Welcome to the world of ghosts and eerie experiences! This summer, horror fans have much to enjoy. July brings new scary movies and spine-chilling events. Whether you love old ghost tales or new horror stories, we’ve got you covered.
Key Takeaways
- New spooky movies from around the world are premiering this July, perfect for horror enthusiasts.
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios promises to deliver spine-tingling experiences starting in September 2024.
- Exclusive haunted house inspired by the “Insidious” film franchise to be featured at the event.
- Discover tales of eerie encounters from the Stanley Hotel and other haunted locations.
- With such exciting paranormal phenomena lined up, this summer promises to be a thriller.
New Spooky Movies to Watch This July
This summer is hot with new horror movies. Fans of horror are in for lots of scares with films from all over the world. Get ready for ghost stories, cursed tales, and spooky adventures that will cool down any hot summer day.
International Horror Releases
This July, horror movies are coming from different countries. Each one brings a scary story from its culture to the big screen. We’ve got a list of the top international horror movies you won’t want to miss.
Kuyang (Indonesia)
Directed by Yongki Ongestu, Kuyang tells a story from Indonesian folklore about a nightmarish creature. It’s a film full of ancient curses and ghostly beings. It’s perfect for those who love a good scare.
Project Silence (South Korea)
Kim Tae-Gon’s Project Silence is a disaster thriller with a twist. The movie is set on a mysterious, foggy bridge. It mixes suspense and action to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Oddity (Ireland)
In Oddity, directed by Damian McCarthy, a creepy curio shop is the setting for some scary moments. This film takes you into the world of the paranormal. It will definitely leave an impression.
Starve Acre (UK)
Starve Acre takes place in the English countryside. It’s a folk horror story about ancient evils and rural myths. Stars like Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith make this movie a must-see.
The Beast Within (UK)
If you like werewolf stories, The Beast Within is for you. Kit Harington stars in this tale of supernatural fear. This movie is one of the highlights of this summer’s horror lineup.
The Last Breath (UK/Sweden)
The Last Breath combines history with underwater frights. The movie is set in a sunken WWII battleship. Led by Julian Sands, this film offers scares in a claustrophobic setting, adding a unique touch to horror.
- Film Titles and Release Dates:
| Film Title | Country | Release Date | Genres | Main Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuyang | Indonesia | July 11, 2024 | Folklore, Supernatural | N/A |
| Project Silence | South Korea | July 12, 2024 | Action, Paranormal Thriller | Moses Sumney |
| Oddity | Ireland | July 19, 2024 | Paranormal | Michelle Monaghan |
| Starve Acre | UK | July 19, 2024 | Folk Horror | Morfydd Clark, Matt Smith |
| The Beast Within | UK | July 26, 2024 | Werewolf, Supernatural | Kit Harington |
| The Last Breath | UK/Sweden | July 26, 2024 | Underwater suspense, Historical | Julian Sands |
Exclusive Paranormal Events and Conventions
July is special for those who love horror and the paranormal. It brings exclusive conventions and spooky events. Whether you’re hitting up local events or major conventions, there’s plenty to see and do.
Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con
This season’s Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con promises a mix of fun activities. Expect haunted houses, *paranormal panels*, and horror workshops. It’s a unique blend of pop culture and spooky mysteries.
Halloween Horror Nights Announcement
July also preps fans for Halloween Horror Nights. This year, “Insidious: The Further” returns. Get ready for a scary experience through nightmare-filled realms. The event kicks off August 30 in Florida and September 5 in California. Don’t miss these terrifying adventures in July.
Other big conventions are happening too. Connecticut’s ParaConn 4 and the Michigan Paranormal Convention are drawing large crowds. Here’s what they offer:
- ParaConn 4: On July 20-21, it features special guests, seminars, and a film festival. Expect psychic readings, horror, and 50 vendors. Tickets are $19.99.
- Michigan Paranormal Convention: It’s from August 22-24 at the Kewadin Casino in Sault Ste. Marie. The event lasts three days and workshops cost $40-$80.
Join these events to dive deep into the paranormal world. Meet people who share your passion and learn from experts.
Paranormal News July 2024: Spooky Summer Updates
The paranormal world is always fascinating, especially in July 2024. This summer, expect eerie delights and events that will capture the interest of ghost hunters. Whether you love haunted places or paranormal investigations, there’s something for everyone this month.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024 starts September 5 and lasts until November 3. Get ready for eight new haunted mazes, scare zones, and the Terror Tram. This year features the Insidious franchise with the Insidious: The Further maze. There are also Ghostbusters and A Quiet Place inspired mazes, plus two original ones: Dead Exposure: Death Valley and Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America.
In Florida, Halloween Horror Nights begins earlier on August 30. It will have 10 haunted houses, five scare zones, and live entertainment. This makes it a must-see spooky experience.
Paranormal activity increases towards the year’s end. Mark Keyes, director of the Pennsylvania Paranormal Association, notes a spike in reports from late September to December. Full moons seem to make ghosts more active.
Keyes also says the lunar cycle might change how people act. Emergency responders and 911 dispatchers notice more unusual behaviors during full moons.
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA) is a draw for ghost fans. It served as an asylum from 1864 to 1994 and now hosts ghost tours and hunts. Many believe it’s haunted by past patients.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Halloween Horror Nights (Hollywood) | Sept. 5 – Nov. 3, 8 haunted mazes, scare zones, Terror Tram |
| Halloween Horror Nights (Florida) | Aug. 30 – Nov. 3, 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, live entertainment |
| Insidious Franchise | 5 films released, $700 million revenue, 6th film in Aug. 2025 |
| Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | Ghost tours, private hunts, famous for paranormal activity and history |
Get ready for a summer full of chills with these happenings! Keep an eye out for the latest in paranormal news.
Kuyang: The Chilling Indonesian Horror Flick
Step into the chilling world of the Kuyang movie. It’s a tale filled with Indonesian horror folklore. The story is about a spirit, the Kuyang, hunting unborn children.
Yongki Ongestu, a renowned director, brings to the screen this terrifying story. It combines fears and legends from places like Malang and Aceh. This Netflix horror movie is a blend of old beliefs and new tales. It’s perfect for anyone who loves Southeast Asian spirits.
Key Details About Kuyang Movie:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Yongki Ongestu |
| Release Date | July 11, 2024 |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Regional Settings | Malang, East Java, Jakarta, Depok, Aceh, Bali, Central Borneo |
| Themes | Fear of Relocation, Traditional Beliefs, Family Dynamics |
The movie spans from the late 1990s to now. It touches lives from kids to adults. This story is rich with culture. It speaks to both those new and familiar with Indonesian traditions.
Project Silence: A Tale of Survival and Terror
Explore the intense world of Project Silence film, a South Korean horror by Kim Tae-Gon. It’s an action-horror that leaves you breathless. The film is an epic journey of fear and adventure.
The story unfolds on a doomed bridge, throwing viewers into a whirlwind of terror. Survivors face more than the bridge’s collapse. Military experiments gone wrong release deadly creatures, turning the place into a fierce survival arena.
The Project Silence film showcases Kim Tae-Gon’s skill in creating a terrifying world. It’s not just about horror. It’s about fighting to live, unknown dangers, and unending suspense.
Anyone who loves action and horror will find something special in Project Silence. The film excels in storytelling and visuals. Set to release on July 12, it’s expected to be a major hit in horror cinema. It packs a thrilling experience that sticks with you.
Oddity: Uncovering the Mysteries of a Curio Shop
Step into the world of the *Oddity horror film*, full of otherworldly mysteries. Directed by Damian McCarthy, it stars Carolyn Bracken as a curio shop owner. She investigates her sister’s eerie and supernatural death.
The *Oddity* story is set in rural Ireland, blending the spooky with the captivating. You’ll be engrossed in a tale of family secrets and ghostly sights. Damian McCarthy crafts scenes that are both thrilling and chilling in this masterful *horror thriller*.
*Oddity* premieres on July 19, promising a rush of adrenaline. Featuring a complex story and stunning acting, it’s a must-see. The teamwork of Damian McCarthy and Carolyn Bracken brings this *paranormal horror Ireland* story to life.
Delve deeper into *Oddity* with an exclusive interview in FANGORIA. Damian McCarthy shares insights into making this captivating *horror thriller*. It’s a look into the film’s mysterious and intriguing universe.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Oddity |
| Director | Damian McCarthy |
| Release Date | July 19 |
| Main Actress | Carolyn Bracken |
| Genre | Paranormal Horror, Thriller |
| Setting | Rural Ireland |
Starve Acre: Folk Horror in the English Countryside
Explore the creepy world of Starve Acre movie. It’s set in the 1970s in rural Yorkshire, where folk horror rules. The movie, directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, stars Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith. It’s based on Andrew Michael Hurley’s book. The story tells of a couple whose son’s weird behavior lets dark forces into their home. It happens in a hauntingly beautiful English setting.
The film premiered at the 2023 London Film Festival. Starve Acre dives into grief and memory. Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith‘s acting brings the scary story to life. It makes the film a must-see in English horror cinema. The movie makes you feel the creepy secrets hidden in Yorkshire.
Folk horror had its first wave from 1968 to 1979. It featured movies like Witchfinder General and The Blood on Satan’s Claw. Starve Acre introduces you to this horror genre’s second wave. This wave started in 2008 with movies such as Kill List and Midsommar.
Compare the spooky settings in British folk horror to the scary stories from the US. Look at Stephen King’s Children of the Corn and The Blair Witch Project. Starve Acre shows in theaters and on VOD starting July 26th. The movie highlights director Daniel Kokotajlo and the talent of Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith in English horror cinema.
| Wave | Timeline | Representatives |
|---|---|---|
| First Wave | 1968-1979 |
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| Second Wave | 2008-present |
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The Beast Within: A Werewolf in the Wilds
The werewolf movie, The Beast Within, is going to premier at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. It runs from July 18 to August 4. Directed by Alexander J. Farrell, this movie is set in the English wilderness. It promises a scary experience as it shows the secrets hidden in the woods.
Kit Harington stars in The Beast Within. The story is about a young child finding out her family’s secret curse. Harington’s character, the father, changes into something scary, showing deep family secrets. Ashliegh Cummings, Caoilinn Springall, and James Cosmo also star, making the story even more mysterious.
The Beast Within film’s distribution rights are with Well Go USA Entertainment. It’s coming to U.S. theaters on July 26. Fans of horror movies will love it. The movie mixes creepy English wilderness with werewolf legends beautifully. All thanks to Farrell’s great direction.
With the movie’s premiere coming up, excitement is growing. This werewolf movie will have suspense and horror in the English woods. So, mark July 26 on your calendars. Get ready for scary transformations and dark secrets in The Beast Within.
The Last Breath: Trapped in a Sunken WWII Battleship
“The Last Breath,” directed by Joachim Hedén, takes you deep under the sea. It’s a thrilling film about survival in a sunken WWII battleship. It feels like you are right there with the trapped victims.
The U.S.S. Houston, known as “the Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast,” had a tough time during WWII. After getting hit by a bomb, forty-eight crew members died and fifty got badly hurt. Amid the destruction, the band played swing tunes on the deck, showing an incredible will to live.
“The Last Breath” shows this strong will to survive. Directed by Joachim Hedén, with one of Julian Sands’ last performances, it celebrates human courage. The characters face the ocean’s dangers and sharks in a gripping story.
The real U.S.S. Houston story and the movie’s tale are both scary and fascinating. The film shows life and death in a WWII battleship, starting July 26 in theaters and VOD. It’s a must-see for its tension and realism.
Watching “The Last Breath” makes you deeply respect those who survive against all odds. This British-Swedish movie isn’t just scary. It honors the spirit of endurance, thanks to a great team of actors and filmmakers like Joachim Hedén and Julian Sands.
Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con: A Spooky Good Time
Get ready for a spooky adventure at the Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con. Happening for its fourth year, this event is on July 13 at Expo Idaho. It’s a day full of thrilling experiences and spooky fun in Boise.
This year, over 50 vendors will display spooky goods at horror festivals 2024. You can join seven “make & take” workshops for hands-on crafting fun. Plus, learn photography tips from professional paranormal photographers.
The Hikari: Night of Glow dance starts at 9 p.m., with body painting from 5-8 p.m. Join the costume contest for a chance to win over $500. Tickets start at $15 online or $20 at the door. You can also buy extra tickets for the dance party and workshops.
In 2022, the Idaho Halloween and Horror Convention was at the Red Lion Hotel in Boise. The third annual Gem State Comic Con was a hit at Expo Idaho on April 1-2, 2023.
Idaho Horror & Pop Con 2024 promises more fun from July 12-14, 2024, in Garden City, ID. The Idaho horror scene keeps getting better, offering much to look forward to next year.
| Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con | July 13, 2024 | Expo Idaho, Boise, ID | One-day event |
| Idaho Halloween and Horror Convention | 2022 | Red Lion Hotel, Downtown Boise, ID | Past event |
| Gem State Comic Con | April 1-2, 2023 | Expo Idaho, Boise, ID | Past event |
| Idaho Horror & Pop Con 2024 | July 12-14, 2024 | Expo Idaho, Garden City, ID | Upcoming extended event |
| Comic-Con International: San Diego | July 25-28, 2024 | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA | Major upcoming event |
Don’t miss the updates. Get ready for a chilling and thrilling time at the Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con.
Halloween Horror Nights: Enter the Further with Insidious
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights 2024 is ready to scare you with its new Insidious haunted house. If you love supernatural adventures, you’ll enjoy venturing through “The Further”. Prepare to explore the Lambert family’s scary world at Universal Orlando Resort starting on August 30. Universal Studios Hollywood will follow on September 5.
This year’s horror event at Universal Studios offers a deep dive into terror. You’ll see the famous red door that leads to the ghostly realm. Meet scary folks like the Red-Faced Demon, KeyFace, Bride in Black, and the Man Who Can’t Breathe. The haunted house brings the Insidious movies to life, mixing fear with excitement.
Until November 3, Universal Studios Hollywood will have eight new haunted houses and scary zones. Universal Orlando will have ten top-quality haunted houses and five scary zones filled with creepy creatures.
- General Admission
- Universal Express
- After 2 P.M. Day/Night
- Early Access Ticket
- R.I.P. Tour
- Frequent Fear
- Ultimate Fear passes
Both parks offer various tickets to match your budget and fear tolerance. Universal Orlando’s “Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour” gives a special peek at the hard work and creativity that goes into making these terrifying experiences.
| Event | Start Date | Location | Number of Haunted Houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Orlando Resort | August 30 | Orlando, FL | 10 |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | September 5 | Hollywood, CA | 8 |
We also offer special vacation packages, including one-night tickets, access to all three Universal Orlando theme parks, and a stay at a Universal hotel. Enjoy the Premium Scream Night on August 29 for an exclusive sneak peek at all the haunted houses and scary zones.
In celebration, you can buy themed merchandise inspired by Insidious: The Further. Items like t-shirts and candles will help you remember your spooky journey.
Horror fans and newcomers alike, get ready for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. It promises an eerie trip into the world of Insidious. Gear up to face The Further’s spooky and otherworldly spirits.
Conclusion
This summer, July 2024, has been full of excitement for horror fans. We saw scary new movies like “Kuyang” from Indonesia and “Project Silence” from South Korea. Events like Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con and Halloween Horror Nights added more thrills. It’s been a season filled with ghosts and supernatural stories that thrill us.
There have been some important updates too, like the new Vatican guidelines for understanding supernatural events. The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released these rules. They help sort out the truth behind supernatural claims. It’s a big step towards understanding and managing these mysterious events better.
Our love for the mysterious keeps growing. It stretches from legends of old to today’s UFO stories. Movies, conventions, and new documents keep us glued to the edge of our seats. The mix of scary fun and serious supernatural studies has made this July unforgettable. As you explore these mysteries, enjoy every moment of fear and wonder. Keep looking out for more updates on the supernatural.
FAQ
What are the top paranormal stories to look out for in July 2024?
Get ready for spooky tales in July 2024. We have horror movies like “Kuyang” from Indonesia and “Project Silence” from South Korea. Films like “Oddity” from Ireland, “Starve Acre” from the UK, and “The Beast Within” offer thrills. Plus, “The Last Breath” highlights a UK/Sweden mix.
Don’t miss special events. Idaho’s Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con and Halloween Horror Nights add to the eerie fun.
What is the release date for “Kuyang” on Netflix?
“Kuyang,” a chilling story from Indonesia, hits Netflix on July 11, 2024. Yongki Ongestu directs.
When does “Project Silence” hit theaters?
Catch “Project Silence,” a South Korean thrill, in theaters July 12, 2024. Kim Tae-Gon directs this horror-action film.
What is “Oddity” about, and when can I watch it?
“Oddity” tells of a curio shop owner’s eerie quest. It involves her sister’s mysterious death. The supernatural awaits.
See it in theaters on July 19, 2024. Damian McCarthy directs. FANGORIA will feature an interview.
When will “Starve Acre” be available on VOD platforms?
“Starve Acre” arrives in theaters and VOD on July 26, 2024. It’s directed by Daniel Kokotajlo from Andrew Michael Hurley’s novel.
What makes “The Beast Within” a unique horror film?
“The Beast Within” stars Kit Harington. It’s a werewolf tale with a twist, set in creepy English woods. Alexander J. Farrell directs.
Watch it in theaters on July 26, 2024.
What is the premise of “The Last Breath”?
“The Last Breath” offers deep-sea thrills. It’s set in a WWII shipwreck. Survivors face sharks and the deep.
This intense film debuts in theaters and VOD on July 26, 2024. Joachim Hedén directs.
When is the Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con happening?
Join us in Boise on July 13, 2024. The Idaho Horror & Pop Con Mini-Con is a must for ghosts fans. Explore paranormal photos, make spooky props, and dance in the dark.
What can I expect from Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios?
Get ready for a scare at Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Return to “Insidious: The Further” and brave the Lambert family’s haunts.
This scare-fest kicks off August 30 in Orlando then September 5 in Hollywood.
