Hi all!
Today I am sharing five excellent A24 horror movies, I highly recommend. This American, independent entertainment company has a very experimental and unique style of filmmaking. Their features are definitely not for everybody, but some are absolute standouts. Without further ado, let’s get into it!
1.) Green Room
Green Room is a wild, tension-filled ride, from start to finish. It follows a punk-rock band, trapped in a secluded venue, after accidentally finding themselves witnesses to an extreme act of violence. They must survive the night or become the latest victims to a group of white-power skinheads. If you want a high-body count, shocking kills and kickass music, this is the movie for you. I was pleasantly surprised by this film.
2.) Tusk
Tusk may be one of the strangest things my eyeballs have ever seen. It follows podcaster, Wallace (Justin Long), who interviews people on his show, telling their interesting tales. After a misfortunate setback, Wallace discovers a man eager to share his life story…with a catch. What ensues is an agonisingly torturous, comedic and heart-wrenching series of events. I went through so many emotions watching this movie – cycling through horror, laughter and sadness in a short space of time. It was far more disturbing than I could ever have imagined, and I loved it for that. I think everybody should check it out, purely for the entertainment value.
3.) Bodies Bodies Bodies
I had so much fun with this film. It follows a group of Gen-Z, young adults, that get stuck in a remote mansion during a hurricane. When a fun party game goes terribly wrong, the remaining survivors begin to turn on one another, desperate to identify the mysterious killer. The entire movie is meant to be tongue-in-cheek. If you try to take any of it seriously, you will be disappointed. The characters are supposed to be irritating and unlikable. Moreover, the twist reveal makes perfect sense in the context of the underlying narrative. Go in blind and enjoy it to the fullest.
4.) Lamb
Lamb is another one of those ‘what did I just watch’ movies. It’s truly bizarre. The story follows a couple in rural Iceland, that discover a half-lamb, half-human infant in their barn. Having previously lost their biological child, they rear the strange abomination as one of their own. However, sinister forces are determined to return the creature to the wilderness. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry watching this film. It was wild! Overall, it stayed with me, deserving a mention in this post.
5.) Midsommar
Last, but CERTAINLY not least, we have one of my favourite horror films: Midsommar. It follows a group of college students, that travel to Sweden to observe a unique harvest festival. On arrival, they realise the traditions and customs implemented, are not only unusual, they are deadly. The movie goes for over two hours and yet, not a second felt wasted. Florence Pugh’s performance was mesmerising. It was a consistent story the entire way through. It is the best A24 I’ve ever seen. Yes, I prefer it over Hereditary and The Lighthouse.
Thank you so much for reading! Please recommend your favourite A24 horror movies down below. Did you agree with my list?
Peace & Love xoxo