New Hollywood Horror Movies On OTT: Longlegs, MaXXXine, And More To Binge On Halloween

Halloween 2024: The spooky season is around the corner. Halloween, one of the most fun festivals of the year, will be celebrated across the world on October 31, 2024. Though it began in the West, it has now become a global festival. Over the years, Halloween has transformed into a popular cultural celebration of horror and the supernatural. From cat-ear and vampire fang costumes inspired by The Vampire Diaries to fearest nights with Annabelle and The Nun, horror films have become central to the season's eerie charm. If you’re ready to give yourself a good fright, here are seven horror movie suggestions that bring new chills to this scary(ish) season.

Salem's Lot (2024)

Salem's Lot, a 2024 American horror film based on Stephen King's 1975 novel, was released on October 3, 2024. The story follows author Ben Mears, played by Lewis Pullman, as he returns to his hometown, Jerusalem's Lot, to gather material for his next book. However, he soon discovers the town is gripped by a terrifying vampire presence, setting off a suspenseful and horrifying tale that offers a fresh take on vampire lore, which always engages audiences.

Where to watch: Max

The Platform 2 (2024)

Platform 2 is a 2024 Spanish science fiction horror film in which a new inmate starts a rebellion against a harsh food distribution system within a vertical prison. The film stars Milena Smit and Hovik Keuchkerian and serves as a prequel to Gaztelu-Urrutia's The Platform (2019). It premiered on October 4, 2024.

Where to watch: Netflix

It's What's Inside (2024)

This sci-fi horror movie was released in the United States on January 19, 2024, at the Sundance Film Festival and on March 15, 2024, at the South by Southwest Film Festival. The story follows a group of college friends whose pre-wedding reunion takes a dark turn when an unexpected guest shows up with a mysterious suitcase, causing tension and fear to unravel within the group. Upon release, the movie received positive reviews.

Where to watch: Netflix

Longlegs (2024)

Longlegs is a 2024 horror, crime, and thriller film about an FBI agent who hunts a serial killer while uncovering occult clues. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Longlegs and Maika Monroe as Agent Lee Harker. Oz Perkins directed and wrote the film.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

The First Omen (2024)

The First Omen is a 2024 horror film that follows the story of a young American woman who travels to Rome to serve the church. There, she stumbles upon a chilling conspiracy with a sinister aim: the birth of the Antichrist. The First Omen premiered in cinemas on April 5, 2024.

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

MaXXXine (2024)

MaXXXine is a slasher horror film that combines a dark critique of fame with jump scares, gore, and intense fight scenes. The story follows Maxine as she pursues fame and success in 1980s Hollywood while a mysterious killer hunts her down. The film premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on June 24, 2024, and A24 released it in the United States on July 5, 2024.

Where to watch: Prime Video (On Rent)

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Alien: Romulus is a horror film set in 2024, focusing on a group of young space colonists who stumble upon a lethal predator aboard an abandoned space station. The story centres on Rain and her crew as they confront a horrifying life form while exploring the deserted facility.

Where to watch: Prime Video (On Rent)