5 Must-Watch Movies in October 2024

Looking for some exciting movies to add to your watchlist this October? Whether you’re a fan of Donald Trump or not, his biopic hitting theaters on October 11 is sure to spark some interest. For action and superhero lovers, brace yourself for the grand finale of the Venom series, dropping on October 25th.

Joker and Harley Quinn fans, get ready to see Lady Gaga shine as Harleen in Joker: Folie à Deux. And if you’re a horror enthusiast, there are two spine-chilling releases on this list that you won’t want to miss.

Here are the top 5 movies you should definitely look out for in October 2024!

Let’s dive in!

The Apprentice

The Apprentice is a movie about Donald Trump’s early life as a businessman. Directed by Ali Abbasi and written by Gabriel Sherman, the film shows how Trump became successful with the help of his lawyer, Roy Cohn.

The movie shows how Trump transformed into a successful businessman under Cohn’s guidance, amidst controversy and scandal. It’s set in New York City in the 1970s and 80s. The movie stars Sebastian Stan as Trump, Jeremy Strong as lawyer Roy Cohn and Maria Balakova as Ivana Trump.

Premiering at Cannes Film Festival 2024, “The Apprentice” has received positive reviews, despite Trump’s campaign threatening legal action, and is set for release on October 11, 2024.

Smile 2

“Smile 2”, the highly anticipated horror sequel, hits theaters October 18, 2024. Directed by Parker Finn, the film follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she’s haunted by terrifying supernatural events amidst her world tour.

Skye’s desperate fight for survival intersects with Joel (Kyle Gallner), a detective still reeling from the previous film’s events. With Lukas Gage and Rosemarie DeWitt in supporting roles, “Smile 2” promises a chilling exploration of curses and supernatural entities, blending psychological horror and thrilling suspense.

Terrifier 3

“Terrifier 3” unleashes Art the Clown’s twisted terror on Christmas Eve. Sienna Shaw, who survived his last attack, must face him again. This time, Art has a new partner, Victoria. Sienna must confront her past to stop Art’s deadly rampage. With Chris Jericho and Daniel Roebuck joining the cast, director Damien Leone delivers more gore, suspense, and thrilling horror. The horror movie comes to theaters on October 11, 2024.

Venom: The Last Dance

“Venom: The Last Dance” is the final movie in the Venom series. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom must fight against their enemy, Shriek. The battle changes everything. Eddie and Venom’s relationship deepens leading to a transformative change.

A new villain appears, making things even harder. With Woody Harrelson still having his role as Carnage and Michelle Williams as Anne Weying, director Kelly Marcel delivers an action-packed, emotionally charged finale. Expect action, excitement, and a thrilling end to the Venom series.

Joker: Folie à Deux

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is the sequel to the 2019 movie “Joker”. Joaquin Phoenix returns as Joker, who’s now in a mental hospital. He meets a troubled doctor named Harleen (Lady Gaga).

They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated and dangerous. As they get closer, Harleen becomes Harley Quinn, and chaos erupts in Gotham City. Directed by Todd Phillips, the film hits theaters on October 4, 2024.

So which of these movies in October 2024 are you anticipating the most? Why not share this article with your fellow movie junkies and find out their opinions too! It would make for interesting conversations.😉

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