Horror cinema highlights for October 2026

The horror film landscape for October 2026 features several notable releases across streaming platforms and cinemas. Netflix offers a variety of titles, including Jordan Peele’s science fiction horror ‘Nope’, which follows a man attempting to capture an otherworldly entity on film. Other streaming highlights include ‘Smile 2’, a sequel starring Naomi Scott that explores themes of fame and trauma through a demonic curse, and the classic ‘Alien”.

In theatrical releases, the independent American film ‘IT ENDS’ is scheduled to debut in Italian cinemas on October 28, 2026. Produced by the creator of the ‘Backrooms’ phenomenon, the film follows four recent graduates whose celebratory road trip turns into a nightmare when they become trapped on a mysterious, endless road while being hunted by inexplicable entities.