Backrooms is around the corner and has an official release date. Backrooms will be in theaters on May 29, 2026. It’s the perfect time to revisit the films that made A24 a strong competitor in the horror genre. A24 is known for blending psychological depth with terrifying storytelling and aesthetics.
Here are the 5 greatest A24 horror films ranked by IMDb
1. The Lighthouse (2019)
- Director: Robert Eggers
- IMDb Rating: 7.4
- Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: In this movie, Ephraim Winslow, played by Robert Pattinson, takes up a job as a lighthouse keeper on a remote island with a mysterious and intense man, Thomas Wake, played by Willem Dafoe. As days pass, isolation grows between them, bad weather keeps them stuck in the lighthouse. Their sanity begins to slip, which leads to disturbing visions, paranoia, and psychological horror. The Lighthouse is heavily praised for its eerie atmosphere and powerful performances by both actors.
2. Hereditary (2018)
- Director: Ari Aster
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
- Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: In this movie, Annie Graham (Toni Collette) begins, after her mother’s death, to uncover disturbing pasts and secrets about her family. Her son, Peter (Alex Wolff), and daughter, Charlie (Milly Shapiro), soon get pulled into a horrifying, unsettling supernatural chain. Hereditary is regarded as one of the scariest horror films till now.
3. Midsommar (2019)
- Director: Ari Aster
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Dani (Florence Pugh) travels with her boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) to a Swedish festival after Dani loses her family in a horrific murder-suicide. What begins as a peaceful vacation soon turns into a disturbing and terrifying ritual, as Dani finds herself drawn deeper into a pagan cult. After Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Midsommar stands as another horror classic in A24’s lineup.
4. Talk to Me (2023)
- Director: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
- Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: Mia (Sophie Wilde) and her friends discover a mysterious hand that allows them to communicate with spirits by entering their bodies when they come into contact with it. In this movie, what starts as a thrill and fun quickly turns into chaos and horrific moments when Mia pushes the boundaries and unleashes dangerous supernatural forces within her.
5. Bring Her Back (2025)
- Director: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou
- IMDb Rating: 7.1
- Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Plot: This film follows brother Andy (Billy Barratt) and visually impaired stepsister Piper (Mischa Heywood), who move into a foster home owned by Laura (Sally Hawkins), who is heartbroken by her daughter’s death, Cathy. As Andy and Piper slowly settle in, they uncover a terrifying ritual connected to Laura, leading to a chilling fight for survival.
A24 continues to redefine the horror genre with movies directed by different filmmakers around the world that go beyond jump scares into emotional and psychological storytelling. From Hereditary’s terrifying grief to Midsommar’s unsettling visuals, these films remain a definitive watch. If Backrooms lives up to this legacy, horror fans are in for something truly unforgettable.
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