Karaoke murder film delays release to avoid competing with Human Trafficking?

"Human Trafficking Camp" is dominating the big screen after its late September release, but October is not short of notable titles. Among them, the showdown of 5 Vietnamese films including "Almost Perfect Murder," "The Bogeyman," "Sister Sister 3," "Khau Vai Love Story," and "Karaoke Murder" promises to make the box office race increasingly unpredictable.

5 Vietnamese films line up for release

"Almost Perfect Murder" is the first Vietnamese film to hit theaters in October. This is a mystery-comedy directed by Duc Nguyen, starring "big brother" Anh Tu Atus and "beautiful sister" DJ Mie. The film revolves around Trinh (DJ Mie), a romantic novelist and TikToker with an optimistic personality, and Dai (Anh Tu Atus), a pragmatic detective.

When Trinh suspects her fiancé Khang (Ma Ran Do) is having an affair with actress Yen (Vu Ngoc Anh), she hires Dai to investigate. However, Trinh unexpectedly becomes a suspect after waking up next to Yen's body. On October 16, "Sister Sister 3" will also be released. The film has garnered attention since its announcement as the next installment in the "Sister Sister" universe, featuring a cast of beauties including Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc, Ky Duyen, and Chi Pu...

"Sister Sister 3" is set in old Northern Vietnamese society with its strict etiquette and conventions. Thi Mau (Ky Duyen) is a talented and beautiful young lady caught in complex romantic relationships and many secrets. As love and honor face different choices, the characters must confront the consequences of their own emotions.

Releasing on the same day as "Sister Sister 3" is "Khau Vai Love Story." Inspired by the legend of the Khau Vai love market in Ha Giang, the film tells the story of a poignant romance between Ba, a Nung man, and Ut, a Giay woman. Their love must overcome tribal customs, class barriers, and prejudices that have existed for generations, becoming a story of love and loyalty amidst the rocky highlands.

"The Bogeyman" marks Minh Hang's return to the big screen after 3 years, opening on October 23. The film tells the story of an entity that claims to be benevolent, wishing to grant wishes to children or those suffering. However, every wish comes with its own conditions.

"Closing out" October is "Karaoke Murder." Initially scheduled for release on October 2, the film was suddenly pushed back to October 30, leading many viewers to speculate it was intentionally "avoiding" the fever of "Human Trafficking Camp." "Karaoke Murder" revolves around a karaoke-loving neighbor who is suddenly murdered in an isolated meditation homestay in the mountains, turning a small neighborhood's pilgrimage into an involuntary game of wits.

Brad Pitt faces off against Tom Cruise at the Vietnamese box office in October

An interesting aspect of October is that audiences have the chance to see Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in "Beast Heart" (October 2) and "Digger" (October 16), respectively. After a horrific plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog Odin are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness. Pushed into a brutal fight for survival, the two must rely on each other to overcome the treacherous nature and find a way to survive.

Meanwhile, "Digger" marks a notable return for Tom Cruise to an original drama-oriented film for adult audiences after many years associated with action franchises. In the film, the actor plays Digger Rockwell, a wealthy, eccentric oil tycoon who is almost unaware of the consequences caused by his business operations. 

When an oil rig malfunctions, Digger Rockwell accidentally triggers a global environmental disaster, pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war. He must then find a way to save the planet from the crisis he helped create.

If you love horror films, you cannot miss "The Other Mother" from the studio behind the success of horror series like "Backrooms" and "Obsession." The film revolves around a young girl named Bela, who gradually forms a strange bond with a mysterious entity that looks exactly like her mother.