No horror fan’s watchlist is complete without The Conjuring series!
1. The Roses
The Roses is a 2025 satirical black comedy film, a modern reimagining of the 1989 classic The War of the Roses and the 1981 novel it was based on. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Theo and Olivia Colman as Ivy, a seemingly perfect married couple with successful careers and children.
The film’s plot begins when a devastating storm destroys a naval history museum that Theo, a hotshot architect, designed. At the same time, a high-profile food critic takes shelter in Ivy’s seaside restaurant, “We’ve Got Crabs!” which Theo had gifted her. This leads to a glowing review and Ivy’s career as a chef taking off, making her the new breadwinner. Theo’s career, however, is effectively over, and he becomes a resentful stay-at-home father.
As their roles reverse, deep-seated resentment and competition ignite between Theo and Ivy. Their relationship deteriorates from passive-aggressive jabs to a full-blown war, with both spouses engaging in increasingly cruel and destructive behavior in a fight over their lavish house and other assets. The film escalates into a dark, no-holds-barred battle as they try to make each other’s lives miserable, blurring the line between love and hatred.
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, Belinda Bromilow
Release Date: 4 September 2025
2. The Conjuring: Last Rites
Horror fans can’t miss The Conjuring series! The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another spine-chilling chapter in this iconic cinematic universe, inspired by actual events.
Lorraine and Ed Warren, played by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, return to confront one of their most terrifying cases yet—investigating a family plagued by a malevolent presence that pushes them to the brink. Tension, suspense, and supernatural thrills await in this powerful addition to the globally box office-breaking franchise.
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ben Hardy, Mia Tomlinson
Release Date: 4 September 2025
3. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a 2025 historical drama film that serves as the third and final installment in the Downton Abbey film series. It concludes the story of the Crawley family and their staff. The film is set in the summer of 1930, marking the dawn of a new era for Downton Abbey.
The main plot revolves around a public scandal involving Lady Mary Crawley, who has seemingly divorced her husband, Henry Talbot. This scandal tarnishes the family’s name and threatens their social standing. Compounding their troubles, the family also faces a significant financial crisis. With Lord Grantham considering retirement and the estate’s future resting on Mary’s shoulders, the family must navigate these challenges and adapt to the changing times to secure Downton Abbey’s future.
The film is a proper conclusion to the stories of all the characters, both upstairs and downstairs. It promises an emotional farewell for fans, with the cast and crew returning to close the beloved saga.
Release Date: 11 September 2025
4. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a 2025 romantic fantasy film starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. It was directed by Kogonada and follows two lonely strangers, Sarah and David, who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding.
After a chance encounter, they find themselves on a surreal, magical road trip guided by a peculiar GPS. This “big bold beautiful journey” allows them to step through doorways and physically re-live defining moments from their pasts. They can revisit and even alter formative moments, from teenage heartbreaks to final moments with lost loved ones.
The film explores themes of loneliness, regret, and second chances as the two characters confront their pasts and try to find a possibility for love in the present. It’s a journey that blends comedy, romance, and fantastical elements as they explore how the past has shaped who they are today and whether they can change their futures.
Cast: Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Release Date: 18 September 2025
5. One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another is a 2025 action-comedy film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and Regina Hall. Loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland, the film is a satirical, high-octane journey that blends political commentary with black comedy.
The film follows Bob Ferguson, a former member of a revolutionary group, who has been living off-grid for 16 years. His past catches up with him when his daughter is kidnapped by a former rival, a white supremacist and military “attack-dog” ominously known as Colonel Lockjaw.
To rescue his daughter, Bob must reunite his old revolutionary group, a motley crew of eccentric characters. The mission is a frenetic and sprawling adventure, full of absurd confrontations and unexpected situations, including weed-growing nuns and a karate-teaching ally played by Benicio del Toro. The film departs from Anderson’s previous works, with a bigger budget and more action-oriented sequences, while maintaining his signature style and sharp wit.
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Wood Harris
Release Date: 25 September 2025
6. I DO I DivOrce! (离婚！关你屁事)
Internet sensation and stand-up comedian Henn Kuan Hsien, best known for his drag persona, Aunty Henn, is bringing his solo stand-up comedy show, I DO I DivOrce!, to Singapore! The performance will be at The Theatre at Mediacorp on September 27, 2025, at 7 PM.
I DO I DivOrce! is a stand-up show presented in a theatrical format that blends humor, emotion, and keen observations on modern life.
In this approximately 90-minute show, Aunty Henn’s perspective guides the audience to rethink the meaning of marriage and divorce. The performance opens with a “divorce ceremony,” cleverly using the traditional wedding format in reverse to help the audience comfortably tackle a serious topic.
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7. Happy Sing Along (欢喜来唱歌)
Happy Sing Along (欢喜来唱歌) is a fun-filled event where you can sing along with talented performing artists to beloved dialect and Mandarin classics. Held at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre from 24 September to 26 November 2025, each session runs for about 60 minutes.
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8. Beauty and the Beas
This “Beauty and the Beast” show is a unique and interactive performance by DuffleBag Theatre. The DuffleBag Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast” is not a traditional musical. It is an improv-driven, highly interactive performance where the audience is integral to the show.
Audience members are invited on stage to play key roles, making each performance unique and hilarious. The company has been performing these kinds of shows since 1992 and is known for its creative, humorous, and spontaneous retelling of classic stories. The play follows the story of a handsome but arrogant prince who is cursed to become a Beast and can only break the spell by learning to love another.
The first show starts on 27 September 2025.
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