Zombies, wild creatures, liars, couples in paradise, the King of Pop, the butcher, female derby racers, a motocross racer, a vampire assistant, a law abiding citizen, a stepfather, a legendary female pilot, a boy robot, a mother-to-be, a co-ed trapped in a horror house and a loyal dog are hitting the theaters this month.

October 2

ZOMBIELAND – Woody Harrelson plays a meek chap who tries to find refuge in a world overrun by zombies. Jesse Eisenberg also stars. (Click here to watch the trailer)

THE INVENTION OF LYING – Ricky Gervais plays a man who lives in a world free from lies, until this writer discovers the art of fibbing. With Tina Fey, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill and Jason Bateman. (Click here to watch the trailer)

October 9

COUPLES’ RETREAT – Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Ackerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love star in this comedy about couples trapped in a resort where they’re forced to fix their marriages. (Click here to watch the trailer)

FREESTYLE – High School Musical’s Corbin Bleu trades in his dancing shoes for a helmet in this family film. (Click here to watch the trailer)

WHIP IT – Ellen Page, Juliette Lewis and Kristen Wiig are helmed by Drew Barrymore for this lady-roller-derby dramedy. (Click here to watch the trailer)

October 16

LAW ABIDING CITIZEN – A prisoner’s incredible reign over the city outside his cell is interrupted by an assistant district attorney. Gerard Butler (300) stars. (Click here to watch the trailer)

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE – Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time. (Click here to watch the trailer)

THE STEPFATHER – Prom Night director Nelson McCormick tackles another horror remake with this update of the 1987 thriller. (Click here to watch the trailer)

HACHIKO: A DOG STORY – Richard Gere stars in this heartwarming drama about a faithful dog who would walk his owner to and from the train station every day. (Click here to watch the trailer)

October 23

CIRQUE DU FREAK: THE VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT – Tells the frightening tale of a boy who unknowingly breaks a 200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires. (Click here to watch the trailer)

AMELIA – Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank (MILLION DOLLAR BABY) takes the biopic route in her title role as Amelia Earhart. (Click here to watch the trailer)

SAW VI – The makers of the Saw films continue to make Rube Goldberg roll over in his grave with this sixth film in the series. (Click here to watch the trailer)

MOTHERHOOD – Uma Thurman stars in this comedy about the dilemmas of the maternal state into the trials and tribulations of one pivotal day.

ASTROBOY – The well-loved Japanese anime about a boy robot with a heart of gold is now a full-length animated feature. (Click here to watch the trailer)

October 30

THIS IS IT – Michael Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide will get a chance to watch this rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place last summer. (Click here to watch the trailer)

HOUSE OF THE DEVIL – A coed struggling to pay her rent ends up taking the wrong part-time job in this Ti West’s old-school, 1980s-set horror flick. (Click here to watch the trailer)