Buzz
1. A Star Is Born
A surprising entry in the list of the Top 10 Hottest Movies for October 2018 is the romantic musical A Star Is Born. Featuring the legendary Lady Gaga, the film has garnered high praise from critics. While films in the musical and romance genres starring singers typically don’t receive much acclaim, with the exception of recent hits like La La Land, A Star Is Born has earned an impressive 87 on Metacritic, 9.0 on IMDb, and a remarkable 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s certainly a strong contender from Warner Bros. and a fierce competitor for this year’s Oscars.
Details:
- English Title: A Star Is Born
- Genre: Musical, Romance
- Director: Bradley Cooper
- Stars: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott
- Release Date: 05.10.2018
2. Smallfoot
Smallfoot is an animated feature produced by Warner Bros., inspired by the mythical creature Bigfoot. Based on the children's book by author Sergio Pablos, the story follows Migo, a Yeti who lives in a Bigfoot community. He believes that small-footed creatures exist, but no one in his village believes him. When Migo encounters a human boy, he becomes determined to venture into the human world to prove that these small-footed beings are real, seeking to convince his village once and for all.
Details:
- English Title: Smallfoot
- Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
- Directors: Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig
- Stars: Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya
- Release Date: 28.09.2018
3. Searching
Searching revolves around a father’s desperate search for his missing daughter, using her digital footprint—from chat histories and web browsing to her Facebook account on her computer and smartphone. As he delves deeper into the investigation, unsettling details of the case unfold, leaving even the father in disbelief. This film uses a unique screen-recording style, similar to the movie Unfriended. Searching has earned a 7.1 rating on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77 on MetaCritic.
Details:
- English Title: Searching
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Horror
- Director: Aneesh Chaganty
- Stars: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee
- Release Date: 31.08.2018
4. The Pool
The Pool is a Thai horror film set around a 6-meter-deep swimming pool, where two main characters become trapped underwater with no water in the pool and no one else around. Struggling for survival, they must figure out a way to escape or face starvation and dehydration. However, the danger escalates when a terrifying crocodile appears in the pool.
Details:
- English Title: The Pool
- Genre: Thriller, Horror
- Director: Anders Lennberg
- Stars: Niclas Gillis, Jan Mybrand, Moa Garpendal
- Release Date: 12.10.2018
5. Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is an action-packed crime thriller from Hong Kong, a country renowned for its films in this genre. The story follows a police investigation into a counterfeit money operation, only for the officers to discover a much more terrifying adversary. Starring Hong Kong's top film icon, Chow Yun-fat, Project Gutenberg has become a must-see in the action film world.
Details:
- English Title: Project Gutenberg
- Genre: Crime, Action
- Director: Felix Chong
- Stars: Chow Yun-fat, Nicholas Tse
- Release Date: 12.10.2018
6. Monster Hunt
Another exciting Asian film is Monster Hunt, a South Korean production. In recent years, Korean cinema has made significant progress, and Monster Hunt is a film where South Korea has heavily invested in special effects. Set in the 22nd year of King Chungjong's reign during the Joseon Dynasty, the film depicts a devastating plague that sweeps across the land, accompanied by rumors of a bloodthirsty creature. The royal court sends its most formidable generals to form a team tasked with hunting down the beast.
Details:
- English Title: Monstrum
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Huh Jong-Ho
- Stars: Kim Myung-Min, Kim In-Kwon, Hyeri, Choi Woo-Sik
- Release Date: 19.10.2018
7. Người bất tử
Last but certainly not least in the Top 10 Most Popular Movies in October 2018 is The Immortal. This Vietnamese film, directed by Victor Vu (known for works like The Bride Wars, Heavenly Sword, I See Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass, and Thunderstorm), revolves around a girl's encounter with an immortal man who has lived through three centuries, all conveyed through her dreams.
Details:
- English Title: The Immortal
- Genre: Mystery, Drama
- Director: Victor Vu
- Stars: Quách Ngọc Ngoan, Đinh Ngọc Diệp, Jun Vũ, Thanh Tú, Cường Seven, Trương Thế Vinh
- Release Date: 12.10.2018
8. The Terrifying Halloween Festival
Leading the Top 10 Movies of October 2018 is the horrifying The Terrifying Halloween Festival. This film is a reboot of the iconic 1979 horror classic. Widely regarded as one of the scariest films for Halloween, the mysterious killer Michael Myers returns after 40 years to bring even more terror to the holiday.
Details:
- English Title: Halloween
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Crime
- Director: David Gordon Green
- Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak
- Release Date: 19.10.2018
9. Venom
One of Spider-Man's most iconic foes, Venom, takes the spotlight in his own solo movie. First introduced in Spider-Man 3 (also produced by Sony), Venom is an extraterrestrial symbiote who arrives on Earth, bonding with Peter Parker and turning Spider-Man into a darker, more sinister version of himself. Eventually, the symbiote is expelled, but it survives and finds new hosts, gaining the same powers and dark energy that Spider-Man once wielded. With Tom Hardy in the lead role and a soundtrack by Eminem, whose album Kamikaze just made waves, Venom is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year.
Details:
- English Title: Venom
- Genre: Science Fiction, Action
- Director: Ruben Fleischer
- Stars: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson
- Release Date: 05.10.2018
10. First Step
First Step is a biographical film about Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon. The film follows the journey of Armstrong and his crew, from the early stages of the project to the countless challenges they faced in making history by landing a human on the moon. Starring Ryan Gosling (known for Blade Runner 2049 and La La Land), First Step has received critical acclaim with a Metacritic score of 83 and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is expected to be a strong contender for the upcoming Oscars.
Details:
- English Title: First Man
- Genre: Biographical, Science
- Director: Damien Chazelle
- Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke
- Release Date: 12.10.2018
