We may be halfway through 2021, but the horror genre has a lot more instore for audiences. From home invasions to the purge, to evil clown sightings, zombies, sharks, and so much more – here are the horror movies and shows to catch this month.
Relationships are a two-way street where couples need to work together to form a healthy relationship – though that may be a bit tough if one of you is dead. And it actually may be tougher if said dead spouse were to be handcuffed to the other. And it actually may be tougher if then said alive spouse was being followed by a home invader. That’s the sort of brutality you can find in Till Death – a home invasion flick starring Megan Fox – which lands in theatres and on VOD July 2nd.
Based on the books of the same name written by acclaimed horror writer R.L. Stine, Fear Street makes its way onto Netflix. A group of teenagers find themselves terrorized by a slasher, but there is more than meets the eye. Make sure to not miss out on Fear Street in all of its THREE PARTS! You can catch the first installment on July 2nd, with part two releasing July 9th, and part three on July 16th.
Did you know there are five Purge movies now? One might even say… the Purge is Forever! The Forever Purge, coming to theatres July 2nd, takes place after the previous film (Election Year), in a world where the Purge has been abolished. While attempting to escape a drug cartel, a Mexican couple find themselves stranded on a Texas ranch where there are folks who look to keep the Purge alive. If the fifth installment is anything like the films before it, The Forever Purge is sure to include some commentary alongside a lot of blood.
‘Till Death’
Werewolves Within has been doing pretty well for itself at the box office, but if for some reason you haven’t been able to go to a theatre – the film arrives on Digital and VOD July 2nd! Based on the video game of the same name, Werewolves Within follows a group of residents from a small town who get trapped inside a local inn during a snowstorm. While things are rough outside, the group come to find out that a mysterious creature is among them (or perhaps… within?). This is a horror-comedy gem to not miss out on!
Unearth centers around two farming families who have a rough relationship with one another; when a fracking project goes all wrong, a menacing evil is unleashed upon their land. Unearth heads to Digital July 6th (on DVD July 20th).
While some siblings may argue from time to time, Jesus and Jose Maria take things a little further. When their sister Magdalena comes to follow up on her share of a family inheritance, an “accident” leads her to being bedridden. Rather than take care of their sister though, the siblings have more terrifying things in mind. You can catch Rock, Paper and Scissors on Digital and On Demand July 6th.
Remember those wild clown sightings that were a thing a few years ago? Well we’re getting a mockumentary about them! Behind the Sightings involves a young married couple exploring the popular sightings of these evil looking clowns. The film releases on July 7th via VOD and DVD.
If you’re itching for more Resident Evil content, then Netflix has you covered! On July 8th, the streaming platform will be releasing Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness. Set between the events of the Resident Evil 4 and 5 video games, the show includes franchise favorites Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield. From zombies to evil conspiracies, Leon, Claire, and the audience are going to have their hands full (I mean, we are going to have our hands full of popcorn, Leon and Claire have to do all the work).
‘Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness’
They say that if your boyfriend ever cheats on you, one of the best ways to cope is to summon the demon Lillith to exact revenge. Wait, they don’t say that? Well that’s the sort of raunchy fun Lillith has in mind. After Jenna finds her boyfriend cheating on her, she summons the infamous succubus to teach him a lesson – except this demon is not interested in just toying around with Jenna’s boyfriend. You can find this horror-comedy On Demand and Digital July 9th.
If you enjoy the humor of What We Do In The Shadows, then you won’t want to miss out on Wellington Paranormal. From creators Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, the show follows police officers Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, who have to deal with all sorts of supernatural creepies. The show makes its debut on The CW July 11th, with its debut on HBO Max July 12th.
Plot details surrounding Netflix’s A Classic Horror Story have been slim. What we do know at the time of this writing is that the film follows a group of strangers who find themselves stranded in the woods; there’s some eerie children’s music, an ominous house, and the promise of violent torture (per the trailer). That said, all secrets will be revealed come July 14th.
From John Wick to Atomic Blonde, we’ve had some rad assassin flicks in the last few years – and Gunpowder Milkshake looks to be really shaking things up! Sam, abandoned by her assassin mother as a child, has grown up to be a hitman. When plans on a mission go awry, Sam is left to team up with others in order to survive an all-out gang war. This ass kicking adrenaline rush comes to Netflix July 14th.
An American Horror Story spinoff comes in the form of American Horror Stories. Creator Ryan Murphy has shared that each of the one-hour standalone episodes dive into horror myths, legends and lore. The show kicks off July 15th on FX on Hulu.
If 2019’s Escape Room caught your fancy, then make sure to mark your calendar for Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (arriving July 16th in theatres). In this sequel, a group of strangers find themselves pitted against a series of escape rooms, each testing their survival skills and teamwork.
‘Great White’
It’s summer so of course we need a shark movie! Great White is centered around a group of people who survive a plane accident, only to be stuck on a raft miles away from shore and – would you guess it – are surrounded by man-eating sharks. Talk about a rough trip! But if you’re like me and want to catch a new shark related horror flick, you can find Great White on VOD and in theatres July 16th.
The Nest will get you to think twice before buying something from a yard sale. After a mother buys her daughter an innocent enough looking teddy bear, weird things begin happening with her daughter; for one, it appears the bear is communicating with her. Overtime, hoarding habits end up leading to more sinister things as the bear continues to influence the daughter. What is it that lurks inside this bear? Oh, you say it is some parasitic menace? Guess we’ll have to find out and see come July 20th when The Nest arrives.
After a college star athlete is found dead, a storm of malicious social media messages appear online. Both students and police strive to figure out dark secrets behind the school and the meaning behind a mysterious symbol. Initiation comes to DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital July 20th.
After a woman is assaulted by her ex, she ends up summoning a vengeful demon called Kandisha. However, the demon isn’t satisfied with just one death – it needs more. The curse of Kandisha runs rampant via Shudder July 22nd.
‘Blood Red Sky’
Blood Red Sky – vampires on a plane. You’re welcome. But for real: during a flight from Germany to New York, a woman and her child find their flight taken over by terrorists. To protect her child, the woman must decide if she is willing to reveal her secret to those on board. Blood Red Sky flies into Netflix July 23rd.
Based on the graphic novel Sandcastle, M. Night Shyamalan offers audiences Old. While on a holiday trip, a family comes across a secluded beach; upon visiting the beach however, the family begins to age rapidly. Expect another wild ride of Shyamalan quality surprises when Old comes to theatres July 23rd.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part II continues the story of the popular graphic novel, tossing in an array of iconic Batman villains as the titular hero strives to track down a serial killer. Part II arrives July 27th on Digital.
The Boy Behind the Door follows two young kids who are abducted on their way home from school. A night of terror falls upon them, and they must do all they can to escape. The film releases July 29th via Shudder.
During his journey brought on by the Green Knight, Sir Gawain finds himself up against ghosts, thieves, giants, and a plethora of other threats. From the still images and trailers alone, The Green Knight looks to be an epic full of battle and adventure. The film arrives in theatres on July 30th.
Please keep in mind that all release dates are subject to change. Have a delightful (and chilling) July! Keep a look out for more updates from Bloody Disgusting all month long!
‘The Green Knight’