Trailer Round-Up: Frankenstein, Jay Kelly, The Thing with Feathers, The Carpenter’s Son, Psycho Killer and More
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🎥 NEW MOVIE TRAILERS:
The line between man and monster just disappeared.
🎥 Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein — Trailer
(in select theaters Oct 17th & on Netflix Nov 7th)
Visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley’s timeless tale with his signature gothic aesthetic, intricate sets, and ornate costumes, assembling a powerhouse cast led by Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and Mia Goth as the woman caught in between.
In this visually stunning meditation on creation, guilt, and the monsters within us all, del Toro—much like Victor himself—breathes electric life into his long-gestating passion project, transforming the classic monster story into a haunting reflection of humanity’s dual nature, where creator and creation blur into one tragic, beautiful nightmare.
So, expect a Frankenstein film that’s less about bolts and stitches and more about the messy miracle (and horror) of being human. It’s alive, all right—and it’s pure del Toro.
Co-starring Christoph Waltz, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is slated to open in select theaters on October 17th before lumbering its way onto Netflix November 7th.
Lights. Camera. Crisis!
🎥 Jay Kelly — Trailer
(in select theaters Nov 14th & on Netflix Dec 5th)
George Clooney and filmmaker Noah Baumbach team up for a razor-sharp Hollywood dramedy about fame, fatherhood, and finding yourself when the world already thinks it knows who you are. ’Cause in show business, an identity crisis is just another way to stay in the spotlight.
In this meta spin on stardom, Clooney stars as one of the world’s most popular movie stars spiraling through an existential crisis while on a European road trip with his longtime manager and closest pal, played by Adam Sandler. As old regrets resurface and familiar faces pop up along the way, Clooney’s Jay Kelly must navigate the blurred line between his real life and the persona the world refuses to let him outgrow.
Co-written by Baumbach and actress Emily Mortimer, the film is both a satire of celebrity culture and a heartfelt study of loneliness behind the flashbulbs. It’s also Clooney at his most Clooney—charming, self-aware, and just a little haunted by his own reflection.
Featuring a stacked supporting cast including Laura Dern, Riley Keough, Jim Broadbent, Patrick Wilson, and Stacy Keach, Jay Kelly is due to open in select theaters November 14th before arriving on Netflix December 5th.
Grief has wings.
🎥 The Thing with Feathers — Trailer
(in theaters Nov 28th)
Benedict Cumberbatch was just seen trading barbs with Olivia Colman in the divorce comedy The Roses. But now, he plays an emotionally wrecked newly widowed father in this poetic and deeply raw tale of loss, loneliness, and learning to breathe again.
Adapted from Max Porter’s celebrated novel Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, the upcoming lyrical drama centers on a grieving father (Cumberbatch) and his two young sons, visited by a mysterious, talking crow after the death of their wife and mother. What follows is part dark fairy tale, part emotional exorcism, and part surreal meditation on grief—capturing the unbearable weight of loss and the strange, transformative power of sorrow.
Directed by music video and documentary filmmaker Dylan Southern (No Distance Left to Run, Shut Up and Play the Hits), Cumberbatch takes flight seemingly at his most raw and vulnerable, finding heartbreak and flashes of dark humor in the chaos of healing.
The Thing with Feathers wings its way into theaters November 28th.
Sometimes, faith comes with a price.
🎥 The Carpenter’s Son — Trailer
(in theaters Nov 14th)
Nicolas Cage is known for taking risks and choosing roles that push his limits—and he continues that streak with his latest performance, which forces him to take a leap of faith, sort of speak, in writer-director Lotfy Nathan’s chilling biblical horror The Carpenter’s Son, also starring FKA Twigs and Noah Jupe.
This isn’t your typical Sunday school story. Set in a cursed Roman Egyptian village, this visually striking, atmospheric horror thriller follows Joseph (Cage), Mary (Twigs), and a teenage Jesus (Jupe) as they confront dark forces that test both faith and family. With Cage spiraling between fatherly devotion and dread, Twigs radiating divine unease, and Jupe torn between destiny and damnation, Nathan crafts a haunting twist on the gospel tale—where miracles feel like omens and salvation might just be the scariest thing of all.
The Carpenter’s Son will no doubt be one of the most talked-about biblical horror films when it lands in theaters November 14th.
Evil wears a mask. Vengeance wears a badge.
🎥 Psycho Killer — Trailer
(in theaters Feb 20, 2026)
From the twisted mind behind Se7en and 8MM comes another descent into darkness—this time with Barbarian star Georgina Campbell trading terrorized victim for avenging cop.
When a small-town Kansas highway officer (Campbell) witnesses the cold-blooded murder of her husband and patrol partner, her pursuit of justice ignites a cross-country chase straight into hell. Soon, her investigation leads her onto the trail of a masked murderer dubbed the “Satanic Slasher,” a sadistic killer known for leaving behind cryptic, ritualistic messages.
Written by acclaimed horror screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en, 8MM) and directed by veteran film producer Gavin Polone (Zombieland, Panic Room) in his feature directorial debut, Psycho Killer promises a relentless blend of psychological dread, grisly murders, and that signature Walker touch—moral decay wrapped in blood-soaked obsession. Fasten your seatbelt, ‘cause evil’s riding shotgun.
Co-starring James Preston Rogers, Grace Dove, Logan Miller, and Malcolm McDowell, Psycho Killer slashes its way into theaters February 20, 2026.
You can’t bury the dead if they won’t stay buried.
🎥 We Bury the Dead — Teaser
(in theaters Jan 2, 2026)
Daisy Ridley swaps lightsabers for body bags in Zak Hilditch’s We Bury the Dead, a grim, blood-spattered horror thriller set in the eerie aftermath of a failed military bombing experiment.
As a nationwide pandemic sweeps across Australia, a grieving woman (Ridley) joins a corpse retrieval team—only to discover the dead don’t plan on staying that way. What begins as a search for her missing husband spirals into a nightmarish descent through infection, isolation, and the undead.
With Hilditch (These Final Hours) channeling the dread of The Walking Dead and 28 Days Later, and Ridley anchoring the chaos with raw intensity, this one’s less about losing your head and more about keeping it attached.
Also starring Brenton Thwaites and Mark Coles Smith, We Bury the Dead will be reanimated in theaters January 2nd—just in time to kick off the new year.
🎥 additional movie trailers:
🎥 “Trap House” Trailer: Dave Bautista Battles Cartels and Family Chaos in Michael Dowse’s Explosive Action Thriller with Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, and Bobby Cannavale — In Theaters November 14th
Dave Bautista stars as a DEA agent whose double life implodes when his teenage son leads a crew of DEA kids in heists against the cartel, forcing father and son onto a collision course of bullets and betrayal.
🎥 “Last Days” Trailer: Director Justin Lin Returns to Indie Roots with Sky Yang, Radhika Apte, and Ken Leung in a Tragic True-Life Missionary Drama — In Theaters October 24th
Fast & Furious director Justin Lin shifts from high-octane blockbusters to a sobering true story, following a young missionary’s (Sky Yang) fatal quest to reach the Sentinelese people as his faith collides with his obsession.
🎥 “Pillion” Teaser: Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling Ignite a Volatile Romance in Harry Lighton’s Darkly Comic Debut — Coming Soon, 2026
Alexander Skarsgård plays a magnetic biker who sweeps Harry Melling’s timid loner into an odd gay romance that veers between erotic and explosive in this offbeat A24 dark comedy proving opposites attract to kinky new heights.
🎥 “Muzzle: City of Wolves” Trailer: Aaron Eckhart Returns as a Battle-Scarred K-9 Cop in John Stalberg Jr.’s Gritty Action Sequel — In Theaters November 14th
It’s a dog-eat-dog world—and this time, Jake’s barking back! Aaron Eckhart reprises his role as Jake Rosser, a PTSD-stricken ex-cop who teams up with a new canine partner to take down a vicious gang and uncover the rot infecting his city’s underworld.
🎥 “The Family McMullen” Trailer: Edward Burns Reunites with Connie Britton and Michael McGlone in a Heartfelt Sequel to His 1995 Indie Classic — In Theaters One Day Only October 15th
Thirty years after The Brothers McMullen became a Sundance sensation, Edward Burns returns with a warm, witty continuation of the Irish American family saga that put him on the map. With new heartbreaks, grown-up kids, and old grudges, this follow-up proves that family drama only gets funnier—and messier—with age.
🎥 “Zootopia 2” Final Trailer: Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) Face Therapy, Trust Issues, and a Slippery New Villain in Disney’s Long-Awaited Sequel — In Theaters November 26th
When a new reptilian villain threatens the city, everyone’s favorite rabbit–fox duo, Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), must juggle crime-fighting and couples therapy in equal measure. A follow-up to the animated smash hit is set to bring the witty world of Zootopia back to life—proving even best buddies need a little counseling before saving the city again.
🎥 “Hell House LLC: Lineage” Trailer: Elizabeth Vermilyea Returns in Stephen Cognetti’s Terrifying Final Chapter of His Cult Horror Franchise — Streaming October 30th on Shudder
The doors of Abaddon open once more as Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea) is pulled back into the nightmare, uncovering the sinister legacy tying every haunted house in the franchise together.
🎥“Shelby Oaks” Final Trailer: YouTube Critic Chris Stuckmann Makes His Directorial Debut with Camille Sullivan in Neon’s Psychological Horror — In Theaters October 24th
Camille Sullivan stars as a woman haunted by her sister’s disappearance into the paranormal, unraveling a mystery of cults, curses, and found-footage fear in YouTube critic Chris Stuckmann’s eerie first feature.
🎥 For more trailers, check out our latest ☰ “Trailer Blitz” post, covering a range of new indie and foreign movies coming out soon, click the link below:
📺 NEW TELEVISION TRAILERS:
You can’t strike oil without striking a nerve.
📺 Landman: Season 2 — Trailer
(on Paramount+ Sun, Nov 16th)
The Texas oil fields are back in full swing—and so is Billy Bob Thornton, digging deep into Taylor Sheridan’s world of grit, greed, and high-pressure deals.
In the new second season of the hit drama Landman, Thornton’s Tommy Norris faces off against cartel chaos, corporate sharks, and family demons as power shifts into the hands of Demi Moore’s newly widowed oil tycoon. With Sam Elliott joining as Tommy’s old-school father, expect a showdown where loyalty’s as slippery as crude and survival means getting your hands dirty. Fortunes rise, rigs fall, and everyone’s drilling for something—money, power, or maybe just redemption.
Landman returns Sunday, November 16th, exclusively on Paramount+.
📺 Down Cemetery Road — Trailer
(on Apple TV+ Wed, Oct 29th)
Emma Thompson tries her hand at the crime-solving genre in this darkly comic detective series from the Slow Horses producing team, joined by Ruth Wilson as her reluctant sleuthing partner.
When a neighborhood bombing leaves two dead and a girl missing, a sharp-tongued PI (Thompson) and a restless neighbor (Wilson) dive headfirst into a conspiracy that’s equal parts twisty, witty, and wickedly British.
Adapted from Mick Herron’s novel—the same author whose bestselling Slough House series inspired the hit spy show Slow Horses—Down Cemetery Road finds Thompson at her most delightfully sardonic: solving mysteries, dodging danger, and dropping one-liners sharper than her leather jacket.
Down Cemetery Road drops a two-episode premiere globally on Apple TV+ Wednesday, October 29th.
They grew up side by side. Now life’s pulling them apart.
📺 Hal & Harper — Trailer
(on MUBI Sun, Oct 19th)
Writer-director-producer-actor Cooper Raiff (Shithouse, Cha Cha Real Smooth) brings his signature mix of awkward charm and emotional honesty to Hal & Harper, a lo-fi sibling dramedy co-starring Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart.
When lifelong codependent siblings Hal and Harper (Raiff and Reinhart) learn their dad (Mark Ruffalo) is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend (Betty Gilpin), their cozy co-existence begins to crack. What follows is a tender, funny, and quietly devastating exploration of sibling solidarity, adulthood, and the family ties that both bind and suffocate.
With Raiff’s indie sensibility and MUBI’s artful eye, Hal & Harper proves that sometimes growing up means outgrowing the people you love most.
Consisting of eight episodes, Hal & Harper premieres Sunday, October 19th on MUBI in the U.S., France, and Latin America.
He’s spent decades behind the camera... now the camera finally points at him.
📺 Mr. Scorsese — Trailer
(on Apple TV+ Fri, Oct 17th)
Filmmaker Rebecca Miller turns the camera on one of cinema’s most iconic storytellers in Mr. Scorsese, a sweeping, deeply personal docuseries chronicling the life and legacy of legendary Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese.
Told through rare home footage, candid reflections, and new interviews with collaborators from De Niro to DiCaprio, this five-part series traces how a kid from Little Italy reshaped world cinema. From Mean Streets to Killers of the Flower Moon, it’s a masterclass in obsession, artistry, and faith—proving that Scorsese’s greatest subject has always been the man behind the camera.
Mr. Scorsese is set to premiere Friday, October 17th on Apple TV+.
📺 additional TV trailers:
📺 “Hazbin Hotel: Season 2” Trailer: Charlie, Vaggie, and the Radio Demon Return for More Musical Mayhem in Cult Amazon Animated Fantasy Hit — Premieres Wed, October 29th on Prime Video
The gates of Hell swing wider as Charlie’s redemption dream collides with rival overlords, heavenly grudges, and devilishly catchy new songs in this riotous animated fantasy. Season 2 cranks the chaos, sass, and spectacle to infernal new heights.
📺 “The American Revolution” Trailer: Ken Burns Chronicles Liberty, Conflict, and Nation-Building in a Sweeping Six-Part Historical Docuseries — Premieres Sun, November 16th on PBS
Ken Burns explores how thirteen colonies fought an empire, forged a republic, and ignited ideals that still reverberate today. It wasn’t just muskets and minutemen—it was betrayal, bravery, and the messy birth of democracy.
📺 “The Death of Bunny Munro” Teaser: Matt Smith Stars in Nick Cave’s Darkly Comic Father-Son Odyssey — Premieres Thurs, November 20th on Sky TV in the UK
After his wife’s death, a sex-obsessed salesman (Matt Smith) hits the road with his young son (Rafael Mathé) in this six-part adaptation of Nick Cave’s cult novel, blending grief, guilt, and gallows humor. Part road movie, part redemption tale, it’s a twisted, soulful journey through loss and longing.
📺 “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam” Trailer: Tiger King Co-Director Rebecca Chaiklin Directs Shocking Three-Part Docuseries on Actor-Turned-Conman Zach Horwitz — Premieres Fri, October 17th
From small-town dreamer to Tinseltown trickster, the rise and ruin of Zach Horwitz exposes one of Hollywood’s most brazen frauds, told by the friends, lovers, and partners he deceived. Luxury homes, courtside seats, and a $200 million lie—this gripping three-part exposé dives into the glitzy facade and dark unraveling of a man who conned his way through Hollywood.
📺 “Solar Opposites: Season 6” Trailer: The Aliens Face Life on a Budget as The Wall Reaches Its Epic Conclusion — Premieres Mon, October 13th on Hulu
The intergalactic misfits trade luxury for limitations in its sixth and final season that strips away their gadgets, indulgences, and distractions—leaving only chaos, comedy, and existential crises. When the credit runs out, the real drama begins. Between penny-pinching disasters and The Wall’s shocking final chapter, this season proves you don’t need money to make a cosmic mess.
📺 “The Guest” Trailer: Gabrielle Creevy and Eve Myles Star in this Four-Part Twisting British Thriller — Premieres Fri, October 17th on Paramount+ with Showtime
From creator Matthew Barry and director Ashley Way, this four-part British miniseries follows a toxic, obsessive bond between a cleaner (Gabrielle Creevy) and her enigmatic employer (Eve Myles) in a dangerous game of secrets and manipulation. When class divides and dark desires collide, trust becomes a weapon and obsession a trap.
📺 “Amsterdam Empire” Official Trailer: Famke Janssen Seeks Vengeance in New Dutch Crime Drama from the Creators of Ferry and Undercover — Premieres Thurs, October 30th on Netflix
Famke Janssen stars as a betrayed wife plotting to dismantle her husband’s coffeeshop empire in a stylish new crime saga of power, passion, and payback. When infidelity ignites a war at home, the fight for Amsterdam’s underworld turns personal. With betrayal brewing and empires at stake, revenge is a dish best served with a side of smoke.
