5 Must-See Movies for This Fall Season

As fall approaches, a variety of compelling films are about to hit theaters. Here’s a roundup of must-watch movies for this season, prepared by SSP.

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (September 6)

Tim Burton’s sequel to the beloved 1988 classic "Beetlejuice" is finally upon us. Now, Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice, haunting a new generation. Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) are drawn into the otherworldly limbo between life and death. The afterlife portal is once again activated as ghosts like Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci venture into reality. This film kickstarts the Venice Film Festival, marking a return for Burton to the Lido after showcasing "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Corpse Bride."

 ‘'The Front Room’' (September 6)

Brandy, a well-known figure from the late ’90s for her music and acting, stars in A24's latest horror offering. In "The Front Room," adapted from Susan Hill’s short story, Brandy portrays a woman expecting her first child. Complications arise when her husband (Andrew Burnap) is forced to accept his estranged racist stepmother (Kathryn Hunter) into their home, who harbors sinister intentions related to the baby. This film is directed by the Eggers brothers, Max and Sam, aiming to advance their brother Robert’s legacy in horror cinema.

 ‘'His Three Daughters’' (September 6)

If the structural dynamics of sisterhood interest you, don’t miss "His Three Daughters." Directed by Azazel Jacobs, this indie movie features Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon, and Elizabeth Olsen as three sisters reuniting in a Lower East Side apartment to face their father’s impending death. Notably, Jacobs captures their struggles with emotionally charged monologues, steering clear of cliché sentimentality, which is a refreshing take on familial drama.

 ‘'In the Summers’' (September 20)

This semi-autobiographical film from Alessandra Lacorazza captures two decades within a father-daughter dynamic. Through Father Vicente (René Pérez Joglar) and daughters Violeta and Eva, the movie explores their annual trips to Las Cruces, New Mexico. This film garnered the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. It elegantly portrays the relationship’s depth over time.

 '‘Seeking Mavis Beacon’' (August 30)

In a unique documentary, "Seeking Mavis Beacon," filmmaker Jazmin Jones chronicles the history surrounding the title character, the face of "Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing." This CS program revolutionized educational software since its launch in 1987. With sharp editing, Jones follows her elusive subject, uncovering the nuances of identity and representation in technology.

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