Jack Bottomley, Media Correspondent
Silver Screen Weekly - What's Coming Up At The Cinema From Friday 11th October
This animated feature tells the Transformers story from the very beginning, as friends Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) are as close as brothers, but the journey they are about to embark on, will change their fates and the fate of Cybertron forever. Critically acclaimed as the greatest Transformers film to ever hit the big screen, this beautifully animated and written film offers up exciting action but more than that some very unexpected emotional drama that is an absolute treat to fans of this hit franchise of all ages.
This long awaited adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling story comes from the makers of The Conjuring Universe. The story sees author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) return to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot, searching for inspiration for his next book, but soon discovers that the people there are changing and bloodthirsty vampires have overrun the town. A classic story that has long awaited the cinema treatment (the original previous screen incarnation was a TV film), horror hounds will not want to miss this one.
Art the Clown is back in Damien Leone’s acclaimed third film in his indie hit turned slasher icon horror series. After taking the gore and violence to extremes the last two times, Terrifier 3 sets a new benchmark for the genre, as Art is nastier than ever, as he returns at Christmas time to make things ho ho horrific for the survivors of his previous murderous spree. Being called the nastiest film ever made, passed as uncut in the States and making some audiences faint or feel queasy at test screenings, Terrifier 3 could well be one of the years - heck decades - defining horror films. Dare you see what Art has up his sleeve next?!
Buffalo Kids (PG) (Animated family feature following two Irish immigrant orphan children embarking on an unexpected train journey across the USA, as they foil a criminal’s dastardly plan.) - Friday 11th October
Timestalker (15) (Offbeat romantic comedy fantasy as a woman is doomed to repeat her failed romance over and over again, as she keeps being reincarnated through different eras of history, starring Alice Lowe.) - Friday 11th October
Gladiator (15) (Re-Release of Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Reed.) - Friday 11th October
Jigra (15) (Hindi action/thriller following an innocent man sentenced to death, and his sister who has just three months to plan his jailbreak.) - Friday 11th October
The Last of the Sea Women (PG) (Documentary following the Haenyeo women of South Korea fighting to protect their diving culture/livelihood from climate change and pollution.) - Friday 11th October
Stuntman (15) (Hong Kong action drama following an ageing stunt man attempting a comeback whilst trying to mend the relationship with his estranged daughter.) - Friday 11th October
SABATON - The Tour To End All Tours (12a) (Concert film following Sabaton’s legendary show on their European Tour at the iconic Ziggo Dome Venue in 2023.) - Friday 11th October
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (15) (Coming of age dark horror comedy that sees a young lady vampire unable to kill to meet her bloodthirsty needs but may have found a solution in a suicidal young man.) - Friday 11th October
Sound of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot (12a) (True story based drama that sees a Texan couple inspire their community to take in children from the foster care system.) - Friday 11th October
Portraits of Dangerous Women (15) (British comedy/drama that sees four strangers meet in a road accident and strike up an unexpected friendship.) - Friday 11th October
Janaka Aithe Ganaka (12a) (Telugu-language drama that sees a husband, against the idea of becoming a parent, taking a contraceptive company to court after his wife becomes pregnant.) - Saturday 12th October
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (12a) (Documentary examining the life and work of the American songwriter.) - Sunday 13th October
Endurance (PG) (A crew battles for survival as they try to find explorer Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship.) - Monday 14th October
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (TBC) (Ballet event cinema experience in Royal Opera House’s remarkable retelling of Lewis Carroll’s enduring fantasy, filmed live onstage from London.) - Tuesday 15th October
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision (TBC) (Documentary charting the creation of Electric Lady Studios by Jimi Hendrix.) - Wednesday 16th October
TAEYONG: TY TRACK IN CINEMAS (12a) (Concert film/documentary following South Korean singer Taeyong, as he performs a solo concert at Seoul's Olympic Hall.) - Wednesday 16th October
Tom Petty’s Heartbreaker’s Beach Party (15) (Lost 16mm film reels documenting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1982-1983 'Long After Dark' album cycle, including footage originally aired on MTV in the ‘80s.) - Thursday 17th October