The summer is officially behind us, and as the colder weather creeps in, and we find ourselves wanting to stay indoors, we're likely to turn to movies as entertainment. Thankfully, there are so many options out there on where to find new entertainment to get us through the cold winter months, and a variety of genres to keep our interest, too.
Even in this craziness, there are a lot of new movies coming out soon that are generating buzz. Production companies have had to be a little more creative in this season to keep giving their fans new titles to watch. With the global health issue still raging on, and many movie theaters still not operational, creativity in new ways to bring content has meant forgoing the typical theater release and offering streaming right at home.
For anyone who is on the hunt for new content to watch for October, here's a list of 15 new movies that are coming really soon and are generating some buzz.
'On the Rocks'
Release Date: October 23
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Apple TV+
This comedy — starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, and Marlon Wayans — follows a woman from New York, and her father with a big personality set out to find out if her husband is having an affair. It's written and directed by Sofia Coppola, which means if anyone enjoyed Lost in Translation, or The Virgin Suicides, this will likely land well.
'Eternal Beauty'
Release Date: October 2
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Fandango Now
This romantic comedy from the UK centers around a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia who develops a romantic interest with a failed musician struggling with his own mental illness.
'The Place of No Words'
Release Date: October 23
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
This English drama fantasy film follows the innocent question a little boy asked his family, which set off an imagination-filled adventure of exploration – all set to answer, "Where do we go when we die?" It's a beautiful look at family and child's process of death.
'Terra Willy'
Release Date: October 27
Rated: PG
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
Terra Willy is a kid's comedy sci-fi adventure that follows a young boy who crash landed on an unexplored, unknown planet. He uses the help of his survival robot and an alien creature he came across to help him navigate the unknown, and try to get home.
'Sibyl'
Release Date: October 13
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
Sibyl is a psychotherapist who decided she needed a change of pace and quit her practice to return to writing instead. She finds herself without inspiration until she comes to know Margot, an actress who has quiet the saucy predicament — perfect material for novel.
'Last Call'
Release Date: Oct. 27, 2020
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
This movie is an English drama that follows a single mother who tries to prevent a depressed alcoholic from committing suicide over the phone.
'The Antenna'
Release Date: October 20
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
This thriller horror mystery Turkish film will give viewers a big scare as it follows a superintendent of a crumbling apartment building, confronting an evil entity that's reigning terror on everyone in its path.
'Bad Hair'
Release Date: October 23
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Hulu
This comedy drama follows an ambitious young woman who feels like she needs to change up her hair to make it in the world of music. She switches up her look and gets a weave, which, as it turns out, may have a mind of its own.
'Aggie'
Release Date: October 9
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
In a change of pace, this documentary follows the story of art collector Agnes Gund who sold Roy Lichtenstein's Masterpiece painting for $165 million, and used that money to start the Art for Justice Fund to end mass incarceration.
'Scare Me'
Release Date: October 1
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
This horror film follows two strangers as they tell scary stories around a campfire in an attempt to scare each other. However, scares are amped up when their horrors manifest into reality and force them to confront their biggest fears.
'The Forty-Year-Old Version'
Release Date: October 9
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Netflix
This comedy follows a playwright named Radha who is down on her luck and searching for a breakthrough before she hits 40 years old. She decides to reinvent herself as a rapper, chooses a stage name, and works to find her voice.
'Save Yourselves'
Release Date: October 6
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
This comedy movie, starring Sunita Mani and John Reynolds, follows a Brooklyn couple as they head to a quiet getaway and reconnect with each other. While without their phones and other technology, the planet falls under attack and weird thing ensue.
'She's in Portland'
Release Date: September 25
Rated: N/A
Where to Watch: Vudu, Amazon Prime
This drama follows a guy who's hoping to reconnect with his college buddy, who happens to be a little disillusioned and needs some guidance. She he takes him on a road trip to help him find the one love that "got away."
'12 Hour Shift'
Release Date: October 2
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms
In this mystery thriller comedy, 12 Hour Shift follows a 12-hour shift at a hospital with a nurse with a drug problem and a group of black market organ-traders … and all the drama that follows. Starring Angela Bettis, David Arquette, and Chloe Farnworth, the plans in the plot lead to some interesting situations.
'The Secrets We Keep'
Release Date: October 16
Rated: R
Where to Watch: Vudu; Fandango Now
This mystery thriller movie follows a woman who is attempting to rebuild her life post World War II in the suburbs in America, when her husband kidnaps her neighbor and tries to get vengeance for the war crimes she believes he committed against her.
