New Horror Movies & TV Shows Set to Release in October 2025

October is stacked with creature features, psychological terrors, and a couple of big-name franchise returns—plus fresh TV set in Stephen King and Anne Rice universes. Below, you’ll find every notable horror movie and series on the docket, with key plot points, cast and crew, and where to watch for TV.

Dates below are for October 2025 releases. For TV, we’ve included the network/streamer. For films, look for theatrical openings noted by day.

‘Bone Lake’ (2025)

A secluded romantic getaway goes sideways when a couple discovers their luxe lakeside estate isn’t as private as they thought—and their unexpected housemates turn seduction into a bloody power game. Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan, the film stars Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi, and Alex Roe. It opens in theaters on October 3.

Morgan guides the escalating cat-and-mouse through a psychological maze that erupts into violent survival, with the ensemble’s shifting alliances fueling the twists. The cast list includes Andra Nechita and Eliane Reis alongside Hasson and Pigossi.

‘Good Boy’ (2025)

Told from a dog’s point of view, this indie horror follows Indy as he tries to protect his owner from malevolent forces haunting their remote farmhouse. Written and directed by Ben Leonberg, the film features Larry Fessenden, Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman, and opens October 3.

Production leaned on inventive techniques to capture Indy’s natural reactions over a multi-year shoot, yielding a distinctive perspective on grief and fear. The theatrical rollout expanded following viral interest in the trailer.

‘Coyotes’ (2025)

A family trapped in their Hollywood Hills home is besieged by a pack of savage coyotes, turning survival into a night-long siege. Colin Minihan directs; the cast includes Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, and Mila Harris. It hits theaters October 3.

Written by Tad Daggerhart and Nick Simon, the film blends creature-feature thrills with dark comedy as the pack closes in and the family’s choices grow more desperate. Runtime is 1 hour 31 minutes.

‘Scared Shitless’ (2025)

After a lab-bred monster escapes into an apartment building’s plumbing, a plumber and his germophobic son must save residents from a gnarly, blood-thirsty menace. Directed by Vivieno Caldinelli, the film opens October 3 in limited release via Blue Fox Entertainment.

The horror-comedy comes from Happy Cat Productions, with Brandon Cohen scripting. Early festival write-ups highlight the movie’s creature-feature fun and practical-effects mayhem.

‘Shell’ (2025)

A fallen actress (Elisabeth Moss) chases a comeback through an ultra-glam wellness mogul (Kate Hudson) and discovers the industry’s monstrous underbelly. Directed by Max Minghella, the R-rated horror-thriller opens October 3 (limited).

The film features Arian Moayed, Este Haim, and Elizabeth Berkley, with Jack Stanley writing. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and releases theatrically and via streaming the same day.

‘Scurry’ (2025)

Directed by Luke Sparke, this Australian survival thriller follows characters trapped and hunted below ground as tensions rise and resources dwindle. It’s set for a limited theatrical opening on October 3.

Jamie Costa and Emalia lead the cast, with Tom Evans scripting. The movie runs 90 minutes and is positioned as a claustrophobic mystery-thriller with horror elements.

‘She Loved Blossoms More’ (2025)

Three brothers try to resurrect their long-dead mother by building a DIY time machine, only to plunge into a psychedelic hellscape where grief warps time and memory. The Greek genre-bender opens October 3 in limited release.

Distributed by Dark Sky Films, the film mixes sci-fi, horror, and black comedy across a brisk 88 minutes, presented in 2.35:1 scope.

‘Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Oval Portrait’’ (2025)

A petty thief stumbles into an antique shop where an aspiring artist and a cryptic shopkeeper are drawn to a beguiling portrait that hides a lethal secret. Written and directed by Adrian Langley, the Poe-inspired ghost story opens October 10.

Langley also produces alongside Doug Phillips and others, with the trailer teasing possession-tinged hauntings around the painting’s tragic past.

‘Guts & Glory’ (2025– )

This unscripted competition series drops contestants into movie-style horror scenarios that test nerves and survival instincts. Hosted and showrun by effects legend Greg Nicotero, the show premieres October 14 on Shudder (also on AMC+), with two episodes at launch and weekly Tuesdays thereafter.

Billed as “if ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Blair Witch Project’ had a baby,” the series is part of Shudder’s Season of Screams programming slate through early November.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Scott Derrickson returns to direct the sequel to the 2021 hit: four years after Finney’s escape, ominous calls begin again as evil reaches out from beyond the grave. Returning cast includes Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, and Jeremy Davies; the Universal/Blumhouse release opens October 17.

Premiering at Fantastic Fest in September, early coverage highlights dreamlike visuals and expanded mythology, with Stephen King publicly praising the follow-up.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s take on Mary Shelley’s classic opens in limited theaters October 17, before streaming November 7 on Netflix. The gothic adaptation stars Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, and Charles Dance.

Del Toro’s version—long a passion project—centers on Victor Frankenstein’s tragic pursuit and the Creature’s search for connection, with Netflix handling the global streaming rollout.

‘Thamma’ (2025)

An Indian genre hybrid blending horror, comedy, fantasy, and romance, ‘Thamma’ is set for an October 21 theatrical opening. Screenwriters Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Fulara are credited, with Yash Raj Films listed as distributor.

Production companies include Maddock Films and Jio Studios; technical specs note Dolby Atmos/Dolby Digital audio and a digital 2.39:1 presentation.

‘Shelby Oaks’ (2025)

YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Chris Stuckmann makes his feature debut with this mystery-horror about a woman searching for her missing sister, a member of a paranormal investigators’ group whose last footage suggests something sinister. It opens October 24.

The cast includes Michael Beach, Keith David, Brendan Sexton III, and Camille Sullivan. Reviews point to thick atmosphere and an emotional core anchoring the scares.

‘Queens of the Dead’ (2025)

Tina Romero (daughter of George A. Romero) directs a zombie outbreak that hits a Brooklyn drag show, with a cast including Katy O’Brian, Nina West, Dominique Jackson, and Margaret Cho. The film opens October 24.

Early festival coverage and reviews highlight its queer ensemble, camp energy, and playful nods to Romero-verse traditions, positioning it as an indie crowd-pleaser.

‘Dream Eater’ (2025)

A found-footage nightmare that threads Lovecraftian menace through an investigation that goes very wrong, ‘Dream Eater’ lands in theaters October 24.

Critics note a creepy twist on the subgenre and scares that emphasize story beyond just the camera conceit.

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ (2025– )

This ‘It’ prequel series arrives October 26 on HBO/Max, set primarily in the 1960s and exploring Derry’s violent history—featuring Bill Skarsgård’s return as Pennywise. Executive producers include Andy and Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs.

The cast features Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk (as a younger Dick Hallorann), James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso; episodes air weekly.

‘Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order’ (2025– )

AMC’s Anne Rice Immortal Universe expands on October 26 with a series centered on the secret society that monitors vampires, witches, and other preternatural beings. Created by John Lee Hancock, the show stars Nicholas Denton and William Fichtner. It streams on AMC+ day-and-date.

Trailers and coverage tease crossovers with ‘Interview with the Vampire,’ including appearances by Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) and Raglan James (Justin Kirk), underscoring the shared-world continuity.

‘Vincent Must Die’ (2023–2025)

The critically acclaimed French genre mash-up finally hits U.S. theaters October 31: ordinary office worker Vincent discovers strangers suddenly attack him on sight, forcing him on the run. Karim Leklou and Vimala Pons star; Stéphan Castang directs.

U.S. distribution is via XYZ Films, with the film’s nervy, absurdist tone previously praised during its festival run. Runtime is 1 hour 55 minutes.

‘The Seductress from Hell’ (2025)

After a disastrous dinner party, Zara embraces a demonic alter-ego and embarks on a satanic spree of seduction and vengeance. Written and directed by Andrew de Burgh, the fantasy-horror opens October 31 and runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

The cast includes Rocio Scotto, Jason Faunt, James Hyde, Andrew Lauer, Raj Jawa, and Kylie Rohrer; production companies include Garaj Pictures and Sacred Ember Films.

‘Dies Irae’ (2025)

Rahul Sadasivan’s new horror feature—starring Pranav Mohanlal—arrives October 31, with teasers promising a dark mystery-thriller that leans into foreboding mood and ritualistic dread.

Sadasivan writes and directs; promotional materials so far include a teaser trailer and initial credits for producers Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S. Sashikanth.

Got a watchlist ready? Tell us which October release you’re most excited about in the comments!