đ„ âSlaygroundâ Teaser: A Halloween Massacre Sparks a Tense Manhunt in Jeremy Saulnierâs New Horror Thriller Starring Cory Michael Smith, Chase Sui Wonders, Imogen Poots, Sophie Wilde and More â Hitting Theaters January 29th
Weâve got just one question: Why isnât Jeremy Saulnierâs new horror thriller coming out this Halloween? With a story set inside a haunted attraction, a Halloween massacre, and a suspect who canât remember what happened, Slayground seems tailor-made for the spooky season. Instead, A24 is holding it until January of next year.
For those not too familiar with Saulnierâs work, heâs the filmmaker behind the 2015 neo-Nazi survival thriller Green Room, which cast the late, great Anton Yelchin as a touring indie punk rocker fighting for his life after being trapped in the green room of a remote neo-Nazi club. Itâs also the movie that turned Patrick Stewart (yes, that Patrick Stewart... sweet Captain Picard) into the ruthless leader of a neo-Nazi skinhead gang. It was Chekov versus Picard ... to the death!
Before that, Saulnier made quite an impression with the 2013 slow-burning revenge thriller Blue Ruin, starring his close friend Macon Blair, who has since become an established working actor and filmmaker in his own right.
Saulnierâs last film, however, was Netflixâs Rebel Ridge, an underseen but highly enjoyable action revenge thriller that has since gathered a cult following, thanks in part to a breakout performance from Aaron Pierre, whom you might now recognize as the new Green Lantern, John Stewart.
But hereâs the thing: Saulnierâs very first film was a dark horror comedy called Murder Party, about a Halloween costume party that goes completely off the rails when itâs revealed that an unsuspecting partygoer (played by Macon Blair) has been invited only to become the centerpiece of a group of deranged artistsâ plans to commit murder in the name of art.
Which brings us to Slayground, which, in a way, seems to mark Saulnierâs return to his dark horror roots, with a Halloween setting, a grisly massacre, and an unlucky protagonist who wakes up with no memory of what happened.
Here, Cory Michael Smith (who played Chevy Chase in the SNL movie Saturday Night) stars as a âscare actorâ who survives a massacre at a haunted house attraction. After waking up surrounded by dead bodies with no recollection of the previous night, he becomes the prime suspect in the killings. A statewide manhunt soon launches as he flees and sets out to uncover the truth himself.
The cast also includes Chase Sui Wonders, Stanley Simons, Sophie Wilde, Young Mazino, Imogen Poots, Matty Matheson, James Badge Dale, and Stephen Root.
Slayground is hitting theaters January 29th, 2027.
đ„ âBunkerâ Trailer: Javier Bardem Plays an Architect Whose Job Building a Billionaireâs Survival Bunker Takes a Toll on His Marriage in Florian Zellerâs Psychological Thriller with PenĂ©lope Cruz, Paul Dano, and Stephen Graham â In Select Theaters December 11th, Nationwide January 15th
Who knew architecture could be so psychologically taxing? But apparently, breaking through concrete isnât just a matter of construction. It can also be a metaphor for breaking through the emotional walls weâve built around ourselves. Ooh, now thatâs deep.
Oscar-winner Javier Bardem stars as a successful London architect who lands a lucrative offer to design a survival bunker for a tech billionaire (played by Quentin Tarantinoâs favorite, Paul Dano). But itâs an assignment that leaves him creatively unfulfilled and personally conflicted. âCause seriously, why a bunker?
Around the same time, his wife of 17 years (played by Oscar-winner and Bardemâs real-life wife, PenĂ©lope Cruz) begins questioning their marriage, leaving little room for either of them to feel secure. And on top of that, their next-door neighbor (Emmy-winner Stephen Graham) has decided to do a little construction of his own, adding a window to his new backyard studio that looks directly into their living room. So much for privacy.
It all becomes a metaphor for a broken marriage, a broken world, and a broken society in serious need of patching up. This is another emotionally charged, tightly wound psychological thriller from writer-director Florian Zeller, who also brought us the acclaimed films The Father and The Son, both of which explored families on the brink of collapse as personal conflicts begin to invade every corner of their lives.
Bunker also stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Mark Gatiss, and Eileen Atkins, and is currently set to open in select U.S. theaters on December 11th before expanding nationwide on January 15th, 2027.
đ„ âIn Wavesâ Trailer: Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu Lend Their Voices to a Heartfelt Animated Romance About Love, Surfing, and Loss in Phuong Mai Nguyenâs Feature Directorial Debut â In Select Theaters November 27th, Streaming December 11th on Netflix
Not enough has been said about Netflixâs animation department. Theyâve given some groundbreaking animators the space to really experiment across the streamerâs slate of animated feature films. And judging by the looks of this one, that trend seems likely to continue... or, at the very least, prove that Pixar and Disney arenât the only ones capable of pushing the boundaries of animation.
Vietnamese-born animator Phuong Mai Nguyen makes her feature directorial debut with this new Netflix original, blending 2D-inspired imagery with 3D computer animation to give the film a distinct graphic novel look.
In fact, the film is based on AJ Dungoâs autobiographical graphic novel, which tells the deeply personal story of his relationship with a young surfer named Kristen, whose love of the ocean introduces him to a whole new world where riding waves isnât just a pastime... itâs a way of life. Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) lends his voice to AJ, while Oscar-nominated Everything Everywhere All at Once actress Stephanie Hsu takes on the voice role of Kristen.
So, if youâre looking for a quiet, heartfelt love story where the beauty of animation only heightens the emotions, this one might be worth keeping an eye on.
In Waves is due to arrive in select theaters November 27th before landing on Netflix on December 11th.
đ„ âTanglesâ Teaser Trailer: Abbi Jacobson and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Lead the Voice Cast of a Hand-Drawn Animated Drama About a Daughter Navigating Family, Love, and Her Motherâs Alzheimerâs Diagnosis in Leah Nelsonâs Feature Directorial Debut â In Select Theaters November 27th
Who says animation these days has to be computer-generated, filled with fuzzy little creatures, or aimed primarily at young children? Funk that. Hereâs a new animated movie that throws those expectations right out the window. Yes, it can be black and white. No, it doesnât need flashy colors or cute little characters. And yes, animation can tackle subject matter thatâs a little more sophisticated than your usual feel-good, kumbaya stuff.
Canadian animator Leah Nelson, co-founder of Giant Ant Studios, makes her feature directorial debut with Tangles, a hand-drawn animated drama based on Sarah Leavittâs autobiographical graphic memoir.
Set in 1990s San Francisco, the story follows a young woman (voiced by Abbi Jacobson) whoâs trying to find her own way in life when her mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is diagnosed with Alzheimerâs. Suddenly, sheâs pulled back into the complicated world of family, caregiving, and all the emotional baggage that comes with it.
And apparently, the film received a seven-minute standing ovation at its Cannes debut, winning over critics, with some even calling it one of the best animated films of the year. So take that, Disney!
Tangles also features voice performances from Bryan Cranston, Beanie Feldstein, Samira Wiley, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Bowen Yang, Wanda Sykes, and Seth Rogen, who also serves as an executive producer alongside his wife and producing partner, Lauren Miller Rogen, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus also on board as an executive producer. The film is currently set to open in select theaters on November 27th, with a wider theatrical release planned for early 2027.
đ„ âAbove the Belowâ Trailer: Idris Elba, Caitlin FitzGerald, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin Survive a Space Disaster Only to Find Themselves Trapped at the Bottom of the Ocean in New Survival Thriller Co-Directed by Elba â In Select Theaters December 4th
To be perfectly frank, we have no clue why anybody would want to become an astronaut. First off, thereâs the risk of something going terribly wrong during launch. Then you have to travel into space, where any number of complications could arise and seriously jeopardize your chances of survival.
And just when you think youâve made it through the worst of it, thereâs still the whole business of navigating your way back to planet Earth. Youâd think surviving the trip home would be enough to call it a day. But apparently, thereâs one more nightmare scenario we hadnât even considered: landing in the middle of the ocean.
In this new astronaut survival thriller, Above the Below, Idris Elba stars alongside Caitlin FitzGerald and Hero Fiennes Tiffin as three astronauts who manage to survive a disastrous return from space, only to find themselves trapped in a sinking capsule deep beneath the oceanâs surface, with no way to contact mission control and their oxygen supply rapidly running out. Ugh, talk about needing hazard pay.
Co-directed by Elba himself alongside filmmaker Martin Owen, this is one thriller where the only thing more terrifying than being stranded in the darkness of space is being stranded in the darkness of the ocean. Houston... we have a problem.
Above the Below is hitting select theaters on December 4th.
đ„ âAvengers: Doomsdayâ World Series Promos: Reed Richards Takes the Mound as Marvel Brings Superheroes, Baseball, and a Little Doctor Doom to MLBâs Biggest Stage â In Theaters December 18th
This weekend, Marvel dropped a few new Avengers: Doomsday promos during MLBâs World Series games, and⊠yeah, theyâre kinda goofy. Not necessarily in a bad way, mind you. Just the sort of bizarre crossover where superheroes and professional baseball collide during an ad break. Itâll leave you wondering who exactly came up with this marketing idea⊠and questioning whether you ever want to see Reed Richards throw a baseball again. So, root, root, root for the home team! And letâs hope Doctor Doom isnât on the mound throwing fastballs, âcause what we want is a real pitcher, not a belly itcher!
đ„ âBest Pancakes in the Countyâ Trailer: Nicolas Cage Goes Hog Wild (and Full Pig-Nosed) in Ken Sanzelâs Over-the-Top Crime Flick with Justin Long and Shelley Hennig â In Theaters and On VOD/Digital November 20th
The way we see it, there are two types of Nicolas Cage performances. One where he goes hog wild, making choices no other actor would even dare to try. And then thereâs the other... where he goes hog wild, making choices no other actor would even dare to try... while wearing a pig nose. Love it or hate it, Cage will always be Cage. Here, he plays a criminal nicknamed âThe Sonafabitch,â who just happens to have a nose resembling a pigâs snout. Why? Who the hell knows? Itâs Nicolas Cage. Thatâs probably reason enough. Written and directed by Ken Sanzel, and also starring Justin Long, Shelley Hennig, Ravi Patel, Lauren German and more, this uber-stylized crime flick follows a deadly, one-night standoff at a small-town pancake diner, where rogue federal agents, a fast-talking con man and a waitress with secrets of her own find themselves caught in a dangerous, shoot-âem-up fight for survival.
đ„ âLook Backâ Trailer: Hirokazu Kore-eda Brings Tatsuki Fujimotoâs Acclaimed Manga to Life in a Moving Coming-of-Age Drama About Friendship, Art, and Loss, Starring Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita â Opening in Select Theaters December 30th, Expanding Nationwide January 15th
Hirokazu Kore-eda may be one of the greatest humanists working in film today. His acclaimed films, including Shoplifters, Nobody Knows, and Like Father, Like Son, often capture snapshots of everyday life and its struggles, asking how ordinary people might react when faced with difficult circumstances. Rather than getting overly philosophical, Kore-eda takes a naturalistic, observational approach, quietly revealing the complexities of human behavior. Now, Kore-eda turns his attention to the world of manga. Well⊠so to speak. His latest film is a live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimotoâs acclaimed coming-of-age manga about two young artists (Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita) whose shared passion for drawing brings them together, only for their friendship to take a heartbreaking turn. Itâs already being called one of Kore-edaâs best films, and considering that part of the story explores the art of making comics, that alone might be enough to put it at the top of our must-see list.
đ„ âPossible Loveâ New Trailer: âBurningâ Director Lee Chang-dong Returns with a Korean Drama About Two Married Couples, Class Divisions, and Forbidden Desires, Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Zo In-sung â Now in Select Theaters, Streaming November 6th on Netflix
Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong earned widespread international acclaim for his 2018 film Burning. It was a slow-burning psychological mystery-thriller that explored class divisions, obsession, and the simmering resentment beneath modern Korean society. Now he returns with his first film since then, tackling similar themes but digging deeper into the repressed sexual desires of two married couples from different economic backgrounds. Now playing in select U.S. theaters and set to stream on Netflix next week, the film stars Jeon Do-yeon as a woman whose unemployed husband (Sul Kyung-gu) has struggled to get back on his feet. When she crosses paths with a documentary filmmaker (Cho Yeo-jeong) and her wealthy husband (Zo In-sung), their lives become increasingly tangled as marital tensions give way to secret attractions and sexual cravings. It looks like another thought-provoking banger from a filmmaker who knows how to dig beneath the surface and expose the uncomfortable truths weâd rather not confront.
đ„ âParadise Lostâ Trailer: A Motherâs Long-Lost Son Returns But Heâs No Longer the Boy She Remembers in This Twisty Psychological Mystery-Thriller From âTrain to Busanâ Director Yeon Sang-ho â In Select Theaters November 6th
Yeon Sang-ho might just be one of the busiest directors working in South Korea right now. It seems like the guy has a new film coming out every year, not to mention a miniseries popping up on Netflix or some other streaming platform every so often. In other words, the man likes to keep busy. And now heâs got another film arriving next month, this time a twisty, sci-fi-tinged psychological mystery thriller. Heâs stepping away from the zombies for a while, but heâs still very much interested in the darker side of human nature, particularly the emotional toll of losing someone you love. Starring Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong, Yeon Sang-hoâs latest follows a mother who spends nine years finding comfort in a virtual version of her missing son. But when he finally comes home, all grown up and practically a stranger, she begins to wonder who sheâs actually welcomed back. Which raises a rather unsettling question: What happens when the person youâve spent years longing for is no longer the person you remember?
đ„ âziâ Trailer: Filmmaker Kogonada Reunites with Haley Lu Richardson for a Dreamlike Sci-Fi-Tinged Drama About a Young Violinist Haunted by Visions of Her Future Self â In Select Theaters November 6th
Kogonada. No, itâs not some new restaurant opening down the street. Thatâs the filmmaker behind two of the most thoughtful, deeply human dramas of the past decade: the quietly reflective, architecture-obsessed film Columbus and the AI sci-fi drama After Yang. His films take their time, letting conversations and little moments do most of the heavy lifting. And heâs never been one to spell everything out for you. But who knew he had another movie coming out this year? Talk about coming out of left field. Reuniting with Columbus actress Haley Lu Richardson, Kogonadaâs latest follows a young violinist (Michelle Mao) in Hong Kong whoâs haunted by visions of her future self. A chance encounter with an American stranger (Richardson) leads to a night where time and memory get tangled. So, in other words, this sounds like another wonderfully strange Kogonada film thatâll have you stroking your chin for a good 30 minutes after the final credits roll.
đ„ âI Play Rockyâ New Trailer: Anthony Ippolito Channels a Young Sylvester Stallone in the Untold Underdog Story Behind the Making of âRockyâ â In Theaters November 6th, Nationwide November 20th
Weâve got to say, this new kid, Anthony Ippolito, has really nailed Sylvester Stalloneâs speech patterns. Squint hard enough, and you might convince yourself youâre watching a young Stallone during his early Rocky days. Thereâs already some Oscar buzz surrounding Ippolitoâs performance, and while itâs too early to hand out trophies, judging from the trailer alone, the guy deserves a pat on the back. Heâs captured Stalloneâs mannerisms without turning it into some exaggerated Saturday Night Live impersonation. Now, that just might be worth the price of admission alone. Directed by Peter Farrelly, this isnât your typical biopic. Instead, it takes us behind the scenes of one of the greatest sports films ever made, Rocky. Stallone wrote the screenplay himself, but Hollywood wanted the script, not necessarily him in the starring role. Rather than walk away, he took some pretty big risks, refusing to give up his chance to play Rocky Balboa. In other words, the making of Hollywoodâs ultimate underdog story was an underdog story itself.
đ„ âEverybody Digs Bill Evansâ Trailer: Anders Danielsen Lie Plays the Legendary Jazz Pianist in This Black-and-White Jazzy Biopic Co-Starring Bill Pullman and Laurie Metcalf â In Select Theaters January 8th
Hey, look at that stark black-and-white cinematography. Everybodyâs wearing horn-rimmed glasses, sitting in smoke-filled rooms, listening to cool, jazzy music. What the hell is going on here? Oh, just a cool-daddy biopic about legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. Thatâs all. Norwegian actor Anders Danielsen Lie, of The Worst Person in the World fame, and an accomplished musician himself, steps into the spit-shined shoes of the American jazz legend. Set in 1961, the film follows Evans after the devastating death of his close friend and musical collaborator, bassist Scott LaFaro. Struggling with grief and addiction, he questions whether he can still play without his musical partner. Also starring Bill Pullman and Laurie Metcalf as Evansâ parents, and directed by music documentarian Grant Gee, this Bill Evans biopic explores the emotional toll of losing a key collaborator who helped shape his sound and the difficult road back to the piano without his friend.
đ„ âDead Eyesâ International Trailer: A Search for a Missing Father in the Woods Turns Terrifyingly Scary in Richard E. Williamsâ First-Person Australian Horror Thriller â Coming Soon
Anyone whoâs ever picked up a video game controller and played a first-person horror game knows just how effective that immersive experience can be at delivering scares. So why not try the same approach in movies? This new Australian horror flick from filmmaker Richard E. Williams isnât necessarily breaking new ground, but its first-person perspective aims to take the scares to a whole new level. And judging by its reception at this yearâs SXSW, it seems to have struck a nerve. The film stars Rijen Laine as a grieving young man who ventures into the remote Australian wilderness with his friends in search of his missing father, only to uncover disturbing family secrets and something sinister lurking in the forest. So, yeah, the plot sounds pretty basic. But telling the entire story through a first-person perspective might be just what this horror flick needs to stand out from the rest. Thereâs no official U.S. release date yet, but keep an eye out for this one.
đ„ âThe Invisible Halfâ Trailer: A Japanese Teenager (Lisa Siera) Is Stalked by a Sinister Figure That Can Only Be Seen Through Her Smartphone in Masaki Nishiyamaâs Supernatural J-Horror Thriller â On VOD/Digital November 10th
They say smartphones are slowly killing us. Itâs a rhetorical statement, for sure. But what if they really are⊠slowly killing us? This Japanese supernatural chiller takes that idea and runs with it, following a half-British, half-Japanese teenager (Lisa Siera) who faces bullying and isolation at her new school, only to find herself stalked by a sinister, bandaged figure visible through her smartphone camera and heard through her earphones. Written and directed by Masaki Nishiyama, the film seems to be taking that old-school J-horror vibe and updating it for the smartphone generation. Forget creepy phone calls and haunted TV sets. Now the terror is right there in your pocket, buzzing with every notification. Quick, put it in airplane mode!
đ„ âSecretsâ Trailer: A Motherâs Dark Past Returns When Her Abusive Ex Threatens the Life Sheâs Built for Her Daughter in Ravi L. Bharwaniâs Indonesian Thriller â Streams December 3rd on Netflix
Indonesian cinema has a certain style and look. That neon-tinted, vibrantly colorful aesthetic that feels almost mystical and mysterious, even when the subject matter is as dark as it gets. In director Ravi L. Bharwaniâs psychological thriller, former sex worker Parni (Sha Ine Febriyanti) has managed to escape her troubled past and build a quiet life for herself and her daughter. But that hard-earned peace is shattered when Parniâs abusive ex (Abimana Aryasatya) suddenly reappears, bringing back the kind of fear and menace she thought sheâd left behind years ago. Now, protecting her daughter means confronting the very past she fought so hard to escape. And that may mean revealing who she once was, who sheâs become, and the secrets that could put them both in grave danger.
đ„ âCowardâ Trailer: The Meaning of Courage Is Redefined Through Art Amid the Horrors of War in This New WWI Drama From Acclaimed Belgian Director Lukas Dhont â In Theaters December 25th
Theyâve made countless films about World War II, yet World War I often gets overlooked, despite setting the stage for so much of what followed. So why not revisit it? With all this renewed fascination with history, maybe thereâs no better time to look back at a war that helped plant the seeds for an even greater catastrophe two decades later. At least, thatâs what weâre hoping for with this new film from acclaimed Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont, director of the Oscar-nominated Close. It follows a young Belgian soldier (Emmanuel Macchia) eager to prove his courage, who meets a fellow soldier (Valentin Campagne) organizing a theatrical performance to lift everyoneâs spirits. Amid the brutality of war, their growing connection explores how art, compassion, and a little human tenderness can survive even in the darkest times.
đ„ âBuried Secretsâ Trailer: A Hunt for Buried Treasure Unleashes an Ancient Demon in Full Moonâs New Supernatural Horror Flick Starring Bella Mraz, Ty Johnson, and Antonia Fuller â Coming to Blu-ray/DVD This December, Followed by Streaming in Early 2027
Thereâs a good rule of thumb in horror movies: stay the hell away from demonic spirits. But hey, when youâre hunting for buried treasure and a so-called Canaanite demon named Moloch, known for hoarding treasure, comes knocking, what are you gonna do? In this new supernatural horror flick, a group of friends (Bella Mraz, Ty Johnson, Antonia Fuller, and Veronika Vozniak) sets out to find a legendary buried treasure, only to discover itâs being guarded by a malicious spirit who isnât too keen on sharing his riches with anyone. So, the golden rule of finderâs keepers doesnât apply here, it seems.
đ„ âDead of Nightâ Trailer: Dermot Mulroney Plays a Small-Town Sheriff Hunting a Brutal Killer in New Slasher Thriller with Kirrilee Berger, Scott Grimes, and Jake Busey â In Theaters November 13th, Followed by a VOD Release January 12th
Ever since the mega-success of Scream, filmmakers seem to have settled on a certain formula for making a slasher film. 1. Set it in a sleepy suburban town. 2. Make sure thereâs a masked killer lurking in the streets. 3. Throw in some ridiculously inept townspeople who have no idea what the hell is going on. And, of course, 4. make sure the victims are teenagers. Screaming-at-the-top-of-their-lungs teenagers. And there you have it. Pretty much all the makings of a modern slasher film. So go ahead and throw this one onto the growing pile of slasher films following that same old formula. And hereâs an added bonus: itâs got Dermot Mulroney playing the local sheriff. Because apparently, these days, every slasher needs a familiar face wearing a badge, trying to keep the kids safe.
đ„ âBokshiâ Trailer: Witches, Ancient Folklore, and a Terrifying School Excursion Collide in Bhargav Saikiaâs Indian Folk Horror Thriller Starring Prasanna Bisht and Mansi Multani â In Indian Theaters December 4th, U.S. Release Date TBA
Indian cinema has long been known for its lavish musicals and highly stylized fantasy epics. But its horror films, particularly its folk horror, are nothing to sneeze at. Indian filmmakers have been finding increasingly effective ways to scare the bejesus out of us... or whatever the equivalent might be, depending on your spiritual beliefs. Take this new Indian folk horror thriller from filmmaker Bhargav Saikia, which seems to have all the makings of a good old-fashioned spookfest: witches, black crows, an evil forest, strange body markings, and creepy supernatural happenings. Here, a teenage girl (Prasanna Bisht), still haunted by her motherâs mysterious disappearance, joins her history teacher (Mansi Multani) on a school excursion to a remote prehistoric site, only to find herself caught up in an ancient supernatural mystery tied to her own terrifying destiny. Thereâs no official U.S. release date yet, but fingers crossed, hopefully, we wonât have to wait too long for one.
đ„ âQuarterâ Trailer: A Young Woman Navigates a Quarter-Life Crisis and the Messy Business of Growing Up in Kelsey Bascomâs Personal Coming-of-Age Indie Comedy with Ali Wentworth, Breckin Meyer, Raven-SymonĂ©, and Brooke Shieldsâ Opening in New York November 13th
Actress Kelsey Bascom has written and co-directed something deeply personal, drawing from her own experiences to tell a story that will likely resonate with others. Itâs a heartfelt coming-of-age comedy about a young twenty-something woman struggling to find her identity, caught between accepting who she is and trying to become someone she isnât. You know, that dreaded quarter-life crisis, when you suddenly realize youâve got to figure out who you are, what you want, and where the hell youâre going in life. Backed by an impressive supporting cast that includes Ali Wentworth, Breckin Meyer, Raven-SymonĂ©, Tati Gabrielle, Brooke Shields, and Eric Roberts, this indie throwback also draws from Bascomâs experiences living with type 1 diabetes, adding another layer to the everyday struggles of adulthood. So, if youâre looking for an indie film that favored personal stories over cheap, salacious melodrama, this might be worth keeping an eye on.
đ„ â500 Firefliesâ Trailer: The Late Richard Riehle Stars in This Heartfelt Indie Drama About a Struggling Single Father Who Returns to His Hometown and Gets an Unusual Offer from His Estranged Dad â Arrives November 3rd on VOD/Digital
Legendary character actor Richard Riehle sadly passed away not too long ago. Like so many hardworking actors who never quite got their due, he leaves behind an impressive filmography filled with memorable performances across just about every genre imaginable. He also leaves behind a few performances audiences have yet to see, including one of his final roles in this indie film from writer-director Lysandra Petersson. Set during the summer of 1995, the story follows a struggling single father (Brian Villalobos) who returns to his small Virginia hometown with his teenage daughter (Brett Cooper), only to discover that the place he remembers has fallen on hard times. Desperate for money, he turns to his estranged father (Riehle), who agrees to help him out on one rather unusual condition: he must collect 500 fireflies. Well, the things parents put their children through just to teach them a lesson. So, if youâre in the mood for a slow-burning indie throwback, this one might be right up your alley.
đ„ âThe Shadowâs Edgeâ Trailer: Jackie Chan Returns to Action as a Retired Surveillance Expert Called Back to Track Down a High-Tech Criminal Gang in This Cat-and-Mouse Action Thriller with Tony Leung Ka-fai â Out on November 3rd on VOD/Digital
These days, Jackie Chan isnât doing as many of those hard-charging action sequences as he used to. Now heâs more likely to be the guy calling the shots. But that doesnât mean his latest action thriller wonât have him throwing a few punches. After all, it wouldnât be a Jackie Chan movie without at least a few fight scenes, right? Here, the action legend stars as a retired surveillance expert called back into action when a gang of high-tech criminals pulls off a billion-dollar heist and manages to outsmart the policeâs sophisticated surveillance system. Teaming up with a rookie officer (Zhang Zifeng), he sets out to track down the elusive mastermind known as the Wolf King (Tony Leung Ka-fai), turning the investigation into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
đ„ âPerfect Liarsâ Trailer: Revenge Gets Complicated When a University Student (Irene Balmes) Falls Into a Dangerous Game of Attraction with Three Wealthy Brothers in This Spanish Romance Thriller from âMoney Heistâ Director JesĂșs Colmenar â Streams November 20th on Prime Video
Brooding glares. Yearning stares. Bad boys and a woman looking for love in all the wrong places. For some reason or another, these steamy international romance dramas have become quite a thing. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that so many are based on trashy YA romance novels, but whatever the formula is, audiences seem to be eating them up. This one comes from Spain, starring Irene Balmes as a young university student who sets out to uncover the truth behind her brotherâs death by infiltrating the inner circle of three wealthy, powerful brothers (Gleb Abrosimov, Pau Simon, and Pablo Scapigliati). But surprise! The brothers are all brooding hunks. So what starts as a carefully planned act of revenge soon gets tangled up in forbidden attraction, leading to a whole lot of uncomfortable romantic feelings. Money Heist director JesĂșs Colmenar helms this Spanish romantic thriller, based on Alex MĂrezâs bestselling Wattpad novel Perfectos mentirosos.
đ„ âDrive: The Pretendersâ Trailer: Lisa-Marie Koroll Poses as a Scandal-Plagued Racing Starâs FiancĂ©e in New German Racing Romance with Amin Baahmed â Streams October 28th on Prime Video
Apparently, posing as someoneâs significant other can lead to real affection between two opposites. Or at least, thatâs what this new German romantic drama would have us believe. Inspired by Tamara Lushâs novel Drive, the film stars Lisa-Marie Koroll as an aspiring mechanic with big dreams of managing a professional race car crew. But those ambitions take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a scandal-plagued racing star (Amin Baahmed), who offers her an unusual deal: pose as his fiancĂ©e to help repair his recently tarnished reputation in exchange for a chance to pursue her own racing ambitions. Deal. The only problem? Sometimes, when you get that close to someone, real feelings start to emerge. And that only complicates things. âCuz in a hotly competitive world like racing, itâs best not to get distracted and to always keep your eyes on the finish line no matter what.
đ„ âWe Are The Shaggsâ Trailer: The Unlikely Story of Three Sisters Dubbed One of the Worst Rock Bands Ever, Only to Become Cult Legends in Director Ken Kwapisâ New Music Documentary â Coming Soon
The story of The Shaggs isnât really about how they became known as one of the worst rock bands to ever exist. Itâs more about how the innocence and simplicity of creating something truly original can be such a rare and remarkable thing, especially in a world where everyone seems to have an opinion about what qualifies as good or bad art. Director Ken Kwapis (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) makes his documentary debut with a look at the history and unlikely legacy of The Shaggs. Three sisters from rural New Hampshire who, at their fatherâs relentless insistence, formed a rock band despite having little musical training or any real ambition to become rock stars. Their 1969 album, Philosophy of the World, was initially dismissed as amateurish trash, only to find a second life as a cult classic, earning admirers like Frank Zappa and Kurt Cobain. Not bad for a band that couldnât play their instruments or sing in tune, yet somehow managed to make music as if the rules didnât apply, simply because their songs came from a place of pure innocence and creative freedom.
đ„ âAvedonâ Trailer: Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Ron Howard Explores the Life and Legacy of Legendary Photographer Richard Avedon, Whose Iconic Images Helped Shape the Way We See Fashion, Celebrity, and Pop Culture â Debuts November 11th on Netflix
They say film lies 24 frames a second. Photography, on the other hand, can be both truth and lie at the same time. Well, at least according to legendary photographer Richard Avedon, who arguably changed the way we see pop culture through images that were revealing, deeply personal, and yet so glamorously staged. His photographs captured something real about their subjects, even when everything about the image was carefully constructed. Itâs both truth and lie, all in a single photograph. Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard directs this documentary, taking a closer look at Avedonâs life and career and how his photographs helped shape the way we see pop culture across the decades. As a man, an artist, and a photographer, Avedon changed the way we look at images, moving beyond the glamour of fashion photography to explore more socially conscious subjects and the people whose stories might otherwise have gone unnoticed.
đ„ âThe Choiceâ Trailer: Three Women Bound Together by Trauma, Grief, and the Power to Move Forward in This Moving Documentary â In Theaters January 15th
Choice is a powerful thing. It can lead you to salvation, or it can leave you with a lifetime of regret. But what happens when life takes away nearly every choice you have, leaving you with only one: how you respond to what youâve endured? Director John David Coles explores that question in this emotionally challenging documentary that connects the stories of Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger, grieving Israeli mother Iris Haim, and former hostage Sapir Cohen. Three women, three extraordinary journeys, and one shared belief in the power of choice.
If you havenât noticed, it seems like every week or so brings a fresh wave of announcements about classic films returning to theaters, newly restored 4K editions coming our way both in the States and internationally, and special anniversary screenings. Which is great, because it means more and more people will get a chance to experience some of these classics, even if, in some cases, the movies are only 15 years old. So, hereâs a quick rundown of the latest trailers from this batch of re-releases and 4K restorations.
đ„ âThe Holiday: 20th Anniversaryâ Re-Release Trailer: Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet Swap Homes and Find Unexpected Romance in Nancy Meyersâ Holiday Rom-Com with Jude Law and Jack Black â Back in Theaters December 11th
Funny enough, this one started as a box office disappointment but has since become a holiday classic, thanks to years of cable airings and its availability on streaming platforms. Nancy Meyersâ crowd-pleasing rom-com stars Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as two heartbroken women on opposite sides of the Atlantic who decide to swap homes for Christmas, only to find unexpected romance along the way. Jude Law and Jack Black co-star as their respective love interests. Thatâs right, Jack Black is Kate Winsletâs unlikely love interest, making this a true Christmas miracle.
đ„ âThe Prestige: 20th Anniversaryâ Re-Release Trailer: Christopher Nolanâs Twisty Magician Thriller Starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale â Returning to Theaters in 70mm and IMAX for the First Time on January 29th
Christopher Nolan is already having a hell of a year. So why not bring back one of his underrated classics for its 20th anniversary? This twisty period thriller sees Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as two rival magicians whose bitter competition to outdo one another spirals into a dangerous obsession with secrets, deception, and sabotage. Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall co-star as two women caught up in their increasingly destructive rivalry. And be on the lookout for David Bowie as Nikola Tesla in a standout cameo.
đ„ âThe Man Who Fell to Earth: 50th Anniversary â 4K Restorationâ Trailer: David Bowie Plays an Alien Lost in a Strange New World in Nicolas Roegâs â70s Sci-Fi Cult Classic â Back in UK Cinemas November 13th, Followed by a 4K UHD Collectorâs Edition on November 16th
Speaking of David Bowie, this was his first major starring role, playing (what else?) an alien from another planet who lands on Earth. Coming off the height of his Ziggy Stardust era, Bowie seemed almost born for the part, and director Nicolas Roeg cleverly played off his otherworldly persona and strange, magnetic presence to portray an alien struggling to understand humanity while slowly falling victim to its earthly temptations in this adaptation of Walter Tevisâs science-fiction novel.
đ„ âTimecop: 4K Restorationâ Blu-Ray Trailer: Jean-Claude Van Damme Kicks His Way Through Time in Peter Hyamsâ â90s Sci-Fi Action Thriller â Limited-Edition 4K UHD Arrives October 28th in Australia
This sci-fi cult classic might go down as one of the best uses of Jean-Claude Van Dammeâs trademark splits, particularly when he uses them to avoid getting electrocuted in a kitchen. Based on the comic book and directed by Peter Hyams, who also worked with JCVD on Sudden Death, this time-jumping sci-fi thriller stars Van Damme as a federal agent tasked with stopping criminals from traveling into the past and changing history. But when a corrupt senator (Ron Silver) threatens to jump back in time and rewrite the timeline, JCVD has no choice but to do what we all want to do: karate-chop a corrupt, egotistical politician in the throat.
đ„ âJackie Brown: 4K Restorationâ Blu-Ray Trailer: Quentin Tarantinoâs â90s Crime Classic Starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Robert De Niro and Bridget Fonda â Coming Soon to Limited-Edition 4K UHD SteelBook in Australia
Count us among those who believe Quentin Tarantinoâs adaptation of Elmore Leonardâs Rum Punch might just be his best movie so far. Not only did it bring blaxploitation icon Pam Grier back into the spotlight and remind us just how great Robert Forster was, but this L.A. crime caper also gave us one of cinemaâs best duos: Samuel L. Jackson as Ordell Robbie and Robert De Niro as Louis Gara. And as an added bonus, thereâs Bridget Fonda as the beach-blanket bimbo Melanie, another highlight and an underappreciated performance from an actress who sadly walked away from Hollywood just a few years later.
đ„ âThe Keep: 4K Restorationâ Blu-Ray Trailer: Nazi Soldiers Unleash an Ancient Evil in Michael Mannâs Strange and Underrated â80s Supernatural Horror Cult Classic Starring Scott Glenn and Ian McKellen â Coming to Limited-Edition 4K UHD in Australia
Michael Mann considers this one of his biggest failures. We consider it one of the strangest yet oddly wonderful films from the guy who would eventually give us Heat and The Last of the Mohicans. This cult classic is a dark supernatural fantasy about a group of Nazi soldiers stationed at an ancient fortress in Romania who accidentally unleash a mysterious evil from within its walls. As if the Nazis hadnât already inflicted enough horrors on the world. Itâs not like we needed another reason to hate these scumbags, right?
đ„ âBilly Elliot: 4K Restorationâ Blu-Ray Trailer: Jamie Bell Dances to His Own Beat in Stephen Daldryâs Beloved British Coming-of-Age Classic Co-Starring Julie Walters and Gary Lewis â Coming to 4K UHD January 27th in France, With International Releases to Follow
Itâs the movie that made it okay to dance... and dance like no oneâs watching. Jamie Bell delivers a breakout performance as an 11-year-old working-class boy who discovers a passion for ballet, much to the dismay of his hard-nosed coal-miner father (Gary Lewis). Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-starring Oscar nominee Julie Walters as Billyâs dance teacher, the 2000 film became a worldwide phenomenon, proving that British cinema has a special knack for telling heartfelt, down-to-earth stories with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of ... corazĂłn!
đ„ âAnimal Farm: 4K Restorationâ Trailer: George Orwellâs Timeless Tale of Power and Corruption Returns in the Landmark 1954 British Animated Classic â Back in UK Cinemas October 23rd, Followed by 4K UHD and Blu-ray November 23rd
There was a recent animated take on George Orwellâs classic novel about a farmyard revolution that goes horribly wrong, but if you ask us, nothing beats this 1954 classic. British animators John Halas and Joy Batchelor turned Orwellâs novel into a traditionally animated film that tackled propaganda, exploitation, and the corruption of power. Little did they know just how relevant those themes would remain more than 70 years later.
đ„ âRate It X: 4K Restorationâ Trailer: Sexism, Male Chauvinism and the Ugly Side of American Society Exposed in Lucy Winer and Paula de Koenigsbergâs Eye-Opening 1985 Documentary â Back in Theaters November 20th, Followed by Blu-ray December 1st
Sometimes the greatest power of documentaries is their ability to capture a particular time and place, becoming historical records in their own right. That seems to be the case with this largely unseen 1985 documentary, which takes a revealing look at sexism and the deeply ingrained chauvinistic attitudes in American society, straight from the mouths of the men themselves. Directed by Lucy Winer and Paula de Koenigsberg, the film lets its subjects do most of the talking, often revealing far more about themselves than they probably intended. And looking back more than 40 years later, you canât help but wonder just how much weâve changed... and how much has stayed exactly the same.
