A Glean movie guide
Modern Horror Essentials
Prepare to be unsettled.
The most gripping and atmospheric horror films released in the last few years.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Barbarian
A masterclass in tension that constantly subverts expectations with its unpredictable plot.
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 fresh take on possession delivers genuine scares and a haunting, modern atmosphere.
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
A deeply unsettling occult thriller that builds dread through its masterful, eerie aesthetic.
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
Late Night with the Devil
A brilliantly executed found-footage film that captures the chaotic energy of a 1970s talk show gone wrong.
A live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
- 05
Pearl
A vibrant yet disturbing character study that showcases a truly mesmerizing 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.
- 06
The First Omen
A sophisticated and terrifying prequel that honors its classic roots while standing on its own.
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
- 07
Oddity
An expertly crafted supernatural mystery that relies on atmosphere and dread rather than cheap thrills.
After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy goes after those responsible by using haunted items as her tools for revenge.
- 08
The Menu
A sharp, satirical horror-thriller that serves up equal parts dark humor and genuine suspense.
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.