A24 has done what few production companies can claim: Become a brand unto itself. When you hear “a new A24 movie,” you instantly know to expect something bold, artistic and unforgettable.
When it comes to horror, A24 redefines the genre, replacing cheap jump scares with psychological unease, stunning visuals and existential dread. From psychological terrors to visually striking nightmares, A24 consistently delivers horror movies that redefine the genre.
Here’s your ultimate A24 horror watchlist, just in time for spooky season.
Table of Contents
- Psychological Horror Films
- Supernatural Horror Films
- Slasher Movies
- Folk Horror Movies
- Surreal Horror Movies
- Body Horror Films
- Creature Features
- Horror-Comedy Flicks
A24 Horror Movies: Where Art Meets Fear
With well-known blockbuster hits like Hereditary and Midsommar, A24 has redefined modern horror, blending artistry with fear in unforgettable ways. And while those two movies are iconic for a reason, there’s an entire catalog of A24 horror films many fans have yet to get their hands on.
Most films below cross genres, but we’ve grouped them by their dominant subgenre to help you discover your next chilling favorite.
A24 Psychological Horror Films
Psychological horror taps into the mind’s darkest corners – fear, guilt, paranoia and grief. These A24 films don’t rely on gore but instead on emotional intensity and mental unraveling.
‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ (2017)
A brilliant surgeon (Colin Farrell) befriends a mysterious teenage boy (Barry Keoghan) whose chilling motives force him to make an impossible choice. A cold, cerebral masterpiece from director Yorgos Lanthimos.
‘The Front Room’ (2024)
Brandy stars as Belinda, an anthropology professor dealing with pregnancy and roiling from stress and grief. When her partner’s stepmother offers to give the struggling couple a hefty inheritance if they’ll care for her, they quickly learn the cost.
‘Heretic’ (2024)
Two missionaries meet their match when a charismatic stranger (Hugh Grant) lures them into a deadly game of faith and manipulation.
‘Saint Maud’ (2019)
After failing to save a patient’s life, a young nurse becomes a devout Roman Catholic and begins working in private palliative care. She becomes obsessed with saving the soul of a hedonistic former dancer who faces terminal cancer.
‘Hereditary’ (2018)
Ari Aster’s debut blends supernatural and psychological horror in a devastating story of grief, family trauma and inherited evil.
‘It Comes at Night’ (2017)
In a post-apocalyptic world, a family’s fragile safety unravels when strangers arrive seeking refuge – and trust becomes the ultimate threat.
A24 Supernatural Horror Films
Supernatural horror is where ghosts, cursed objects and unseen forces collide with the human psyche. These A24 films make the paranormal feel disturbingly real.
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ (2024)
Two teens form an obsession with a mysterious TV show – one that may be watching them back. Nostalgia meets nightmare in this surreal supernatural story.
‘The Hole in the Ground’ (2019)
A single mother living with her son in the Irish countryside is starting to think that her son isn’t her son. And that maybe the mysterious sinkhole that appeared behind their house is part of it.
‘Talk to Me’ (2023)
A group of friends discover they can conjure spirits with an embalmed hand and become hooked. It starts as a wild party trick but quickly goes too far.
‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ (2015)
During winter break at remote boarding school, two teen girls are targeted by the supernatural forces that exist among them. The film is split into three timelines. Each more terrifying than the last.
A24 Slasher Movies
These A24 slashers reinvent the killer-on-the-loose formula with artful cinematography, tension and social subtext.
‘X’ (2022)
The first of the slasher series written by Ti West, X follows a group of young adult filmmakers setting up a shoot at a rural Texas farm. When their elderly hosts find out what they’re doing, the group must fight for their life.
‘Pearl’ (2022)
Set in 1918, this prequel to X reveals the twisted origin story of Pearl’s hunger for fame and blood.
‘Green Room’ (2015)
A punk rock band finds themselves in a nightmare gig when they witness a murder at a neo-Nazi bar. Forget the show, they need to fight for their lives.
‘MaXXXine’ (2024)
The final installment in the X series, MaXXXine follows an adult film star and aspiring actress who catches her big break as a killer stalks Hollywood starlets and threatens to unearth her sinister path to fame.
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ (2022)
A group of out-of-touch, 20-something rich friends are living it up at a remote family mansion when their party game turns into a bloodbath. Part slasher, part satire and totally unhinged.
A24 Folk Horror Movies
Folk horror thrives on isolation, ritual and ancient belief systems turned sinister — A24’s specialty.
‘Midsommar’ (2019)
A grieving woman (Florence Pugh) joins her boyfriend and friends on a trip to a secluded Swedish town, where their participation in a strange midsummer festival leads to terrifying consequences, as they clash with ancient pagan rituals and a community steeped in folklore.
‘The Witch’ (2015)
In 17th-century New England, a family isolated on a remote farm falls victim to evil forces lurking in the woods. Puritanical fears and folk legends drive them to madness.
‘Men’ (2022)
Alex Garland’s Men finds a woman (Jessie Buckley) on retreat in the English countryside healing from the death of her husband. Soon the holiday turns disturbed as she’s followed by strange men throughout the village.
‘Lamb’ (2021)
A couple raises a half-human lamb as their child, uncovering ancient Icelandic folklore that refuses to stay buried
A24 Surreal Horror Movies
When nightmares and reality blur, surreal horror reigns. These films embrace absurdity, dread and dream logic.
‘Beau Is Afraid’ (2023)
A paranoid man embarks on an increasingly surreal journey to visit his mother, with each step leading him deeper into a bizarre, nightmarish reality where his fears and anxieties manifest in unsettling and dangerous ways.
‘The Lighthouse’ (2019)
The Robert Eggers-helmed film centers on two lighthouse keepers losing their sense of self. Strange visions and supernatural forces blur the line between reality and hallucination in a claustrophobic descent into madness.
‘Climax’ (2018)
A dance troupe’s rehearsal devolves into a nightmarish frenzy when they unknowingly consume LSD, leading to surreal, chaotic horror as paranoia and primal fears take over in a hallucinatory, nightmarish spiral that could end in complete disaster.
‘High Life’ (2018)
When a group of discarded criminals are sent on a doomed space mission, they must confront their own fractured psyches as they encounter surreal and otherworldly horrors, blurring the lines between existence, isolation and cosmic terror.
‘Dream Scenario’ (2023)
A mild-mannered college professor (Nicholas Cage) sees his life turn to a nightmare when people keep telling him that he is appearing in their dreams. The dark comedy is a surreal exploration of our collective subconscious.
A24 Body Horror Movies
Body horror confronts the grotesque transformation of the human form – where science, control and fear collide.
‘Tusk’ (2014)
A podcaster’s search for a good story leads to a grotesque experiment that defies nature itself.
‘False Positive’ (2021)
After multiple rounds of trying to conceive with the help of a fertility doctor, a young woman experiences terrifying and surreal side effects from her pregnancy, as her body and mind unravel in a chilling exploration of medical manipulation and body horror.
A24 Creature Features
Sometimes the scariest monsters aren’t ghosts or demons — they’re real, tangible and right in front of us. A24’s creature features combine practical effects and emotional depth to make every encounter feel personal and primal.
‘The Monster’ (2016)
A mother and daughter’s road trip becomes a fight for survival after a car crash awakens something monstrous in the woods.
A24 Horror-Comedy Films
No one blends terror and laughter quite like A24. These horror-comedies take the edge off the fear while doubling down on absurdity, satire and style.
‘Slice’ (2018)
When a handful of pizza delivery boys are killed in the Ghost Town neighborhood of Kingfisher, U.S.A, a crew of heroes assemble to track down the killer and put the city’s ghosts to rest.
‘Death of a Unicorn’ (2025)
Alex Scharfman’s directorial debut stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father and daughter who accidentally run over a unicorn. When they discover the unicorn’s horn contains magical powers, greedy investors try to get in on the miracle cure game only to unleash devastating consequences.
Watch A24 Horror and More on DIRECTV
There you have it – the top A24 horror movies organized by subgenre, from art-house nightmares to dark comedies. And the best part is, whether you’re a horror movie connoisseur or are just taking your first steps into the dark waters of the genre, DIRECTV has hundreds of films for you to enjoy, including from A24.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A24?
A24 is an American independent movie distribution and production company that is known for its artistic, psychological and mind-bending storytelling, especially within the drama, thriller and horror genres.
What are some of the most popular A24 horror movies?
Some of the most well-known horror movies from A24 include Hereditary, Midsommar, The Lighthouse, Talk to Me and more.
What other movies is A24 known for?
A24 has produced several critically acclaimed movies including Everything Everywhere All at Once, Civil War, Uncut Gems, Lady Bird and Moonlight, among others.
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