Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (out Oct 22) is the sixth and final instalment in this successful horror franchise. What began with such hype and excitement in 2009 has finished with a whimper in 2015. The plot is thin and there's not much in the way of new frights and scares. Grade: C.

The Lobster (out Oct 22) is a wonderfully messed up comedy about a guy who has to fall in love within 45 days or else he'll be turned into the animal of his choosing. Set in a dystopian future, the film features ferociously dark humour but runs out of ideas in the later stages. Actors must have worked hard to keep a straight face. Grade: B+.

Burnt (out Oct 22) is a frustrating, pointless drama about a self-absorbed chef (Bradley Cooper) trying to put his demons (drugs, alcohol, women) in the past and earn a third Michelin star for his London restaurant. The supporting cast are underutilised, the script lack coherence, and the film is evasive about the chef's past. Hard to feel sympathy for such a troubled character. Grade: C.

Alex & Eve (out Oct 22) is a silly Australian comedy about a Greek Orthodox schoolteacher who falls in love with a Lebanese Muslim lawyer. Their friends and family aren't happy and it develops into a "Romeo & Juliet" type scenario. The dialogue is stiff and this doesn't have as much as charm as last week's UnIndian. Grade: C.

Bridge Of Spies (out Oct 22) is based on a true story and follows an American lawyer who takes on the unwanted task of defending a Russian spy. The film skirts around certain parts (e.g. what was the evidence against the spy?). Thankfully, the film changes tact at the half way mark and becomes more complex, more interesting. Great performances from Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance. Grade: B+.

Crimson Peak (out Oct 15) starts out as a mysterious fantasy involving ghosts and then slowly morphs into something a little different. It's not for everyone but director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) has created a well-paced thriller with cool visuals and an unorthodox story. Grade: B+.

Legend (out Oct 15) tells the tale of Reggie and Ronald Kray - two English gangsters involved in organised crime during the 1950s and 60s. Tom Hardy takes on both leading roles and gives an incredible performance. He has created two very distinct characters. An interesting true story too. Grade: A-.

UnIndian (out Oct 15) is about a Sydney university lecturer (Brett Lee) who falls in love with a single mum (Tannishtha Chatterjee) of Indian heritage. It’s as cheesy as it sounds but this is still an entertaining romantic comedy. The likeable cast compensate for the formulaic screenplay. Grade: B.

Cut Snake (out Oct 15) is an Aussie drama-thriller about a young tradesman trying to make a life for himself in Melbourne... that is until an old friend from his darker past stops by for a visit. It's a little sluggish at times but the film has a few interesting twists that take the narrative in unexpected directions. Grade: B.

The Walk (out Oct 15) tells the incredible true story of Philippe Petit. In 1974, he rigged a metal wire between the rooves of the World Trade Centre towers in New York City and used it as a tight rope. Perhaps my fear of heights was a contributing factor but this provides a film-going experience unlike anything I’ve seen this year. Shot using astonishing 3D imagery, it left me with sweaty palms and a light head. Grade: A.