10 Worst Horror Movies Of 2024 (So Far)

10. Humane

First up, the "Nice Try" award goes to Humane - the directorial debut of David Cronenberg's daughter Caitlin, which more than any other film on this list, bungles one hell of an enticing setup.

Humane takes place in a near future where global catastrophe has forced every country on Earth to cull 20% of its population.

The story revolves entirely around a family dinner where wealthy patriarch Charles (Peter Gallagher) reveals to his children that he and his wife have signed up for the nation's euthanasia program. Soon enough, all hell breaks loose.

It's certainly a neat premise for a claustrophobic single-day, single-location horror flick, yet despite solid performances from the likes of Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, and Enrico Colantoni, the script's social commentary re: privilege and environmentalism is eye-rollingly superficial.

Lacking the visceral bite of the timely horrors produced by both her father and brother Brandon (Possessor, Infinity Pool), Humane goes around in circles too often throughout its sluggish 94 minutes, bashing viewers over the head with its message ahead of a hugely underwhelming ending.

Though easily the "best" movie on this list, given the pedigree both in front of and behind the camera, it's a colossal letdown.