There’s several new movies giving us plenty of chills & thrills this October.
First up: the frightening follow-up to the successful Blumhouse hit, The Black Phone. The original cast answered the call to return for this scary sequel and star Mason Thames told us what it was like continuing his character’s story and going up against Ethan Hawke’s villainous “The Grabber.”
Mason Thames:
You can see Black Phone 2 in theaters Friday, October 17th.
Also hitting select theaters Friday is famed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated Frankenstein!
I had the chance to see the film at Netflix Studios in Los Angeles and interview the cast and I can tell you fans will not be disappointed; it is easily one of my favorite films of the year! Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordiboth give award worthy performances and Guillermo del Toro has given us another masterpiece. Try and see it in theaters if you can or check it out when it hits Netflix on November 7th.
If you’re looking for a different kind of thrill, check out the suspenseful new drama After the Hunt starring Julia Roberts in whole new light. The beloved actress playing an incredibly intense Yale professor forced to confront secrets from her own past when colleagues are embroiled in a scandal.
I got the chance to sit down with the actress and her co-star Michael Stuhlbarg to talk about her complex character.
Julia Roberts:
October isn’t just for serious scares and thrills, there’s new family fun hitting theaters compliments of Stitchhead.
The animated comedy is based off the bestselling book and arrives in theaters on Halloween.
If you want to dive deeper into the world of SAW - check out the Optix Fest panel with the filmmakers of “Spiral,” and star Marisol Nichols. Spiraling In Vegas | Darren and Josh Talk Torture with Marisol Nichols | Darren & Josh Make a Movie - YouTube
You can also get an interactive SAW experience here in Las Vegas thanks to Jason Egan’s Saw Escape Room!
Jigsaw & friends are ready to welcome you for a “killer” night out - if you dare!
The Official SAW Escape Room - Las Vegas Nevada
For more real-life scares, you can also check out the newly opened, Universal Horror Unleashed at Area 15!
Featuring eight live experiences, including four terrifying haunted houses, guests can bring their worst nightmares to life!
http://www.universalhorrorunleashed.com/
So, whether it’s a frightening new horror film that grabs your interest or some fun animated Halloween fare, there’s no doubt there’s plenty of tricks and treats to keep us entertained all October!
*And you know here at Optix Fest, we’ll be keeping an eye on all of it!
