HALLOWEEN ENDS – FOR REAL
It ' s Scary Movie Month , and if you are a fan of horror films , this is your favorite time of the year . We have the final showdown between Laurie Stroud and Michael Myers , a reboot of Clive Barker ’ s Hellraiser featuring the beloved Pinhead , and some seriously terrifying battles with the Devil . We also have the debut of DC ’ s latest supervillain , Black Adam . Here ' s a look at some of the scarier movies premiering in theaters and streaming this month .
Mr . Harrigan ’ s Phone
Directed by John Lee Hancock Rated NYR • October 5 - Netflix
Based on a Stephen King novella , young Craig ( Jaeden Martell ) befriends the elderly billionaire Mr . Harrigan ( Donald Sutherland ),
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they bond over books , and Craig gives him an iPhone . When Mr . Harrigan passes away , Craig begins to call his old number about those who torment him , only to find that doing so results in Mr . Harrigan ' s spirit avenging his young friend from beyond the grave .
Amsterdam
Directed by David O . Russell Rated R • October 7 - In Theaters
Christian Bale , John David Washington , Margot Robbie , Rami Malek , and Robert De Niro lead a stellar cast in this fascinating , richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely , cinematic experience about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history . Alessandro Nivola , Andrea Riseborough , Anya Taylor-Joy , Chris Rock , Matthias Schoenaerts , Michael Shannon , Mike Myers , Taylor Swift , and Zoe Saldaña star in this crime drama based on actual events .
Hellraiser
Directed by David Bruckner Rated R • October 7 on Hulu
A reinvention of Clive Barker ’ s 1987 horror classic ( I mean , who didn ' t have childhood nightmares featuring Pinhead ?) in which a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box , unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites , a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension . Starring : Jamie Clayton , Goran Visnjic , Odessa A ' Zion , Hiam Abbass , Drew Starkey .
Halloween Ends
Directed by David Gordon Green Rated R • October 14 - In Theaters
After 45 years , the most acclaimed , revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic , terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode ( Jamie Lee Curtis ) faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil , Michael Myers , in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before . Only one of them will survive .
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
Directed by Jeff Wadlow Rated TV-14 • October 14 - Netflix
A Halloween-hating dad ( Damon Wayans ) teams up with his teenage daughter , Stranger Things ’ Priah Ferguson when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making the town ’ s decorations come to life — featuring Kelly Rowland , Rob Riggle , Nia Vardalos , and John Michael Higgins .
Black Adam
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Rated PG-13 • October 21 - In Theaters
Based on the DC Comics anti-hero , Dwayne Johnson stars in the action-adventure story . In ancient Kahndaq , Teth Adam is bestowed with the almighty powers of the gods . After using these powers for vengeance , he was imprisoned , becoming Black Adam . Nearly 5,000 years have passed , and Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend . Now released , his unique form of justice , born out of rage , is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society : Hawkman , Dr . Fate , Atom Smasher , and Cyclone .
Prey For The Devil
Directed by Daniel Stem Rated PG-13 • October 28 - In Theaters
Sister Ann ( Jacqueline Byers ) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist , but who or what called her ? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions , Ann seeks out an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church . Until now , they have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor ( Colin Salmon ) recognizes Sister Ann ’ s gifts and agrees to train her . Thrust onto the spiritual frontlines with fellow student Father Dante ( Christian Navarro ), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl , who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her mother years ago .
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