New Horror In April 2026: Theaters and Streaming

April 2026 may not be packed with horror releases, but films like Faces of Death (releasing April 10) bring disturbing, modernized takes on violent content in the internet. Meanwhile, The Mummy offers a fresh reimagining of a classic horror icon, blending supernatural dread with emotional storytelling. While the quantity is smaller compared to previous months, April proves that horror doesn’t need a crowded slate to make an impact, it just needs the right films.

April 10 | Faces of Death (Theaters)

A woman, employed as a website content moderator, comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from a film.

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April 17 | Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (Theaters)

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

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April 24 | Dolly (Shudder)

A young woman is abducted by a monstrous figure intent on raising her as their own child.

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