Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O’Connor. She spends her free time reading, watching horror movies and musicals, cuddling cats, Instagramming pictures of cats, and blogging/podcasting about books with the ladies over at #BookSquadGoals (www.booksquadgoals.com). She can be reached at emily.ecm@gmail.com.
October is upon us, and so are some of the most highly anticipated adaptations of the year! And just in time. As the weather gets cooler, all we want to do is be inside cozying up to watch a good book adaptation. ‘Tis the season to Netflix and chill, but if you’re still in the mood for going out, there are quite a few big theatrical releases coming out this month as well. Time to clear your calendar for lots and lots of movie dates, book lovers. Let’s get into it!
The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix, October 10)
If you loved Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10, then you’ve probably marked your calendar for this adaptation of the psychological thriller. Keira Knightley stars as Laura “Lo” Blacklock, a journalist covering the maiden voyage of a luxury cruise ship. But what happens when a woman is thrown overboard, and everyone else denies she ever existed? This film was directed by Simon Stone and also stars Guy Pearce, Art Malik, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, and Hannah Waddingham.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (Theatrical Release, October 10)
Think you have to wait for Wicked: Part 2 for your next movie musical? Think again. This musical adaptation of the 1976 novel by Argentine author Manuel Puig got a lot of buzz at the Sundance Film Festival this year. And now it’s finally hitting theaters everywhere on October 10. The project was written and directed by Bill Condon (who won an Academy Award for his Chicago screenplay). Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and Tonatiuh star.
Frankenstein (Theatrical Release, October 17)
If you can’t wait for Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein to hit Netflix in November, then don’t fret! The movie is coming to select theaters in October. Everyone knows Mary Shelley’s classic story, but writer/director Del Toro is sure to bring his own perspective to the project. Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein. Jacob Elordi plays the Creature. The film also stars Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Lauren Collins, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.
Regretting You (Theatrical Release, October 27)
Colleen Hoover has quite a few film adaptations heading to theaters, but the next one coming our way is Regretting You. Allison Williams plays Morgan Grant, a young mother who struggles to raise her daughter Clara (McKenna Grace) after a tragic accident tears their family apart, destroying everything Morgan thought she knew about love. Dave Franco and Mason Thames also star. Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) directed the project, with a script from Susan McMartin (After).
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IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO, October 26)
More of a TV show person than a film adaptation aficionado? You’re getting a few of those this month, too. And what’s more appropriate for spooky season than a return to Derry in HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry, a new series prequel to Stephen King’s IT. The series was developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs. The first season is slated for nine episodes, starting on October 26 and releasing weekly.
Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC, October 26)
Here’s another must-watch adaptation from one of the world’s most iconic horror authors. AMC’s latest series adaptation pulls the worlds of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and The Mayfair Witches together. Talamasca tells the story of a secret society that tracks witches, vampires, and other supernatural creatures. The series was created by John Lee Hancock. Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Elizabeth McGovern, and Celine Buckens star.
Hedda (Prime Video, October 29)
Rounding out the month is a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, heading to theaters and streaming. Tessa Thompson stars as the titular Hedda Gabler, a recently married woman who is bored with her life and so begins messing with the lives of others. Nia DaCosta (Candyman) directed and wrote the adaptation. Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss also star. The film will have a limited theatrical release earlier in the month before heading to Prime Video.
Looking for more film adaptations by authors of color? Us too. Here are some of our favorites of the year so far: The Man in My Basement, Washington Black, and, of course, how could we forget The Summer I Turned Pretty? What have been your favorites this year?
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