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

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out.

I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:17:56 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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