The 2012 Fall Movie Guide!
“To every season, turn, turn, turn…” a wise band once said. With the passing of the summer movie season comes a new period of big screen entertainment each year. Autumn is traditionally a slow time at the multiplex, but this September and October contain a slew of hotly anticipated, high profile releases that you’ll be happy to drop a dollar on.
Keep clicking for our full Fall Movie Guide, featuring a complete sampling of cinematic wonders due in theaters over the next two months that have major star power and span genres including horror, action, sci-fi, drama and everything in between!
Keep clicking for our full Fall Movie Guide, featuring a complete sampling of cinematic wonders due in theaters over the next two months that have major star power and span genres including horror, action, sci-fi, drama and everything in between!
"House at the End of the Street"
Jennifer Lawrence survived multiple attacks in the blockbuster “The Hunger Games” and now must endure against a mysterious enemy in “House at the End of the Street.” The new horror thriller from Relativity Media co-stars Elisabeth Shue and Max Thieriot, and is packed with chilling turns, visceral scares and plenty of screams.
In theaters September 21
Jennifer Lawrence survived multiple attacks in the blockbuster “The Hunger Games” and now must endure against a mysterious enemy in “House at the End of the Street.” The new horror thriller from Relativity Media co-stars Elisabeth Shue and Max Thieriot, and is packed with chilling turns, visceral scares and plenty of screams.
In theaters September 21
"Resident Evil: Retribution"
The zombie onslaught continues as Milla Jovovich reunites with other franchise veterans (including Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory and Boris Kodjoe) for a fifth outing against the Umbrella Corporation. Expect plenty of bullets, bombs, blood and braaaaaaains.
In theaters September 14
The zombie onslaught continues as Milla Jovovich reunites with other franchise veterans (including Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory and Boris Kodjoe) for a fifth outing against the Umbrella Corporation. Expect plenty of bullets, bombs, blood and braaaaaaains.
In theaters September 14
"End of Watch"
The streets are deadlier than ever in “End of Watch,” the new film from “Street Kings” director/”Training Day” writer David Ayer. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena play brothers in arms with badges that are targeted by LA’s deadliest gang after a routine traffic stop goes awry. Ayer’s genuine aesthetic and dialogue has resulted in some of the best crime thrillers in recent years, and the filmmaker assembled a pretty fantastic cast for his third directorial effort. Consider us amped.
In theaters September 28
The streets are deadlier than ever in “End of Watch,” the new film from “Street Kings” director/”Training Day” writer David Ayer. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena play brothers in arms with badges that are targeted by LA’s deadliest gang after a routine traffic stop goes awry. Ayer’s genuine aesthetic and dialogue has resulted in some of the best crime thrillers in recent years, and the filmmaker assembled a pretty fantastic cast for his third directorial effort. Consider us amped.
In theaters September 28
"Looper"
Time travel. Gunfights. Double Crosses. All that and more in this sci-fi actioner starring Bruce Willis as an aging assassin sent back in time to survive a hit at the hands of a younger version of himself, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Director Rian Johnson was responsible for one of the most original neo-noir thrillers of the last decade (“Brick”), and "Looper" re-teams him with his now A-list star JGL. We’re in.
In theaters September 28
Time travel. Gunfights. Double Crosses. All that and more in this sci-fi actioner starring Bruce Willis as an aging assassin sent back in time to survive a hit at the hands of a younger version of himself, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Director Rian Johnson was responsible for one of the most original neo-noir thrillers of the last decade (“Brick”), and "Looper" re-teams him with his now A-list star JGL. We’re in.
In theaters September 28
"Frankenweenie"
Whenever Tim Burton lines up a stop-motion animation project, audiences take note. After all, this is the man who helped bring the medium into the mainstream with the classic “A Nightmare Before Christmas.” With “Frankenweenie,” he revisits his original, barely seen short film about a boy and his (resuscitated) dog. Burton put a lot of heart and soul into this one (trust us), so we’re expecting a return to form for the “Dark Shadows” director.
In theaters October 5
Whenever Tim Burton lines up a stop-motion animation project, audiences take note. After all, this is the man who helped bring the medium into the mainstream with the classic “A Nightmare Before Christmas.” With “Frankenweenie,” he revisits his original, barely seen short film about a boy and his (resuscitated) dog. Burton put a lot of heart and soul into this one (trust us), so we’re expecting a return to form for the “Dark Shadows” director.
In theaters October 5
"Taken 2"
Liam Neeson steps back into the role of Bryan Mills – a man with a very particular set of skills – to fight back against the father of the man he killed while rescuing his daughter in the explosive 2009 original. We kinda liked the first film, but didn’t think a sequel was necessary. That said, watching Neeson kick all kinds of ass is a perfectly suitable way to spend two hours.
In theaters October 5
Liam Neeson steps back into the role of Bryan Mills – a man with a very particular set of skills – to fight back against the father of the man he killed while rescuing his daughter in the explosive 2009 original. We kinda liked the first film, but didn’t think a sequel was necessary. That said, watching Neeson kick all kinds of ass is a perfectly suitable way to spend two hours.
In theaters October 5
"Alex Cross"
Madea, who? Tyler Perry ditches the drag – and the director’s chair – for this franchise reboot about a federal agent hunting a vicious serial killer. Morgan Freeman played the character 15 and 11 years ago in “Kiss the Girls” and “Along Came a Spider,” respectively, so Perry has some big shoes to fill.
In theaters October 19
Madea, who? Tyler Perry ditches the drag – and the director’s chair – for this franchise reboot about a federal agent hunting a vicious serial killer. Morgan Freeman played the character 15 and 11 years ago in “Kiss the Girls” and “Along Came a Spider,” respectively, so Perry has some big shoes to fill.
In theaters October 19
"Paranormal Activity 4"
The found-footage phenomenon continues with the next installment in what is quickly becoming Paramount Pictures most reliable moneymaking series. Hi-definition shaky-cam shenanigans abound, for sure.
In theaters October 19
The found-footage phenomenon continues with the next installment in what is quickly becoming Paramount Pictures most reliable moneymaking series. Hi-definition shaky-cam shenanigans abound, for sure.
In theaters October 19
"Silent Hill: Revelation 3D"
Six years after the original film freaked out moviegoers, fans can finally return to Silent Hill. Starring Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss and a bunch of creepy, contorted creatures, this will perhaps be the best bet for a real scare this Halloween.
In theaters October 26
Six years after the original film freaked out moviegoers, fans can finally return to Silent Hill. Starring Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss and a bunch of creepy, contorted creatures, this will perhaps be the best bet for a real scare this Halloween.
In theaters October 26
"Cloud Atlas"
“The Matrix” directors Andy and Lana Wachowski (...and "Run Lola Run" helmer Tom Tykwer) return with this triumphant adaptation of David Mitchell’s sprawling sci-fi novel. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Keith David, Hugo Weaving and many more play multiple parts in this interconnected epic that spans all of space and time. We are geeking out for this one.
In theaters October 26
“The Matrix” directors Andy and Lana Wachowski (...and "Run Lola Run" helmer Tom Tykwer) return with this triumphant adaptation of David Mitchell’s sprawling sci-fi novel. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Keith David, Hugo Weaving and many more play multiple parts in this interconnected epic that spans all of space and time. We are geeking out for this one.
In theaters October 26
