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What Should Seagulls be Sea-ing? End of October Movie Recommendations

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Graphic courtesy of Jasmine Woodland
Graphic courtesy of Jasmine Woodland

Welcome, seagulls, to the movie recommendations for the Second half of October! This fall has been jam-packed with a lot of amazing movies, and there’s still more to come with the transition into the winter season. Below are some top picks based on responses to the “What Should Seagulls be Sea-ing” form. Remember to stop by the information desk in the GSU to purchase movie tickets for the movies listed below and movies in the future! The tickets never expire and work at any Regal cinema. 


Wildwood theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @laikastudios on Instagram.
Wildwood theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @laikastudios on Instagram.

Wildwood: Directed by Travis Knight 

Release Date: October 23rd, 2026 

Synopsis: Wildwood is a stop-motion Laika Studios film that follows teenager Prue Mckeel (voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee) and her friend Curtis (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) as they enter a mystical forest to save Prue’s little brother. This movie is in the animation/adventure genre with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes. This movie is for fans of emotional, bittersweet movies that explore the ups and downs of life. 


Clayface theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @clayfacemovie on Instagram.
Clayface theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @clayfacemovie on Instagram.

Clayface: Directed by James Watkins

Release Date: October 23rd, 2026

Synopsis: Clayface is a DC Studios film following Matt Hagen (played by Tom Rhys Harries), who runs into trouble with a mob boss, gets disfigured, and undergoes an experimental procedure that turns him into clay. This movie is in the horror/sci-fi genre with an R rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. This movie is for fans of interesting visuals, some body horror, and tragic storylines.


Whalefall theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @20thcenturystudios on Instagram.
Whalefall theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @20thcenturystudios on Instagram.

Whalefall: Directed by Brian Duffield

Release Date: October 16th, 2026 (SHOWING NOW)

Synopsis: Whalefall is a 20th Century Studios film that follows a scuba diver, Jay Gardiner (played by Austin Abrams), who gets trapped inside an 80-foot sperm whale with only an hour of oxygen left in his tank after trying to find his father’s remains. This movie is in the drama/thriller genre with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes. This movie is for fans of heartfelt, high-stakes stories and takes you into situations you could never imagine. 


You Can See Everything theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @youcanseeeverything on Instagram.
You Can See Everything theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @youcanseeeverything on Instagram.

You Can See Everything: Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim

Release Date: October 16th, 2026 (SHOWING NOW)

Synopsis: You Can See Everything is an A24 film following the founder of Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes, and her partner, Billy Evans, through their lives in the time leading up to Elizabeth Holmes serving over 11 years in federal prison for fraud after making false claims about what Theranos could do. This movie is in the documentary/biopic genre with an R rating and a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes. This movie is for fan of seeing into the perspective of what society deems as criminals and seeing their crime unfold.


Sense and Sensibility theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @sensesensibilityfilm on Instagram.
Sense and Sensibility theatrical release poster. Courtesy of @sensesensibilityfilm on Instagram.

Sense and Sensibility: Directed by Georgia Oakley 

Release Date: October 16th, 2026 (SHOWING NOW)

Synopsis: Sense and Sensibility is a Universal Pictures film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. The movie and book follow two sisters, Elinor Dashwood (played by Emma Thompson) and Marianna Dashwood (played by Kate Winslet), as they learn to deal with loss, financial hardship, and love after losing their home. This movie is for fans of period-based films and shows that are bittersweet but also heartwarming.


Not a seagull interested in sea-ing the movies above? Don’t worry, a new “Seagulls should be Sea-ing” movie recommendation article will be out soon, featuring more movies.


Also, fill out the form linked below to help choose what kind of movies are mentioned moving forward. There’s also the opportunity to be the next person interviewed for an article. 


By JASMINE WOODLAND

Staff Writer

 
 
 

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