Now Showing in Grand Blanc & Fenton: Clayface, Klara and the Sun & Halloween Classics

It is the week before Halloween, the jack-o'-lanterns are out on the porches, and local movie screens just got two of the year's most talked-about new releases. The DC body-horror thriller Clayface opens this week at NCG Cinemas Grand Blanc alongside Taika Waititi's warm science-fiction drama Klara and the Sun, while NCG's $5 Wicked Wednesdays horror festival closes out the season with a big-screen A Nightmare on Elm Street. Whether you live in Grand Blanc, Fenton, Davison, Linden, or one of the surrounding communities, there is a seat with your name on it.

Where to Watch in Our Community

For moviegoers across Grand Blanc, Fenton, and Davison, NCG Cinemas at Trillium (NCG Grand Blanc) at 8220 Trillium Circle Ave is the hometown multiplex, with stadium seating, a big IMAX auditorium, and a lineup that turns over every single week. Fenton, Davison, and Linden do not have their own screens anymore, which is why families from all three communities make the easy drive to Grand Blanc all the time, usually with a stop for dinner on the way. For Lapeer-area moviegoers, NCG Lapeer Cinemas at 1650 DeMille Rd is a convenient stop, and Livingston County residents also have Emagine Hartland and MJR Brighton within reach if they want another option.

One seasonal note: the beloved US 23 Drive-In at 5200 Fenton Rd in Flint has wrapped its 2026 season and will return in spring 2027, so the cozy indoor screens at NCG are the place to be for the rest of fall. Check the drive-in's site in the spring for next year's opening weekend.

Showtimes change from week to week and even day to day, so we are not going to quote exact times here. Instead, use this guide to decide what to see, then check the theater's site for precise schedules before you head out.

The Big One Everyone Is Buzzing About: Clayface

The most talked-about film arriving in town this week is Clayface, the hard-R DC Studios body-horror thriller directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan. It follows Matt Hagen, a struggling actor whose face is disfigured in a brutal attack, who turns to experimental treatments from a mysterious doctor, only to find himself transforming into a shape-shifting creature of living clay. What unfolds is a gothic tragedy in the spirit of Frankenstein, a horror film about lost identity and a town that made its own monster. Early reactions have been gloriously divided, with many critics calling it the ickiest body-horror movie since The Substance and comparing its practical-effects grit to Sam Raimi and David Cronenberg. It is rated R and runs about 108 minutes.

Who it is for: horror fans, comic-book movie faithful, and anyone who loved The Substance or Creep-style slow-burn scares. Preview screenings land Thursday night at NCG Grand Blanc, with the full opening weekend to follow, so it is an easy pick without leaving town. Check the theater's site for showtimes and formats before you go.

The Heartfelt One for the Whole Family: Klara and the Sun

On the gentler end of the spectrum, Klara and the Sun is Taika Waititi's adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed novel, and it has quickly become one of the season's most-anticipated releases. Jenna Ortega stars as Klara, a solar-powered "Artificial Friend" who waits in a store window, studying the human world and hoping to be chosen. When she is adopted by a teenager named Josie and her mother, played by Amy Adams, Klara sets out to do whatever she can to hold the family together. Steve Buscemi and Natasha Lyonne co-star, and the result is a tender, quietly moving story about connection, hope, and what it truly means to love. It is rated PG-13 and runs about 117 minutes, and it has been picking up festival buzz for months.

Who it is for: families, book-club readers, anyone who loved Jojo Rabbit or Ishiguro's novel, and sci-fi fans who prefer their futures to come with heart. It arrives at NCG Grand Blanc with multiple daily showtimes starting this week, so it is easy to fit into a school night or a weekend afternoon. Check the theater's site for the day's schedule.

Halloween Classics on the Big Screen: Wicked Wednesdays

For the spookiest week of the year, NCG's Wicked Wednesdays festival keeps the classics coming at just $5 a ticket. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining finishes its run this week through Wednesday, and the festival closes right on time for Halloween with Wes Craven's genre-defining A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), playing October 25-28. There is nothing quite like seeing Freddy Krueger on a real theater screen, jump scares shared with the whole audience, for the same price as a coffee. Earlier festival titles like The Ring and Candyman have already come and gone, so if you want to catch the grand finale, mark the calendar now.

Who it is for: teens and adults who grew up on these movies, lifelong horror fans, and anyone who wants a properly spooky night out in the week before Halloween. Both titles are showing at NCG Grand Blanc, so check the theater's site for the exact evenings and times.

Bonus for varied tastes: NCG Grand Blanc is also still playing last week's crowd-pleasers, including the whale-survival thriller Whalefall, Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary in IMAX, the Colleen Hoover thriller Verity, Tom Cruise's adventure Digger, the PG-13 dog-and-survival hit Heart of the Beast, and Hoppers for the younger set. Whatever your taste, there is a screen for it this week.

Why a Movie Night Is a Great Night Out

A night at the movies is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to enjoy everything our community has to offer. Grab dinner at a favorite local spot first, catch a show, and you have a perfect evening with no long drive. For families in Grand Blanc and Fenton, it is a weekly ritual that brings everyone together. For adults, it is a date night that feels fresh every time. And this week it is also a warm-up for Halloween weekend: carve the pumpkins, pick your movie, and let the whole town's porch lights be your preview. Knowing the same films playing in the big-city multiplexes are showing just minutes from your own neighborhood is exactly the kind of everyday rhythm that makes a town feel like home.

A Quick Word on Living Here

At The Moen Group, led by Principal Broker Rob Moen, a top-producing luxury real estate agent with decades of experience across Southeastern Michigan, we have helped families buy and sell homes throughout Grand Blanc, Fenton, Linden, Davison, Tyrone Township, and the communities of Genesee and Livingston counties. What we love most about the work is seeing how the small things, a favorite theater, a go-to restaurant, a weekend tradition, are what turn a house into a home. Knowing you can catch the year's buzziest movie a few minutes from your front door, then stop for cider and donuts on the way home, is part of what makes this area such a wonderful place to live.

If you are thinking about making Grand Blanc, Fenton, Linden, or a neighboring community your home, or if you are ready to sell, we would love to help you find the right fit. And whether you are house-hunting or just heading out for the evening, we hope you enjoy the show.

Pop some popcorn, find your seat, and enjoy a great night at the movies right in your own backyard.