A Glean movie guide
The Best Horror Right Now
Prepare to be unsettled.
A curated selection of the most gripping, atmospheric, and acclaimed horror films.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Barbarian
An unpredictable, high-concept thriller that constantly subverts expectations.
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
A fresh and terrifying take on supernatural possession that hits with relentless intensity.
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 atmospheric investigative horror film that builds dread through 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
Smile
A masterclass in psychological tension that turns a simple gesture into a source of pure dread.
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
- 05
Hereditary
A modern classic that blends family drama with truly disturbing supernatural horror.
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
- 06
The Invisible Man
A tense, modern update of a classic premise that excels through its claustrophobic atmosphere.
When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
- 07
It Follows
Renowned for its unique, dreamlike premise and an unrelenting sense of pursuit.
A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
- 08
Pearl
A vibrant, character-driven descent into madness anchored by a powerhouse lead performance.
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.