Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast.

The plot of 2025 has felt nothing short of cinematic so far, but that doesn’t mean movie lovers aren’t still tuned into new releases hitting the small screen. Horror movies, in particular, are having a major moment in February;