Halloween film recommendations and upcoming cinema releases

As the Halloween season approaches, classic horror films are seeing a resurgence in popularity. Notable historical examples include Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film ‘Psycho’, which utilized black-and-white cinematography and chocolate syrup for its iconic shower scene, and Tobe Hooper’s 1974 film ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’, which follows teenagers encountering a cannibalistic family in Texas.

In upcoming cinema news, the animated film ‘Monster Mia’ is scheduled for release in German theaters on October 15, 2026. Produced by the German animation studio arx anima, the film follows an outsider named Mia who discovers a secret academy for monsters. The story involves her efforts to navigate a world of creatures while uncovering the dark plans of the school principal, Van Vlad.