If you’re not the type to geek out over those tiny production logos at the start of movies, you’re probably not an A24 diehard. But for those of us who are, we know the studio crushes horror. So, I’ve put together a Halloween watchlist using only A24 films. Argue if you want, and happy haunting!
Green Room (2016; Netflix)
Ever seen Patrick Stewart as a terrifying neo-Nazi boss? No, you haven’t. A hardcore band needs a last-minute gig and ends up at a remote punk club that’s actually a white supremacist joint. They witness a murder, and it turns into a brutal fight for survival with an awesome soundtrack.
Hereditary (2018; HBO Max)
This one’s a horror game-changer. After a string of family tragedies, Toni Collette’s character dabbles in the occult and discovers her late mom was a coven leader. Things spiral into pure chaos, and it’s intense from start to finish.
Midsommar (2019; HBO Max)
A troubled couple heads to Sweden for a midsummer festival, but it’s a pagan nightmare filled with drugs, sex, and death. Florence Pugh is fantastic in this dreamy yet dark tale.
X (2022; HBO Max, Tubi)
A slasher flick with Jenna Ortega from Wednesday. A small crew shoots an adult film at a farmhouse, and the elderly owner loses it when she finds out. Director Ti West cranks up the gore and terror with a killer soundtrack.
Pearl (2022; HBO Max, Hulu)
This is the prequel to X, telling the origin story of the old villain. Mia Goth plays young Pearl, who’s got a nasty side inherited from her mom. After a failed affair and audition, bodies start dropping in bright, Wizard of Oz-style color.
Maxxxine (2024; HBO Max)
The final chapter in Ti West’s trilogy. Maxine Minx (Mia Goth again) lands a non-porn role in 1985 LA, but a detective threatens her with VHS evidence from her past. She’s also tied to some satanic Hollywood murders. It’s a wild ending.
Y2K (2024; HBO Max)
From SNL’s Kyle Mooney, this is a comedy-horror about the Y2K bug hitting hard on New Year’s Eve 1999. Machines go haywire, and there’s a cameo from Fred Durst that feels right. It’s silly but a good time.
