10 Worst Horror Movies Of 2025 (So Far)
They were supposed to be horror, not horrible.
The horror genre has been fittingly killing it so far this year. Despite a lack of hype, Companion was one of the smartest and most relevant horror-comedies to come out recently. Final Destination: Bloodlines was a great return to form for the series (and a poignant swan song for the late Tony Todd). Sinners may be, not just 2025's most bone-chilling feature but one of the year's best films. And with Megan 2.0, 28 Years Later, and The Black Phone 2 on the way, the next few months seem promising.
Of course, not every psychological thriller, creature feature, or dark fantasy knocked it out of the park. Since January, we've seen our fair share of frightfests that range from mediocre to unwatchable.
Certain horrors have some redeemable qualities, but earned a place on this list regardless, since they wasted incredible casts or thought-provoking concepts. On the other hand, some of these entries are so diabolical, you have to wonder what urged the filmmakers to make them in the first place since they were bereft of creativity.
Even though there've been plenty of horrors that tantalised and gripped the masses, you'll see none of those movies here.
10. Death Of A Unicorn
In Alex Scharfman's directorial debut, a powerful family try to use the magical properties of a dead unicorn for their own gain. On top of the delightfully surreal premise, Death of a Unicorn has an amazing cast, that includes, Jenna Ortega, Will Porter, Anthony Carrigan, Richard E. Grant, and Paul Rudd.
Sadly, the monster comedy never lives up to its potential. Rather than getting a sharp satire or clever "be careful what you wish for" story, Death of a Unicorn fails to tackle any of its fascinating ideas.
Even though the film attempts to commit to the horror elements, every tense moment falls flat. There are some luscious shots to be had but it doesn't make up for the lack of emotional depth. Sure, the acting is solid, but characters are introduced or vanish so sporadically, it adds to the inconsistent tone.
Death of a Unicorn isn't god-awful by any stretch of the imagination, but it reeks of style over substance. By the time the credits roll, some viewers will struggle to remember a thing about it, which is a shame since the muddled mess could've been something special.