Erik's October Frightful Films π±
Summary
TLDRIn 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
- π¬ The animated adventure film 'The Wild Robot' has become a major hit with a 98% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- π° 'The Wild Robot' grossed $35.7 million last weekend, making it the 10th best September opening of all time.
- π The film has surpassed 'Dune Part Two,' which had a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score in March.
- π The sequel to the 2019 'Joker' film, featuring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, is expected to be another big success at the box office.
- π€ The original 'Joker' was a massive financial hit for Warner Brothers, grossing over a billion dollars and winning an Oscar for Joaquin Phoenix.
- π€ Unlike its predecessor, the 'Joker' sequel will be a musical, adding a unique twist to the franchise.
- π October is gearing up for Halloween, and the horror film 'Terrifier 3' is set to release, following the success of the second film.
- π± 'Smile 2,' the sequel to the $100 million hit horror movie, will be released on October 18th.
- πΊ Horror-themed content will also be available on streaming platforms like Shudder, catering to Halloween enthusiasts.
- π₯ 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.
Outlines
π¬ Wild Robot Breaks Records with Stellar Reviews
The animated adventure 'The Wild Robot' is making waves in the box office and among critics. Film critic Eric Chris shares that the movie has received a stellar 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing 'Dune: Part Two's' 92% earlier this year. Financially, 'The Wild Robot' brought in $35.7 million in its opening weekend, securing the 10th best September opening ever. The fall film season kicks off with a major release of 'The Joker' sequel starring Lady Gaga alongside Joaquin Phoenix.
π Joker Sequel Expected to Dominate Box Office
Eric discusses the highly anticipated sequel to Todd Phillips' 2019 hit 'Joker.' He notes that while the original film was a surprise box office smash, earning over a billion dollars, he was personally not a fan of Joaquin Phoenixβs Oscar-winning performance. The sequel, featuring Phoenix and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, promises to deliver a unique twist by being a musical, which is not evident from the trailers.
π» Halloween Horror Highlights: Terrifier 3 & Smile 2
October brings a host of horror movies, with 'Terrifier 3' and 'Smile 2' leading the way for fans of thrills and chills. 'Terrifier 3' is expected to up the ante in brutality, following the cult success of its predecessor, while 'Smile 2' continues the legacy of the 2022 surprise hit. Streaming platforms, including Shudder, will also offer Halloween-themed content to get viewers in the spooky spirit.
π₯ Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut: Real-Life Horror
Aside from theatrical releases, the true crime genre gets a spotlight with 'Woman of the Hour,' Anna Kendrickβs directorial debut premiering on Netflix. The film, based on the true story of a serial killer who appeared on the 'Dating Game' TV show, offers a more subtle kind of horror thatβs chilling in its realism. Eric highlights this film as a must-watch for those who prefer psychological tension over graphic violence.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘The Wild Robot
π‘Rotten Tomatoes
π‘Box Office
π‘Joker
π‘Todd Phillips
π‘Lady Gaga
π‘Terrifier 3
π‘Smile 2
π‘Woman of the Hour
π‘Streaming Services
Highlights
The Wild Robot has a 98% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed wide release of the year.
The Wild Robot earned $35.7 million last weekend, securing the 10th best September opening of all time.
Dune Part Two previously held a 92% critic score, surpassed by The Wild Robot.
Joker sequel, featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is expected to generate significant box office revenue.
Todd Phillips' 2019 Joker was a massive success, grossing over $1 billion on a modest budget.
The Joker sequel will be a musical, adding a new dimension to the story with Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn.
Terrifier 3, a brutal indie horror film, is set to release next week and promises even more blood and brutality.
Smile 2, a sequel to the $100 million horror hit, releases on October 18th in theaters.
Streaming services like Shudder are preparing Halloween-themed viewing for the spooky season.
Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with Woman of the Hour, releasing on Netflix on October 18th.
Woman of the Hour is based on the true story of a serial killer who appeared on a dating game show.
For viewers who prefer psychological horror over gore, Woman of the Hour offers chills under the skin.
Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his role in the 2019 Joker, though Eric Chris considers it one of the worst performances of the year.
Lady Gaga joins Joaquin Phoenix as Harley Quinn, adding a love-and-crime dynamic to the Joker sequel.
Horror fans can expect both indie films and big studio releases to deliver frights during the Halloween season.
Transcripts
taking a look at movies and money the
wild robot already a hit in the animated
Adventure category let's bring in film
critic Eric Chris the founder of the
movie Madness podcast Eric what can you
tell us about the box office dollars
well the biggest number associated with
it is its critic score at Rotten
Tomatoes at 98% the wild robot has
become the best reviewed wide release of
the year surpassing the 92% receiv by
Dune part two back in March as for the
dollar figures the audience has spent $
35.7 million on the film last weekend
securing the 10th best September opening
of all time the fall film season kicks
off with a sequel to The Joker opening
this weekend with the addition of Lady
Gaga here's a
peek SM when I first saw
Joker when I saw you the whole world
with you for once in my life I didn't
feel so alone
anymore Eric is this Joker likely to be
the next big cash infusion for theaters
yes and it should be reminded that Todd
phillips' joker as much as it pains me
to say out loud is one of the most
successful films in the history of
Warner Brothers the 2019 film cost
peanuts to make by today's standards and
ended up grossing over a billion dollars
and want an Oscar for walking Phoenix in
what I actually called the worst
performance of that year but hey don't
listen to me about Joker fadu Phillips's
sequel with Phoenix returning as the
Arthur flect version of the infamous
Batman villain now joined by Lady Gaga
as his partner in love and crime Harley
Quinn and what the trailers aren't
showing you is that the film is actually
a musical all right we are in October
and Hollywood loves to Hype Halloween
what are some of your frightful picks
for Thrills and chills there will
certainly be no shortage of titles to
look out for this month Angie now next
week art the clown returns in terrifier
3 we'll talk more about it then but the
second film in this indie film series
made quite a little splash a couple
years ago and this one promises to be
even more brutal and more bloody on
October 18th smile 2 comes out a sequel
to the $100 million hit from just a few
years ago now both of those will be in
theaters and of course at home many of
the streaming services including shudder
which is dedicated to horror will be
doing Halloween themed viewing
now I would also have people look out
for Anna Kendrick's directorial debut
called woman of the hour it debuts on
Netflix also on the 18th and it's the
true story of a real life serial killer
who ended up on the dating game it's a
well-made and acted bit of real life
horror for those who prefer chills under
your skin rather than blood and guts all
over the place sounds creepy thank you
Eric thank you Angie go to business
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