10 Recent Horror Movie Trailers That Showed Way Too Much

There are few things more infuriating about watching films today than having them get spoiled before getting to see them. As far as horror movies are concerned, knowing how the story is going to end or who the killer is from the get-go can dilute the tension or destroy the whole movie experience. 

What's worse is the central plot points of a film are often given away by its own trailer. Despite the fact the horror genre is synonymous with twists and turns, studios can't stop showcasing every revelation and shocking death. 

Since the teasers for The Menu and Barbarian were applauded for keeping everyone in the dark, it should've inspired film promoters to follow the same example.

However, the promos for recent horror films seem to be getting worse. Rather than giving moviegoers a taste of what's to come, some trailers condense the beginning, middle, and end in two minutes, leaving no surprises. Other times, they have the audacity to show the ending or literally the final frame. (Still can't believe Quarantine did that.)

Anyone who wants to give the 10 entries on this list a look should avoid the trailers at all costs...

Hatching revolves around a teenage gymnast called Tinja, who desperately seeks the approval of her callous mother. After discovering an abandoned egg in the woods, Tinja decides to care for it.

However, the egg quickly grows to immense size, much to Tinja's concern. Upon cracking open, Tinja sees the hatchling is some sort of monster. Dubbing the newborn, Alli, Tinja vows to give her "child" the motherly love she never received. But as Alli grows, Tinja realises she's unable to control it.

The first two minutes of Hatching's trailer play out with perfect subtlety, never revealing the creature. Although viewers catch a glimpse of Alli's eye and claw, it's impossible to tell what she looks like. Based on the other characters' reactions, it's obvious Alli is a terrifying sight to behold, which is sure to tickle horror fans' curiosity.

Too bad the last few seconds give the game away, disclosing that Alli eventually mutates into a horrifying doppelgänger of Tinja. Worse still, the trailer also displays several shots from the final scene.

Sadly, the last moments of the trailer eroded away all the tension the first two minutes impeccably built up.