June 2026 offers a wealth of horror films for fans of the genre, from big-budget studio releases to indie gems. Among the highlights is 'Scary Movie', the latest instalment in the spoof franchise, now in theatres via Paramount Pictures. The Wayans brothers return alongside original leads Anna Faris and Regina Hall, satirising recent horror hits like 'Sinners' and 'The Substance'. While not every joke lands, the film's good-natured humour is sure to please genre enthusiasts.
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' arrives in theatres on June 12 via Universal Pictures, serving as a spiritual sequel to 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. Despite lacklustre trailers, the legendary director's strong track record suggests this alien epic should not be underestimated. Meanwhile, 'Hungry', now showing via AURA Entertainment, offers campy fun with a creature feature about hungry hippos attacking tourists on a bayou boat tour, relying on practical effects for a sugary summer treat.
For those seeking indie horror, 'Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma' is available on VOD via Scatena & Rosner Films. Husband-and-wife filmmakers Shane Brady and Emily Zercher channel their own experience of being scammed into a fantastical tale of bloody revenge, resulting in an absurd, funny and satisfying film fuelled by righteous fury. 'Find Your Friends', debuting on Shudder on June 12, is a blazing revenge feature set at a desert party, with a strong cast including Helena Howard and Bella Thorne.
Other notable releases include 'Rose of Nevada' (in theatres June 19 via 1-2 Special), a surreal genre mash-up from Mark Jenkin starring George MacKay and Callum Turner; 'Leviticus' (June 19 via Neon), a queer love story haunted by monsters; and 'Camp' (June 26 via Dark Sky Films), a dark witchcraft feature set at a grief camp for young women. 'Strung', debuting on Peacock on June 26, marks Malcolm D. Lee's first horror film, starring Chloe Bailey as a violinist confronting dark secrets.
Streaming options include 'Cape Fear', which debuted on Apple TV on June 5, with Javier Bardem playing a vengeful ex-con opposite Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson. Produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Nick Antosca, the series is a great summertime thriller. Finally, 'Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat' debuts on AMC on June 7, focusing on Lestat's pursuit of rock stardom in the third season of the popular adaptation.
