10 Best New Horror Movies For Halloween 2022
7. Hatching
Hatching follows 12-year-old gymnast, Tinja, who's become increasingly frustrated by her overbearing mother. When she discovers a strange egg in the forest, Tinja decides to look after it to prove she's a better parent than her own mother.
As time passes, Tinja notices the egg has swelled to incredible size, proving it is not from any ordinary creature. When the newborn breaks out of its shell, Tinja quickly realises her life will never be the same.
Although this Finnish horror could've been a straightforward creature-feature, the focus on Tinja's alienation makes the viewer more invested in her struggle than what lies within the egg. (Speaking of which, avoid the trailer since it contains all the spoilers.)
The practical effects are so convincing, you won't be surprised to learn they were crafted by Oscar-nominated effects artist, Conor O' Sullivan. Even though most horrors can't help forcing in needless comedy, the light-hearted moments in Hatching are highly entertaining.
If you're worried the movie loses steam once you learn what's inside the egg, that isn't the case. Without giving too much away, things take a gloriously bloody turn after the big reveal.