Whether you enjoy a gripping thriller, a frightening horror film, or a good Nigerian story, cinemas have several options to explore this weekend.
Based on current Nigerian cinema listings for October 24–25, here are 10 films worth considering. This is a selection of films currently showing, not an official ranking.
- Street Fighter
Genre: Action, martial arts
Fans of fighting games can catch Street Fighter, which follows Ryu and Ken Masters as they reunite for the World Warrior Tournament. Recruited by Chun-Li, the fighters face dangerous opponents and a conspiracy that forces them to confront their past.
Expect martial-arts battles, familiar characters, and high-energy action.
- Clayface
Genre: Horror, superhero thriller
This darker DC story follows Matt Hagen, a Hollywood actor whose desperate attempt to restore his appearance leaves him with a terrifying ability to reshape his face and body.
For viewers who enjoy superhero stories with disturbing transformations and body horror, Clayface offers a different take on the genre.
- Agbara Nla: The Return
Genre: Epic drama
The reimagining of the classic Nigerian film Agbara Nla brings spiritual warfare and supernatural conflict back to the screen.
The film offers viewers a chance to experience a new cinematic interpretation of a familiar Nigerian story, making it an option for audiences who enjoy faith-centred drama and epic storytelling.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Genre: Superhero, science fiction
Peter Parker faces a new chapter in his life as Spider-Man, living alone while dealing with mounting pressure and the emergence of a powerful enemy.
The film combines superhero action with the personal challenges of a character trying to balance responsibility, isolation, and the dangers surrounding him.
- Other Mommy
Genre: Supernatural horror
Bela, an eight-year-old girl, begins forming a relationship with a sinister presence in her home that looks uncannily like her mother.
What initially appears to be an unusual childhood experience becomes a frightening situation for the entire family. Other Mommy is a choice for viewers who enjoy unsettling supernatural stories.
- Verity
Genre: Psychological thriller, drama
Lowen Ashleigh accepts a job ghostwriting novels for bestselling author Verity Crawford, who can no longer complete her work following an accident.
As Lowen becomes more involved in the household, she uncovers disturbing information that complicates her understanding of the family. The film blends suspense, secrets, and psychological tension.
- Resident Evil
Genre: Horror, science fiction
A courier delivering a package to a remote hospital finds himself caught in the middle of a terrifying outbreak.
As mutated creatures spread through the area, survival becomes a desperate race against time. The film is suited to viewers looking for horror, suspense, and relentless action.
- Mutiny
Genre: Action thriller
Cole Reed’s life changes after his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, and he is framed for the crime.
Forced to go on the run, Cole attempts to uncover the truth behind the killing and the wider conspiracy surrounding it. The film offers a fast-paced option for fans of pursuit sequences and action-driven mysteries.
- No Fury
Genre: Nollywood drama, thriller
Starring Jim Iyke and Kameel Audu, No Fury explores betrayal and its consequences within a relationship.
When a woman discovers a painful secret, her response sets off a chain of events that threatens to pull others into the conflict. The story centres on trust, revenge, and the decisions people make when their relationships fall apart.
- Onibon Òjé
Genre: Yoruba epic drama
For viewers drawn to Yoruba cinema, Onibon Òjé brings a kingdom under threat from a powerful warlord into focus.
As the conflict intensifies, an unexpected warrior rises to challenge the danger facing the kingdom. The film explores courage, resistance, and the struggle to protect a community from destruction.
Which movie will you choose?
From the supernatural scares of Other Mommy to the action of Street Fighter and the Nigerian storytelling of No Fury and Onibon Òjé, this weekend’s cinema selection offers something for different tastes.
Whether you are planning a date, a friends’ outing, or a solo movie night, choose the genre that suits your mood and make it a cinema weekend.
Which of these 10 films would you watch first?
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