This year’s horror scene was dominated by films that left critics raving—and audiences clutching their popcorn in fear (you know who you are). Most of the movies in the list debuted earlier but gained momentum in 2024 with wider releases. The good news? If you haven’t had the chance to witness them, they’re likely making their way to Indian cinemas or streaming platforms soon. Here’s the ultimate scare guide, based on their Rotten Tomatoes scores.
10 Highest-Rated Horror Movies Of 2024, As Per Rotten Tomatoes
1. Late Night with the Devil (97%)
Where to watch: Lionsgate Play
A live TV broadcast in 1977 turns into a chilling descent into chaos, as malevolent forces invade the nation’s living rooms. Gripping, eerie, and original—this is a must-watch for supernatural horror fans.
2. Oddity (96%)
Where to watch: TBA
Revenge is served ghostly cold in Oddity. Darcy uses haunted objects to avenge her twin sister's murder, weaving a tale that's as emotionally haunting as it is terrifying.
3. Infested (95%)
Where to watch: TBA
Arachnophobia Warning! When a venomous spider escapes in a city apartment, it spawns a swarm of deadly arachnids. A skin-crawling nightmare that’s impossible to shake off.
4. In Flames (95%)
Where to watch: TBA
This Pakistani horror-thriller explores grief and resilience in the face of supernatural threats. A chilling yet poignant story about a mother-daughter duo fighting off evil forces.
5. Strange Darling (95%)
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
A one-night stand goes from passionate to petrifying as it spirals into a serial killer’s bloody spree.
6. Nosferatu (94%)
Where to watch: Theatres (December 25th)
This reimagining of the classic tale is a visual and emotional triumph. With gothic landscapes and an even darker Count Orlok, it’s a haunting masterpiece that pays homage to the original while amplifying the terror.
7. New Life (94%)
Where to watch: TBA
A heart-stopping chase through the Pacific Northwest becomes increasingly deadly as Jess, on the run, discovers she’s being pursued by a force far more terrifying than a relentless agent.
8. MadS (94%)
Where to watch: TBA
A bad trip takes a bloody turn when a young man’s chance encounter with a mysterious woman spirals into madness. This one’s for fans of mind-bending horror that doesn’t pull punches.
9. Heretic (91%)
Where to watch: Theatres
Two young missionaries’ visit to a stranger’s home turns into a diabolical game of survival. Faith meets fear in this claustrophobic thriller that keeps you on edge.
10. Stopmotion (91%)
Where to watch: TBA
Art meets horror in this tale of a stop-motion animator consumed by her creations. The line between genius and madness dissolves in this grotesque masterpiece.
