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With only one week until Halloween, I hope you’ve been making the most of spooky season, whatever that looks like for you. Personally, I finally watched Death Becomes Her and was… surprisingly underwhelmed? I know, I know. Don't come for me!
Luckily, Hollywood is still serving up fresh scares just in time for the holiday. And with awards season right around the corner, there's no shortage of critically acclaimed movies hitting theaters, either. This week is no exception! Keep reading for this weekend's biggest premieres and a trailer that's giving us chills.
Yours,
John
Film & Television Content Manager @ Pix
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The Reviews Are In
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that critics just can't stop raving about. This is one of those weeks. Can you guess which new film inspired these three glowing reviews?
The most beautiful stop-motion film ever made.
—The Telegraph
Astonishing. An ode to outsiders and weirdos, alive with colour and atmosphere and eccentricity.
—Empire
Both a technical and emotional triumph.
—The Hollywood Reporter
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The Biggest Premieres of the Weekend
It's shaping up to be an exciting weekend at the movies! Here are two wildly different theatrical releases worth the price of admission.
Clayface
In theaters now
After a brutal attack leaves rising Hollywood star Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) horribly disfigured, an experimental treatment miraculously restores his appearance… until horrifying side effects begin to emerge. This dark reimagining of the shape-shifting Batman villain brings full-blown body horror to the DC universe, just in time for Halloween.
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Wildwood
In theaters now
When her baby brother is kidnapped by crows and dragged into a forbidden magical forest, Prue (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) sets out on a mission to find him. Over a decade in the making, this stop-motion adventure from the studio behind Coraline is one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
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Hidden Gem Spotlight: Modern Masterpiece Edition
It seems like all anyone can talk about this week is the wild new documentary You Can See Everything. Some are even predicting it could win Best Picture at the Oscars. I still haven’t had a chance to see it yet (tragic!), but all this buzz has got me thinking about other modern masterpieces that deserved this same level of hype. Check out my newest unlocked edition of Worth the Watch to discover five modern masterpieces that flew under the radar.
Hotel Spotlight
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Pendry Natirar
The Vibe: Refined countryside retreat
The Location: Peapack, NJ
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Set on 500 acres of rolling New Jersey countryside and just one hour outside New York City rests Pendry Natirar, a 1912 Tudor-style estate reimagined for modern luxury. 68 rooms and suites deliver warm, timeless interiors and the feel of elevated country living. Ninety Acres serves farm-to-table fine dining and Ladd’s Tavern handles all-day fare and craft cocktails. From pampering at the 19,000-square-foot spa to exploring nature on guided hikes and fly-fishing excursions, there's no shortage of ways to spend your days at Pendry Natirar.
Trailer of the Day
Slayground
Scare-actor “Metal Mike” Graves (Cory Michael Smith) wakes up surrounded by his murdered co-workers, with no memory of what happened. Now the target of a statewide manhunt, he races to uncover the truth, even if the trail leads straight back to him. From director Jeremy Saulnier (Rebel Ridge, Green Room), this chilling thriller hits theaters January 29.
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Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge
The Vibe: Tropical mountain escape
The Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Trade your hiking boots for poolside flip-flops at Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge, where the Smokies meet a tropical getaway. The 134 rooms and suites bring tropical décor, rain showers, and wet bars with refrigerators and microwaves. Step onto your private balcony for a little fresh air, then head downstairs for shops, rides, and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel—a 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel! Recharge at St. Somewhere Spa or claim a cabana beside the rooftop pool. Chill Bar pours tropical cocktails with skyline views, and when the trails call, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a 20-minute drive away.
Coming Soon
💍 Lord of the Rings fans, rejoice! The trailer for The Rings of Power Season 3 just dropped.
🌊 Daisy Ridley to lead the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea reboot.
🌿 A Poison Ivy TV series is in development at HBO.