The Cure (2026) stars David Dastmalchian and Ashley Greene in a genetic thriller about blood, clones, and betrayal. Watchable but predictable.
Corin Hardy’s Whistle (2026) starring Dafne Keen and Sophie Nélisse revives cursed-artifact horror with Olmec mythology and teen angst. Streaming on Shudder March 3, this supernatural thriller borrows from Final Destination but lacks originality. Read Mother of Movies’ full review.
Jonas Odenheimer’s NFT: Cursed Images (2026) merges cryptocurrency culture with supernatural horror.
2026 is shaping up to be a genuinely strong year for thriller movies. Sharks in hurricanes, Charlize Theron hunted through the Australian outback, Anne Hathaway in a psychosexual A24 pop melodrama, and Keanu Reeves being blackmailed. In release order. R-rated first.
2026 is a landmark year for horror. Mother of Movies breaks down the upcoming horror movies 2026 has in store, from Robert Eggers’ Werwulf to Evil Dead Burn, Backrooms, and They Will Kill You. Confirmed release dates and ones to watch for. Updated quarterly.
Twisted (2026) review: Darren Lynn Bousman’s horror thriller starring Djimon Hounsou and Lauren LaVera explores brain surgery, real estate fraud, and moral rot. Full spoilers inside.
