In a cinematic landscape of shared universes, adaptations and sequels, it’s always striking when something brand new, original, and unexpected comes along. And from the second the trailer for Bad Times At The El Royale arrived, it was apparent that Drew Goddard’s follow-up to Cabin In The Woods was going to be something very special. Boasting an astonishing cast – Jeff Bridges! Jon Hamm! Dakota Johnson! Chris Hemsworth! Chris Hemsworth’s Abs! – a striking visual style, and a mystery-steeped original story from someone who knows his genres inside-out, there are very few films to be more excited about right now than Bad Times. That’s why you’ll find it leading Empire’s Ultimate Autumn Preview issue, giving you the lowdown on every film you should be looking forward to in the final months of 2018 – from the triumphant return of the Coen Brothers and Alfonso Cuarón, to Creed II and Halloween.
Here’s the newsstand cover, resplendent in neon. And those abs.
And Empire subscribers will receive a very special pulp fiction paperback-inspired exclusive design by The Red Dress.
Stay tuned for more information about what’s inside this month’s magazine – and be sure to head to your local good or evil newsagent when it hits the shelves on 6 September. Want the magazine delivered to your door every month with exclusive cover designs? Sign up for a subscription here.