the buzz log

So far autumn in the Buzz Multiplex has been all about the deliciously undead, paranormal bumps in the night, and now creepy male masterminds out to dominate the world or a domestic household. The big Buzz exception belongs to a children's literary classic. Check out what could pack the moviehouse this weekend.

Top Three Movies of the Week, as ranked by Yahoo! searches

1.  "Where the Wild Things Are" (PG). The critics are mostly wild for the 1963 Maurice Sendak children's book. The expected kiddie audience makes up only 9% of the searches, as nostalgic teens through adults make up the bulk of lookups. Also on the rise: plans to dress up in a "Wild Things" costume and buying the literary classic.

2. "Law Abiding Citizen" (R). Shades of '80s entertainment, with a double machismo dose of Gerard Butler (atoning for his disastrous romantic comedy) and Jamie Foxx (reminding the masses of his uber-talents). Both men pull in about equal buzz, and each boast more searches than the movie itself. Audiences will lean male (60%), but there are a quite a few ladies ready for a tale of hunk vs. hunk.

3.  "The Stepfather" (PG-13). Wicked stepmothers get more than their fair share, so now the evil stepdad steps up. TV familiars make up the cast, with Dylan Walsh as the new poppa, Sela Ward the clueless mom, Penn Badgley as the suspicious teen, and Amber Heard as the supportive girlfriend. More females (55%) lean towards family domestic horrors...Must be all that fairy-tale indoctrination.