From anticipated adaptations to a quirky doc, here's what's in cinemas this month
The article provides an overview of new film releases for October, including adaptations of Colleen Hoover's work and the horror-leaning superhero film 'Clayface'. It critiques the current state of the superhero genre while highlighting upcoming cinematic offerings.
Why it matters
It serves as a cultural guide for cinema-goers, reflecting current trends in film production and audience consumption.
The adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Verity hit cinemas this month. ( Supplied: Amazon MGM )
Link copied Share Share article Welcome to the ABC Arts October film wrap.
This month, claymation studio Laika delivers its first feature in more than five years, video games are back with Street Fighter, and another Colleen Hoover novel gets the cinema treatment in Verity.
Plus, Taika Waititi tackles a beloved story with Klara and the Sun, and Jane Austen's debut novel gets a face lift for a new generation.
Tom Rhys Harries faces an actor's worst nightmare in Clayface. ( Supplied: Universal )
After the embarrassment of Marvel's Morbius (2022) and Kraven the Hunter (2024), you almost have to admire the hubris it takes to make a standalone supervillain movie these days.
Starring: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik
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