A Glean movie guide
The Best Modern Horror
Prepare to be unsettled.
A curated selection of the most chilling and acclaimed horror films from the last few years.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Barbarian
A masterclass in tension that constantly subverts expectations with its unpredictable, dark narrative.
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 supernatural standout delivers a fresh, terrifying take on the classic possession trope.
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 a deep sense of dread from start to finish.
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 eerie, retro aesthetic of a 1970s talk show.
A live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
- 05
Smile
A relentless psychological horror film that turns a simple expression into a source of pure terror.
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
- 06
Pearl
A vibrant yet deeply disturbing character study that explores the dark side of ambition.
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
The Menu
A sharp, satirical thriller that serves up shocking surprises in an exclusive, high-stakes setting.
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.
- 08
Oddity
A chilling indie gem that uses cursed objects to craft a uniquely tense and frightening experience.
After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy goes after those responsible by using haunted items as her tools for revenge.
- 09
When Evil Lurks
A visceral and uncompromising international horror film that redefines the rules of possession.
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.