James Cameron’s The Terminator, released in theaters on October 26, 1984, is a genre-defining landmark—equal parts relentless science-fiction thriller and dark prophecy about technology...
Trapped takes the race-against-time thriller formula and infuses it with claustrophobic tension and moral complexity. Based on Greg Iles’s novel 24 Hours, the film...
Niki Caro’s North Country, released in theaters on October 21, 2005, transforms a landmark legal battle into a powerful human story, mixing grit, heartbreak,...
No Man’s Land, released in theaters on October 23, 1987, burns with the cool chrome and moral ambiguity of classic crime thrillers, steering between...
Stephen Frears’ Hero is a bittersweet comedy-drama that explores the blurry line between truth, image, and integrity in an age obsessed with media-made heroes....
John Wick, released in theaters on October 24, 2014, redefined modern action cinema with a single gunshot. Combining visual sophistication, stylized brutality, and emotional...
Pure Country, released in theaters on October 23, 1992, is a soulful, melodic drama that threads themes of identity, authenticity, and redemption through the...
Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, released in theaters on October 23, 1992, detonated onto the indie film scene like a Molotov cocktail—stylish, profane, and ferociously...
J.C. Chandor’s Margin Call, released in theaters on October 21, 2011, unfolds over a single harrowing night inside an unnamed Wall Street investment firm...
Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, released in theaters on October 21, 2005, is a dazzling revival of neo-noir filmmaking, bursting with razor-sharp self-awareness...
Three to Tango, released in theaters on October 22, 1999, is a romantic comedy built on manners, misunderstandings, and modern anxieties about honesty and...
Looking for Mr. Goodbar, released in theaters on October 19, 1977, is anchored by Diane Keaton’s daring performance, is a haunting portrait of personal...