Autumn brings a varied month of cinema to Pathé, with big new releases, thrillers and plenty of family adventures. Tom Cruise stars in Digger, while The Social Reckoning explores the story of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen. There is also psychological suspense in Verity, arcade-inspired action in Street Fighter and more horror arriving as Halloween approaches.
Beyond the major releases, Pathé’s In the Picture selection includes a new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, the unusual love story Wicker and Laika’s stop-motion adventure Wildwood. Horror classics return to the big screen throughout the month, while younger visitors can enjoy a new Shaun the Sheep adventure and two Sinterklaas films.
Pathé Specials
Opera: Così fan tutte – 3 October
The season of The Met: Live in HD opens with Mozart’s comedy about love, loyalty and temptation. Phelim McDermott’s production takes inspiration from Coney Island in the 1950s, placing the story in a colourful seaside fairground. Federica Lombardi and Samantha Hankey perform as sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, alongside Duke Kim and Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Ferrando and Guglielmo.
Ladies Night: Wen Er Maar Aan – 7 October
Dutch comedy Wen Er Maar Aan follows actress M. as menopause, family tensions and the loss of her regular television role turn her life upside down. Determined to show that her future still holds possibilities, she sets out to reinvent herself. Pathé’s Ladies Night preview includes a snack, drink and goodie bag.
Queen Budapest – 7 October
Queen’s 1986 concert at Budapest’s Népstadion returns to the big screen in IMAX. Filmed during the Magic Tour, the band’s final tour with Freddie Mercury, the concert has been newly scanned and remastered in 4K with a new audio mix. The set includes favourites such as Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want to Break Free and We Are the Champions.
New top movies at Pathé
Digger – 1 October
Tom Cruise plays the most powerful man in the world, who makes a desperate attempt to save humanity from a catastrophe he has unleashed himself. The cast also includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons. Available in Dolby and IMAX at participating cinemas.
Verity – 1 October
Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, this psychological thriller stars Dakota Johnson as struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh. Hired to ghostwrite for celebrated author Verity Crawford, played by Anne Hathaway, Lowen moves into the family’s secluded country house. A disturbing discovery draws her into secrets involving Verity and her husband Jeremy, played by Josh Hartnett.
Forgotten Island – 1 October
DreamWorks Animation’s latest adventure centres on two best friends who must find a way to grow closer before they grow apart. From the studio behind How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and The Wild Robot, the film is available in its original version as Forgotten Island and in Dutch as Het Vergeten Eiland.
The Social Reckoning – 8 October
This follow-up to The Social Network, written by Aaron Sorkin, draws on the events behind The Wall Street Journal’s“The Facebook Files”. Mikey Madison plays Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who works with journalist Jeff Horwitz, played by Jeremy Allen White, to expose secrets within the social media company.
Whalefall – 14 October
Following his father’s death, Jay Gardiner, played by Austin Abrams, dives off the Californian coast in search of his remains. When a huge whale swallows him, Jay finds himself trapped with just an hour’s oxygen remaining. Lessons from his father, played by Josh Brolin, may offer his only chance of escape. Available in 4DX at participating cinemas.
Street Fighter – 15 October
Set in 1993, Street Fighter reunites estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. Behind the competition lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to confront both their opponents and their past. Director Kitao Sakurai brings the arcade game to cinemas with familiar characters, signature moves and spectacular action.
Clayface – 22 October
DC Studios’ horror thriller stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, whose rapid rise from the streets of Gotham to Hollywood ends after a brutal attack. An experimental treatment appears to restore his former appearance, but his hold on reality begins to slip. Directed by James Watkins, the film follows his increasingly destructive pursuit of revenge.
Other Mommy – 29 October
Young Bela forms a connection with a sinister presence in her home that looks disturbingly like her own mother. Directed by Rob Savage, this horror film comes from producer James Wan and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
In the Picture
Pathé’s In the Picture selection highlights distinctive films that bridge mainstream cinema and the film-house programme.
Sense and Sensibility – 15 October
Jane Austen’s story returns in a new adaptation starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. Produced by the makers of Pride & Prejudice, the film brings another classic literary tale to the big screen.
Wicker – 22 October
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård star in an unusual story about love, desire and the courage to go against convention. With Skarsgård playing the Wickerman, the film promises a strange and intriguing approach to the complications of love.
Wildwood – 22 October
Laika, the studio behind Coraline, presents a new stop-motion adventure directed by Travis Knight. Its imaginative world and detailed animation make this a film to experience on the big screen, with an adventure designed to appeal to both younger and older viewers.
Classics: Halloween on the big screen
October brings a selection of horror favourites back to cinemas:
- Friday the 13th – 1 October: the reopening of Camp Crystal Lake leads to a terrifying series of murders.
- The Shining – 8 October: Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall as a family spending the winter in an isolated hotel. Also showing in IMAX.
- The Craft – 22 October: a new student joins a group of school outsiders who discover the power, and dangers, of witchcraft.
- A Nightmare on Elm Street – 31 October: Wes Craven’s horror classic brings Freddy Krueger and his deadly dream world back to the cinema for Halloween.
For the kids at Pathé
Het Vergeten Eiland – 1 October
The Dutch-language version of DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island follows two best friends facing changes in their friendship.
De Club van Sinterklaas Film: Paniek in het Pietendorp – 1 October
Preparations for Sinterklaas’s annual journey to the Netherlands are going smoothly until his staff disappears and bags of presents go missing. Suspecting a thief, the Pieten set out to solve the mystery.
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm en de Vliegende Pieten – 1 October
Extreme winter weather threatens to derail Pakjesavond. Unable to deliver presents across snow-covered rooftops, the Pieten begin working on an invention that could save the celebrations.
Shaun het Schaap: Het Beest op de Boerderij – 7 October
Shaun the Sheep returns for a new family adventure. The farm’s residents are looking forward to Halloween, but their plans are threatened when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep’s pumpkin patch.
Dutch cinema
De Tatta’s: Daan – 8 October
Daan promises to find an unforgettable birthday present for his crush, Layla. With his grandfather Richard along for the ride, a seemingly simple mission becomes a chaotic journey through the Hollandwijk, full of unexpected encounters.
Pathé news
A cinema visit to bring people together
For the Week against Loneliness, Pathé and the Nationaal Ouderenfonds joined forces to encourage people to take an older person experiencing loneliness to the cinema. The initiative highlights how a shared outing can create opportunities for connection.
Looking ahead: The Hunger Games Marathon
Pathé has announced a marathon of all five Hunger Games films on 14 and 15 November at 25 cinemas. The programme brings together the four original films and the prequel about Coriolanus Snow, ahead of the announced release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping on 19 November.
Pathé Thuis
There are also family films to enjoy at home through Pathé Thuis.
In De Film van Rutger, Thomas & Paco, Rutger and Thomas must solve a mystery when their dog Paco suddenly turns into a cat. They soon discover that other dogs are at risk too.
Paw Patrol: De Dino Film takes the pups to a tropical island inhabited by dinosaurs. When Mayor Humdinger’s plans trigger a volcanic eruption, the team faces a rescue mission of prehistoric proportions.
Pathé Thuis
There are also new releases to watch at home through Pathé Thuis during September, including Minions & Monsters, a new chapter in Illumination’s animated Despicable Me universe.
Release dates and screenings may change, so check Pathé directly for the latest programme, participating cinemas and tickets.
Tickets
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