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Horror By Day curates the perfect horror movie recommendation 365 days a year! Each daily pick is paired with stunning imagery that pays homage to the film.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Released this day regionally in 1954! Recognized as a masterpiece of 1950s horror due to its iconic, revolutionary Gill-man suit, pioneering underwater 3D cinematography, and a tragic "Beauty and the Beast" narrative.

Split

Celebrate "National Multiple Personalities Day" with James McAvoy's amazing performance playing multiple, distinct personalities within one character

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Black Swan

On this day in 1977, Swan Lake premiered at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.

The Blob

Celebrate "World Obesity Day" with The Blob!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Backcountry

Celebrate "World Wildlife Day" with a nice trip to the woods.

Monday, March 2, 2026

King Kong

On March 2, 1933, the landmark film King Kong premiered in New York City, opening simultaneously at the 6,200-seat Radio City Music Hall and the RKO Roxy.

Army of Darkness

Celebrate "Read Across America Day" with the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead). Army of Darkness is cult classic blending high-energy action, slapstick horror, and fantasy.

Zodiac

Released on this day in the US in 2007! Zodiac is considered a masterpiece because of David Fincher’s meticulous, detail-oriented direction, which creates an immersive, authentic 1970s atmosphere.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Motel Hell

Celebrate "National Pig Day" with a cult classic that masterfully blends grotesque body horror with a darkly comedic, satirical tone, creating a uniquely unsettling yet fun experience.

Godzilla

On this day in 1954, the Japanese fishing boat Lucky Dragon 5 and its crew were contaminated by fallout of American nuclear tests. This incident stirred up Japanese fear and anger over the WW2 nuclear attacks. This incident was one of the key inspirations for Godzilla.