Trailer Blitz: The Parenting, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Control Freak, Darkest Miriam, Fear Street: Prom Queen, Going Places, and More
It's that time again—another edition of Trailer Blitz!
Here are some of the movie trailers from the past few days that we missed, and now we're catching up to keep you updated on what’s coming to theaters or streaming.
As always, the selection spans indie films, foreign films, and smaller releases, but all of them deserve a chance to grab your attention. So, sit back, enjoy, and scroll down to see what might pique your interest!
“The Parenting” Trailer: Brian Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Edie Falco and Dean Norris Face Off Against a 400-Year-Old Poltergeist in New Horror Comedy – Streaming on MAX March 13th
Being stuck in a house for the weekend with your fuddy-duddy parents might just be the worst thing imaginable. But throw in a 400-year-old poltergeist into the mix, and suddenly your weekend is no longer just an annoyance—it’s your scariest nightmare coming true.
In the new horror send-up The Parenting, a seemingly perfect getaway takes a demonic turn when a malicious spirit shows up uninvited—turns out, a couple and their respective parents are the real intruders in this haunted house.
Starring Nik Dodani and Brandon Flynn as a loving couple trying to introduce their strong-willed parents (played by Brian Cox, Edie Falco, Lisa Kudrow, and Dean Norris) under one roof, things get awkward and scary fast when the family’s weekend is interrupted by an ancient demon who’s not in the mood for pleasantries. Even the dog isn’t safe from the ghost’s wrath!
Directed by Craig Johnson (The Skeleton Twins), this horror comedy aims to bring together the perfect mix of scares and laughs, with Parker Posey and Vivian Bang rounding out the cast. The Parenting is set to stream on MAX starting March 13.
“The Ballad of Wallis Island” New Trailer: Former Bandmates Reunite for a Private Island Concert in This Heartfelt British Dramedy Starring Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan, and Tim Key – In Theaters March 28th
Do you like second chances? Of course, you do! How about super awkward reunions? Well, maybe not so much. But if you’re looking for a film that has both—plus a story about people simply trying to be decent to each other—look no further than The Ballad of Wallis Island. This charming British dramedy is about music, memories, and one superfan’s oddly elaborate plan to reunite his favorite band.
As one of the standout critical darlings to come out of Sundance this year, The Ballad of Wallis Island just might be one of the most heartwarming films of the year.
Comedian Tom Basden stars as Herb McGwyer, a once-promising indie singer-songwriter who never quite made it to the big leagues. Down on his luck, he accepts an invitation to perform at a private concert on a remote island—only to find out the audience consists of exactly one person: Charles (played by Basden's comedy partner Tim Key), a well-meaning but eccentric superfan who just won the lottery and apparently decided this was the best way to spend his winnings.
But Charles has one more surprise in store—he’s invited Herb’s former bandmate and ex-girlfriend, Nell (played by the esteemed Carey Mulligan). What starts as an awkward reunion gradually transforms into something more: a chance for these two former musical partners to remember why they fell in love with performing together—even if it's just for one fan.
Co-written by Basden and Key, the film is directed by James Griffiths (Bad Sisters, Cuban Fury).
Early buzz suggests it’s a mix of Misery — if Annie Wilkes just wanted to help, and Once — if Glen Hansard had only one devoted fan. And that’s exactly the kind of combo we’re here for.
The Ballad of Wallis Island will hit theaters on March 28th.
“Control Freak” Trailer: Kelly Marie Tran Battles a Parasitic Demon in New Body Horror Thriller – Streaming on Hulu March 13th
Have you ever had an itch you just can’t seem to scratch? That unrelenting sensation that lingers, gnawing at you all day, every day? Now, imagine if that itch wasn’t just an annoyance—but a sign of something far more sinister… something downright terrifying.
Control Freak, a new body horror thriller streaming on Hulu March 13th, stars Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) as a professional motivational speaker who discovers that an itch on the back of her head is actually the work of a parasitic demon from her ancestral homeland. What starts as a mild irritation quickly spirals into a waking nightmare as she experiences horrifying visions and is forced to confront dark, supernatural forces threatening to consume her—body and soul.
Written and directed by Shal Ngo, Control Freak is inspired by Ngo’s own horror short Control, which was featured in Season 2 of Hulu’s horror anthology series Bite Size Halloween. Also starring Miles Robbins, Toan Le, and Kieu Chinh, this unsettling psychological horror promises to get under your skin—literally!
“Darkest Miriam” Trailer: Severance’s Britt Lower Stars as a Librarian Unraveling a Mysterious Puzzle in This Charlie Kaufman-Produced Indie Drama — In Select Theaters on March 28
Have you ever wondered about your local librarian? What kind of life they lead when they close up for the day? The mind wanders. It’s possible there’s a quirky, weird world that librarians inhabit, one that only a few lucky souls get to glimpse.
Darkest Miriam, a new quirky indie drama starring Britt Lower and executive produced by Charlie Kaufman, explores this idea—how sometimes the people we deem to have the simplest lives are actually living in their own magical worlds, filled with mysteries and odd characters.
Lower, known for her breakout role in the hit Apple series Severance, stars as Miriam Gordon, a downtown public librarian who embarks on an existential odyssey after discovering oddly threatening letters tucked inside a returned book.
Based on the novel The Incident Report by Martha Baillie, Darkest Miriam is written and directed by Naomi Jaye, who won the Best Director Award at last year’s Fantasia Fest. Set to open in select theaters on March 28th, the film aims to prove that life’s simplest jobs might just hide the most surprising stories.
“Fear Street: Prom Queen” Teaser: R.L. Stine's Slasher Franchise Returns With a Killer Prom Night Set in 1988 – Premiering on Netflix May 23rd
Welcome back to Shadyside, where prom season is about to get bloodier than ever!
After Netflix's ambitious Fear Street trilogy—a series of three timeline-jumping slasher horror films released just weeks apart in July 2021—the franchise is returning this summer with a new installment. This time, the setting is a high school prom dance in 1988.
Horror author R.L. Stine (Goosebumps), whose book series the Fear Street films are based on, recently announced the new project as Netflix dropped this announcement teaser.
In Fear Street: Prom Queen, the competition for prom queen takes a deadly twist when a gutsy outsider enters the race, and the school's popular girls begin disappearing one by one. As the class of '88 gears up for a night they’ll never forget (for more reasons than one), the stakes have never been higher.
Written and directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre), and starring India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Ariana Greenblatt, Lili Taylor, and Katherine Waterston, Fear Street: Prom Queen will hit Netflix on May 23rd.
“Going Places” Trailer: Chloe East, Spence Moore II, and Ethan Cutkosky Face a Deadly Dilemma After a Hit-and-Run in This Tense Teen Thriller — Out on March 11th
Sometimes a fun night with friends can take a turn for the worse—and in Going Places, it goes straight off the rails.
Starring Chloe East (Heretic), Spence Moore II (A.P. Bio), and Ethan Cutkosky (Shameless), this thriller follows three high school friends whose evening takes a deadly twist when they accidentally hit and kill a pedestrian with their car in the middle of the road at night. But it gets even crazier when they discover the victim was carrying a suitcase full of cash. Now, they’re faced with a tough choice: confess to the crime or bury the body and keep the money for themselves.
Written and directed by Max Chernov, Going Places is set to release on March 11, promising a night of suspense, moral dilemmas, and a whole lot of tension—because sometimes, going places isn’t as fun as it sounds.
“Eureka” Trailer: Viggo Mortensen Stars as a Cowboy in Lisandro Alonso’s Metaphysical Drama Spanning Time and Space – Now Streaming on MUBI in the U.S. and Canada.
Sometimes, non-linear narratives make for the most stunning films, tapping into a degree of magical realism that feels almost poetic. And it certainly helps to have an actor like Viggo Mortensen dressed in period cowboy garb for a black-and-white western throwback.
So, it’s hard to describe Argentine filmmaker Lisandro Alonso’s new metaphysical drama Eureka. It weaves through space and time, exploring how people are connected to their land, animals, and even different eras.
Spanning from 1870 to 2019, with settings ranging from the American West to the Amazon rainforest, the film features a black-and-white storyline about an old west cowboy (Mortensen) searching for his kidnapped daughter, taken by an outlaw. But the story doesn’t end there; it’s intricately tied to other timelines and characters, making for what seems like a truly hypnotic experience.
Eureka is now streaming exclusively on MUBI—though, sadly, only in the United States and Canada.
“Grand Tour” Trailer: Cannes-winning Portuguese Director Miguel Gomes’ Silent Film Homage Follows a Runaway Groom Across 1917 Asia – Set to Stream on MUBI April 18th
Prepare for a visually captivating journey with Grand Tour, a romantic odyssey from acclaimed Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes (Arabian Nights, Tabu).
Set in 1917 Burma, the film follows a British civil servant who abandons his fiancée on their wedding day, only to have her chase him relentlessly across Asia. Shot in stunning black-and-white 16mm, Grand Tour blends silent film influences with archival footage, creating a nostalgic yet melancholic reimagining of the pursuit genre.
Winner of the Best Director Award at Cannes, Gomes' film was also Portugal's entry for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. Though it didn’t secure a nomination, the film is still a must-see for fans of visually-driven storytelling. Grand Tour will hit the arthouse streaming platform MUBI on April 18th.
“Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna” Trailer: New Documentary Explores the Tragic On-Set Shooting That Shocked Hollywood – Premieres on Hulu March 11th
On October 21, 2021, one of the most tragic events in movie history unfolded—the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The incident occurred on the set of the indie western thriller Rust, starring Alec Baldwin.
Baldwin was handed a pistol he believed was empty, but it turned out the prop gun contained a live bullet. During the camera blocking of a scene, Baldwin's gun discharged, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The news sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, revealing unsettling truths about the troubled production. But if you think you know the whole story, you probably don't know all the details.
In the new Hulu original documentary Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna, viewers are taken back to that fateful day. The tragic death of Halyna Hutchins is recounted first-hand by many of the people who were there and experienced it.
Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna will premiere on Hulu on March 11th.
“Number One on the Call Sheet” Trailer: Two-Part Documentary Explores the Rise of Black Leading Men and Women in Hollywood – Premiering on Apple TV+ March 28th
For most African American actors, having their name at the top of a call sheet—the coveted position of being the main actor starring in a production—was a privilege that took years, if not decades, to achieve. Acclaimed filmmakers Reginald Hudlin (Marshall, House Party) and Shola Lynch (Free Angela and All Political Prisoners) team up with producers Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, and Dan Cogan to profile several African American movie stars and hear their stories about their first time being "Number One on the Call Sheet."
This two-part documentary event, Number One on the Call Sheet, takes audiences on a journey with some of the most extraordinary leading Black men and women in Hollywood today, exploring the joys and challenges of being a movie star in an industry that has historically excluded them.
Hudlin directs the first segment, Black Leading Men in Hollywood, while Lynch directs the second, Black Leading Women in Hollywood.
Number One on the Call Sheet will premiere on March 28th, exclusively on Apple TV+.
