In the series James Rolfe, known for his role as Angry Video Game Nerd, reviews a horror movie in every single day of October.
In Salem, a teenage boy named Max awakens three evil witches who were executed in the 17th century. With the help of his sister and friends, Max must stop the witches from stealing the souls of children before sunrise.
Ten years after his original massacre, the psychopathic killer Michael Myers escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to continue his reign of terror. As Halloween approaches, the town is gripped with fear and horror as Michael targets a group of teenagers, leading to a night of bloodshed and terror.
In 1993, a tragedy occurred during a high school play, resulting in the accidental hanging of a student. Twenty years later, the school decides to perform the same play again as a tribute, but supernatural forces turn it into a horrifying ordeal for the students involved. As they are stalked and killed one by one, secrets and dark pasts are revealed, leading to a night of terror.
Portrait of Jennie tells the story of a struggling artist who becomes captivated by the beauty and mystery of a young girl named Jennie. As he attempts to capture her essence in his paintings, he discovers that Jennie is not what she seems, and her presence in his life holds a supernatural power that will change everything. Set against the backdrop of Cape Cod and the Great Depression, this film is a moving exploration of love, art, and the mysteries of the human heart.
A group of friends sets out on a road trip to visit haunted house attractions during Halloween. Along the way, their trip takes a dark turn when they encounter masked individuals and strange occurrences. As they delve deeper into the world of haunted attractions, they begin to question the authenticity of the scares and face terrifying consequences.
Kaori Sasaki—a member of Uchihama Academy's Astronomy Club—confesses to Sou Akiyama, but later that evening, she dies in a tragic road accident. Her friends and fellow club members mourn her death in a local hospital. Yet she shows up to school the following day, and no one senses anything amiss. The day finishes without any unusual incidents, and the group of friends plans for the upcoming cultural festival. Suddenly, the room is shaken by an unnatural earthquake. Everyone splits up to investigate—except for Nagisa Hanamiya, who stays behind. As everyone leaves, Nagisa notices that the odd relic-like cube that she was toying with starts emitting a strange blue light. Meanwhile, Sou stumbles upon an unconscious, naked girl lying in a pool of water.
In October 1968, a group of strangers find themselves trapped in a bus station in Mexico City during a torrential downpour. As the rain continues, they realize that something supernatural is happening, causing fear and panic to spread. With limited communication and growing paranoia, they must try to survive the unknown forces that threaten their lives.
Those People is a drama and romance movie set in New York City. It follows the story of childhood friends who navigate their complicated relationships, including the protagonist's growing infatuation with his best friend, a talented pianist. The movie explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of being true to oneself in a conservative environment. As the story unfolds, the characters find themselves facing difficult choices and grappling with their personal desires and ambitions. Ultimately, they must confront their own demons and learn to accept themselves and others for who they truly are.
In the midst of the Russian Revolution, a group of Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky overthrow the provisional government and seize control of the Winter Palace. The film captures the unrest and social discontent that led to the revolution, as well as the ensuing power struggle within the Bolshevik party.
Edge of Darkness is set in a Norwegian fishing village during the German occupation of World War II. The film follows the story of the villagers as they resist and revolt against the Nazis, facing betrayal, unrequited love, and the harsh realities of war. Told in flashback, the movie explores themes of collaboration, insurgency, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
First Monday in October tells the story of the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, who, along with her conservative colleague, must navigate the challenges and dynamics of the highest court in the land. It explores themes of gender, politics, and justice.
Two reality TV stars are experts at survival, but when they decide to embark upon the legendary home of the Jersey Devil can they survive? Reality TV just got real.
St. Petersburg 1917. The frontline of the global war is coming closer everyday; people are hungry, wor-ried, angry. In February the tsar is overthrown. Many artists are euphoric: Revolution! Freedom, finally? No. Starting in October, the Bolsheviks rule by themselves. What were poets, thinkers, and avant-gardists like Maxim Gorky and Kazimir Malevich doing during this drastic change of power? In the film, five of them alight from the director’s piles of books as animated cut-out figures. With their own recorded words in their mouths, they participate in salons, committees, and street riots.
An epic presentation of the turbulent days leading to the Russian Revolution. Based on the classic work by John Reed, this important documentary makes use of rare footage and little-known information, stirringly narrated by Orson Welles.
Thirteen dinners of a Chinese migrant worker's family over the course of fourteen months. The film portrays a series of random occurrences. Joys, frustrations and the struggle for survival. The meals unfold in real-time through thirteen static, long takes. Each take captures with vivid detail the reality of the relationships between the different family members. As the seasons unfold, so does time and the echoes for better working conditions penetrate the frame. Issues such as the one-child-policy and the possibilities for better wages weigh heavily on the minds of the three-generation family.
A group of friends have theirs whilst visiting a horror experience.
A Manny Velazquez Psychological Thriller about a young detective finds a handcrafted Indian sculpture in an alley, and takes it home with him, but he soon realizes that the sculpture is bringing his worst fears to life.
A serial killer begins a massacre the night before Halloween in a small campus town in this slasher flick.