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Taken 2: October 4 - The long-awaited sequel finally hits theaters this month. Liam Neeson stars as a retired CIA operative whose wife is taken hostage. The man behind the abduction is someone from his past.  (Photo: Courtesy Europa Corp., Grive Productions)

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Winnie: October 5 (Canada) - For now, only Canadian audiences will get a chance to see the controversial film biopic on Winnie Mandela. Jennifer Hudson stars in the title role, charting the heroine’s life from childhood to her husband’s incarceration. Terrence Howard portrays South African patriarch Nelson Mandela. (Photo: Courtesy Ma-Afrika Films)

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The Paperboy: October 5 - In his first film since 2009's Precious, director Lee Daniels helms the story of a reporter (Matthew McConaughey) investigating a murder case which involves a death row inmate. The all-star cast includes Nicole Kidman, David Oyelowo, Zac Efron, David Oyelowo and Macy Gray. (Photo: Courtesy Benaroya Pictures)

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Atlas Shrugged Part II: October 12 - In the sequel to this economic apocalyptic drama, the global economy is on the brink of collapse and only one woman (Dagny Taggart) discovers the answer to the energy crisis. Stars Esai Morales. (Photo: Courtesy Either Or Productions)

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Smashed: October 12 - A wife and husband, who are both alcoholics, are put to the ultimate test when the wife gets sober. The movie also stars Octavia Spencer as Jenny. (Photo: Courtesy Super Crispy Entertainment)

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Smiley: October 12 - Keith David stars in this horror thriller about a serial killer named Smiley who can be summoned through the Internet. A mentally fragile girl (Caitlin Gerard) must discover if this urban legend is causing her to lose her mind or if she is Smiley’s next victim. (Photo: Courtesy MJG Producitons)

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Here Comes the Boom: October 12 - A high school biology (Kevin James) teacher tries to become a mixed martial arts fighter. His goal? To raise money to prevent the extra-curricular activities from being cut at his cash challenged school. The film also stars Salma Hayek. (Photo: Courtesy Broken Road Productions, Columbia Pictures)

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Grave Encounters 2: October 12 - In this horror sequel a film student (Richard Harmon) visits the hospital depicted in the movie Grave Encounters. But his obsession threatens him with an early trip to the cemetery. Also stars Reese Alexander and Jeffery Bowyer-Chapman. (Photo: Courtesy Death Awaits Cinema)

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Least Among Saints: October 12 - Charles S. Dutton stars in the story of a haunted soldier (Martin Papazian) and boy (Tristan Lake Leabu) from a turbulent home who embark on a lifelong journey as friends and give each other a chance at redemption. (Photo: Courtesy LA Saints Production)

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Special Forces: October 12 - In this thriller, the Taliban takes a war correspondent hostage and a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. The pursuit between her kidnappers and the group of soldiers, led by Djimon Hounsou, is action-packed. (Photo: Courtesy LettuceFiends Productions)

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Paranormal Activity 4: October 18 - At press time nothing has been disclosed about the fourth installment of this supernatural franchise. But if the previous three films are any indication, expect many more appearances from the invisible entity that haunts. (Photo: Courtesy Room 101)

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Cloud Atlas: October 26 - An all-star cast, led by Halle Berry, Tom Hanks, Keith David and Susan Sarandon, takes on multiple roles in this story about how an individual's actions impact the past, present and future. The film is directed by the Wachowski siblings and based on the best selling novel. (Photo: Courtesy ARD Degeto Film, Anarchos Pictures)