Sundance 2024 Midnight Films Look To Shake Things Up

Sundance is returning in 2024 with a stacked line up and we will be there to cover as many titles as we can. Of course the Midnight releases are some of the ones we look forward to the most. This year one of our favorite horror films was Talk To Me which we saw at Sundance back in January. The film was such a huge film and one of the best theater experiences all year. We look forward to seeing some more amazing Midnighters this year. Here are all the Midnight films this year and what they hold!

Your Monster

Tommy Dewey and Melissa Barerra appear in Your Monster by Caroline Lindy, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. Photo by Will Stone.

Melissa Barrera continues to shine it seems in this upcoming film that tackles many themes. It sounds like a genre bending delight as we navigate a peculiar relationship

After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet.

I SAW THE TV GLOW

Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine appear in I Saw the TV Glow by Jane Schoenbrun, an official selection of the World Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

The follow up to director Jane Schoenbrun’s We’re All Going To The Worlds Fair. I Saw The TV Glow looks to continue pushing the horror genre check out a description below.

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

In A Violent Nature

A still from In A Violent Nature by Chris Nash, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

The film turns the horror slasher genre on it’s head. In the film instead of following the victims as they get taken out we actually follow the killer. Chris Nash directorial feature debut promises to give some insane kills and memorable moments. Check out the synopsis below

The enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.

It’s What’s Inside

Alycia Debnam-Carey appears in It’s What’s Inside by Greg Jardin, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

It’s What’s Inside is Greg Jardin’s directorial debut and promises to be fun and colorful. Of course things are going to get dark quick it seems with a fast paced narrative full of twists and turns.

A pre-wedding party descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend shows up with a mysterious suitcase.

Kidnapping Inc.

Samuel Andri and Rolaphton Mercure appear in Kidnapping Inc. by Bruno Mourral, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Bruno Mourral’s debut feature Kidnapping Inc. promises high octane slapstick action with a political thrill aspect. The film is a buddy comedy that will surely keep us on the edge of our seats.

Tasked with what appears to be a simple abduction for hire, two hapless kidnappers find out that it’s anything but and end up in the middle of a political conspiracy.

KRAZY HOUSE

Nick Frost appears in Krazy House by Steffen Haars and Flip van der Juil, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

We had the directing duo last year of the Philippou brothers and this year we have another duo. In their English directorial debut directing duo Steffen Haars and Flip van der Kuil come to us with Krazy House. Check out a synopsis for the film

When Russian workers in Bernie’s house turn out to be wanted criminals, Bernie has to man up and save his ’90s sitcom family.

LOVE LIES BLEEDING

Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian appear in Love Lies Bleeding by Rose Glass, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Rose Glass returns with a new feature after their critically acclaimed Sainte Maude made a splash at TIFF’s Midnight Madness. The film Love Lies Bleeding stars Kristen Stewart and Katy M O Brian in a dark stylistic film. Check out the synopsis below

Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.

THE MOOGAI

A still from The Moogai by Jon Bell, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Jon Bell’s feature debut The Moogai comes from the producers behind The Babadook and Talk To Me. The premise sounds interesting and with the producers behind it then it’s sure to be something!

A young Aboriginal couple bring home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn as the mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby.

Which Midnight title are you most excited about and follow us for more as we cover Sundance next month! Check out the full line up here!

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