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October 2022 will see the arrival of more horror movies right on time for Halloween season along with movies from other genres, such as the sequel to a terrifying slasher movie, Michael Myers’ final killing spree, a new superhero movie from the DC Extended Universe, a drama movie starring Harry Styles, and more. Although cinemas around the world are open and working as usual again, thus allowing studios to release their movies in theaters again, many are still opting for simultaneous releases on different streaming platforms or shortening the window between theatrical and streaming releases, and some of October’s newest movies will follow some of these plans.

September saw a variety of movies arriving in theaters , such as the horror movie Barbarian , Kevin Smith’s Clerks III , the historical epic story The Woman King , the horror movies Pearl and Smile , and the psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling . Some of September’s releases were simultaneously released on streaming platforms and more, as were the cases of Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul on Peacock and House of Darkness on VOD and digital.

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October will welcome more horror movies but also a good amount of drama movies, of which some will get simultaneous streaming releases or will be ready to stream a couple of days later. October, then, will see the return of Art the Clown and Michael Myers, the arrival of a new superhero from the DCEU, a drama movie starring Harry Styles and Emma Corin, and more. Here’s every movie coming to theaters in October 2022 .

Terrifier 2 – October 6

The sequel to Damien Leone’s slasher movie Terrifier will arrive in theaters in October. After mutilating sole survivor Victoria Heyes (Samantha Scaffidi) and committing suicide upon police confrontation in the first movie, Terrifier 2 will see the resurrection of Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) a year later by a sinister being. Art then starts hunting Sienna Shaw (Lauren LaVera) and her younger brother, Jonathan (Elliot Fullam), on Halloween night in the Miles County area. Terrifier 2 had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in August 2022 and is intended to stream on Screambox after its theatrical release.

Amsterdam – October 7

Amsterdam is a mystery comedy movie written and directed by David O. Russell. Set in the 1930s, Amsterdam follows nurse Valerie Voze ( Margot Robbie ), lawyer Harold Woodsman (John David Washington), and doctor Burt Berendsen (Christian Bale) who meet during the war and later find themselves involved in the murder of Senator Bill Meekins (Ed Begley Jr), becoming the prime suspects. Also starring in Amsterdam are Chris Rock, Rami Malek, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldaña, Michael Shannon, Robert De Niro, and many more.

Tár – October 7

Tár is a psychological drama written and directed by Todd Field. It tells the story of Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett), a world-famous conductor/composer regarded as one of the greatest and the first-ever female chief conductor of a major German orchestra. Through her, Tár examines the changing nature of power, its impact, and its durability in the modern world, all this set in the international world of classical music. Also starring in Tár are Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Mark Strong, and Allan Corduner.

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Halloween Ends – October 14

The final movie in the Halloween reboot trilogy will finally arrive in October. Directed by David Gordon Green, Halloween Ends is set four years after the events of Halloween Kills , and will see Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) living with her granddaughter, Allyson (Andi Matichak), and finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers has disappeared , and after letting fear and expectation determine and drive her life for decades, Laurie has decided to let go of all that and finally embrace life. However, when a young man named Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell) is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, a cascade of violence and terror is unleashed, forcing Laurie to confront the evil she can’t control. Halloween Ends will have a simultaneous release on paid tiers of Peacock for a month.

Stars at Noon – October 14

Stars at Noon is a romantic thriller directed by Claire Denis and based on the 1986 novel The Stars at Noon by Denis Johnson. It’s the story of Trish (Margaret Qualley), a young American journalist stranded in present-day Nicaragua who falls for an enigmatic Englishman named Daniel (Joe Alwyn), who seems like her best chance to escape – however, she soon realizes she might be in greater danger than she is. Also starring in Stars at Noon are Danny Ramirez, John C. Reilly, and Benny Safdie.

The Good Nurse – October 19

The Good Nurse is a crime drama directed by Tobias Lindholm and based on the 2013 book of the same name by Charles Graeber. The Good Nurse follows Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain), a nurse and single mother struggling with a life-threatening heart condition who is pushed to her physical and emotional limits by her night shifts at the ICU. Amy gets some help when Charles Cullen (Eddie Redmayne), an empathetic nurse, starts working at her unit, and they end up developing a strong friendship, which gives Amy faith in her and her daughters’ future. However, when a series of mysterious patient deaths set off an investigation that points to Charlie as the prime suspect, Amy has to risk her life and her children’s safety to uncover the truth. The Good Nurse will be released in selected theaters before its streaming release on Netflix on October 26 .

Black Adam – October 21

Black Adam is the latest movie from the DC Extended Universe. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Black Adam follows the title hero (played by Dwayne Johnson) as he’s unleashed after almost 5000 years of imprisonment. Black Adam’s brute tactics and way of justice soon catch the attention of the Justice Society of America, who in addition to stopping his rampage and teaching him how to be a hero, must team up with him to stop a force a lot more powerful than Adam. Also starring are Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, Sarah Shahi as Isis, and Marwan Kenzari as Sabbac.

Related: Black Adam Trailer Controversy Highlights DC's Justice League Challenge

Ticket to Paradise – October 21

Ticket to Paradise is a rom-com directed by Ol Parker. Georgia (Julia Roberts) and David ( George Clooney ) are two divorced parents who travel to Bali for the wedding of their daughter, Lily (Kaitlyn Denver), to a man named Gede (Maxime Bouttier), whom she just met. Georgia and David then decide to set their differences aside and team up to sabotage the wedding in order to prevent Lily from making the same mistake they made over two decades ago. Ticket to Paradise will be available to stream on Peacock 45 days after its theatrical release.

My Policeman – October 21

My Policeman is a romantic drama directed by Michael Grandage and based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Bethan Roberts. Set in 1950s Brighton, My Policeman follows Tom Burgess (Harry Styles), a gay policeman who marries schoolteacher Marion Taylor (Emma Corin) while being in a relationship with museum curator Patrick Hazlewood (David Dawson) – and soon enough, their secret relationship threatens to ruin Tom, Marion, and Patrick. My Policeman will have a limited theatrical release before its streaming release on Prime Video on November 4.

The Banshees of Inisherin – October 21

The Banshees of Inisherin is a black comedy-drama written and directed by Martin McDonagh. Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, The Banshees of Inisherin follows lifelong friends Padraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at a halt when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. Aided by his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), Padraic sets out to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer… but his repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend's resolve. When Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate with shocking consequences.

Wendell & Wild – October 21

Wendell & Wild is a stop-motion horror comedy directed by Henry Selick and based on Selick and Clay McLeod Chapman’s unpublished book of the same name. It’s the story of Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild ( Jordan Peele ), two scheming demon brothers who enlist the help of 13-year-old Kat Elliot (Lyric Ross) to summon them to the Land of the Living. Also part of Wendell & Wild ’s voice cast are Angela Bassett, Ving Rhames, James Hong, Tamara Smart, and Ramona Young. Wendell & Wild will be released in select theaters before its streaming release on Netflix on October 28.

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With October just around the corner, there will be tons of new releases for viewers to feast their eyes on. With Halloween at the end of the month, there are quite a few scarier movies and television shows making their debuts in October. Viewers can expect to see werewolves, vampires and zombies run amok.

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Outside the spookier stories, there are a number of other releases that will catch viewers' eyes. A few Oscar contenders, returns of popular streaming series and a long-gestating superhero movie release are all on the docket for an October that should keep viewers busy as well as entertained.

10 The Walking Dead Drops Its Final Episodes (October 2nd)

The Walking Dead finally comes to an end as its final batch of episodes drops October 2nd. The group comes into conflict with the Commonwealth and goes up against the Coalition. The eleventh and final season was split into three parts consisting of eight episodes for a total of twenty-four episodes for the season.

While The Walking Dead is coming to an end since its premiere in 2010, fans will not be without the series for long . AMC has Fear the Walking Dead , Tales of the Walking Dead , a Daryl Dixon spin-off, The Walking Dead: Dead City and a Rick and Michonne spin-off all planned on the network.

9 Interview With The Vampire Brings Another Adaptation Of The Novel (October 2nd)

Adapted from the 1976 Anne Rice novel of the same name, Interview with the Vampire follows two vampires' story of love in the early 1900s in New Orleans. Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt recount their story to Daniel Molloy, a young reporter.

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The series was shot on location in New Orleans, and is one of AMC's most highly-anticipated projects this fall. It is a different retelling of Rice's novel that had a film adaptation in 1994 starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The show has already received high marks for its progressive, updated take on the original novel.

8 Amsterdam Is Director David O. Russell's First Project In Seven Years (October 7th)

Amsterdam stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie and John David Washington as three friends who become involved in a murder in the 1930s. However, they are framed and seek to clear their names and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

The film is written and directed by David O. Russell, his first film in seven years after Joy. Amsterdam boasts an impressive cast outside its three leads and includes: Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldana, Taylor Swift and Robert DeNiro to name a few. Expect Russell's latest film to be an Oscar contender this awards season.

7 Werewolf By Night Brings Horror To The MCU (October 7th)

Werewolf by Night releases on Disney+ Friday, October 7th. Described as an MCU television special, it follows a secret group of monster hunters who convene for a competition in order to obtain a powerful relic. Gael Garcia Bernal stars as Jack Russell/Werewolf by Night.

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The project officially brings horror into the MCU and is part of Phase Four. The special also features an appearance by the TVA (Time Variance Authority) which has previously been seen in Loki . It has be praised for its unique aesthetic, with its black and white imaging hearkening back to famous horror films of the 1930s and 1940s.

6 Big Shot Returns For Its Second Season (October 12th)

Big Shot returns for its second season in October. John Stamos stars as Marvyn Korn, a hot-headed basketball coach who takes over the head coaching job for an elite all-girls high school in California. The series also stars Jessalyn Gilsig and Yvette Nicole Brown.

The second season has many plot threads to explore, including: Korn's assistant coach being offered a head coaching job at a rival school, the team moving into the more elite Division 2 category, and the all-girls high school going co-ed which leads to more distractions for the group.

5 Halloween Ends Will End The "H40" Trilogy (October 14th)

Michael Myers returns to wreak havoc on Haddonfield once more in Halloween Ends . The film takes place four years after Halloween Kills , Laurie Strode looks to put her past behind her and not let fear dictate her life. However, she faces off with Michael one final time to end a forty-year-long fight once and for all.

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The "H40" Trilogy has been praised by fans and critics alike. Fans are looking forward to seeing how the saga of Michael Myers ends. The film will also touch on the COVID-19 pandemic and worked it into its overall story. Before Michael Myers' story reaches its conclusion, there will no doubt be tons of bloodshed in Haddonfield one last time.

4 Black Adam Finally Releases After Eight Long Years In Development (October 21st)

Black Adam becomes the latest addition to the DCEU . Starring Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam, an anti-hero who is imprisoned for five thousand years and recently freed into the modern world. His release puts him into conflict with the Justice Society of America .

Black Adam has had a long path to release. Johnson was announced to play the character in 2014 in a future appearance with Shazam, however they decided to give him his own film. It went through numerous delays and did not become a high priority until Shazam! had great success. There is a lot riding on the film and Johnson continually says that the "hierarchy of the DCEU" will change as a result.

3 My Policeman Gives Harry Styles Some Oscar Buzz (October 21st)

My Policeman follows Tom Burgess, played by Harry Styles, a gay policeman who is married to Marion Taylor whilst being in a relationship museum curator Patrick Hazelwood. The story takes place in two different timelines, forty years apart.

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The film recently had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and while it had mixed reviews, Styles' performance was praised by critics. Some even thought that Styles was thrust into the Oscar race, which is good news for the actor after the controversy-ridden Don't Worry Darling has not been living up to expectations.

2 Ticket To Paradise Re-Teams George Clooney And Julia Roberts (October 21st)

Ticket to Paradise follows a divorced couple, played by George Clooney and Julia Roberts, who travel to Bali to work together to stop their daughter, played by Kaitlyn Dever, from marrying a man she just met. They hope to teach their daughter not to make the same mistake they did all those years ago.

The film marks Clooney and Roberts' fifth film together over twenty years. It also marks Clooney's return to a romantic comedy for the first time since One Fine Day in 1996 as he swore them off in the past. The film will stream on Peacock 45 days after its theatrical release.

1 The Mysterious Benedict Society Season 2 Continues The Battle Against Curtain (October 26th)

The Mysterious Benedict Society returns with its second season on Disney+. The series follows a group of gifted children as they work for Mr. Benedict in order to avert a worldwide emergency. In season one they found that the perpetrator behind the plot was Mr. Benedict's twin brother Dr. Curtain.

Season 2 will focus on the children looking to find Mr. Benedict and his team after they are kidnapped by following a scavenger hunt designed by Benedict himself. The series has been a high-performer for Disney+ and can continue given that the book series spanned four books.

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10 NEW TO HBO MAX

" Antlers " " Argo " " Barbarian " " Doctor Sleep " " The French Dispatch " " Misery " " Napoleon Dynamite " " Spotlight " "Waiting for Guffman" " The Witch "

10 NEW TO NETFLIX

"Call Me By Your Name" " Gladiator " "Hunt for Red October" " Ocean's Eleven " " Pineapple Express " "Point Break" " Risky Business " " Rush Hour " " Star Trek " "This is the End"

9 NEW TO BLU-RAY

"Arsenic and Old Lace" (Criterion)

Parents often ask me what movies to use to introduce their kids to classic cinema and the obvious suggestions to me are " Rear Window " (expertly made but also so entertainingly relatable and easy to follow), " Some Like It Hot " (still hysterical) and " Singin' in the Rain " (just a perfect movie). One of October's Criterion inductees would also make a great gateway drug to the Golden Age of Hollywood. This 1944 adaptation of the 1941 Joseph Kesselring play is a wildly entertaining comedy of errors that plays well to all ages, and I love seeing Criterion reach for a '40s film that may not have the "serious" reputation of others from that era. The 4K restored transfer on the new release is a beauty and it's fun to listen to a radio adaptation of the play featuring Boris Karloff himself.

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Special Features New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray New audio commentary featuring Charles Dennis , author of There’s a Body in the Window Seat!: The History of “Arsenic and Old Lace” Radio adaptation from 1952 starring Boris Karloff Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by critic David Cairns

Who doesn't want to watch Idris Elba punch a lion? It takes a little too long to get to the good stuff, and I have a feeling that some of the man-versus-animal CGI is going to age poorly (it too often is clear that they're not sharing the same actual space), but this is the kind of B-movie fare I wish Hollywood would indulge in more often. Elba plays a widowed father who takes his two daughters to a South African game reserve that is in the middle of a war over poaching. The animals of the region are defended by an old friend of Elba's named Martin ( Sharlto Copley ), but everything changes for the quartet when they're attacked by a rampaging lion. The film should be more fun but it's a worthwhile piece of escapism on a Fall night.

Special Features DELETED SCENE – Watch an exclusive unreleased scene from Beast MAN VS. LION: THE FINAL BATTLE – Go inside the epic final battle between Nate and the beast himself as Director Baltasar Kormákur , star Idris Elba, and key members of the VFX team walk us through putting it all together. CREATING THE BEAST – The vicious title character of Beast is no ordinary lion. He's bigger, he's meaner, and he's got an axe to grind against humanity. Sit down with director Baltasar Kormákur as he explains what he envisioned for The Beast. MAKING IT REAL: THE WOUNDS – Sit down with prosthetics supervisor Clinton Smith and prosthetic assistant Daleen Badenhorst as they walk us through all the gory details of creating realistic looking slices, gashes, and tears caused by a massive, predatory lion. FILMING IN THE BEAST'S TERRITORY – Visit Limpopo South Africa where the cast and crew of BEAST travelled to capture all the vistas, planes, and mountains of Africa authentically on film. FAMILY BOND: THE CAST OF THE BEAST – Meet the family at the heart of this story as director Baltasar Kormákur and cast members Idris Elba, Iyana Halley , and Leah Jeffries take us inside their characters' journeys as they come together and heal in the direst of circumstances. A LION'S PRIDE – Learn the tragic truth of lion poaching with this factual piece that takes viewers inside the fight to protect the big game of Africa.

" Bullet Train "

David Leitch (" Atomic Blonde ") directed this controversial adaptation of the 2010 novel by Kōtarō Isaka about a group of assassins who coincidentally (or maybe not) find themselves on a bullet train in Japan. Brad Pitt leads the way as "Ladybug," a hired assassin who simply has to board the train, get a case, and get off. Easier said than done. Critics came down hard on a film that often feels like it's trying too hard to be nostalgic for the post-Tarantino world of clever bad guys but the movie plays reasonably well at home. It helps that Sony has given the movie the kind of video and audio transfer that allows a few of its flaws to fall away under the sheer force of its momentum. It's way too long and ultimately makes almost no sense, but if you turn your brain off you may be surprised at how much you enjoy the ride.

Special Features Outtakes & Bloopers Catch What You Missed: Easter Eggs All Aboard the Pain Train: Stunts Mission Accomplished: Making of Bullet Train Trained Professionals: The Cast Select Stunt Previs Audio Commentary with David Leitch, Kelly McCormick & Zak Olkewicz

" DC League of Super-Pets "

I wish this animated blockbuster had a few more original ideas and cared more about its visuals, but it's a good example of sheer voice cast power really holding a film together. Dwayne Johnson is effective as Superman's dog Krypto and his BFF Kevin Hart is pretty funny as the ordinary Ace who helps save the world, but it's the supporting voice cast here that rules. Keanu Reeves is perfect as a Batman who's even more Emo than usual and Natasha Lyonne pretty much steals the piece as a super-fast turtle. Kate McKinnon , Vanessa Bayer , Diego Luna , John Krasinski —they're all funny. So while "D.C. League of Super-Pets" is not as smart as it should be, it has the feeling of being at a party with some incredibly talented comedians, riffing off each other and being inspired by one another to bring their A-game.

Special Features How to Draw Krypto Behind the Super Voices Super-Pets Animation 101 Find the Easter Eggs The World of Super-Pets Deleted Scenes

" Eve's Bayou " (Criterion)

I loved it when Roger Ebert would champion a film that really needed the amplification of his praise, and one of the best examples of that was when he put this Kasi Lemmons film as the #1 of 1997 after raving about it during its release a few months earlier. His passion for "Eve's Bayou" was well-earned, and the film has only grown in reputation in the quarter-century since it was released, being added to the National Film Registry in 2018 and now being inducted into the Criterion Collection with a beautiful 4K digital restoration of both the theatrical version and the slightly different director's cut of the film. Lemmons herself offers a commentary on that cut and has also provided a new interview and a short film she made in 1996 that was a proof of concept for this project. This is one of the season's best Criterion releases, a package that elevates a modern classic into a different section of the canon using insightful special features.

Special Features New 4K digital restoration of the director’s cut, supervised by director Kasi Lemmons and cinematographer Amy Vincent, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack New 4K digital restoration of the original 108-minute theatrical-release version Audio commentary on the director’s cut featuring Lemmons, Vincent, producer Caldecot Chubb , and editor Terilyn A. Shropshire Dr. Hugo (1996), a short film Lemmons made as a proof of concept for Eve’s Bayou, in a new 4K digital transfer New interview with Lemmons Cast reunion footage Interview with composer Terence Blanchard New program showcasing black-and-white Polaroids that Vincent took during production Cast and crew photographs by William Eggleston Trailer English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: An essay by film scholar Kara Keeling

" In Bruges "

The reunion of writer/director Martin McDonagh and stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in this month's amazing " The Banshees of Inisherin " has already earned raves, and Kino Lorber has used that wave of good press to drop a 4K edition of their first film, a black comedy so beloved that it earned McDonagh his first Oscar nomination (and won Farrell a Golden Globe). This phenomenal movie sees the gents playing Irish hitmen who are hiding out in Belgium, giving the pair a chance to spiral through McDonagh's brilliantly witty dialogue. So smart that it almost approaches philosophical, this film has grown in esteem over the years and will likely reach another level of reappraised acclaim after the success of "Banshees." There's now a new best way to own it.

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Special Features NEW DOLBY VISION/HDR GRADE OF THE FILM APPROVED BY CINEMATOGRAPHER EIGIL BRYLD 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Stereo Optional English Subtitles DISC TWO - BLU-RAY: NEW 4K MASTER COLOR GRADED AND APPROVED BY CINEMATOGRAPHER EIGIL BRYLD Featurettes: Strange Bruges (7:27) When in Bruges (13:48) Fucking Bruges (1:34) A Boat trip around Bruges Deleted Scenes (16:16) Extended Scenes (2:02) Gag Reel (5:59) EPK Interviews Actor Colin Farrell (1:46) Actor Brendan Gleeson (3:08) Actor Ralph Fiennes (2:15) Actress Clémence Poésy (2:29) Actress Thekla Reuten (1:53) Actor Jordan Prentice (1:26) Writer/Director Martin McDonagh (2:03) Producer Graham Broadbent (1:09) B-Roll: EPK (12:08) US and German Theatrical Trailers

"The Invitation"

Karyn Kusama's 2015 thriller "The Invitation" is in no danger of being overtaken by the new Jessica M. Thompson joint that played briefly in theaters in August of this year. A throwback to the years when Screen Gems released a cheapo horror movie every August, it's a frustrating project because while the director has an interesting eye for actual horror, there's just too little of it in this slow-burn movie that features about an hour of banal dialogue before it gets anywhere interesting. To be fair, Nathalie Emmanuel does an admirable job as a young woman who ends up trapped in a supernatural nightmare when she decides to visit her newly-discovered British relatives. Never go to a British estate with strangers. It doesn't end well.

Special Features ALL-NEW UNRATED CUT OF THE FILM Behind-the-scenes featurettes: Lifting the veil: Story The wedding party: Cast Till death do us part: Design Deleted & extended scenes including an alternate ending Outtakes & bloopers

" Lost Highway " (Criterion)

I remember when "Lost Highway" was released a quarter-century ago between the success of "Twin Peaks" and "Mulholland Dr." that it was seen as something of a disappointment, even to David Lynch fans. Like a lot of his work, it has grown in critical esteem over the years, and it's a film that I find richer and more fascinating every time I get a chance to watch it. From now on, any viewings of this twisted gem will be through a fantastic 4K upgrade of the Criterion edition of "Lost Highway." Co-written by Lynch and the great Barry Gifford , it's the tale of a musician ( Bill Pullman ) who, well, I couldn't even begin. Patricia Arquette and Robert Blake co-star with Pullman, who is then replaced with Balthazar Getty , who leads a seemingly different life altogether. Lynch is playing with mood and tension instead of narrative here, and this film that gets lodged in your psyche in ways that are designed to make you feel uncomfortable. The Criterion edition is a must-own for even casual Lynch aficionados.

Special Features New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director David Lynch, with new 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack Alternate uncompressed stereo soundtrack For the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch, a feature-length 1997 documentary by Toby Keeler featuring Lynch and his collaborators Angelo Badalamenti , Peter Deming , Barry Gifford, Mary Sweeney , and others, along with on-set footage from Lost Highway Reading by Lynch and critic Kristine McKenna of excerpts from their 2018 book, Room to Dream Archival interviews with Lynch and actors Patricia Arquette, Bill Pullman, and Robert Loggia English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: Excerpts from an interview with Lynch from filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s book Lynch on Lynch

" Top Gun: Maverick "

It's hard to believe but it's also undeniably true: In 2022, the biggest movie star in the world is Mr. Tom Cruise . The legendary actor bet on himself and his fan base, holding "Top Gun: Maverick" even as the studio pressured him to release it in a streaming form during the pandemic. He knew that fans of " Top Gun " would come out when the time is right, but even Cruise couldn't have guessed that this would become the biggest film of his career, making $1.5 billion worldwide. I have a shocking confession: After a summer of personal setbacks that led to almost zero time to get to the theater, I haven't been able to see it yet. I usually wait until viewing myself to put something in this column, but it came in just this week, and I wanted to make sure readers knew it was out there so they can get a copy of their own. I have a feeling a lot of people will. (And maybe I'll come back and offer my critical thoughts after the weekend, but the truth is you know if you want to add this one to your collection or not. I'm basically the last person in the world to see it.)

Special Features DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK Cleared For Take Off - Witness the most intense film training program as the cast prepare themselves for filming while pulling multiple G's in a fighter plane. Breaking New Ground – Filming Top Gun: Maverick—Prepare to take flight as you go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew of Top Gun: Maverick on a journey to capture the most spectacular aerial sequences ever! A Love Letter To Aviation - Tom Cruise shares his passion for aviation as he pilots his own aircraft, a vintage World War II P-51 Mustang, which would have been the Top Gun aircraft of its day. Forging The Darkstar - Pushing the limits beyond Mach-10, the future of aviation is unveiled through an impressive experimental aircraft specially designed for the movie. Masterclass with Tom Cruise – Cannes Film Festival—Tom Cruise discusses his incredible career at the flagship event of the 75th Cannes Film Festival. "Hold My Hand" – Lady Gaga Music Video—Watch Lady Gaga's music video for her standout lead single hit on the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack. "I Ain't Worried" – OneRepublic Music Video—Check out the music video to the original new song from OneRepublic. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Teaser Trailer – We all share the same fate. Watch the official teaser trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One starring Tom Cruise. Coming to theatres 2023.

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The 25 Best New Movies to Stream in October 2022

From spooky delights to delightful romps and beyond

It’s not just horror movies that are new to streaming in October — although there are plenty of spooky films arriving on various streaming services this month that’ll help you get into the Halloween spirit. The selection of new titles on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max and Paramount+ this month ranges from traditional horror films to fantasy romps to perfectly pleasant period pieces. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best movies new to streaming in October to help you narrow down your viewing options. There’s a new “Hellraiser” movie, the final entry in the latest iteration of the “Halloween” franchise and even a black-and-white werewolf TV special from Marvel Studios — oh my!

Take a look through our picks below.

Annihilation

October 1, Paramount+

Filmmaker Alex Garland has made a habit out of putting a thoughtful (and unsettling) spin on genre, from writing “28 Days Later” and “Dredd” to directing “Ex Machina.” But his 2018 film “Annihilation” may be the weirdest of them all in the best way. The psychological horror film stars Natalie Portman as a biologist who is tasked with joining a team to go into a mysterious area known as “the Shimmer.” Her husband previously entered this area, disappeared and then returned home… different. What she and others encounter in the Shimmer is far from expected, building to one of the most unforgettable finales of all time. – Adam Chitwood

Jennifer’s Body

October 1, Paramount+ and Prime Video

If underrated and/or misunderstood gems are more your speed, check out “Jennifer’s Body.” This darkly comic 2009 film hails from Oscar-winning “Juno” writer Diablo Cody and “The Invitation” director Karyn Kusama, and tells the story of a popular high school girl who is abducted and ritualistically sacrificed which turns her into a demonic force that feeds on young teenaged boys. While marketed as a teen horror film, “Jennifer’s Body” is actually a smart take on the male gaze and sexuality through the lens of two talented female filmmakers. Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, and J.K. Simmons star. – Adam Chitwood

Shutter Island

Leonardo DiCaprio and filmmaker Martin Scorsese reunited for the third time in their career for the 2010 thriller “Shutter Island,” based on the book by Denis Lehane. This is a classic psychological thriller told by a master filmmaker, as DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo play 1950s U.S. Marshals dispatched to a facility for the criminally insane to investigate the disappearance of a woman who drowned her three children. This is visually striking but also haunting – it’s as close as Scorsese has come to a true horror movie, and it packs a whopper of a twist ending. – Adam Chitwood

Call Me By Your Name

October 1, Netflix

“Call Me by Your Name” is one of the most romantic, immersive love stories in recent memory, which makes it all the more frustrating that the film has been somewhat tarnished by troubling allegations against star Armie Hammer. But judging this as a film on its own merits, director Luca Guadagnino conjures a sensual, compassionate story of a young man (played by Timothee Chalamet) who comes of age while vacationing with his family in Italy and falls in love with a student (Hammer) who’s come to study with his father (Michael Stuhlbarg). This movie makes you feel like you’re falling in love, and boasts not one but two new original songs by Sufjan Stevens. – Adam Chitwood

Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Gladiator” more than holds up over two decades later. Massive in scope but intimate in stakes, Russell Crowe stars as a Roman General who is ousted when the Emperor is killed by his own son (Joaquin Phoenix). His family is murdered and he’s exiled to become a gladiator, fighting to sport. He claws his way back to Rome, fighting in front of the man who ruined his life. Entertainment – and some incredible acting – ensues. Hans Zimmer’s score also rules. – Adam Chitwood

“Labyrinth,” Jim Henson’s unfairly maligned musical fantasy, was released back in 1986. And it still packs a punch. A young Jennifer Connelly stars as Sarah, a teenage girl who is stuck babysitting her infant brother. On her watch he’s kidnapped by goblins, leading her into a fantastical realm within the titular, monster-filled maze. Much of the fun of “Labyrinth” comes from watching David Bowie play the king of the goblins – a limber, sexually suggestive phantom who seduces and repels Sarah in equal measure. And above all of the visual razzle-dazzle, including some of the greatest, most convincing characters Henson and his Creature Shop ever dreamed up, it’s this weird subtextual stuff about a young girl’s coming-of-age and her accompanying sexual awakening, that give the movie its power all these years later. (If you haven’t seen it in a while, it’s really striking.) Come for “Magic Dance,” stay for a young girl coming under the romantic sway of a supernaturally powerful oddball. – Drew Taylor

The Ocean’s Trilogy

Is there a more breezy, enjoyable, free-wheeling film trilogy than “Ocean’s Eleven?” Steven Soderbergh’s original film is a star-powered, hilarious heist that is an absolute blast to behold. But what makes this series so special is how different each subsequent film is. “Ocean’s Twelve” shifts locales to Europe, offering up a more European style of filmmaking and a meta-textual narrative about the pressure of following up the first film. And “Ocean’s Thirteen” is the “This Time It’s Personal” of the series, venturing back to Vegas with Al Pacino giving a go-for-broke performance as the antagonist. – Adam Chitwood

Nightcrawler

October 1, HBO Max

If you’re in the mood for a dark thriller with a powerhouse lead performance, check out 2014’s “Nightcrawler.” Written and directed by Dan Gilroy, the film is a darkly comic look at the world of local news media, as Jake Gyllenhaal plays a stringer named Lou who records violent events and sells them to a local Los Angeles news station. But as Lou’s ambition grows, his motives become murky. The film certainly has shades of a modern “Taxi Driver” with Gyllenhaal delivering a transformative performance that gets under your skin. The whole thing is anchored by terrific co-starring turns by Renee Russo and Riz Ahmed. – Adam Chitwood

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

One of the best and funniest comedies of the 21st century, full-stop, “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” finds The Lonely Island putting their own twist on a “Spinal Tap”-style story. Andy Samberg stars as a Justin Bieber-esque pop star who used to be part of a three-person group in the vein of the Beastie Boys. “Popstar” is a mockumentary, following Samberg’s character on tour after the disastrous release of his new album. The laughs are plenty and hearty throughout, but the film is also a sweet story of friendship. And the songs – written and performed by The Lonely Island – are legitimate bops. – Adam Chitwood

The American President

Before Aaron Sorkin created “The West Wing,” he wrote a romantic comedy called “The American President.” You’ll find the bones of Sorkin’s acclaimed drama series within this film, but at heart this is a romance about a widowed president (played by Michael Douglas) who strikes up a relationship with a lobbyist (played by Annette Bening) and all the complications that ensue. This one’s funny, romantic and sharp. – Adam Chitwood

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October 1, Hulu

“About Time” is great, but make sure you have tissues handy. From Richard Curtis, the filmmaker behind “Love, Actually” and “Pirate Radio,” this film is a time travel romantic comedy that’s not so secretly a father-son story. Domhnall Gleeson plays a man who learns from his father (played by Bill Nighy) that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. He uses this power to perfect his courtship of a woman (played by Rachel McAdams), but in doing so discovers that his father’s time before his death is short. This is a grounded and emotional time travel story that’s as much about the time we have left as it is about the time that’s now behind us. – Adam Chitwood

If you’re up for a sci-fi actioner with a smart script, check out “Knives Out” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” filmmaker Rian Johnson’s 2012 film “Looper.” Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as an assassin who kills people who are sent back in time, thus hiding all the evidence. But when his older self (played by Bruce Willis) arrives one day, he hesitates, thus putting the two on a collision course with fate that involves a farmer played by Emily Blunt. – Adam Chitwood

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

October 3, Paramount+

If it’s been awhile since you saw Steven Spielberg’s “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” it’s well worth giving another shot. Originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick, Spielberg revived the project after Kubrick’s death and wrote and directed this tale of a young boy A.I. who is programmed to love and then abandoned by his adopted family. One part fairy tale and one part nightmare, this is one of Spielberg’s darkest films, with the director maintaining a heartbreaking emotional core throughout the young boy’s journey. Fair warning: If you’re a parent, have tissues at the ready. – Adam Chitwood

Catch Me If You Can

Low-key one of Steven Spielberg’s most personal films, 2002’s “Catch Me If You Can” finds Leonardo DiCaprio filling the role of a real-life con man who impersonated a pilot, doctor and lawyer all while still being a teenager. Tom Hanks plays the FBI agent hot on his trail, and Spielberg delights in chronicling the jet-set era of the 1960s. Like many of Spielberg’s films, divorce is a theme here, but unlike those other movies this one finds DiCaprio’s father (played by Christopher Walken) as the jilted one while his mother leaves to start a new family. This was rooted in Spielberg’s discovery late in life that his parents’ divorce was not, as he and his siblings were led to believe, because his father left, but instead because his mother fell in love with someone else and his father didn’t want the kids to blame her. In that way, “Catch Me If You Can” is something of a love letter to Spielberg’s own father after his string of “Bad Dad” movies like “E.T.” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” – Adam Chitwood

The Indiana Jones Quadrilogy

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You can now stream the entire “Indiana Jones” franchise on Paramount+, although we recommend sticking with three. “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” has some bright spots and is worth checking out if you’ve never seen it, but it’s far from the quality of the first three. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is a masterpiece; “Temple of Doom” is one of the darkest films of Steven Spielberg’s career; and “Last Crusade” is an emotional romp of a father/son road trip story. This is one of the most rewatchable film franchises in history. – Adam Chitwood

October 7, Hulu

The new “Hellraiser” is good, actually! 11 films into this franchise, “The Ritual” and “The Night House” filmmaker David Bruckner puts a new spin on the series, turning the story of extradimensional beings who mistake pain for pleasure into a tale of addiction. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of gore and incredible effects, but the emotional crux of this one makes it sing all the better. – Adam Chitwood

Marvel’s Werewolf by Night

October 7, Disney+

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting spooky. “Werewolf by Night,” a mid-sized movie (running about 53 minutes), follows the title character, who in human form is named Jack Russell (get it?) and portrayed by a charismatic Gael Garcia Bernal. Jack is summoned to a mysterious mansion with fellow monster hunters to track down the deadliest creature yet. But can he nab the beast without outing himself as a werewolf? That is the question! Deliberately throwback-y in both form and content, director Michael Giacchino purposefully replicates the look and feel of a classic 1940s Universal monster movie with black-and-white photography and a lush orchestral score (also composed by Giacchino). Could this be the opening of an entirely new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or is this just a one-off experiment? Either way, it’s a ton of Halloween-y fun. – Drew Taylor

Catherine Called Birdy

October 7, Prime Video

Filmmaker Lena Dunham adapts the Karen Cushman book “Catherine Called Birdy” for Prime Video, telling the 1290-set story of a young girl (played by “Game of Thrones” alum Bella Ramsey) who is about to be married off by her financially destitute father. But Birdy’s not inclined to do what she’s told, and her fierce independence puts her on a collision course with her parents. – Adam Chitwood

The Northman

October 11, Prime Video

How does a violent, Viking epic from the visionary director behind “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse” sound? The answer is “very cool,” and that’s exactly what you get with “The Northman.” The 2022 film stars Alexander Skarsgard as a Viking warrior prince seeking to avenge the murder of his father (played by Ethan Hawke). The film follows his quest with breathtaking vistas and a killer cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe and Bjork (yes, that Bjork). – Adam Chitwood

Halloween Ends

October 14, Peacock

2018’s “Halloween” boldly did away with the cumbersome mythology of a series of so-so sequels and remakes, instead returning to the bedrock that made the 1978 original so special – chiefly, putting Jamie Lee Curtis in the lead role (she’s now older and embittered, but she’s still our Laurie Strode) and making the whole thing scary as hell. After the success of the 2018 movie, two sequels were quickly announced, forming a modern-day, stand-alone trilogy. “Halloween Kills,” initially slated for 2020, finally opened last year. And now we have the closer, “Halloween Ends.” It’s been four years since the events of ‘Kills’ and, for the most part, Haddonfield, Illinois has moved on. Laurie is living with her granddaughter (Andi Matichak) and attempting to let the trauma of her past dissipate. Easier said than done, especially when a loner with a past (Rohan Campbell) unknowingly awakens Michael Myers. This one takes some turns, but it feels like the appropriate end point for this run of “Halloween” films and a more emotional, grounded recalibration after the bloodbath that was “Halloween Kills.” Turn down the lights, pull up Peacock and turn the sound up. – Drew Taylor

October 14, Hulu

Are there ever enough “Romeo and Juliet” adaptations? The latest is described as “a fresh and comedic twist” on Shakespeare’s classic love story “as told from the perspective of Juliet’s cousin Rosaline (played by Kaitlyn Dever), who also happens to be Romeo’s recent love interest. Heartbroken when Romeo (Allen) meets Juliet (Merced) and begins to pursue her, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and win back her guy. This one has a screenplay by Scott Neustader and Michael H. Weber, the duo behind “The Fault in Our Stars” and “(500) Days of Summer.” – Adam Chitwood

The School for Good and Evil

October 19, Netflix

“Bridesmaids,” “Spy” and “Ghostbusters” filmmaker Paul Feig tries his hand at fantasy with the new Netflix original “The School for Good and Evil.” Based on the book of the same name by Soman Chainani, the story concerns two best friends — one into fairy tales, the other with a darker taste — who are whisked away for a literal school for Good and Evil. But when the two are mismatched — the “lighter” friend sent to the School for Evil and the “darker” friend sent to the School for Good — they try to figure out what’s amiss. – Adam Chitwood

Wendell & Wild

October 28, Netflix

Henry Selick lives! The stop-motion filmmaker, responsible for perennial classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” hasn’t made a feature since 2009’s Oscar-nominated “Coraline.” But he’s finally back, with a brand-new feature, “Wendell & Wild,” produced, co-written and starring Jordan Peele. In the movie Peele and his longtime creative partner Keegan Michael-Key play a pair of demons who con their way into our world via their relationship with a young girl (Lyric Ross). Sort of a more diverse, more thoughtful version of “Beetlejuice,” “Wendell & Wild” is crafted with Selick’s trademark handcrafted ghoulishness (he says his movies “scare not scar”) and will undoubtedly become another Halloween classic. A 24-frames-per-second marvel. – Drew Taylor

Downton Abbey: A New Era

October 28, Prime Video

Pleasant is the name of the game when it comes to “Downton Abbey,” and if you missed the sequel film “Downton Abbey: A New Era” in theaters earlier this year, now’s your chance to watch it on streaming. The follow-up film finds a Hollywood crew setting up shop at the Abbey to film a major motion picture – and a silent film at that! – all the while a secret from the Dowager Countess’ (Maggie Smith) past threatens to come to the surface as she’s gifted a villa in the south of France. – Adam Chitwood

Crimes of the Future

October 31, Hulu

David Cronenberg, at 79, is an elder statesman of body horror, the subgenre he helped pioneer with movies like “Scanners,” “The Brood” and his extra-slimy remake of “The Fly.” But, as “Crimes of the Future” proves, he can bring the goo. This movie, which shares a name with a short film from early in his career, images a perpetually crummy future where performance artists like Viggo Mortensen (one of Cronenberg’s closest collaborators in recent years) get surgery on stage for the amusement of an indifferent audience. (The movie’s tagline was “Surgery is the new sex.”) Everything in “Crimes of the Future” looks like shit – the actors are barely made up; the walls of the locations are cracked and crumbling; the photography muddy – and that’s part of the point. It’s all gone to hell. Cronenberg makes the most of his lo-fi dystopia and the performers (among them: Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart and, um, Scott Speedman) are clearly have the time of their life. This is a late-career masterwork, one that will crawl its way into your brain and wiggle around in there. It’s also got arguably the greatest final shot in movies this year. Eat up! – Drew Taylor

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It was a long delay for takeoff but Top Gun: Maverick is why we love the blockbuster experience: Exhilirating action with big emotional stakes and an on-your-feet sunset ending. As for the rest of the top 10, writer/director Martin McDonaugh went back to his roots for the stout-dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin , co-starring Colin Farrell (also in The Batman , by the way). In this universe, Everything Everywhere All At Once became the sci-fi/fantasy/action/romance/comedy that could. You couldn’t ask for more diversity in animation, with the high-spirited Turning Red , the dark musical Pinocchio , and the sweet and poignant hybrid Marcel the Shell with Shoes On . And in 2022, love had lots to do with it, from a mother’s grief and crusade ( Till ) to a pregnant teenager facing harrowing choices ( Happening ) and one hot quixotic couple ( Fire of Love ).

The order reflects Tomatometer scores (as of December 31, 2022) after adjustment from our ranking formula, which compensates for variation in the number of reviews when comparing movies or TV shows.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) 96%

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) 96%

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) 93%

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022) 96%

Turning Red (2022) 95%

Happening (2021) 99%

The Batman (2022) 85%

Fire of Love (2022) 98%

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) 98%

Till (2022) 96%

The Woman King (2022) 94%

Prey (2022) 94%

The Northman (2022) 90%

X (2022) 94%

The Duke (2020) 97%

The Janes (2022) 100%

Descendant (2022) 100%

No Bears (2022) 99%

Navalny (2022) 97%

All That Breathes (2022) 99%

Official Competition (2021) 96%

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022) 93%

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) 98%

Nothing compares (2022) 99%.

Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down (2022) 100%

Aftersun (2022) 96%

Decision to Leave (2022) 94%

Free Chol Soo Lee (2022) 100%

Emily the Criminal (2022) 94%

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) 94%

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