Hollywood Horror Movies

 

"A Quiet Place Part II" (2021)

Directed by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place Part II is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit A Quiet Place. The film picks up where the first one left off, following the Abbott family as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world where deadly creatures hunt by sound. The sequel expands the universe, introducing new characters and exploring the terrifying challenges of survival in a world where silence is the only way to stay alive. The film was praised for its tension-filled atmosphere, strong performances, particularly by Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds, and its ability to maintain the suspense and intensity of the original.

"The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" (2021)

The Conjuring franchise has been a dominant force in horror for nearly a decade, and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It continued that tradition. Directed by Michael Chaves, this installment follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, as they tackle a chilling case of demonic possession tied to a real-life murder trial. The film delves into the darker aspects of the supernatural, blending courtroom drama with classic horror elements. While it shifted away from the haunted house formula of its predecessors, the movie still delivered plenty of scares and reinforced the Warrens' status as horror icons.

 

"Halloween Kills" (2021)

The Halloween franchise has been terrifying audiences since 1978, and Halloween Kills continues the story of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. Directed by David Gordon Green, this sequel to 2018’s Halloween ups the ante with more brutal kills and a focus on the collective trauma inflicted on the town of Haddonfield. The film reunites Jamie Lee Curtis with her iconic role as Laurie, while also bringing back several characters from the original film. Halloween Kills was praised for its relentless pace, intense atmosphere, and its exploration of how fear and anger can spread through a community.

 "Nope" (2022)

Jordan Peele, known for his groundbreaking horror films Get Out and Us, returned with Nope, a sci-fi horror movie that blends elements of the Western genre with extraterrestrial terror. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun, and centers around a family running a horse ranch in California who encounter mysterious and terrifying phenomena in the sky. Nope was lauded for its originality, social commentary, and Peele’s ability to create tension and intrigue, making it one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.

 "The Black Phone" (2022)

Directed by Scott Derrickson, The Black Phone is a supernatural horror film based on a short story by Joe Hill. Set in the 1970s, the film follows a young boy who is kidnapped by a sadistic killer known as "The Grabber," played by Ethan Hawke. Trapped in a soundproof basement, the boy discovers an old phone that allows him to communicate with the previous victims of the killer. The Black Phone was praised for its eerie atmosphere, strong performances, especially by Hawke, and its blend of supernatural elements with a gripping, grounded narrative.