September 19, 2025 – 7 New Horror Movies Released Today (making 9 for the week)

Will you be watching HIM this weekend?

Him is now playing in theaters.

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Today’s new releases are led by Him, a movie that early review would suggest is style over substance. But don’t take anyone else’s word for it, check below for information about Him and the rest of today’s new horror and thriller releases, complete with trailers, descriptions, and links to watch!

And as always, take a look at our main New and Upcoming Horror Movies tracker for links to watch twelve months of new movies.

Now Playing in Theaters

Him

Early reviews for Him aren’t great, but Nick Schager of The Daily Beast calls it “a B-movie of unholy bombast and absurdity.” Which, honestly, sounds pretty fun.

For viewers who enjoy: sports horror, visual spectacles, supernatural and psychological horror

Cameron Cade is an up-and-coming football player sidelined by a severe injury. Iconic quarterback Isaiah White offers to help Cade by training him at his private compound, but White’s training methods are bizarre and increasingly sinister.

Dirty Boy

Dirty Boy was written and directed by Doug Rao.

For viewers who enjoy: movies about cults, psychological thrillers

Isaac was raised in a religious cult, but when he’s framed for murder, he’ll have to confront himself and the secrets that have been kept from him his whole life.

New Digital Rentals

Trust

Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) stars in Trust.

For viewers who enjoy: home invasion movies, thrillers

Lauren Lane is a beloved star, but a leak of her private information prompts her to retreat to a cabin to get out of the public eye for a while. But dangerous people find out where she is, and they arrive at the cabin with bad intentions.

American Sweatshop

Lili Reinhart stars in American Sweatshop.

For viewers who enjoy: thrillers, suspense, commentary about online violence

Daisy is a content moderator who is exposed to horrible images every day. When she sees something that is particularly disturbing, she is compelled to find out who is responsible.

Compulsion

Compulsion is directed by Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers).

For viewers who enjoy: serial killer movies, erotic thrillers

While staying in a luxurious mansion in Malta, Evie is befriended by a woman who has ulterior motives. Meanwhile, a killer is on the loose in the area, and detectives follow clues that lead them towards Evie.

Ladybug

Ladybug had its film festival premiere at last year’s FrightFest.

For viewers who enjoy: dark romance, slow-burn supernatural horror

Grayson moves into an isolated cabin to focus on his painting. He begins to fall for an attractive handyman he’s hired to fix up the cabin, but as the two of them get closer, dark secrets begin to emerge.

New on Subscription Streaming

Night of the Reaper

Night of the Reaper was directed and co-written by Brandon Christensen (Superhost, The Puppetman).

For viewers who enjoy: masked killers, mysteries, suspense

A mysterious VHS tape sends a sheriff on a scavenger hunt for a killer called The Reaper. Meanwhile, The Reaper stalks the babysitter watching after the sheriff’s son.

More Movies Released This Week

Both of the following movies were released digitally on September 16th. Find trailers, descriptions, and links to watch in our announcement article posted this past Tuesday.

  • Witchboard
  • A Mother’s Embrace

Meet The Author

Chris has a degree in film studies at Temple University’s campus in Tokyo, Japan. He is a renowned expert on horror cinema.