🎥 “Behemoth!” Trailer: Pedro Pascal Plays a Gifted Cellist Facing a Midlife Crisis in Tony Gilroy’s First Feature Film Since “Andor” — Coming to Theaters December 4th
To be quite honest, we’re not entirely sure what Behemoth! is all about. Is it a midlife crisis drama? A personal descent into self-destruction? Or perhaps a behind-the-scenes look at how music and cinema sometimes clash?
Whatever it is, there’s certainly some buzz surrounding Pedro Pascal, with talk that this could be the film that finally puts him in Oscar contention. He’s already proven himself to be a more than capable actor, appearing in major franchises and acclaimed, Emmy-winning television shows. But when it comes to the big screen, and let’s put The Fantastic Four aside for a moment, he still has something to prove.
And Behemoth! could very well be the project that allows him to establish himself as a serious leading man in film. If an Oscar nomination happens to come along with it, all the better. It could mark a whole new chapter in his career, proving he’s much more than just a television star who, rather amusingly, has made something of a habit of playing characters who ends up having particularly gruesome and dramatic deaths.
What makes Behemoth! particularly interesting to us, however, is that it marks the return of writer-director Tony Gilroy, fresh off his incredible run with the fantastic Star Wars series Andor. Arguably one of the most cerebral and politically savvy stories ever told within the Star Wars universe, the show cemented Gilroy’s reputation as a serious talent capable of developing compelling characters and intelligent, layered storylines, regardless of the genre or franchise he’s working in.
So, for Gilroy to return to writing and directing feature films with a story that essentially revolves around a professional cellist is particularly surprising. It’s certainly a far cry from the political intrigue and galactic rebellion of Andor, which makes us all the more curious to see what he has cooked up for us.
Here, Pascal plays Alex Serian, a gifted cellist and former child prodigy who returns home to Los Angeles after spending twenty years on the road. Hoping to start a new chapter in his life, he takes on work recording a film score for a top-secret, big-time Hollywood project. Meanwhile, outside of work, he’s forced to confront unresolved family issues and personal regrets, including a particularly complicated romantic history with the women in his life. Though seemingly perfectly comfortable with his longtime bachelor lifestyle, Alex may have finally reached a crossroads in both his professional and personal life as he begins to reevaluate what the future might hold for him.
Certainly, on the surface, it doesn’t sound like anything particularly special. But with Tony Gilroy at the helm, there’s a good chance this could be a much deeper, more existential look at how even the most gifted individuals can find themselves feeling unfulfilled. And sometimes, confronting those unresolved ambitions and disappointments might be the only way to finally move forward and find some sense of fulfillment.
Also co-starring Olivia Wilde, Will Arnett, Hank Azaria, Alexa Swinton, JoBeth Williams, and Margarita Levieva, Behemoth! premiered earlier in October at the New York Film Festival. The film is now set to open in theaters on December 4th.
🎥 “Dune: Part Three” Final Trailer: Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides Faces the Consequences of His Reign as Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Sci-Fi Trilogy Comes to an End — Hitting Theaters and IMAX December 18th
Well, we’re really in the thick of it now. Duneday is fast approaching, promising one hell of a box office weekend as Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday are set to go head-to-head in what could be one of the most anticipated box office showdowns of the year. In one corner, you’ve got Timmy C with a shaved head, contemplating whether he’s evil or not. (Psst... he is.) And in the other corner, Robert Downey Jr. is going full-on Dr. Evil as he returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom, not Tony Stark. So really, it seems audiences will have a chance to pick their poison, so to speak.
And while Marvel has been ratcheting up its promotional machine for Doomsday, Warner Bros. isn’t about to sit this one out. The studio is coming out swinging with this new Dune: Part Three trailer, promising an epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s award-winning sci-fi trilogy.
So, let’s run through the checklist of what these two films have in common.
Epic battle sequences? Check.
Incredible all-star casts? Check.
The future of humanity hanging in the balance as opposing factions clash in an all-out war for survival? Check. Check. Check.
So, what are some of the key differences here, then?
Well, Dune: Part Three is based on the classic sci-fi novels by Frank Herbert, who had a particular warning in mind about the dangers of charismatic leaders and the corrupting influence of absolute power. So, if anyone out there still thinks Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides is the great savior and hero of the first two films, they might be in for a rude awakening. Herbert never intended Paul to be your typical heroic figure. Instead, he created a man whose rise to power was built on prophecy, religious fanaticism, and a carefully cultivated mythology that convinced an entire population he was their long-awaited messiah. And while Paul may have started out with good intentions, his transformation into an all-powerful emperor raises a much more troubling question: What happens when the supposed savior becomes the very oppressor everyone fought to overcome in the first place?
Doomsday, on the other hand, brings back a whole bunch of superheroes we all grew up knowing and loving, coming together once again to take on another seemingly unstoppable evil force. Only this time, there’s a twist. Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU, taking on the role of the big baddie. It’s Marvel doing what Marvel does best: bringing together familiar faces, larger-than-life heroes, and an even bigger threat for everyone to unite against.
Our money, however, is on Dune: Part Three to come out on top at the box office. And judging by this latest trailer, it’s not hard to see why. The movie looks absolutely epic. It feels like the kind of cinematic event you need to experience on opening day, on the biggest screen possible. However, we’ve got to say, the recent reports surrounding Patrick Stewart’s passing does cast a particularly sad shadow over Doomsday and give audiences another emotional reason to run out and see the film.
But no matter how you swing it, it’s going to be one hell of a weekend for moviegoers. Fingers crossed it only reinforces what we’ve been saying all along: there’s still a real hunger for the theatrical experience, and no matter how convenient streaming gets, there’s simply no replacing the magic of seeing a movie on the big screen.
Dune: Part Three is due to hit theaters and IMAX on December 18th.
🎥 “Jumanji: Open World” Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan Return for One Last Adventure as the Game Breaks Into the Real World — In Theaters Christmas Day, December 25th
Dwayne Johnson, like most actors, has seen his fair share of ups and downs. It tends to happen with stars who have made a career out of playing a certain type of character. So, when Johnson decided to stretch his dramatic chops with The Smashing Machine, he earned plenty of critical praise for his performance. Unfortunately, the box office wasn’t nearly as kind. And lately, things haven’t exactly been going his way. The Rock seems to be in something of a slump these days.
So, what’s a guy to do? Well, maybe go back to doing what audiences know and love him for. And in Johnson’s case, that means returning to an old favorite as he once again headlines the latest, and reportedly final, chapter of his Jumanji franchise.
Jumanji: Open World not only brings back the old gang, including Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, but also flips the whole premise on its head a little by bringing the game into the real world. It’s something of a full-circle moment, considering that was essentially the premise of the beloved original film starring Robin Williams. This time around, however, Open World appears to be mixing things up, with the game’s chaos spilling into our world while some of the characters still find themselves venturing into Jumanji itself.
This time around, Alex Wolff’s Spencer and his mother, Janice (Marin Hinkle), find themselves sucked into the game, taking on the familiar avatars of Dwayne Johnson’s Dr. Smolder Bravestone and Karen Gillan’s Ruby Roundhouse. Only there’s a little twist. Spencer ends up in Ruby’s body, while his mother gets to play the muscle-bound Bravestone.
Meanwhile, Kevin Hart’s Franklin “Mouse” Finbar finds himself inhabited by a rambunctious little boy named Tyson, while an Eastern European kitchen cook named Donatas ends up in the body of Jack Black’s Professor Shelly Oberon.
The gang’s mission is pretty simple: conquer the game and save their town from being overrun by Jumanji’s jungle creatures. And maybe, just maybe, find a way to shut down the game for good.
Also featuring returning cast members Danny DeVito, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Nick Jonas, and Rhys Darby, the film is once again directed and co-written by Jake Kasdan.
Jumanji: Open World is slated to open in theaters on Christmas Day, December 25th.
🎥 “Allen” Trailer: An Aussie Slacker Reunites with His Childhood Alien Best Friend 20 Years Later in Netflix’s New Sci-Fi Comedy Starring T.J. Power and Charlotte Nicdao, from the Studio Behind ‘Bluey’ — Premiering November 12th on Netflix
Ever wondered what would happen if Elliott reunited with E.T. twenty years later? Or what an E.T. sequel might actually look like? Well, sorry to break it to you, but that sequel probably isn’t happening. However, wait a minute. This just might be the next best thing. Or at least the closest we’ll get to seeing someone reunite with their childhood best friend, who just happens to be an extraterrestrial alien from outer space.
Allen is a new Australian sci-fi comedy that plays with the idea of a reunion twenty years in the making between a man and his childhood alien best friend. Aussie actor T.J. Power stars as Petey, a Queensland local who, as a young boy, had a close encounter with an adorable little extraterrestrial being he named Allen. And much like Elliott in E.T., Petey had to watch in anguish as his alien friend climbed into his spaceship and blasted off back to his home planet nearly twenty years ago. But Petey has never forgotten his encounter with this unforgettable little creature. In fact, he’s spent much of his adult life hoping to reconnect with Allen, believing there’s still a chance he might return.
Now in his 30s, working as a grocery clerk and living something of a lackluster lifestyle, Petey seems unable to move on from the past. His one real wish is to reunite with Allen once more. And to his shock and delight, Allen finally returns. Petey is over the moon. But now comes the big question: Why has Allen returned after all these years? Perhaps there are more nefarious reasons behind his sudden reappearance than simply wanting to see his Earthling best friend again. Could it be that Allen is secretly leading some kind of alien invasion? Oh no. Forget phoning home. This time, it might be more like calling in reinforcements.
Joining the cast are Aussie actress Charlotte Nicdao, known for Mythic Quest, and Mad Max: Fury Road actor Josh Helman, along with Emily Barclay (Please Like Me) and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man).
The alien comedy is directed by Daley Pearson, best known for his producing work at Ludo Studio, the production company behind the popular kids’ show Bluey. He shares co-directing credits with Jeffrey Walker, whose directing credits include The Artful Dodger and Apple Cider Vinegar. Pearson also co-wrote the script with Sophie Miller. This also marks the first locally produced live-action feature film for Ludo Studio.
Allen is set to debut worldwide on Netflix on November 12th.
🎥 “Pendulum” New Trailer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Fears His Wife Is Falling Under the Spell of a Mysterious Cult Leader in This Psychological Thriller from the Writer of ‘Black Swan’ — In Theaters January 1st
Science versus spirituality. It’s a debate that never seems to end. When people lose faith in science, they sometimes turn to spirituality for answers, and vice versa. But no matter what you believe in, there’s always someone out there looking for an opportunity to exploit your fears and vulnerabilities. In this new psychological thriller produced by Darren Aronofsky, Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a desperate husband trying to help his wife (Phoebe Dynevor) recover from a traumatic experience. With few options left, the couple turns to a spiritual retreat in New Mexico, hoping to find some peace. But when his wife begins falling under the influence of the retreat’s mysterious leader (Jacki Weaver), he starts to wonder whether they’ve found a path to healing or stumbled into something he suspected was too good to be true. Written and directed by Black Swan scribe Mark Heyman, and also starring Norman Reedus and Jena Malone, the film appears to offer a warning about putting your faith in the wrong people, especially when you’re at your most vulnerable.
🎥 “Way of the Warrior Kid” Trailer: Chris Pratt Plays a Navy SEAL Who Puts His Bullied Nephew Through Boot Camp in McG’s Coming-of-Age Drama, Co-Starring Jude Hill and Linda Cardellini — Streaming November 25th on Apple TV
In his latest film, Chris Pratt plays the cool uncle. You know, the one with a hardcore military background who decides to put his nephew through a little boot camp to toughen him up and turn him into a young warrior. Okay, maybe he’s not the coolest uncle after all. Directed by McG and based on the novel by Jocko Willink, this heartwarming coming-of-age story follows an injured Navy SEAL who comes to stay with his family and takes it upon himself to help his young nephew (Jude Hill), who’s been struggling with bullying, insecurities, and a serious lack of confidence. Through a few lessons in physical training and self-defense, the two soon discover that there’s more to being tough than knowing how to fight. Co-starring Linda Cardellini, this Apple Original Film is a reminder that sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement, some hard work, and maybe a few push-ups... but most importantly, the courage to challenge yourself and realize you’re stronger than you ever thought possible.
🎥 “The Host: 20th Anniversary” Trailer: Bong Joon-ho’s Acclaimed Korean Monster Movie Returns to Theaters November 21st and 23rd
Wow, it doesn’t even seem like 20 years ago. It feels like only yesterday that Bong Joon-ho brought us his own Korean monster movie, offering an incredible new take on the kaiju genre. Not only did The Host take audiences by storm, but it also proved that you could reinvent the monster movie with some sharp social commentary, a little political subtext, and a healthy dose of family drama thrown into the mix. Featuring a stellar cast led by Song Kang-ho, Bae Doona, Byun Hee-bong, and Park Hae-il, the film asks a rather terrifying question: What would happen if a grotesque, fish-like creature suddenly emerged from Seoul’s Han River, terrorized the locals, and made off with a little girl? Well, for one desperate father and his dysfunctional family, it means taking matters into their own hands to bring her home. The Host is returning to theaters later this month with a brand-new 4K restoration, giving audiences another chance to experience Bong Joon-ho’s monster movie on the big screen, where it belongs.
🎥 “The Slightest Touch” Trailer: Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty Take on the Dublin Marathon in a Moving Documentary About Friendship, Courage, and Living with a Rare Genetic Condition — Debuts November 25th on HBO Max
Colin Farrell may have started his Hollywood career as a bad boy, with stories of his wild partying and alcohol-fueled antics becoming the stuff of tabloid headlines, but over the years, he’s shown a very different side of himself. Now 50, Farrell is a father, a devoted family man, and a well-respected actor. He’s also a good example of how someone can turn their life around with a little self-reflection and a willingness to change. However, this documentary isn’t necessarily about Colin Farrell, per se. It’s more about his longtime friendship with Emma Fogarty, who has lived her entire life with a rare and painful genetic condition, and how that friendship has grown into something truly remarkable. Together, they take on the Dublin Marathon, with Farrell pushing her wheelchair for the final four kilometres to celebrate her 40th birthday and raise awareness of her condition, which makes her skin so fragile that even the slightest touch or a simple fall can cause serious injury. Farrell might not be your favorite celebrity, but this documentary might just convince you that he’s become one of the good guys in Hollywood.
🎥 “Eternal Return” Trailer: Naomi Scott and Kit Harington Explore Love, Imaginary Places, and the Possibility of Turning Back Time in This Offbeat Fantasy Romance — In Theaters December 4th
They say time is a flat circle. But what if time travel were merely a matter of someone making a map of your life? Strange, we know. But that idea becomes the whimsical premise of this new lighthearted fantasy romance, starring Smile 2’s Naomi Scott as Cass, a young woman who has all but given up on love. That is, until she meets a mysterious mapmaker (Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington) who charts imaginary places, along with his eccentric companion (veteran British actor Simon Callow), who’s determined to find a way to travel back in time. Together, they take Cass on an unusual journey that might just help her rediscover love and find a way forward. Written and directed by Yaniv Raz, this offbeat drama takes a playful approach to time and space, as if a map could somehow chart not just where we’ve been, but where love might take us next.
🎥 “The Hunchback, Soul of Paris” Trailer: Vincent Cassel Takes on the Legendary Quasimodo in a New Historical Thriller That Reimagines the Man Behind Victor Hugo’s Classic — Debuts November 27th on Netflix
Veteran French actor Vincent Cassel is widely known for his intensity and his ability to disappear into the characters he plays. And in his latest film, he takes on one of literature’s most recognizable figures: Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre-Dame. But rather than simply retelling Victor Hugo’s classic novel, filmmaker Jean-François Richet (Mesrine, The Emperor of Paris) takes a different approach, merging elements of the novel with historical fiction to imagine the life of the man who may have inspired the legendary character. Co-starring Karim Leklou, Daphné Patakia, and Benjamin Voisin, the film offers another interpretation of the hunchback of Notre-Dame, a timeless cinematic figure with a long history of actors taking on the role. And it seems the biggest question here is how Cassel will attack the character to make it his own, which just might be enough to pique our curiosity.
🎥 “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” Red Band Trailer: Pooh Brings His Bloody Mayhem to a Sinister Traveling Circus — Coming to Theaters in January 2027
Here’s a hot take: the public domain is not only a valuable resource but a must for artists, offering them the freedom to transform familiar characters and stories into something entirely new and different. That means copyright protection, which has been increasingly discussed and debated these days, should have its limits, allowing creative works to eventually enter the public domain, where they can foster new ideas, inspire fresh interpretations, and give future generations of artists something to build upon. Now, we’re not saying Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey or any of the other horror films based on beloved public domain characters are necessarily great examples of what can be accomplished with that freedom. But they certainly demonstrate how familiar properties can be reinterpreted once copyright restrictions are lifted. And for that, we say give us more Blood and Honey so we can stick it to the man! And now that we’ve said our piece, let’s get back to the murderous bear and his equally bloodthirsty friends as they return for another installment, this time taking their bloody antics to a sinister traveling circus. It’s a prequel, but at this point, we don’t think anyone is keeping track of the timeline.
🎥 “Dead Giveaway” Trailer: Ruby Modine Wakes Up with a Killer Hangover and a Dead Stranger in Her Bed in This Horror Comedy with Mikaela Hoover and Scout Taylor-Compton — On VOD/Digital November 3rd
Some hangovers are worse than others, but this one takes the cake. In this horror comedy, Ruby Modine, from the Happy Death Day films, stars as Jill, a young woman who wakes up after a night of heavy drinking and partying to find a dead stranger lying next to her in bed. With little memory of what happened the night before, Jill turns to her best friend Lia (played by Supergirl actress Mikaela Hoover) for help. But as the two try to make sense of the situation, they discover a man tied up in the closet, followed by a string of suspicious characters who only make matters worse. With Scout Taylor-Compton adding some genre credibility, the film marks the feature directorial debut of writer-director Ian Kimble, who expands his 2015 short of the same name into a horror comedy about a woman desperately trying to figure out how she ended up in a nightmare that doesn’t seem to end.
🎥 “The Holy Boy” Trailer: A Mysterious Teenage Boy Holds the Secret to an Italian Village’s Happiness in Paolo Strippoli’s Unsettling Folk Horror Thriller — Streams November 27th on Shudder
An Italian village with picturesque views. It must be a dream to live there, surrounded by everything the countryside has to offer. Well, think again. It just might be a place where the smiles hide dark secrets and even darker intentions. Italian filmmaker Paolo Strippoli, known for A Classic Horror Story and Flowing, delivers another nerve-wracking thriller about a teacher with a troubled past who arrives in a remote mountain village, only to discover that the residents owe their seemingly endless happiness to a mysterious teenage boy whose embrace can somehow take away their pain and suffering. Steeped in religious allegory, this folk horror appears to tap into a deeply human fear of suffering, exploring just how far some people are willing to go to escape it, even if it means disregarding the consequences for others.
🎥 “The War Below” Trailer: British Civilian Miners Take the Fight Underground in J.P. Watts’ WWI Drama Starring Sam Hazeldine, Tom Goodman-Hill, and Kris Hitchen — On VOD/Digital November 10th
One fascinating aspect of World War I that often gets overlooked is the elaborate network of underground bunkers the Germans built, creating defenses that were nearly impossible to penetrate. So it would take some outside-the-box thinking to break through those defenses. Something as audacious as digging underneath them. In this World War I drama, director J.P. Watts takes on a real-life story in which British military commanders come up with a daring plan: enlist a group of civilian miners, turn them into combat soldiers within months, and put their underground expertise to work digging beneath German defenses in an attempt to break the stalemate. Starring Sam Hazeldine, Tom Goodman-Hill, and Kris Hitchen, the film offers another reminder that in war, some of the best ideas are the ones nobody would have thought possible.
🎥 “Gamer Girls” Trailer: Hong Kong’s All-Female Esports Team Takes Gaming to Another Level in a Stylized Action Adventure That’s Part Scott Pilgrim, Part Ready Player One — On VOD/Digital November 11th
One of the toughest things about bringing video game action to film is deciding how to visualize it. Do you recreate the gameplay as it is, or give it a distinct visual style that puts a fresh spin on the experience? This new Hong Kong action flick takes an interesting approach, bringing its gamers into an elaborate virtual world where they appear as their own avatars. Starring Angela Yuen, Alma Kwok, Sabrina Cheung, Ng Wing Sze, and Jeannie Ka-Yan Ng, the film follows five former members of an all-female esports team who reunite for another shot at competitive gaming, launching their own independent tournament at a local Hong Kong teahouse. But much of the fun comes from watching the actresses portray their own video game avatars in a series of wildly stylized action sequences. It’s Scott Pilgrim meets Ready Player One, but with a distinctly Hong Kong twist.
🎥 “Never Surrender” Trailer: A Retired Special Forces Soldier Takes on a Deadly Gang to Protect His Grandchildren in This Indonesian Action Thriller — Streams November 12th on Netflix
This Indonesian action thriller proves that retirement isn’t always about quiet, peaceful days and relaxing nights. Sometimes, it’s anything but. Eyang Hari (Lukman Sardi) is a former special forces operative trying to live quietly in rural Central Java. But when his two estranged grandchildren unexpectedly show up, their awkward family reunion takes a violent turn as a criminal gang descends on his home. Now, Hari must dust off his old combat skills to protect his family, assuming they can survive long enough to work through their differences. You know what they say: the family that defends itself against deadly attackers together, stays together.
🎥 “Everytime” Trailer: Grief Blurs the Line Between Past and Present in Sandra Wollner’s Cannes Award-Winning Psychological Drama — In Theaters February 12th, 2027
Grief is a powerful emotion, one that can keep us from moving on and leave us trapped in a pit of sorrow of our own making. Writer-director Sandra Wollner’s new German psychological drama appears to be a lyrical examination of grief, following a mother who travels to Tenerife with her younger daughter and her late daughter’s boyfriend. It’s a family vacation originally meant to include someone who is no longer with them. But beneath the sunny getaway, unresolved memories and guilt begin to surface, blurring the lines between past and present, and the possibility of a future that will never be. Wollner took home the Un Certain Regard Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with Germany selecting the film as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards.
🎥 “Witch on the Holy Night” Trailer: Magic, Teenagers, and Supernatural Secrets Collide in ufotable’s New Anime Fantasy from the Studio Behind ‘Demon Slayer’ — In U.S. Theaters January 29th
Teenagers. Magic. Anime. Here’s another animated feature from ufotable, the acclaimed Japanese anime studio behind Demon Slayer and Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel. Set in the late 1980s, the story follows Aoko Aozaki, a high school girl who’s secretly training to become a full-fledged magician. Living with the mysterious Alice Kuonji, Aoko struggles to balance everyday school life with her magical training. But when a boy enters their lives, things get a little more complicated than your average teenage drama.
🎥 “Roadgames: 4K Restoration” Original Trailer: Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis Hit the Australian Outback in Richard Franklin’s Cult 1981 Thriller — Coming to 4K UHD from Australia’s Umbrella Entertainment
Following the success of Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in a string of horror films, but this one might be among her most overlooked. It’s an obscure 1981 Australian thriller starring Stacy Keach, and it comes from director Richard Franklin, known for cult favorites like Patrick and Psycho II. Set along the lonely highways of the Australian Outback, the film follows an American truck driver (Keach) who begins to suspect that a mysterious van driver traveling the same route might be a serial killer. Along the way, he picks up a hitchhiker (Curtis), and together they start piecing together clues, hoping to prove that the suspicious driver is responsible for a string of murders before they become his next targets. Now considered a cult classic, Roadgames is one of those overlooked thrillers that deserves a place alongside the standout films of the Australian New Wave of the ’70s and ’80s. And with a new 4K restoration from Umbrella Entertainment on the way, this little gem is getting another chance to find an audience.
🎥 “Swamp Thing Collection” Blu-Ray Trailer: Wes Craven’s Cult Classic, Its Campy Sequel, and the Short-Lived Animated Series Rise from the Swamp in a Limited-Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray Box Set — Preorders Open December 1st
Sure, Clayface might be the talk of the town right now, but for our money, we’ve always thought Swamp Thing was one of the coolest characters in the DC universe. Mainly because of those cult-classic movies from the ’80s, which were borderline cheese-tastic, but in the best possible way. And let’s not forget, the original 1982 film came from none other than horror maestro Wes Craven, years before he gave us A Nightmare on Elm Street. So, if you feel the same way, this new collection from Imprint Films might be worth checking out. It brings together both live-action films, Swamp Thing (1982) and The Return of Swamp Thing (1989), along with all five episodes of the short-lived animated series, in a limited-edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray box set.
🎥 “L’innocente: 4K Restoration” Trailer: Love, Infidelity, and Wounded Pride Collide in Luchino Visconti’s Final Film, Starring Giancarlo Giannini — Returning to Theaters December 11th for Its 50th Anniversary
Sure, some men believe fidelity is a rule that only applies to women, particularly their wives. And in director Luchino Visconti’s final film, that hypocrisy takes a particularly ugly turn. Legendary Italian actor Giancarlo Giannini stars as an arrogant aristocrat who sees nothing wrong with his own affairs, at least until his neglected wife (Laura Antonelli) finds another lover. Suddenly, jealousy and wounded pride threaten to destroy everything. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, Visconti’s acclaimed 1976 period drama returns to theaters in a new 4K restoration. So prepare yourself for the pageantry, the lavish costumes, the scandalous infidelity, and all the messy consequences that come along with it.
🎥 “The Man Who Could Cheat Death: 4K Restoration” Blu-Ray Trailer: Hammer Horror’s 1959 Gothic Classic, Starring Anton Diffring and Christopher Lee, Returns in Glorious Color — Limited Collector’s Edition Arrives February 22nd, 2027
There’s nothing quite like an old horror movie from the ’50s. They have just the right amount of melodrama, larger-than-life performances, and chills that aren’t necessarily grotesque, but are all the more effective because of their restraint. And Hammer Studios was probably the best at delivering that particular brand of horror. Now, some of their classics are getting a new lease on life through 4K restorations, including Terence Fisher’s 1959 Gothic thriller The Man Who Could Cheat Death, starring Anton Diffring, Hazel Court, and Christopher Lee. And judging by the newly restored footage, we can’t get enough of those rich, colorful visuals that made Hammer’s Gothic horror films such a treat to watch in the first place. So you might want to give this one a look, especially if you’re a fan of old-school horror and want to see these classics looking better than ever.
🎥 “Primetime Preacher$” Trailer: Acclaimed Documentarian Joe Berlinger Examines the Scandals, Greed, and Rivalries of 1980s Televangelists Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Jerry Falwell in New Documentary — Premieres November 20th on Netflix
There was something in the water back in the 1980s. And apparently, that water was holy water. Acclaimed documentarian Joe Berlinger, best known for his Paradise Lost trilogy, takes a look back at the rise of televangelism during the decade, examining some of its biggest personalities, including Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell, and Jimmy Swaggart. Three men who had plenty in common, from their massive television audiences to their growing political influence, but who also had their fair share of scandals, controversies, and rivalries behind the pulpit.
🎥 “When a Witness Recants” Trailer: Dawn Porter and Ta-Nehisi Coates’ New True-Crime Documentary Examines the Wrongful Convictions of Three Black Teenagers Who Spent 36 Years in Prison — Debuts November 17th on HBO Max
There’s a great injustice in imprisoning people for crimes they didn’t commit. But that’s not necessarily just an indictment of the investigators, prosecutors, and attorneys involved. It might very well be an indictment of the justice system itself. From director Dawn Porter (John Lewis: Good Trouble), working alongside writer and executive producer Ta-Nehisi Coates, this new true-crime documentary revisits a disturbing 1983 murder case in Baltimore, where three black teenagers were wrongfully convicted and spent 36 years behind bars, largely because of testimony from young witnesses who had been pressured into giving false accounts. The doc examines not only the case itself but also the process that led to their wrongful convictions, the failures of the justice system, and the lasting consequences for everyone involved, including the witnesses whose testimony helped send three innocent teens to prison.
