Horror and thriller films are making their way to theaters this month. Body horror fans can look out for the releases of The Outwaters, She Came From the Woods, Huesera: The Bone Woman and Swallowed. For those who enjoy the psychological aspect of horror, Consecration and Daughter will provide sufficient fodder. Essential thriller premieres include You Season 4 and the highly praised indie film The Integrity of John Chambers. Finally, this month's comedy thriller pick was Cocaine Bear, which is sure to provide laughs while poking fun at monster films.
The Darkness Is Calling Viewers to The Outwaters
Although The Outwaters trailer doesn't reveal much about the plot, the film currently has a 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, deeming it a worthy experience for horror fans. The synopsis describes four campers traveling across the Mojave Desert who experience a horrific phenomenon. The trailer provides footage of the campers setting out on their journey before a horrifying phone call to a 911 operator. Audiences can assume they'll be horrified by gruesome body horror and unhinged terrors.
The Outwaters will release in theaters Feb. 9.
You Season 4 Looks to Provide New Challenges for Joe
The first part of You Season 4 will premiere later this month, providing the next chapter of Joe's toxic life. He's changed his identity multiple times in the series, and Season 4's trailer offers insight into his new alias. Joe joins an elite group of socialites who seem highly interested in his past, making it impossible to slip under the radar as he usually does. You's trailer even hints at another murderer, and Joe appoints himself as an investigator, attempting to track down the person harassing him and beating him at his own delusional game.
You Season 4 will release on Netflix Feb. 9.
She Came From the Woods Brings Back That '80s Horror Feeling
She Came From the Woods features a group of camp counselors from the 1980s on the final day of camp. However, while celebrating, they unleash a horrific evil that takes over the campground, targeting the children and counselors alike. The trailer included funny and scary moments, including a campy, upbeat song to accompany images of counselors. She Came From the Woods has an approval rating of 80 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and could be an exciting film to watch this month.
She Came From the Woods will release in theaters Feb. 10.
Huesera: The Bone Woman Deals With the Uncertainty Motherhood Can Bring
Tragedy horror seems to be coming back in recent films, as Huesera: The Bone Woman features a pregnant woman who experiences terrifying threats from the occult. The imagery in the trailer alone provides insight into how frightening the film will be, including graphic instances of body horror. As a result, some have compared the trailer to other maternal horror films like Rosemary's Baby and Annabelle. In addition, the film was well-received by audiences, earning 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Huesera: The Bone Woman will release in theaters Feb. 10.
Unravel the Mystery of Consecration in February
A fallen priest's sister travels to the Isle of Skye to investigate the truth about his murder. Jena Malone stars in Consecration as a woman looking for answers. She knows something much more sinister happened to her brother, and she discovers he was a murder suspect previous to his death. The trailer hints at the delusions and hallucinations of the protagonist and side characters, providing memorable imagery for viewers to anticipate.
Consecration will release in theaters Feb. 10.
See What Terrifying Things Happen When Daughter Misbehaves
Daughter features a young woman kidnaped by a family that forces her to play the role of a daughter in a fake family. The young woman experiences torture and pain to ensure her compliance with the false narrative. Yet, she must maintain the appearance of happiness and joy in an abusive environment to avoid punishment for experiencing her genuine emotions. Many could compare the horrors she encounters to real-life situations of women in highly patriarchal family units with harsh, sexist and controlling parental figures.
Daughter will release in theaters Feb. 10.
Horrifying Bugs Amplify the Terror of Swallowed
Swallowed's trailer features two friends on their last night together who find themselves in a risky situation turned dangerous and horrifying. What was supposed to be a simple drug deal turns into a hostage situation with disgusting and dire consequences for all involved. Jena Malone plays a crucial role that leads two young men to their evident deaths. The film received positive reviews from critics, earning 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Swallowed will release in theaters Feb. 14.
The Integrity of Joseph Chambers Is About to Be Challenged
The Integrity of Joseph Chambers features a man on a mission to hunt food for his family for the first time. Unfortunately, he doesn't take the proper precautions and faces an upsetting situation alone in the woods. The title and trailer indicate there's a difficult decision he must make that causes him to question who he believes he is deep down. The film has received high praise from critics, earning 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Integrity of Joseph Chambers will release in theaters on Feb. 17.
Prepare for Grizzly Antics in Elizabeth Banks' Cocaine Bear
As the comedy horror pick of the month, Cocaine Bear has had relatively successful advertising online, featuring humorous scenes alongside terrifying ones. Many people fear bears because they are the ultimate predator on North American land, and adding cocaine into the mix heightens the stakes. Cocaine Bear's trailer claims the premise is inspired by actual events from 1985. The film features Keri Russell, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ray Liotta, Alden Ehrenreich and Margo Martindale.
Cocaine Bear will release in theaters Feb. 24.