Movies To Look Out For In September 2024

August has ended and you didn’t complete your ‘To Be Watched’ list. I’m not judging… I know, firsthand, that adulting is hard and everybody is busy. But that won’t stop me from keeping you up-to-date on the top movies in September 2024. 

This September, get ready for a mix of Oscar contenders, blockbuster thrillers, and some seriously mind-bending flicks that are sure to leave a mark. It’s going to be a cinematic feast with a lineup that promises to dazzle, frighten, and make you think. 

From mind-bending sci-fi adventures to heart-pounding thrillers and a frightening K-drama that’s already making waves, this month’s movie releases are sure to captivate every kind of film lover. Whether you’re a fan of emotional time-travel tales, unsettling psychological dramas, or supernatural sequels, just know that we’re going to eat good this September.

Let’s get right into it!

Omni Loop

Time travel—who hasn’t dreamed of going back to fix a mistake or relive a perfect moment? Most time travel movies, like Back to the Future or Avengers: Endgame, play on this idea of wish fulfillment. They let us imagine what we’d do if we could rewrite the past. Omni Loop takes a different spin. 

Zoya (played by Mary-Louise Parker), is facing a massive existential crisis. She has five days to live thanks to a mysterious black hole in her chest. 

With the clock ticking, she teams up with Paula (the amazing Ayo Edebiri from The Bear) to crack the code of time travel. All in a desperate bid to buy more time with her loved ones. 

This one is not just about the mechanics of time travel. It’s about why we’d go to such lengths in the first place. Get ready for a tear-jerker that’ll make you rethink how you’re spending your days.

The Substance

Who wouldn’t want to turn back the clock and regain their youth, even if just for a little while? The Substance takes this fantasy and turns it on its head—hard. Elisabeth Sparkle (played by the iconic Demi Moore) is a former aerobics star who’s just hit the big 5-0. With it comes the harsh reality that her career and her looks are fading fast. 

Desperate to stay relevant, she takes a wild gamble on a new drug called “The Substance,” which gives her a younger body. The catch? She can only keep it for seven days before things start to get… well, messy.

This film caused quite the stir at the popular film festival, Cannes, with its mix of jaw-dropping body horror and stellar performances. Moore and Margaret Qualley (who plays Elisabeth’s younger self) are absolutely on fire, delivering what critics are calling their best work yet. 

Trust me, The Substance is going to be the movie everyone’s talking about this year, making it a must-watch in the lineup of movies in September 2024.

Sleep 

Living with someone always comes with a few annoyances. Maybe they leave the toilet seat up or forget to do the dishes. But for newlywed Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), her husband Hyeon-soo (Lee Sun-kyun) has a quirk that’s more than just a little annoying. 

Every night, Hyeon-soo sleepwalks, and it’s not the harmless kind where he just wanders around the house. Oh no, when Hyeon-soo sleepwalks, he gets seriously creepy. We see him scratching his face until it bleeds and muttering in a voice that doesn’t seem entirely… human. Is it just a sleep disorder, or is there something far more sinister lurking in their apartment?

Sleep was a massive hit in South Korea, with audiences gripped by its nerve-wracking tension and mind-bending twists. If the trailer is anything to go by, this is one film that’s going to keep you wide awake long after the credits roll. This is one movie that K-drama fans would love.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Lydia Deetz (played by Winona Ryder) is still haunted by the mischievous Beetlejuice. However, things go from spooky to downright chaotic when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. 

The past and present collide in this much-anticipated sequel, bringing all the dark humour and quirky thrills that made the original a cult classic. With its unique blend of supernatural shenanigans and family drama, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is set to stand out among the movies in September 2024.

Speak No Evil

Sometimes, the perfect vacation can turn into your worst nightmare. In Speak No Evil, a family is invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house. But, what starts as a dream getaway quickly spirals into a psychological nightmare. 

As tensions rise and secrets come to light, this suspenseful thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you’re looking for a film that dives deep into the darkness lurking beneath the surface, Speak No Evil is a must-watch. It’s another standout in the incredible lineup of movies in September 2024.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready for a movie-packed September that’s sure to have something for everyone. 

Whether you’re into emotional time-travel tales, freaky body horror, or edge-of-your-seat thrillers, these films are going to be unforgettable. And with this stellar lineup of movies in September 2024, you’ll want to catch every single one! 

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