Post-spooky season monsters: ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Predator: Badlands’
This image released by Netflix shows Jacob Elordi as The Creature, left, and Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, in a scene from "Frankenstein." (Netflix via AP)
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Thia, portrayed by Elle Fanning, left, and Dek, portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, in a scene from "Predator: Badlands." (20th Century Studios/Disney via AP)
October 2025 went down as one of the worst-performing Octobers at the box office ever. Wannabe blockbusters like “Tron: Ares” failed to register, and the studios didn’t program much to attract spooky season aficionados.
It was an odd decision, especially considering how many of the year’s most profitable releases have been horror movies (“Weapons,” “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” etc.).
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