My Favorite SCARY Movies of 2024 So Far (NO SPOILERS)

[@spencermalgam7231]

A friend of mine actually helped produce New Life, and I got to attend the premiere. Thanks for giving it a spotlight!

[@TheBackFocus]

That’s awesome. Really enjoyed it, and I think it deserves more attention.

[@donHoulio]

First "horror recommendations" video ive seen without a single miss. Good picks

[@stephmo371]

Exhuma was outstanding but if you read more about some of the cultural aspects and myths it's even crazier

[@jadamsin3d]

I liked the wailing more than exhuma but it was good.

[@strawberiee]

is there a way to read into those aspects of the movie before watching it without spoiling the movie? would love to know that stuff first but dont know how to even know what to google lol

[@jadamsin3d]

@@strawberiee I don't think there's a good way to look into it without spoiling the movie. It feels like these are culturally specific references that you don't really understand on first watch but appreciate more on subsequent watches after looking into them.

[@bunieeee]

Nahhh, it's overrated.

[@kianim8344]

I’m sorry exhuma was the least horror movie I’ve watched in a long time, in fact it doesn’t even come into the category of “ghost” horror

[@r3giancy]

Oddity was a big standout for me this year, I'm so so glad I caught it in theaters!

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

The plot was paper thin. The director is good at creating tension and mood, but needs help writing.

[@sweetandsavoury]

Omg you need to see the substance in the cinemas!!!! NOW!!!......i loveddd New Life so glad to hear you talk about it

[@mentaltelepathy24]

The Substance is a masterpiece

[@sweetandsavoury]

@mentaltelepathy24 fact!!

[@Vimes86]

For the folklore aspects and cultural shock, exhuma reminds me of that masterpiece of the wailing and now I gotta see it. Great video ❤

[@TheBackFocus]

I didn’t like Wailing too much. Worth a watch for something different though!

[@kianim8344]

Exhuma is more disappointing as a horror movie.

[@ashishkantia]

Its extremely boring, dont waste ur time on it.😊

[@supashyarc]

​@@ashishkantiashut up like you Indians know how to make a good horror movie without coping from others.

[@ranovee2682]

the devils bath is actually an incredible film. Theres just this pulsating malevolence under the surface of the entire runtime and its also drop dead gorgeous,, there were some shots in this movie that just feel impossible in their beauty and composition. I dont want to spoil anything here either but if you like a slow burn horror film this is an absolute must.

[@theplatitudefromouterspace1686]

Definitely check out Strange Darling, really good, technically more of a thriller though, also, while not exactly the "full package" Cuckoo is absurdly weird enough to merit a watch.

[@timmy3982]

And read nothing more about either film before watching

[@TheBackFocus]

I love going into horror movies blind. To be honest, I would never watch a video like the one I made, haha.

[@AlgernonBrosplitz]

Thriller is a BS genre, thrillers are just horror with a procedural narrative. Silence of the Lambs, for instance, is a horror movie.

[@lyricsassam]

Definitely give Cuckoo a watch😅 It'll definitely subvert your expectations, or maybe not🌚

[@J.J.Jameson_of_Daily_Bugle]

@@TheBackFocus Strange Darling was actually pretty good, I went blind and it was legit surprise. The Substance was also weird movie, it actually kept me questioning where the movie was going all the time. Haven't seen Cuckoo yet, heard it was good, but I avoid reading about it, because I want to go in blind. Exhuma was actually really good, it had me interested start to finish and I really enjoyed performances, the shaman girl doing the ritual dance scene was just mesmerizing.

[@anthonyfournier1731]

Oddity is so uncomfortable but fun too. Loved it

[@zayajars]

I really appreciate this list! I hadn’t heard of most of these and sometimes I get bored with some of the standard horror movie recommendations

[@RRed04]

These are perfect to see in October. Thank you very much for your always good taste 🌻

[@angelr5694]

I don't have anything to add, but I just wholeheartedly agree with this list. The twist in Exhuma is crazy!

[@LegoJunk128]

Always love hearing your thoughts Brandon, thank you for turning us onto more spooky stuff!

[@usedfuzzbox]

Such a bumper year, a need for a top ten at the end of it will be the thing to get a fair and good crop. Just recently we have had Longlegs, Maxxxine, Cuckoo and The Substance.

[@willardprenfrew4303]

New Life: Haven't heard of it but your premise hooked me The Devil's Bath: Seen it! Loved the sense of total immersion in the time and place in a way no other period drama I've seen has done Oddity: Been waiting to watch it! It was just added to Shudder so will be watching ASAP Exhuma: Seen it! I found the reflections of the generational trauma of Japan's occupation of Korea really interesting Infested: Seen it! I heard it was extremely scary but I think that only applies if you're an arachnophobe

[@TonyBullard]

Like I don't have enough obscure horror movies on my watchlist... Thanks for sharing!

[@TheBackFocus]

Any time!

[@TS-uu4hp]

the devils bath was awesome!! such an interesting look into a particular period of time. The ending, when it ties it all together, is one of the most compelling scenes I think I've ever seen in a film.

[@slimyelow]

What an excellent choice. It's Saturday and I can't wait to dig in.

[@greeneyes66]

Great list, thanks. Two of the entries (Teufels Bad und Exhuma)I in fact watched at this year's International Berlin Film Festival and wholeheartedly concur.

[@Csimon2429]

Oddity was bananas. definitely the best Horror film of 2024.

[@denalinorsen6180]

We definitely need a video on David Dastmalchian!

[@TheBackFocus]

There were parts of Late Night with the Devil I didn’t like, but Dastmalchian was fantastic.

[@denalinorsen6180]

@@TheBackFocus his whole career has been taking bit parts and knocking it out of the park! Glad to see him finally get some larger roles, he also seems like a really cool dude who loves horror and superhero’s.

[@aoiuemura]

You sir have an extremely (*chef's kiss*) excellent and on-point taste in horror. I couldn't help but wishlisting those titles, subscribe to you, and wait for more. Thank you! ❤

[@Punisher9419]

Thanks for the films suggestions.

[@GooeyGremlin]

Oooooo!!!!! These are all so hoing into my watch list! Thank you!

[@ZARKOLKE]

Love these kind of videos, please make more like this.

[@franf.4467]

First of all, love the Supporting Actor Spotlights series (which i first knew with that name) and i think that some of the actors that you featured are an inspiration and the way you talked about them is so interesting, definitely one of my favorite YT channels. Second of all, i like the thumbnails of the recent videos. Btw i did watch some of the IMDb "No Small Parts" episodes and was there that i discovered Alison Pill, good stuff.

[@timflanagan1919]

Good picks (still need to watch Exhuma). Mine would be Strange Darling, Mads, Oddity, Late Night with the Devil, and Its What's Inside

[@BunkPhD]

I had already heard about New Life and Infested, but didn't look into them enough to even consider watching them and thought they were run of the mill. Exhuma was already on my watchlist. So that's 3 recommendations for October I will already gladly take. And then you pull out a German movie, which I as a German horrorfan haven't even heard about? How did you do that?

[@TheBackFocus]

If you look at the top rated horror movies on Rotten Tomatoes for 2024, they organize them by rating. I’ve been going down that list and picking out ones that seem interesting, and The Devil’s Bath was on there.

[@BunkPhD]

​@@TheBackFocusDamn man. I am so sorry.

[@andwari4645]

The Devil's Bath reminds me a lot of "Hagazussa". You got to check that one out too, if you haven't. Great list by the way!

[@zhanezar]

thank you i have only heard of like 2 of the movies mentioned please do another list next year

[@TheBackFocus]

Sure thing. In the meantime, I’ve got a list of obscure sci-fi gems coming up this Friday!

[@jjcabello1]

Finally! Great recs! New here, thank youuuuu!!!!!❤

[@michellemwangi1749]

not even kidding, just watching those clips from Infested gave me goosebumbs.

[@PhoenixFit2024]

I really enjoyed Exhuma. It just had this odd pacing, traditions that I knew nothing about, and of course watching Old Boy himself was fun. It is slow though, but just the storyline of how important it is to bury someone in the right spot and what happens if you mess around with graves…just hooked me.

[@piratehqqker]

nice list! I just watched the trailer for three of these the other night

[@d4mdcykey]

Now I have an excellent list to pursue since I've only seen two of these. I'd also very highly recommend exploring South Korean films, particularly in the thriller and horror categories, they are next level brilliant and while I don't know how they do it so consistently the psychological impact of these movies is unlike any from other parts of the world. Once you see them you will never forget them.

[@sandermalschaert2336]

Great tips these! Thanks

[@blatherskitenoir]

Loved Oddity! I really want a prequel with the other objects in her shop.

[@emanmi4610]

Exuma is sooo good loved every minute ❤

[@dormiovibes]

3 movies on this list I haven't seen. Perfect! I know what Im doin this weekend.

[@lisalee1557]

Oddity is so good, my favorite horror i've seen this year

[@walkerstark4564]

I wasn’t expecting much from In A Violent Nature based on a mixed to negative review from someone I usually trust. Knocked me out, might be the best of the year. Certainly best directed thing I’ve seen this year.

[@ChantelStays]

A lot of the first ones mentioned sucked...so im excited to try these lesser known Youre really fantastic..

[@primetube3717]

I really enjoyed Exhuma

[@winstonsmith8236]

I didn't think anything would top Strange Darling but then The Substance comes along and is an insta-classic! One of the best horror movies in decades...

[@Erlisch1337]

one handed classic

[@timflanagan1919]

I much preferred Strange Darling. The Substance just kind of overstayed its welcome by about 20-30 minutes for me. Great movie, regardless.

[@winstonsmith8236]

@@timflanagan1919 true true on the gratuitous ending. SD is probably the "better" movie but TS was just a love letter to horror and horror fans.

[@Thomas-hj7uc]

I remember watching Exhuma in the theaters because of the cast. I actually enjoyed it in the end.

[@thatJAWNraps]

ODDITY AND CUCKOO - Heretic looks promising though...and its A24.

[@TheBackFocus]

Forgot about HERETIC!

[@miyagiii1899]

I saw Heretic last week at a film festival. believe it is damn good. up there to be in plenty top 10 lists. especially if you know your religion(s) darker historical accurate sides.

[@Big-Garza]

I love having Shudder. I was worried I'd have to find a different streaming service for each, but nah....4/5 of them are on Shudder. Luckily, the only one I wasn't interested in (New Life) is the one that's not on the service.

[@Melonjam_]

Based on the clips you showed in this video I think there’s absolutely no chance me and my arachnophobia could handle Infested 💀

[@raj-nq8ke]

Exhuma. Seen truly thriller movie after a long time.

[@therattlesnakesnest]

Great video, although The Devil's Bath is actually an Austrian movie, not a German one. It was even selected as the Austria's Oscar contender for the ceremony next year.

[@TheBackFocus]

Thanks for the correction! Thought it was a German release.

[@elmzgalaxy3313]

Infested literally made my skin itch watching certain scenes its soo good

[@Oddy91]

I have to just I appreciate this list because most of times I seen majority if not all movies listed on these type of videos. I haven’t seen none beside infested so I guess today is a movie day!

[@marcusgarcia5089]

Going to the movies to watch Terrifier 3 in 2 hours, very excited.

[@112523]

We had some bangers. Yes, exhuma and late night with he devil were great. Like longlegs a lot. And enjoyed the omen. But overall it's been a weak year so far. Tho I have a feeling next month is gonna make up for that

[@theflashgordon193]

As a french didn't expected a french movie would be in the selection 😅

[@TheBackFocus]

De rien!

[@danes53]

Your forget about Smile 2. Worth it

[@MDMetalManiac]

Exhuma was freaking badass!

[@jamiesalmonsculpture8599]

I really wanted to enjoy Oddity, but it left me cold. All the other choices are good, though.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Late Night with the Devil is a banger.

[@bgsam8109]

Great video

[@hankherer6177]

great voice, tone, cadence sir. very nice narration. thank you for not trying to be "scary" lols

[@peterring2714]

Great list. I’d like to watch all of at least one of them but unfortunately where I live in Europe none of them are available to stream. I search for one, see a link to watch but every time I get the same old message ‘not available in your region’. It’s really frustrating.

[@TheBackFocus]

I hate those restrictions. You might try getting a VPN to get around them

[@ShadowLegend300]

cof torrent cof

[@Genetix666]

Thank you!

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

My favorites 2024: Late Night with The Devil Red Rooms Longlegs Strange Darling Smile 2

[@Chris-jm2gx]

8:23 I FEEL GOOD!

[@jaredmoyes81]

😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaredmoyes81]

Exactly what I thought too🎉

[@DM-yj9qf]

banger, banger, dud, banger, banger

[@thatJAWNraps]

Oddity and Cuckoo were better than long legs - facts.

[@TheBackFocus]

Still gotta see CUCKOO

[@Luke-jx6er]

Exhuma had an interesting hook and then the surprise was it being very mid

[@Kyrus92]

Infested looks well made! Never watching that though, nooooo thank you!

[@bgsam8109]

Hey guys, where can I find your podcast Walken101?

[@TheSim1derful]

Very excited about Exhuma and Infested! I'm surprised so many people are saying Strange Darling and The Substance are good - they are both extremely poorly written and some of the biggest letdowns of the year for me (along with Longlegs, of course)

[@robertjohn2907]

Have anyone watched Chime (2024) by Kiyoshi Kurosowa? Please do hahaha. It's psychological horror under an hour (45 min exactly) that is so dread inducing and confusing (on first watch in my experience) that will stay in your head way longer than the actual movie.

[@TheBackFocus]

Never heard of it, adding it to my list!

[@reyadhrahaman7778]

interesting recommendations

[@pratishthajajoria6648]

Omg!! So gooood

[@xXNekou]

I definitely will not watch Infested because I have arachnophobia. No thank you

[@mentaltelepathy24]

New life could have been a lot better, if it wasn't such a slow burn, the idea was really rad. The others, looked very basic, but I heard Oddity was really good.

[@Ace01010]

Infested was great! I've never had more hatred for a character more then Caleb, ruined so many lives for a arachnid.

[@alexclark4792]

5:30 "Ted, a psychiatrist, reconnects with her eccentric twin sister Darcy."

[@terryterryd]

Oddity I could handle, but the previous film Caveat really creeped me out. This director does dread.

[@Owlpunk]

Infested kinda looks like a French Attack the Block, lol.

[@TheBackFocus]

I ALMOST made that comparison.

[@Oddy91]

It’s pretty good. I haven’t see a good creature feature like that in a long time

[@darktheories1758]

They might as well have named infested, Nope. I still haven't healed from the psychological scarring the movie arachnophobia caused me. I wouldn't say I am too scared of spiders, but I am certainly not a trying to make my skin feel like it is crawling for the next 30+ years again.

[@Kumire_921]

Longlegs was really a Nicolas Cage movie

[@J4remi]

Grave Torture by Joko Anwar (made the Satan's Slaves movies) is out on Netflix, and it's REALLY good.

[@lacountess]

4:12 really threw me for a loop so I went and researched the movie and finally figured out what he’s saying. 🚨Spoiler ahead so don’t read if you don’t want to know. 🚨 He says: “She wants to commit suicide but can’t because she is religious and afraid of going to hell so she commits a crime that would get her executed after confession.” The movie is basically a long winded tale of a woman un-aliving herself by proxy. A sort of Suicide by Cop in the 1800’s. 🙄

[@johnnyr-518]

Dude got taste

[@Meshuggaga]

Grey's Anatomy really took a dark turn this season

[@shmandan]

Speak no evil was goofy and not bery scary but the writting was awesome and it was wildly entertaining.

[@RMJerich0]

You must watch The Wailing 2016 if you did not. Its my fav movie.

[@JustinHinzMagic]

New Life was really good. The Oddity was a fun watch. Exhuma...not a fan. Super long movie. It just didn't deliver the goods with the ending. imo. Infested was an ok movie.

[@craigslistreply6544]

Top 5 scary movies TO FALL ASLEEP TO you mean (except exhuma)

[@TheBackFocus]

Got ‘im!

[@POTATO-ch3lp]

I recommend siccin. It’s an old one, but just for the experience of something different. Haha…

[@alexchoimovieboy]

Strange Darling was awesome! Highly recommended!

[@pradagorl]

This sounds like Brennan from the gamechanger

[@namelessvermillion8188]

Late night with the devil is a sleeping pill.

[@naiknaik8812]

infested was so fun lol

[@megacool4690]

Oddity was the scariest movie ive in years

[@Erlisch1337]

so far ive only seen exhuma out of these. plan on watching infested real soon...if i dare...it dosent seem kind to us arachnophobes..but thats kinda why im interested in watching it too. exhuma was good but wouldnt call it anything that special. it ddid the atmosphere and story suspense really well. this list put new life and oddity on my to watch list. thanks for that

[@djbeema]

I feel like mayyyybe you spoiled several things in the devils bath 😂

[@TheBackFocus]

I did go into more detail with that one… really stuck with me. I tried to hide the main… thing… about it lol

[@user-vr8zs3ei7n]

1:56 I would need to skip New Life. Someone in my family has ALS and these scenes made me tear up. Vanity is not doing yourself in before it gets bad. It is a horrible disease.

[@TheBackFocus]

Too close to home, I get it. Also interesting getting your perspective, because when that character said “That is vanity,” I thought it sounded harsh, but I have no context.

[@Caashman1]

oddity was great