Recs if you like This Movie Doesn't End the Way We Want...

collecting all 2026 releases featuring sapphic romance!!

A genre-inclusive and diverse list of horror releases coming in 2026. If I missed any or you have suggestions, please let me know. I will update periodically as new books are announced and release dates are solidified.

Source for a lot of the data for this list came from readjumpscares.com, which is a website you should absolutely check out. I’m sure data will come from other places along the way, as well.

analogue horror, vhs, cult films, occult objects, static, exploitation, found footage, snuff

Horror and other darker themed novels/novellas being released in September and/or October of 2026–perfect for planning your Spooky Season TBRs!

My best friend's cousin's neighbor's classmate has seen it -- it's real, I swear!

Any book I found during the year that I want to read at some point.