Although we’re still in the middle of April, it’s hard not to look forward to the horror-filled month of May. With a new wave of chilling releases hitting theaters or streaming platforms, fans of the genre have much to be excited about. From supernatural terrors to slashers, May 2025 is set to deliver a thrilling lineup for horror enthusiasts.
Feeling as excited as we are? If so, you need to check out our list below of five upcoming horror films slated to be released next month that you won’t want to miss. We’ve checked out the thrilling official trailers for each one, and if they’re anything to go by, then these movies are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Clown in a Cornfield
- Director: Eli Craig
- Writers: Eli Craig and Carter Blanchard
- Cast: Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Kevin Durand, Will Sasso
- Release date: May 9 in theaters
Are you scared of clowns? If not, then you’ll want to check out the new slasher Clown in a Cornfield. Based on the acclaimed 2020 horror novel by Adam Cesare, this slasher takes place in the Midwestern town of Kettle Springs, where a father and daughter move in hopes of starting fresh. Previously known for its Baypen Corn Syrup Factory, the town now lies in ruins after the factory was destroyed by a fire, leaving it to grapple with severe economic decline. As tensions escalate and the townspeople begin to turn on one another, a murderous clown rises from the cornfields, unleashing terror on a community already on the brink.
Final Destination: Bloodlines
- Directors: Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein
- Writers: Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor
- Cast: Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd
- Release date: May 16 in theaters
Final Destination: Bloodlines is easily the most anticipated horror release of May, and frankly, it’s no surprise given that it’s been over a decade since the last installment in the iconic franchise hit the screen. This supernatural horror will explore the origins of the unavoidable, malevolent force (Death) that is responsible for the series’ signature killings. The story follows a woman who managed to cheat Death before the events of the original Final Destination film. Over the years, she’s built a family, but now it seems Death is closing in, determined to claim the lives of those who were never meant to exist.
A Breed Apart
- Directors and writers: Nathan Furst and Griff Furst
- Cast: Virginia Gardner, Grace Caroline Currey, Hayden Panettiere, Joey Bragg, Troy Gentile, Riele Downs, Page Kennedy
- Release date: May 16 in theaters, on demand, and on digital
Remember the Wes Craven-produced horror film The Breed? The one where a group of friends on a weekend getaway get stranded on a remote island and are hunted by a pack of vicious, genetically enhanced dogs? Well, that movie has been remade, and it’s set to come out this May. Titled A Breed Apart, this action horror flick picks up after the events of the original film, following a group of social influencers fighting for survival against an unrelenting pack of deadly dogs on an isolated island.
Fear Street: Prom Queen
- Director: Matt Palmer
- Writers: Matt Palmer and Donald McLeary
- Cast: India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt
- Release date: May 23 on Netflix
It’s been over three years since Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy was released, and now we finally have a new installment in the horror franchise. It’s called Fear Street: Prom Queen, a slasher based on Stephen King’s 1992 novel The Prom Queen. It’s a standalone story set in the ’80s at Shadyside High.
Prom night is fast approaching, and everyone is preparing for the big event. However, getting ready is just the beginning for a group of popular female students. To claim the coveted title of prom queen, they must secure the most votes. But things take a dark turn when a new contender enters the competition and disrupts the race. As other candidates begin to mysteriously disappear, suspicion grows. Could this new nominee be behind the vanishings?
Bring Her Back
- Directors: Danny and Michael Philippou
- Writers: Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman
- Cast: Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips
- Release date: May 30 in theaters
After their 2023 smash-hit supernatural horror Talk to Me, twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou are finally back with their next horror project. It’s the horror film Bring Her Back, which revolves around a brother and sister who, after being adopted, discover a demonic ritual unfolding inside the home of their newly assigned foster mother, who is still mourning a devastating loss.
