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Movies coming to PH Cinemas this October 2022

By Mia Borlongan Published Sep 28, 2022 3:00 pm

With October's exquisite blend of warm days and cold nights, watching movies on the big screen while eating popcorn is the best way to enjoy the weather. 

To spice up the coming Halloween season, be sure to catch up with friends by heading to local cinemas. Check out some of the movies ranging from rom-com to action to the horror realm that moviegoers can look forward to this October 2022. 

Note: Release dates for movies in Philippine cinemas are subject to change without prior notice. 

Ticket to Paradise 

Release date: October 5 

A feel-good family romantic comedy film, Ticket to Paradise starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney together with Kaitlyn Dever and Indonesian actor Maxime Bouttier will make you laugh and fall in love the second time around. 

The story revolves around a divorced couple who teams up and travels to Bali, Indonesia to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago. Although David (George Clooney) and Georgia (Julia Roberts) have separated, one thing has never changed: their love for their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever). So, when Lily falls in love with a seaweed farmer in Bali named Gede (Maxime Bouttier) and announces to her parents that she'll marry him, the two team up to stop her from making the same mistake they made all those years ago. 

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The Woman King 

Release date: October 5 

If you're a fan of action movies based on real events, this feminist flick loaded with historical wars is perfect for you. 

The Woman King follows the story of General Nanisca, the leader of the Agojie which is the all-female unit of warriors who secured and protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. The female warriors fought to protect their territory with great skills and fierceness, unlike anything the world has ever caught a glimpse of. Fronted with a new danger, Nanisca trains the next generation of warriors who will face a battle against a foreign enemy who has the goal to destroy their way of living.  

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Amsterdam

Release date: October 6

Are you a fan of period flicks? Amsterdam, a period mystery comedy features a star-studded ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Mike Myers and more. Set in the '30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile 

Release Date: October 12 

Shawn Mendes is now ready to share his wonderful voice in the character of Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves caviar, baths, and great music. When the Primm family moves to New York City, their son Josh discovered Lyle. The two become best of friends. However, Lyle’s existence was threatened by the wicked neighbor Mr. Grumps.  

The Primms will do everything to protect Lyle and the happy family that they have. Based in a children’s book, this animated musical film will show you that family can be found in the most unexpected places. 

Halloween Ends 

Release date: October 12  

 

Laurie Strode is now living peacefully with her granddaughter and trying to finish her biography after four years of her last encounter with Michael Myers, a masked murderer. Laurie finally decides to disentangle herself from fear and started to embrace the beauty of life.  

However, when a young man stands accused of killing a boy that he was taking care of, it arouses a stream of violence and terror that forces Laurie to defy the evil she can't control. 

Black Adam 

Release date: October 19 

The time of heroes is over as Dwayne Johnson is ready to bring the thrill of the big screen in the story of Black Adam 

In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam corrupted the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods. These include the swiftness of Heru, the strength of Amon, the wisdom of Zehuti, the stamina of Shu, the courage of Mehen, and the power of Aton.  After using these powers for revenge, he was incarcerated and turned evil where he was named ‘Black Adam'. About 5,000 years have passed, Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend. Now that he's free from captivity, his extraordinary form of justice which is anchored on vengeance, is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher. 

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Prey for the Devil 

Release date: October 28 

 

Prepare to scream while watching a new horror movie perfect for your Halloween moviegoing experience. Prey for the Devil follows the story of Sister Ann, a nun with extraordinary skills in performing exorcism. The Roman Catholic Church started to train priests by reopening schools focusing on performing exorcism to combat the global rise in demonic possessions. Nuns are forbidden to do this ritual, but a professor notices Sister Ann's capabilities and decides to train her.  

She soon finds herself in a war to save a young girl's soul who’s possessed by the same demon that harmed her mother in the early years.