The 2024 edition of 31 Days of Dread returns with an extended—or should we say ExtenDEAD—lineup of terrifying films, kicking off with one of the year’s most talked-about releases: The Substance. Get ready for a month of spine-chilling horror!

Day 31 of the 31 Days of Dread

In her debut film, Saint Maud, Rose Glass delivers one of the finest horror movies of the modern age. This is not an allegorical piece; Saint Maud is meant to be taken literally, immersing viewers fully in its intended impact. While some critics interpret it as the story of a woman gradually descending into madness, fueled by her religious beliefs, this film transcends such a simple interpretation. Saint Maud delves deeper, presenting a haunting exploration that is anything but conventional.

We must have a correction for Joker: Folie à Deux.
Peter A DeLuca AKAPAD The Film Buff swings in to fight for a film that needs a voice.

Day 30 of the 31 Days of Dread
2014's Life After Beth might just be the greatest zombie comedy of all time—not because of the gore, jokes, or lore, but because it reminds us how disorienting breakups can be and just how challenging it is to move on.

Day 29 of the 31 Days of Dread
Lisa Frankenstein is one of the best horror films of 2024.

In 2001, audiences overlooked a crucial element in Hannibal, a character that Ridley Scott took great care to develop. The film’s ending holds deeper significance, one that is driven by character motives and isn’t as straightforward as it appears.

Day 28 the 31 Days of Dread

Some call the 2023 Late Night with the Devil the best horror film of last year. As intelligent as this film is The Film Buff does not agree with the over-the-top finale.

In the 31 Days of Dread series, film expert Peter A. DeLuca, known as The Film Buff, spotlights Don’t Move—a recent horror release on Netflix that’s worth your attention.

Day 26 of the 31 Days of Dread