Erik's October Frightful Films 😱

Summary

In this segment, film critic Eric Chris reviews recent box office hits, including 'The Wild Robot,' an animated adventure scoring 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing $35.7 million in its opening weekend. He discusses the highly anticipated 'Joker' sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, which promises to be a musical. For Halloween, Eric highlights horror picks like 'Terrifier 3' and 'Smile 2,' alongside Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, 'Woman of the Hour,' a chilling true crime story premiering on Netflix. Viewers are also encouraged to explore Halloween-themed streaming content.

Takeaways

• 🎬 The animated adventure film 'The Wild Robot' has become a major hit with a 98% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• 💰 'The Wild Robot' grossed $35.7 million last weekend, making it the 10th best September opening of all time.
• 🏆 The film has surpassed 'Dune Part Two,' which had a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score in March.
• 🃏 The sequel to the 2019 'Joker' film, featuring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, is expected to be another big success at the box office.
• 🤑 The original 'Joker' was a massive financial hit for Warner Brothers, grossing over a billion dollars and winning an Oscar for Joaquin Phoenix.
• 🎤 Unlike its predecessor, the 'Joker' sequel will be a musical, adding a unique twist to the franchise.
• 🎃 October is gearing up for Halloween, and the horror film 'Terrifier 3' is set to release, following the success of the second film.
• 😱 'Smile 2,' the sequel to the $100 million hit horror movie, will be released on October 18th.
• 📺 Horror-themed content will also be available on streaming platforms like Shudder, catering to Halloween enthusiasts.
• 🎥 Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, 'Woman of the Hour,' a true-crime thriller based on a real serial killer, will be available on Netflix starting October 18th.

Q & A

What is the current critic score of 'The Wild Robot' on Rotten Tomatoes?

'The Wild Robot' has a critic score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.

How does 'The Wild Robot' compare to 'Dune Part Two' in terms of critic score?

'The Wild Robot' surpasses 'Dune Part Two' with a 98% critic score, compared to 92% for 'Dune Part Two'.

How much did 'The Wild Robot' earn at the box office during its opening weekend?

'The Wild Robot' earned $35.7 million during its opening weekend.

Where does 'The Wild Robot' rank in terms of September openings?

'The Wild Robot' secured the 10th best September opening of all time.

What major film sequel is opening this weekend?

The sequel to 'The Joker', which stars Lady Gaga alongside Joaquin Phoenix, is opening this weekend.

What was notable about the original 2019 'Joker' film?

The original 2019 'Joker' film was one of Warner Brothers' most successful films, grossing over a billion dollars and winning an Oscar for Joaquin Phoenix.

What new aspect does the 'Joker' sequel bring to the story?

The 'Joker' sequel will be a musical, featuring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.

What horror films are being released in October?

Two horror films being released in October are 'Terrifier 3' and 'Smile 2'.

What can viewers expect from 'Terrifier 3'?

'Terrifier 3' is expected to be more brutal and bloody compared to the previous film in the series.

What is Anna Kendrick's directorial debut, and when will it be released?

Anna Kendrick's directorial debut is 'Woman of the Hour', and it will be released on Netflix on October 18th.

What is 'Woman of the Hour' about?

'Woman of the Hour' is based on the true story of a real-life serial killer who ended up on the dating game show, providing a chilling portrayal of real-life horror.

Which streaming service is dedicated to Halloween-themed horror content?

The streaming service Shudder is dedicated to Halloween-themed horror content.