October
2022 will see the return of a terrifying clown, a new movie from the DCEU, the
final killing spree of Michael Myers, and more.
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.
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.