
This intense supernatural thriller delivers a fresh, terrifying take on the possession genre.
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
- 03
Longlegs
An atmospheric, occult-infused procedural that builds dread with every frame.
FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.
- 04
Nope
Jordan Peele’s high-concept spectacle blends sci-fi mystery with chilling, large-scale horror.
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.
- 05
When Evil Lurks
A relentless and visceral international horror film that pushes boundaries with its grim, uncompromising vision.
When brothers Pedro and Jimi discover that a demonic infection has been festering in a nearby farmhouse, they attempt to evict the victim from their land. Failing to adhere to the proper rites of exorcism, their reckless actions inadvertently trigger an epidemic of possessions across their rural community.
- 06
Pearl
A vibrant yet deeply disturbing character study that tracks a descent into madness.
Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.
- 07
Late Night with the Devil
This clever mockumentary captures the chaos of a live broadcast gone horribly wrong.
A live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
- 08
The Menu
A sharp, satirical thriller that serves up equal parts dark humor and genuine tension.
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
- 09
Evil Dead Rise
A high-octane, claustrophobic entry in a legendary franchise that never lets up.
A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
- 10
Smile
A commercially successful psychological horror that turns a simple expression into a source of dread.
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.