Five films to watch this October

The pandemic has been a cause of great distress for the film industries around the world, including Hollywood, which is still grappling with Covid restrictions, limited theatre capacity and the formidable rise of the streaming platforms. Yet, a few good blockbusters are finally making their way to the theatres this month as vaccine roll-out picks up pace. Here are the top five releases of October:

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Publish : 04 Oct 2021, 02:22 PMUpdate : 04 Oct 2021, 02:22 PM

The Last Duel

Release Date: October 15

King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carrouges settle his dispute with his squire by challenging him to a duel.

Halloween Kills

Release Date: October 15

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.

Many Saints of Newark

Release Date: October 1

A prequel to the acclaimed TV series "The Sopranos," David Chase offers a look at the formative years of New Jersey gangster Tony Soprano, who is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark's history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family's hold over the increasingly race-torn city.

Last Night in Soho

Release Date: October 29

An aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something darker.

Dune

Release Date: October 22

Denis Villeneuve's feature adaptation of Frank Herbert's timeless science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.