We’re well into the month of October, which means plenty of creepy and scary movies are making their way into the lineup on weekly releases. This week’s new movies include two animated films, and film based on the true story of the last trial by combat, the latest film in the Halloween saga, and much more!
Bergman Island (R)
A couple retreat to the island that inspired Ingmar Bergman to write screenplays for their upcoming films when the lines between reality and fiction start to blur.
Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve
Starring: Vicky Krieps, Tim Roth, Grace Delrue, Mia Wasikowska, Anders Danielsen Lie
Release date: October 15
Extinct
Op and Ed accidentally time-travel from the Galapagos Islands in 1835 to present-day Shanghai. They make their way through the city in confusion and make the horrifying discovery that the species to which they belong became extinct shortly after.
Directed by David Silverman, Raymond S. Persi
Starring: Adam Devine, Rachel Bloom, Ken Jeong, Zazie Beetz, Catherine O’Hara
Release date: October 15
Halloween Kills (R)
The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.
Directed by David Gordon Green
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Nick Castle
Release date: October 15
Hard Luck Love Song (R)
A gritty love story about a charismatic but down-on-his-luck troubadour living out of cheap motels and making bad decisions.
Directed by John Corsbie
Starring: Michael Dorman, Sophia Bush, Dermot Mulroney, RZA, Eric Roberts
Release date: October 15
The Last Duel (R)
King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire by challenging him to a duel.
Directed by Ridley Scott
Starring: Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Harriet Walter, Ben Affleck
Release date: October 15
Needle in a Timestack (R)
Nick and Janine live in marital bliss until Janine’s ex-husband warps time to try to tear them apart. As Nick’s memories disappear, he must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in order to hold onto – or let go of – everything he loves.
Directed by John Ridley
Starring: Leslie Odom Jr., Freida Pinto, Orlando Bloom, Laysla De Oliveira, Cynthia Erivo
Release date: October 15
Seal Team
After his best friend is killed in a shark attack, Quinn, a lovable yet tenacious seal assembles a SEAL TEAM to fight back against a gang of sharks overtaking the neighborhood. But this merry band of international seals are not at all trained for such a mission. They seek the help of a much more skillful combatant, Claggart, but even his tricks and flips can’t whip these guys into shape. However, with a little bit of ingenuity, intelligence and a lot of heart, our SEAL TEAM may actually be able to bring peace back to their undersea community.
Directed by Greig Cameron, Kane Croudace
Starring: J.K. Simmons, Kristen Schaal, Sharlto Copley, Patrick Warburton, Matthew Rhys
Release date: October 15
