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What To Watch in October: 10 Incredible New Films You Have to See

The latest films from Edgar Wright, Denis Villeneuve, Wes Anderson and more.

By Ryan Rojas|October 4, 2021

Nearly all of this year’s originally-planned film releases have been affected by the ongoing shake-up to the movie-going experience, whether it’s because their theatrical release dates have been pushed back or were switched to day-and-date releases on streamers. However, we’ve finally arrived in October. And since it’s my most anticipated month for seeing new movies this year, I compiled a list of what to watch in October that I’ll be seeing, and that you hopefully will too.

There are so many films coming out this month, which were also made to be seen on the big screen. Which film are you absolutely heading to the theaters to see?

Titane

What it’s about: Following a series of unexplained crimes, a father is reunited with the son who has been missing for 10 years. Titane: A metal highly resistant to heat and corrosion, with high tensile strength alloys.

Why we’re looking forward to it: Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Titane is without a doubt the wildest, most insane film you’ll see all year. Be sure to see this one on the big screen.

Related: ‘Titane’ Review: The Most Horrifically Insane Film You Will See All Year

‘Titane’ is in theaters Friday, October 1.

Lamb

What it’s about: A childless couple, María and Ingvar discover a mysterious newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.

Why we’re looking forward to it: Every new A24 release is an exciting movie-going event. However, a new horror film from the studio behind such mind-bending films as Midsommar and The Lighthouse makes us even more excited. If that doesn’t sell you on checking out Lamb, the devilishly delirious trailer surely will.

‘Lamb’ is in theaters Friday, October 8.

Mass

What it’s about: Aftermath of a violent tragedy that affects the lives of two couples in different ways.

Why we’re looking forward to it: We’re calling it now: the most riveting, finest acted film from an ensemble cast this year.

‘Mass’ is in theaters Friday, October 8.

The Rescue

What it’s about: Follows the story of the Wild Boars youth soccer team who got trapped and their dramatic 2018 rescue.

Why we’re looking forward to it: The next high-adrenaline, live-action documentary from directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi looks just as intense and heart-pounding as their last Oscar-winning film, Free Solo.

‘The Rescue’ is in theaters Friday, October 8.

Possession (4K Restoration)

What it’s about: A woman starts exhibiting increasingly disturbing behavior after asking her husband for a divorce. Suspicions of infidelity soon give way to something much more sinister.

Why we’re looking forward to it: Confession time: I haven’t seen Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 film Possession. The fact that I’ll finally be able to see the classic as part of its 4K restoration brings me such joy (and only a little dread).

‘Possession’ is in theaters theatrically and digitally exclusively at Metrograph Friday, October 1. In theaters nationwide Friday, October 15.

The French Dispatch

What it’s about: A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional twentieth century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in “The French Dispatch Magazine.”

Why we’re looking forward to it: Wes Anderson’s latest feature film. Enough said.

‘The French Dispatch’ is in theaters Friday, October 22.

Dune

What it’s about: Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.

Why we’re looking forward to it: Are we more excited to see the visionary director Denis Villeneuve’s epic big screen piece, or Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya (and an incredible ensemble cast) share the screen? It’s… a draw.

‘Dune’ is in theaters and (unfortunately) on HBO Max on Friday, October 22.

Last Night in Soho

What it’s about: An aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something darker.

Why we’re looking forward to it: I would’ve already been all-in if Edgar Wright’s new film was simply a stylish throwback to London’s Mod scene (in the same way Tarantino wrote his 60s love letter to Los Angeles with Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood). But Last Night in Soho also promises some sort of time and mind-bending horror ghost story to boot. Oh, and Anya Taylor-Joy.

‘Last Night in Soho’ is in theaters Friday, October 29.

Antlers

What it’s about: In an isolated Oregon town, a middle-school teacher and her sheriff brother become embroiled with her enigmatic student, whose dark secrets lead to terrifying encounters with a legendary ancestral creature who came before them.

Why we’re looking forward to it: Antlers was unfortunately one of the films to have its original release date pushed, so it’s been on our radars for quite a while now. We couldn’t be more stoked to see it get a Halloween-timed release.

‘Antlers’ is in theaters Friday, October 29.

The Souvenir Part II

What it’s about: A young film student in the early 80s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man.

Why we’re looking forward to it: When we first saw The Souvenir, we were absolutely floored. Further, we couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw in the credits that Part II was planned to release. Well, Joanna Hogg’s follow-up film, starring Honor Swinton Byrne (Tilda Swinton’s daughter) is coming out to complete the devastating story.

‘The Souvenir Part II’ is in theaters Friday, October 29.

Did you discover a new film? Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments below what you’ll be seeing this month.

Ryan Rojas

Ryan is the editorial manager of Cinemacy, which he co-runs with his older sister, Morgan. Ryan is a member of the Hollywood Critics Association. Ryan's favorite films include 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Social Network, and The Master.

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