Trailer Blitz! The Thing with Feathers, Trap House, Muzzle: City of Wolves, The Family McMullen, Hell House LLC: Lineage, Shelby Oaks and More
🎥 Here's a list of films coming to screens soon!
🎥 “The Thing with Feathers” Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch Battles Grief and Fatherhood in Dylan Southern’s Haunting Adaptation of Max Porter’s Novel — In Theaters November 28th
Benedict Cumberbatch discovers the worst thing about being a father is the constant second-guessing that comes with every decision you make. In his latest film, the Doctor Strange star finds himself on the verge of an emotional meltdown when he’s suddenly left to raise his sons alone. Parenting is hard, but parenting without a partner can feel like drowning without a life raft.
In the forthcoming visually lyrical drama The Thing with Feathers, based on Max Porter’s acclaimed novel Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, Cumberbatch stars as a widowed father grappling with how to care for his two young sons after the sudden death of his wife.
Overwhelmed by loss, grief, and anxiety, he begins to unravel, until an uninvited guest arrives at his bedroom window. It’s a crow: a chaotic, taunting presence that seems equal parts guardian and tormentor, taking up residence in his home and forcing the family to confront the raw, surreal mess of mourning.
Written and directed by English filmmaker Dylan Southern—known for directing music videos, music documentaries, and comedy specials (No Distance Left to Run, Shut Up and Play the Hits, Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive)—this haunting film blurs the line between psychological drama and dark fable, transforming grief into something alive, monstrous, and oddly redemptive. It’s an emotional gut punch wrapped in a fantastical, surrealist nightmare—which, we imagine, fatherhood can feel like at times.
The Thing with Feathers flies into theaters November 28th.
🎥 “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
In his latest action film, Dave Bautista has an enormously difficult job as an undercover DEA agent whose missions involve busting drug houses operated by the cartel. But as much as he risks his life every day, nothing compares to his struggle to keep his kid protected and safe. Soon, though, he’ll find his domestic and professional worlds colliding in ways he never saw coming.
In Trap House, the Guardians of the Galaxy star plays a hard-charging DEA agent in El Paso whose unit has been targeted by a ruthless drug cartel. After one of his men is killed on the job, his teenage son (played by Avatar’s Jack Champion) learns a harsh truth: “DEA’s death benefits are shit.” If his father is assassinated on a mission, he’ll be left with little more than grief and a mountain of funeral bills.
Determined to change their fate, Bautista’s son hatches a reckless plan: he rallies his friends (mostly fellow DEA kids) to pull off a string of daring heists on cartel “trap houses,” using their parents’ agency equipment and tactics to build a secret safety net in case their families fall.
But when Bautista’s agent starts tracking down these mysterious robberies, he makes a shocking discovery: the thieves hitting cartel stash houses aren’t rival operatives; they’re his own kids. Partnering with his fellow agent (Bobby Cannavale), he launches a desperate mission to stop the teens (Champion, Sophia Lillis, Whitney Peak, and Zaire Adams) before the cartel does.
What begins as a family crisis explodes into a high-stakes showdown where breakneck action meets biting humor, exploring just how far parents will go when the sins of their secret lives come home to roost.
Directed by Michael Dowse (Stuber, Goon, What If) and also starring Tony Dalton and Kate del Castillo, Trap House kicks down the doors of theaters on November 14th.
🎥 “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
With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford, and others finally reaching that age where action films are in the rearview mirror, it leaves space for some new blood to pick up the torch. Enter: Aaron Eckhart!
Now, the Dark Knight actor might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a modern action hero, but the guy has been on a recent roll starring in a string of gritty B-movie action thrillers. And we gotta say, he has the bruised-knuckle charm and grizzled determination to make it work. Watch him throw punches and gun down bad guys like it’s second nature in this adrenaline-charged sequel to 2023’s Muzzle, where he teams up with a highly trained and fiercely loyal canine.
In Muzzle: City of Wolves, Eckhart reprises his role as Jake Rosser, a former K-9 officer scarred by PTSD, who’s trying to build a quiet life with his family and his retired service dog, Socks. But when a ruthless gang shatters that peace, Jake is thrust back into the violence he’s tried to escape. Partnering with a new K-9, Argos, he launches a relentless hunt through the city’s criminal underworld—uncovering a drug ring, corruption at the highest levels, and, most importantly, the darkness within himself.
Directed by Muzzle helmer John Stalberg Jr. and also starring Tanya van Graan, Muzzle: City of Wolves hits theaters November 14th. Just remember: man’s best friend can also be man’s deadliest weapon.
🎥 “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
It was 1995—the height of the indie film movement that ushered in talents like Tarantino, Soderbergh, Rodriguez, Smith, and Linklater. At Sundance that year, audiences were bowled over by a small sibling dramedy called The Brothers McMullen, which followed the bickering lives of three Irish Catholic brothers from Long Island, New York. It had all the hallmarks of a classic ’90s indie: quippy dialogue, raw interpersonal dynamics, and a scrappy, run-and-gun aesthetic. The film went on to win Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize and launched the career of writer-director-actor Edward Burns, who at the time was a former production assistant for Entertainment Tonight.
Burns has since become better known as an actor, having famously starred in hit films like Saving Private Ryan, The Holiday, and 27 Dresses. But he never stopped making small indie films over the decades with varying degrees of success, including She’s the One, The Groomsmen, The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, and Married in the Mills. And if we had to guess, it’s clear Burns has spent much of his career chasing the creative spark of his debut feature, as most of his work continues to circle the same themes of troubled families, sibling rivalries, and the quiet struggles of ordinary people trying to hold their lives together. So, it makes sense that he would return to the very movie that started his career.
Now, thirty years after The Brothers McMullen charmed ‘90s movie audiences with its heartfelt look at love, faith, and family, Edward Burns reunites with his onscreen siblings (Michael McGlone and Connie Britton) in The Family McMullen, the long-awaited sequel exploring where life’s twists have taken them.
Now in his fifties, Barry McMullen (Burns) is navigating new romantic complications while trying to guide his twenty-something kids through their own messy relationships. Meanwhile, his brother Patrick (McGlone) and widowed sister-in-law Molly (Britton) are facing fresh heartbreaks, surprises, and second chances of their own.
Blending shrewd humor and warmth with the signature Irish American spirit that made the original a Sundance sensation, The Family McMullen explores what happens when family ties and love stories get tangled over time, but never to the point of breaking.
Also co-starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Halston Sage, Juliana Canfield, Pico Alexander, and Brian d’Arcy James, The Family McMullen is slated to be released in theaters for one day only on October 15th before arriving on VOD and digital at a later date.
🎥 “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 gates of Abaddon reopen one last time in Hell House LLC: Lineage, the fifth and final chapter in Stephen Cognetti’s popular found-footage horror saga.
What began as a cult indie hit has evolved into a five-film nightmare, each installment reminding us why haunted locations are best left alone. This time, years after surviving her brush with death, Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea) is still plagued by visions of the infamous Hell House.
When a series of new murders rocks the cursed town of Abaddon, Vanessa’s nightmares begin bleeding into reality. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a dark thread connecting the Abaddon Hotel, the Carmichael Manor, and generations of unspeakable evil—all of it leading back to her.
Written and directed by franchise creator Stephen Cognetti, Lineage weaves together the mythos that’s terrified fans for nearly a decade, closing the circle with new horrors, shocking revelations, and a chilling final reckoning.
Also starring Searra Sawka and Mike Sutton, Hell House LLC: Lineage premieres October 30th on Shudder—just in time to make your Halloween night a living hell.
🎥 “Shelby Oaks” Final Trailer: YouTube Critic Chris Stuckmann Makes His Directorial Debut with Camille Sullivan in Neon’s Psychological Horror — In Theaters October 24th
After fifteen years of reviewing movies and shaping online film discourse, popular YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann is stepping behind the camera—not only to make his dream come true, but to become the very thing he’s spent his career dissecting.
His feature directorial debut, the psychological horror thriller Shelby Oaks, marks a bold crossover from online critic to filmmaker—opening Stuckmann up to either ridicule or inspiration. With only weeks to go before its release, we imagine he’ll finally understand how it feels to be on the other side of a movie review. The good news? Early buzz has been relatively positive.
In Shelby Oaks, indie actress Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter) stars as Mia, a woman still haunted by the disappearance of her sister Riley (Sarah Durn), a paranormal YouTuber who vanished twelve years earlier during a ghost-hunting shoot gone wrong. When Mia discovers a secret tape, her search for answers spirals into a nightmare of cults, curses, and a decaying town where the dead don’t rest easily.
Originally launched as a Kickstarter passion project, Shelby Oaks was later picked up by Neon—the studio behind The Monkey, Longlegs, and Anora—and produced by Aaron B. Koontz, with executive producer Mike Flanagan, the acclaimed horror filmmaker of Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck, and Midnight Mass.
In addition to Sullivan, the cast includes Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett, Derek Mears, and genre legend Keith David.
A chilling blend of psychological terror and found-footage paranoia, Shelby Oaks appears to be Stuckmann’s love letter to the horror genre that first made him a film critic. And now, it’s his turn to make audiences squirm in terror.
Shelby Oaks is set to open officially in theaters October 24th, but will have sneak screenings in select cities on Wednesday, October 8th.
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🎥 “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
Disney’s beloved duo, Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), return for another wild ride when Chief Bogo sends them to couples therapy—just as a slippery new villain voiced by Ke Huy Quan slithers into town. With chaos, comedy, and critters galore, this long-awaited sequel proves that in Zootopia, even the best partnerships need a little work.
🎥 “R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead” Trailer: A Halloween Curse Strikes in this New YA Horror Adventure — Premiering October 17th on TUBI
Inspired by The Haunting Hour, this spooky new tale follows a teen who must break a sinister harvest curse before his vanished brother is forgotten forever. A frightfully fun mix of chills and adventure, it’s classic R.L. Stine mayhem—where family bonds, creepy pumpkins, and small-town secrets collide just in time for Halloween.
🎥 “People We Meet On Vacation” Teaser: Emily Bader and Tom Blyth Rekindle Friendship and Romance in Netflix’s Adaptation of Emily Henry’s Bestseller — Premieres January 9th on Netflix
Based on Emily Henry’s global hit novel, this Netflix rom-com stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth as longtime travel buddies whose reunion trip forces them to face feelings they’ve tried to ignore. Sun, sand, and second chances—when best friends reunite after years apart, the real destination might just be love.
🎥 “Who Killed the Montreal Expos?” Trailer: New Gripping Sports Documentary Investigates the Rise and Fall of Canada’s First MLB Team — Premieres October 21st on Netflix
Through rare footage and candid interviews with legends like Pedro Martínez, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., and Larry Walker, this deep dive unpacks the heartbreak, missteps, and mystery behind Montreal’s lost ballclub. Part sports drama, part cultural elegy, this documentary revisits the glory and grief of a team that once defined a city... and the lingering question of who’s truly to blame.
🎥 “Love+War” Trailer: Pulitzer-Winning Photojournalist Lynsey Addario Faces the Frontlines and Family Sacrifice in National Geographic’s Riveting New Documentary — Airing November 6th, Streaming November 7th on Disney+
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynsey Addario’s extraordinary career as a war photographer comes with a price: two kidnappings, countless risks, and the constant ache of leaving her family behind. Torn between documenting humanity’s darkest moments and being present for her own, Addario’s story captures the raw tension between duty, danger, and devotion in this powerful new documentary.
🎥 “Armed Only With A Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” Trailer: HBO’s Powerful Documentary Honors the Fallen Journalist Who Died Covering the War in Ukraine — Premieres October 21 on HBO MAX
Through haunting footage and his brother’s lens, this tribute to filmmaker Brent Renaud captures a fearless storyteller who risked everything to reveal the human cost of conflict—and whose final images serve as a lasting testament to courage, empathy, and truth.
🎥 “Hell in Paradise” International Trailer: Nora Arnezeder Trapped in Leïla Sy’s Gripping Island Thriller — Opening in International Cinemas This November
When a hotel receptionist (Nora Arnezeder) in the Maldives is framed for a shocking crime, paradise becomes her prison in this tense, sun-drenched thriller from French director Leïla Sy. Blending tropical beauty with psychological suspense, the film follows one woman’s desperate fight for freedom as luxury, lies, and survival collide on an island that hides more than secrets.
🎥 “Resurrection” Teaser: Jackson Yee and Shu Qi Star in Bi Gan’s Genre-Bending Cinematic Odyssey — In U.S. Theaters December
Visionary filmmaker Bi Gan (Long Day’s Journey Into Night) crafts a dazzling, five-chapter phantasmagoria that leaps from silent fantasy to vampire romance, anchored by Jackson Yee and Shu Qi. A world without dreams meets the wild imagination of rogue “fantasmers” in this kaleidoscopic love letter to cinema—where every frame is a new frontier and every genre a doorway to wonder.
🎥 “Tenement” Trailer: A Manga Artist Uncovers Family Secrets and Supernatural Terrors in this Cambodian Folk Horror — On VOD/Digital October 24th
Marking the feature debut of Cambodian filmmakers Inrasothythep Neth and Sokyou Chea, this eerie folk horror follows a Khmer manga artist who returns to Cambodia only to find her mother’s old apartment building hiding sinister mysteries. What begins as a homecoming quickly curdles into horror, as overly friendly neighbors and ghostly happenings turn one tenement into a nightmare of bloodlines and buried secrets.
🎥 “Safe House” Trailer: Lucien Laviscount, Hannah John-Kamen, Holt McCallany, and Lewis Tan Face Paranoia and Intrigue in This High-Security Action-Thriller — In Theaters and On VOD October 31st
Starring Laviscount, John-Kamen, Tan, Holt McCallany, Brian Van Holt, and Ethan Embry, the film traps six agents in a safe house where survival means uncovering the traitor within. A terror attack locks them inside, but it’s the gnawing suspicion of betrayal that turns allies into enemies—and a safe house into the ultimate trap.
🎥 “Exit Protocol” Trailer: Dolph Lundgren, Scott Martin, and Michael Jai White Battle Hired Killers in a High-Octane Assassin Showdown Action-Thriller — In Select Theaters and On VOD/Digital November 7th
Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, and Scott Martin lead this explosive action thriller about a hitman trying to retire—only to become the next name on the kill list. The rules of the game are simple: no one gets out alive. But when a veteran assassin (Lundgren) teams with his former target, the hunters quickly learn they’ve become the hunted.
🎥 “This Bloody Country” Trailer: Martin Dingle Wall and Rainey Qualley Face Frontier Violence and Forbidden Bonds in This Gritty Western — On VOD/Digital October 17th
Starring Martin Dingle Wall, Larry Cedar, Rainey Qualley, Maggie Gwin, and Jacob Ward, this 1869-set Western pits settlers, women, and children against relentless violence on the American frontier. Blood, faith, and survival collide as a Mormon family’s dream of a new outpost turns into a siege—and one unlikely connection threatens to change everything.
🎥 “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” 4K Restoration Trailer: Jack Nicholson’s Oscar-Winning Asylum Drama Returns to UK Cinemas for Its 50th Anniversary — In UK Theaters October 17th
Milos Forman’s five-time Academy Award winner flies back onto the big screen in a stunning 4K restoration, bringing Jack Nicholson’s rebellious antihero and Louise Fletcher’s chilling Nurse Ratched to a new generation of moviegoers.
🎥 “The Royal Cat” Trailer: A Tailless Feline and Young Apprentice Team Up for a Magical Mystery in Liang Cao’s Chinese Animated Adventure — On VOD/Digital October 14th
A mischievous cat and his human partner race to solve royal disappearances and animal transformations before the Mid-Autumn Festival begins. Full of magic, mystery, and feline wit, this animated adventure promises an enchanting journey through an ancient kingdom where courage and curiosity rule the day.
