Three of the best 2025horrormovies have an interesting similarity. So far, 2025 has been an incredible year for horror movies. Films likeCompanion,Bring Her Back,Final Destination: Bloodlines, and many others have shown what the genre has to offer. However, without a doubt,Sinners,28 Years Later, andWeaponsare the three standout horror films of the year so far.
After its release in April,Sinnersbroke several box office recordsand proved that audiences still crave original blockbusters. Then, in June,28 Years Laterrevived the long-dead franchiseand created excitement for a brand-new trilogy. Both of these movies are surprisingly touching, while also having many terrifying moments and plenty of action.
Now, the release ofWeaponshas continued a trend thatSinnersand28 Years Laterstarted. Upon its release in early August,reviews forWeaponshave been incredible, with critics applauding the movie’s unique storytelling techniques and horrifying villain. Beyond all of these movies exploring the horror genre, there is a surprising trick they all pulled off with the truth of their stories.
Sinners, Weapons, & 28 Years Later All Secretly Have Kids As Their Main Character
Based on the trailers for all three of these horror movies, practically nobody would have been able to guess that kids are the main characters. Firstly,most of the marketing forSinnersfocused on Michael B. Jordan, who actually played two characters in the film. Additionally, the movie’s cast also includes notable actors such as Hailee Steinfeld and Jack O’Connell.
Jordan and the rest of the cast definitely get a lot of time to shine inSinners, but Miles Caton’s Sammie is undoubtedly the movie’s main character.The film begins and ends with Sammie, and he is the reason Remmick and the other vampires are attracted to Club Jukein the first place.
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Just likeSinners,28 Years Lateralso features an ensemble cast full of well-known actors. The cast of the legacy sequel includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, and once again, Jack O’Connell. However, Alfie Williams' Spike is actually the main character of the movie. By following Spike,28 Years Lateractually serves as a surprise coming-of-age film.
Finally,Weaponssimilarly has a star-studded cast, which includes Julia Gardner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong.Weaponsis a unique movie since it is split into several chapters, each of which follows a different character. However,the final and most important chapter is focused on Cary Christopher’s Alex, who is the child at the center ofWeapons’mystery.
In their respective films,Miles Caton, Alfie Williams, and Cary Christopher all play the most important characters. A trend like this is incredibly rare, especially since these three actors were all relatively unknown before these movies. The fact that the third acts ofSinners,28 Years Later, andWeaponshinge on Sammie, Spike, and Alex, respectively, is very surprising, but also makes for a fascinating 2025horrormovie trend.
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Sinners follows twin brothers who, in an attempt to escape their past hardships, return to their hometown seeking a fresh start. However, they find themselves confronted by a formidable and sinister presence awaiting their comeback. The 2025 film explores themes of redemption and malevolence.
