Lionsgate Play’s exciting October lineup promises spooks, action, and thrills

Spooky season is upon us, so you know what that means: it’s time to get cozy indoors and embrace all things spine-chilling and thrilling. And that’s exactly what Lionsgate Play’s October roster has in store. From heart-pounding horror to electrifying action sequences to even tear jerking romance movies, Lionsgate Play is your one-stop-shop for entertainment. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for these top movie marathon picks for October!

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Kandahar (Film) - Release Date: October 20, 2023

Gerard Butler stars in American action film Kandahar as Tom Harris, a CIA operative stranded in Afghanistan after failing a covert mission and exposing his identity. With enemy elite special forces on his tail, Harris teams up with his Afghan translator in a race against time to reach the extraction point in Kandahar, Afghanistan. With a script written by Mitchell LaFortune, a former military intelligence officer, and scenes entirely shot in Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula and Jeddah so viewers can expect stunning cinematography and true-to-life scenes.