TOP 10 TEEN HORROR MOVIES IN 2025 — NOLLYWOOD

Teen horror is one of the fastest-rising movie categories in Nollywood today. From haunted schools to mysterious teenage disappearances, demon-filled dreams, and cursed friendships, Nigerian filmmakers are finally giving young audiences the scare they’ve been begging for.

As we enter 2025, Nollywood’s teen horror lineup is darker, bolder, and way more creative — combining supernatural twists, psychological fear, and youth-centered storytelling.

Here are the Top 10 Teen Horror Movies of 2025 you must add to your watchlist (if you’re brave enough).

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1. Midnight Dormitory

A group of teenagers staying in a school dorm begins to experience terrifying noises at night. Soon, they discover the dorm was built where a former boarding house burned down. This movie is pure nightmare fuel.

2. Before the Bell Rings

Set in a secondary school, a mysterious bell rings every midnight — and anyone who hears it disappears the next day. Ghosts, secrets, and a dark history tie everything together.

3. Dark Whispers

A teenage girl begins hearing voices after finding an old charm hidden in her late grandmother’s room. What starts as whispers becomes full-blown possession.
Creepy, intense, unforgettable.

4. The Woods Behind Our School

Four teenagers sneak into a forbidden forest to record a TikTok challenge, only to encounter spirits that don’t like being filmed. This movie is packed with suspense and modern teen humor mixed with supernatural fear.

5. The Cursed Assignment

When a strict teacher forces students to redo an assignment about local legends, strange things begin to manifest — exactly as written in their homework.
A brilliant blend of horror and school life drama.

6. Night Visitors

Teenagers in a rural community start seeing strange shadows outside their windows every night. Soon, people begin to vanish. Inspired by true African folklore.

7. Screams from Room 13

A boarding school horror classic in the making. The room that was locked for 10 years gets opened accidentally — and what escapes changes the school forever.

8. The Polaroid Curse

A group of teens find an old instant camera. Whoever gets photographed begins experiencing ghostly attacks. Stylish, modern, and spooky.

9. Mary’s Doll

A young girl receives a handmade doll from an unknown admirer. The doll begins moving on its own, whispering, and revealing deadly secrets about her friends. A teen horror gem.

10. After Prep

A group of WAEC students decide to read overnight in a deserted classroom, only to awaken spirits that were trapped during an old ritual.
A perfect mix of thriller + teenage panic.

🎬 Why Teen Horror Is Trending in Nollywood (2025)

Teen audiences want:

✔ relatable characters
✔ school settings
✔ modern fears (social media, challenges, rumors, bullying)
✔ supernatural twists
✔ fast-paced stories

Nollywood is finally catching up — and giving teens the thrilling, spooky content they actually enjoy.

⚠️ Viewer Warning

These movies may include:

– Paranormal scenes
– Midnight terrors
– Scary creatures
– Jump scares
– African supernatural elements

So don’t watch alone. Especially at night.