Top picks, one at a time
Get Out
A horror film that builds dread from craft — Jordan Peele's control of pace is what keeps the film unsettling beyond its set-pieces.
Get Out (2017) is a United States of America mystery film, directed by Jordan Peele, running 104 minutes. Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined. Stars Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. Critical reception: IMDb 7.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, Metacritic 85/100. Tagline: "Just because you're invited, doesn't mean you're welcome.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Sinners
A horror film that builds dread from craft — Ryan Coogler's control of pace is what keeps the film unsettling beyond its set-pieces.
Sinners (2025) is a United States of America horror film, directed by Ryan Coogler, running 138 minutes. Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Stars Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. Critical reception: IMDb 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, Metacritic 84/100. Tagline: "Dance with the devil.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
The Shining
A horror film that builds dread from craft — Stanley Kubrick's control of pace is what keeps the film unsettling beyond its set-pieces.
The Shining (1980) is a United Kingdom horror film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, running 144 minutes. Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within. Stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. Critical reception: IMDb 8.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, Metacritic 68/100. Tagline: "A masterpiece of modern horror.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
Nosferatu
A horror film that builds dread from craft — Robert Eggers's control of pace is what keeps the film unsettling beyond its set-pieces.
Nosferatu (2024) is a United States of America horror film, directed by Robert Eggers, running 133 minutes. A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Stars Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult. Critical reception: IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, Metacritic 78/100. Tagline: "Succumb to the darkness.." This guide covers the plot, full cast, ending, and where to watch.
