New Horror Movies and Shows To Watch This Week at Home or in Theaters, Including a Blockbuster Sequel

This week offers a diverse array of terrifying entertainment, ranging from the highly anticipated return of a legendary slasher franchise to a collection of mysterious indie streaming titles. Horror enthusiasts can look forward to a mix of theatrical experiences and convenient digital releases that span subgenres from psychological mystery to creature features. Whether viewers prefer the communal screams of a movie theater or the isolation of watching scary movies at home, the schedule for the week of February 24, 2026, provides ample options. The following list details the horror projects available for viewing this week.

‘Scream 7’ (2026)

The iconic slasher franchise returns to theaters on February 27 with original screenwriter Kevin Williamson taking the director’s chair. Neve Campbell reprises her legendary role as Sidney Prescott, who has established a quiet life in a new town until Ghostface resurfaces to target her family. This installment focuses heavily on the bond between Sidney and her daughter, played by Isabel May, as they confront a new wave of terror. Courteney Cox also returns as Gale Weathers, maintaining the series’ connection to its legacy characters while introducing fresh suspense.

‘Crazy Old Lady’ (2026)

Streaming on Shudder and AMC+ starting February 27, this Spanish horror film, originally titled ‘Vieja loca’, delivers a claustrophobic nightmare about dementia and captivity. The story follows Pedro, who agrees to check on his ex-girlfriend’s elderly mother, Alicia, only to find himself trapped in her home during a violent storm. Carmen Maura delivers a chilling performance as the senile matriarch who mistakes Pedro for a figure from her past and forces him into a series of sadistic games. Director Martín Mauregui utilizes the single location to build immense tension as the protagonist fights to survive the night.

‘Noseeums’ (2026)

This socially charged Southern Gothic horror film arrives on digital platforms on February 27. Directed by Raven DeShay Carter, the narrative centers on Ember, a Black college student who joins her white friends for a getaway at a secluded estate in rural Florida. As a swarm of biting midges known as “noseeums” descends upon the property, Ember uncovers a supernatural threat tied to the historic theft of Black-owned land. The film blends creature feature elements with psychological horror to explore themes of privilege and spectral retribution.

‘The Family Business’ (2026)

Available for streaming beginning February 26, this indie horror flick features genre icons Tony Todd, Kane Hodder, and Michael Berryman. The plot revolves around two brothers who operate a twisted enterprise creating snuff films within the walls of a paranormal penitentiary. As their gruesome production faces internal conflicts and dwindling profits, the family dynamics unravel into a bloody chaotic slaughter. Director Joe Hollow delivers a gritty, violence-heavy experience that pays homage to classic exploitation cinema.

‘Return to Silent Hill’ (2026)

Director Christophe Gans returns to the foggy town he first brought to the screen in 2006, with this new adaptation streaming on February 24. Based on the acclaimed video game ‘Silent Hill 2’, the film stars Jeremy Irvine as James Sunderland, a man who ventures into the dark underworld of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his deceased wife. He encounters a nightmarish reality filled with familiar monsters, including the terrifying Pyramid Head, as he searches for the truth about his past. The movie aims to capture the psychological depth and atmospheric dread that defined the source material.

‘Anacoreta’ (2022)

Streaming on February 24, this meta-horror film follows a group of friends who travel to an isolated cabin in British Columbia to shoot an experimental scary movie. The lines between their fictional script and reality begin to blur as the director’s obsession drives the production into dangerous territory. Starring Antonia Thomas and Jeremy Schuetze, the story utilizes a found-footage aesthetic to critique the nature of artistic control and manipulation. As the “film within a film” unravels, the characters discover that the true monster may be the person behind the camera.

Let us know in the comments which of these new horror releases you are most excited to watch this week.