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The following movies will be hitting the big screens on October 2.

Hotel Transylvania 2

Animation

Starring: Kevin James, Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez

In this sequel to the 2012 film, Hotel Transylvania, the hotel is now open to human guests. Mavis and Johnny have a baby boy named Dennis, whose lack of any vampire abilities worries his grandfather Count Dracula. When Mavis and Johnny go on a visit to Johnny’s parents, Dracula calls his friends Frank, Murray, Wayne, Griffin and Blobbie to help him put Dennis through a ”monster-in-training” boot camp. However, when Dracula’s father, Vlad, arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.

The Martian

Adventure, Action

Starring: Matt Damon, Kate Mara, Jessica Chastain, Kirsten Wiig

During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after being caught in a fierce storm. He is left behind when the rest of the crew evacuate the planet and begin to head back to Earth. Watney finds himself stranded and alone with only a few meagre supplies on which to subsist, and uses his ingenuity, wit and spirit to find a way to signal home. Despite this, he knows that even if his survival is made known, there is no realistic prospect for a rescue.

Ayanda

Drama

Starring: Jafta Mamabolo, Kenneth Nkosi, Vanessa Cooke, Thomas Gumede, Sihle Xaba

In a vibrant and diverse Johannesburg community, 21-year-old Afro-hipster Ayanda has a knack for taking neglected pieces of furniture and “bringing them back to love”. Eight years after her father’s death, she is determined to revive his prized garage business, which is in deep debt and in danger of being sold. The film crackles with infectious energy and style, capturing a vividly contemporary view of South Africa. Inspired by the possibilities of a modern African aesthetic Ayanda explores the core theme of how we let go of the things and people we love. Zulu and English with English subtitles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1-l_jvz3-4

Breaking through

Musical, Drama

Starring: Julie Warner, Jordan Rodrigues, Carlito Olivero

The story revolves around Casey, a young dancer who is discovered on YouTube by an up-and-coming talent scout. When Casey is thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing herself and everything she cares about. A coming-of-age dance drama for the YouTube generation.

Pay the ghost

Thriller

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Alex Mallari Jr.

A professor frantically searches for his son, who was abducted during a Halloween parade.

Singh Is Bling

Bollywood

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Raajpal Yadav, Sumit Shukla

Singh Is Bling is an upcoming Bollywood action comedy film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Grazing Goat Pictures.

Straight outta Compton

Drama, Biography

Starring: Paul Giamatti, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Aldis Hodge, Keith Stanfield, Neil Brown Jr

The film revolves around the rise and fall of the Compton, California, hip hop group, N.W.A, and borrows its title from the group’s debut album. In 1988, this groundbreaking new group revolutionised music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A’s first studio album, Straight Outta Compton, stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube, Dr Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame and fortune. They secured a place in history the moment they told the world the truth about life in the ”hood”, which ignited a cultural war.

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