Sky Cinema's new releases in October

Ash Walker • 02 Oct 2024 News

Find out which new films are coming this October.

October will see some excellent films added to Sky Cinema, featuring everything from icy ghosts to reanimated boyfriends and… Bob Marley?

Read on for all the new releases coming to Sky Cinema this month.

Sky Cinema new releases: What’s on in October

The Color Purple (2023) - 4th October

Credit: The Color Purple | Official Trailer (Warner Bros. Pictures, YouTube)

A screen adaptation of the multiple-Tony-winning stage show, itself adapted from Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, this is a powerful story about sisterhood, love and overcoming hardships.

With sumptuous production design and some brilliant performances, this promises to be an unmissable experience. Stars Fantasia Barrino (fresh from the stage version in her screen debut), Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid) and Taraji P Henson (Hidden Figures).

Zombie Town - 5th October

Some perfect spooky season viewing right here! Based on a novel by Goosebumps scribe RL Stine, Zombie Town tells the story of two teens who accidentally unleash an ancient curse on their hometown after watching an old horror movie on Halloween night.

It’s a family-friendly (for older kids), tongue-in-cheek horror comedy, with some fun roles for Chevy Chase (National Lampoon’s Vacation), Henry Czerny (Mission: Impossible) and Ghostbusters legend Dan Aykroyd.

Restore Point - 6th October

An interesting, high-concept Czech sci-fi film that delves into a world where death has been all but eradicated. Anyone meeting an untimely end can be brought back, as long as they have created a ‘restore point’.

But when the inventor of this game-changing technology winds up dead, the detective assigned to investigate the murder is shocked to discover that the victim doesn’t have a back-up, and soon discovers that not everyone is onboard with the idea of resurrection. Heady stuff with echoes of sci-fi classics like Blade Runner.

Bob Marley: One Love - 11th October

Credit: Bob Marley: One Love - Official Trailer (Paramount Pictures, YouTube)

An inspirational music biopic about the legendary reggae musician. Set against the political turmoil of 1970s Jamaica, this details Marley’s rise to fame and the impact his music - and his message of peace - had within the nation.

Featuring stellar performances from Kingsley Ben-Adir (One Night in Miami…) as the iconic singer and Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die) as his wife, Rita, this is a wonderful celebration of Marley’s legacy. Definitely one to check out.

Lisa Frankenstein - 12th October

Credit: LISA FRANKENSTEIN - Official Trailer (Focus Features, YouTube)

Another slice of anarchic, irreverent horror comedy from Diablo Cody, the writer of Juno and Jennifer’s Body. This time she’s tackling Frankenstein, turning in a fun, Heathers-like high school spin on the Mary Shelley classic.

Disaffected teenager Lisa (Kathryn Newton) falls in love with a resurrected Victorian boy (Cole Sprouse), and the two embark on a vengeful killing spree, going after the people who have wronged them.

Freud’s Last Session - 13th October

Playwright Mark St Germain adapts his own stage show, itself adapted from the book The Question of God by Armand Nicholi, detailing a (possibly real) meeting between CS Lewis (Matthew Goode) and Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins) in the days before Freud’s death, where the two men debate the existence of god.

It’s not exactly a light subject, but both Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia) and Freud (father of psychoanalysis) are fascinating characters, brought to life by two very talented actors. Worth a watch, if only to see Hopkins and Goode go head-to-head.

The Radleys - 18th October

Credit: The Radleys (2024) Official Trailer (Lionsgate Movies, YouTube)

Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers) and Kelly Macdonald (Trainspotting) star in this adaptation of Matt Haig’s bestselling novel about a seemingly ordinary family with a dark secret - they’re all actually vampires! Albeit vampires that resist feeding on humans.

But when their teenage daughter gives in to her bloodsucking instincts, things take an unexpected turn. Perfect Halloween viewing, this also stars Sophia Di Martino (Loki) and Steven Waddington (The Last Of The Mohicans).

Drive-Away Dolls - 19th October

Credit: DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS - Official Trailer (Focus Features, YouTube)

A comedic crime caper from Ethan Coen, one half of the Oscar-winning Coen brothers (Fargo, Burn After Reading). Two friends embark on a cross-country road trip, unaware that they’ve accidentally taken the wrong rental car and that there’s something illicit hidden in the boot - something that a trio of criminals are desperate to get back.

This is fun, irreverent stuff with a typically Coen-esque streak of darkness. Stars Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Geraldine Viswanathan (Blockers), with a starring supporting cast including Colman Domingo (The Color Purple), Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones) and Matt Damon (The Martian).

Caddo Lake - 20th October

A tense, twisty psychological thriller from producer M Night Shyamalan. When an eight-year-old girl vanishes, investigators begin to form connections to past disappearances on and around the titular lake.

This looks to be another gripping mystery from the master of the twist, promising dark secrets and many surprises along the way. Stars Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner) and Eliza Scanlen (Little Women).

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - 25th October

Credit: GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE - Official Trailer (Sony Pictures Entertainment, YouTube)

The fourth film in the long-running comedy horror franchise, Frozen Empire sees the ‘Busters return to the streets of New York - and their iconic firehouse headquarters - after 2021’s Oklahoma-set Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Returning are original cast-members Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and Bill Murray, as well as newbies Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace. Together they’ll face off against an ancient evil threatening to bring about an apocalyptic global winter. Brrrr.

Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024) - 26th October

A remake of the 90s cult classic, this dark comedy follows a host of unruly kids left to fend for themselves when their mother goes on a lengthy trip, and the mean old woman charged with looking after them unexpectedly drops dead.

June Squibb (Thelma) is the ill-fated babysitter, while Simone Joy Jones (Bel-Air) plays the responsible older sister, who takes a job with a fashion house - run by Nicole Richie’s (The Simple Life) Rose - to make ends meet. Silly family fun.

The Book of Clarence - 27th October

Credit: THE BOOK OF CLARENCE - Official Trailer (Sony Pictures Entertainment, YouTube)

He’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!

A biblical comedy drama very much in the vein of Monty Python classic Life of Brian, this tells the story of a slacker, Clarence (Lakeith Stanfield), struggling to by in ancient Jerusalem, who, inspired by the recent success of Jesus Christ, hits upon the idea of styling himself as a messiah.

It’s a daft idea, but there’s some real drama, satirical bite to the comedy and a talented cast in front of the camera - including David Oyelowo (Selma), Afre Woodard (12 Years a Slave), James McAvoy (Split) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange).

What are Sky Premieres?

Sky Premieres are the films that have arrived on Sky Cinema most recently, with the biggest films getting a major highlight.

These Sky Premiere movies often include some of the year’s biggest releases or major blockbusters from the last couple of years.

The Sky Cinema Premiere channel is the place to watch the new films that are introduced to the catalogue each month, but they can also be found on demand under the New to Sky Cinema section.

Is Sky Cinema the same as Sky Movies?

In a word, yes. Following a rebrand in 2016, Sky Movies is now called Sky Cinema, and offers an even wider range of titles and exclusives than ever before.

Sky Cinema boasts more of the latest blockbusters than anywhere else - including new and exclusive Sky Original films - and an extensive catalogue of over 1,000 movies on demand.

Top movies on Sky Cinema

Sky prides itself on bringing the latest and very best movies to its incredibly deep catalogue of films.

You can see many of the top films from across the year on Sky Cinema soon after leaving theatres, so you never have to wait long if you missed out on a big release.

Be sure to get set up with a Sky Cinema package if you haven’t got one already. You can find many great Sky Cinema deals on Digital TV.