Scene of the villain "ghostface" in "scream 6". The character is close to the camera, holding a knife.

The most anticipated horror movies of 2023! 5sv59

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Among the most anticipated features of the genre, Scream 6, MaXXXine and others stand out

The horror films of 2023, like last year's productions, could become huge hits with audiences in theaters. In 2022, titles like Panic 5 (Scream), Pearl, the black phone (The Black Phone), He used to smile (Smile) and many others have been much talked about, and the releases that will come from now on have the potential to be just as successful. 2t6t6m

Already in January of this year, the feature Megan (stylized as M3GAN) was well received in theaters around the world, and a sequel has already been confirmed. And what's next? THE showmetech separated into a list the most anticipated 2023 horror movies, and that you can't help but watch. Scream 6, the new Evil Dead and the sequence of Pearl are just some of the productions that promise a lot.

Check out the selected titles below:

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The new horror film of the saga Panic is already scheduled for release in Brazil, and will continue the story of the characters from the previous film. In this sense, Tara (Jenna Ortega), Himself (Melissa barrera), Chad (Mason Gooding) and Mindy (Jasmine Savoy Brown) leave the city of Woodsboro, stage of the main massacres of the villain Ghostface, and move to New York.

Despite this, the restart that the protagonists expected for their lives is interrupted when the serial killer returns, this time chasing them across the great metropolis. Panic 6 is one of the main horror films of 2023, and will hit theaters in Brazil on March 9. It is noteworthy that the sixth title of the franchise will be the first not to have the final girl Sidney Prescott, played by actress Neve Campbell, in the plot.

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Displayed during Sundance Festival 2023, the long Infinity pool will be the next film with the actress Mia Goth highlighted in the cast, after the artist's performances in Pearl e X - The Mark of Death (both 2022). In the production, the characters James (Alexander Skarsgard) is at (Cleopatra Coleman) travel to an island while on vacation and meet young Gabi (Goth), who will be the couple's guide in the paradisiacal destination.

However, things change when James is involved in a heinous crime, and he will have to pay for it. In this way, the protagonists will get to know the underworld of the island and the atrocities that its inhabitants commit; which promises many impactful scenes of the horror genre slasher. The film is directed by Brandon Cronenberg, responsible for films like possessor, by 2020, and antiviral, of 2012.

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Years after the launch of reboot de The Demon's Death (Evil Dead, 1981), in 2013, and the 2015 series finale (Ash vs. Evil dead), the franchise idealized by Sam Raimi in the 80's it returns. Now in Demon Death: The Ascension, the character Beth (Lily Sullivan) will try to survive and save his nephews from the curse that plagues his sister Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), who comes into with the Necronomicon book hidden in his apartment.

The uncensored trailer for the feature already showed that Demon Death: The Ascension may be one of the bloodiest horror movies of 2023 out of all release. The production of the film counts on the presence of raimi and the also director and actor Bruce Campbell, who plays the character Ash Williams in the franchise Evil Dead since the 81 film. The premiere is scheduled for April.

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Released in the US in January, There's Something Wrong with Children (There's Something Wrong With The Children) tells the story of a family that takes a trip to a country house, which initially should be a time of fraternization and fun. However, things start to get weird when the children present start behaving differently.

The 2023 horror film is a release from Bloomhouse, world-renowned production company for feature films such as Run! (2017) The Purge (2013) Paranormal activity (2007), the latest films in the saga Halloween and so many other projects.

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More than ten years after the start of the franchise Sobrenatural, the story of the Lambert family will return among the horror films of 2023. Insidious: Fear of the Dark will bring the actor Patrick Wilson once again in the role of protagonist Josh Lambert, who will take his son Dalton to university. However, the plot of the new Supernatural it will show that the demons that haunted the boy at the beginning of the saga have not yet abandoned him.

The film will be the third title among the releases of insidious to not have James Wan as director. In this case, the management was up to the Patrick Wilson, which will also debut in this branch with the production.

Scene from the film Supernatural (Insidious, 2013), directed by James Wan. (Credits: Blumhouse)

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And speaking of James Wan, another franchise idealized by the director will return in horror releases in 2023. In this case, the saga Deadly Games (Saw) will win an unprecedented title by the hands of Kevin Greutert, which was responsible for Saw VI (2009) and Saw – The Ending (2010). In the plot, the actor Tobin Bell will return as the game's antagonist and mastermind John Kramer, or "Jigsaw". Expected to debut in October this year, Mortal Games 10 it's a studio movie Lionsgate

Jigsaw/Billy doll from the Saw saga. (Credits: Twisted Pictures)

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Of the horror films of 2023, one of the most anticipated without a doubt is MaXXXine, which will conclude the trilogy created by director Ti West. In 2022, feature films X - The Mark of Death e Pearl were a tremendous success, which placed the producer and distributor A24 even more in evidence throughout the year.

Starred again by Mia Goth, MaXXXine will show the developments of X with the title character in the city of Los Angeles, while trying to become a celebrity in the world of cinema. Despite being scheduled for this year, the title may have the date changed to 2024, since so far the production is still in progress.

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Of the horror titles in 2023, there is room for some releases with a comedy plot. It is the case of Renfield – Giving Blood for the Boss, production starring Nicolas Cage, Nicholas Hoult (which recently appeared in The menu) to Awkwafina. The plot, which will function as a kind of reboot for the saga of Count Dracula, will show the servant of the famous vampire, Renfield (hoult), trying to adapt to contemporary life and seeking a new purpose for himself. In this, the protagonist will fall in love with the police officer Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina).

Nicolas Cage will be Dracula in production. The director chris mckay is responsible for the project, and became known for having idealized feature films like LEGO Batman: The Movie (2017) and Tomorrow's War (2021) Renfield - Giving Blood for the Boss will arrive in Brazil on April 14th.

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Again, James Wan appears involved in one of the releases in 2023 of horror. In The Nun 2, which is a direct continuation of the first feature written by the director, the protagonist Sister Irene (made by Taissa farmiga) returns to fight the evil forces brought by the demon Valak, this four years after the first film.

The project will be part of the universe of the series conjuration of evil, which also includes the Annabelle doll. The premiere should take place in October. Besides Taissa farmiga, the actress Storm reid, euphoria, will appear in the production with a prominent role.

Scene from the movie The Nun, from the Invocation of Evil saga. (Credits: New Line Cinema)

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in the line of reboots and continuations of famous sagas, the series The Exorcist will win new feature films starting this year. Predicted to come out in October, the movie streaming Peacock to Olos technology Universal Pictures will start a new trilogy. Launches will be directed by David GordonGreen, responsible for the most recent titles of Halloween.

In the new story, the actress Ellen burstyn will return to the role of Chris MacNeil, who was the mother of the girl Regan MacNeil (Cute blair) in the 70's film. Chris, years after fighting his daughter's demonic manifestations, will help a new character to fight possessions.

Poster for The Exorcist, 1974 film. (Credits: Warner Bros)

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In horror film releases of 2023, the feature Beau Is Afraid put the producer A24 on the map again. here the actor Joaquin Phoenix will star in the film ari aster (Midsommar, Hereditary) as the character Beau who, after his mother's death, will go through a journey of self-discovery while facing supernatural creatures. Beau Is Afraid will be released in the United States on April 21. Previously, its title was Disappointment Boulevard.

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The director M. Night Shyamalan brings the movie to the big screen knock at the door, which will reach the Brazilian public on February 2nd. Here, a family traveling to a remote cabin is taken hostage by four other people, who say they want to reverse the apocalypse. From there, the protagonists must follow the rules of the group of religious fanatics, while their actions influence catastrophes around the world. the cast of knock at the door includes Jonathan Groff, Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint and more.

Are there any more highly anticipated 2023 horror movies that should make the list? Tell us here in the comments showmetech!

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Check out general list with the films for this year, with different genres.

Source: Bloody Disgusting, IMDb.

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