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Best Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and More

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A rundown of October's scariest films in theaters, including 'Clayface' and 'Whalefall.'

The Hollywood Reporter‘Other Mommy,’ ‘Clayface’ and 4 More Horror Movies in Theaters Before Halloween

Horror Explorer is a curated column showcasing October's best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out.

VarietyBest Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and More

The U.S. weekend box office will see 'Other Mommy' opening to No. 1 with around $20 million, while 'The Social Reckoning' is expected to tank.

Deadline‘Other Mommy’ To Cook Up $20M Opening, ‘Social Reckoning’ Won’t Have Many Friends – U.S. Box Office Preview

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‘Other Mommy,’ ‘Clayface’ and 4 More Horror Movies in Theaters Before HalloweenThe Hollywood Reporter7 hr. ago
Horror is always safe at this time in the run-up to Halloween, and this frame we have the net $19M R-rated Jessica Chastain-led ‘Other Mommy’ from Blumhouse Atomic Monster/Universal. Directed by Rob Savage, it is eyeing a No. 1 debut around $20M at 3,2Facebook4 hr. ago
Best Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and MoreVariety2 days ago
‘Other Mommy’ To Cook Up $20M Opening, ‘Social Reckoning’ Won’t Have Many Friends – U.S. Box Office PreviewDeadline7 hr. ago
Other Mommy Box Office: Jessica Chastain’s Horror Bet Is Set to Outgross The Social ReckoningMartin Cid Magazine5 hr. ago
Weekend Preview: OTHER MOMMY Set to Smother the Box OfficeBoxoffice Pro6 hr. ago
'Other Mommy' brings the Halloween scares: 12 new spooky movies and shows to watch this OctoberYahoo36 hr. ago
Best Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and Morewww.wtyefm.com45 hr. ago
Jessica Chastain’s ‘Other Mommy’ Is Tracking for the Biggest Horror Book Adaptation Opening Since ‘It Chapter Two’IMDb25 hr. ago
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