Erik's October Frightful Films 😱

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3 Oct 202403:23

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

  • 🎬 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.

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