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THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 Review: Why Are You Doing This?

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Those lamenting the dearth of originality in films in this epoch of remakes/reboots/reimaginings/requels, etc find no challenge to their despair in Renny Harlin’s The Strangers: Chapter 1. The first of a planned – and already completed –…

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Friday One Sheet: IN A VIOLENT NATURE

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This gritty poster for Chris Nash's original and disturbing slasher film was designed by The Boland Design Company, and unironically features the word "gnarly" in the top pull quote. When designing a poster for a slasher (or for that…

Cannes 2024 Review: HOLY COW, French Cheese-Making Dramedy Is a Finely Crafted Debut Feature

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Louise Courvoisier directed. A brash young man is humbled by provincial life.

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BACK TO BLACK Review: Amy Winehouse Gets the Conventional Biopic Treatment

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Marisa Abela stars in the music-themed drama, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.

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IF Review: John Krasinski's Muddled, Moving Fantasy-Drama

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Ryan Reynolds stars in writer/director John Krasinski's latest film.

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Now Streaming Review: THE BIG CIGAR, Rude, Rowdy, Righteous

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Andre Holland stars as activist Huey P. Newton, with Alessandro Nivola as film producer Bert Schneider. Tiffany Boone, P.J. Byrne, and Marc Menchaca, also star in the Apple TV+ limited series.

Thursday, May 16

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COMA Review: Dealing with Lockdown, An Isolated Fever Dream

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Bertrand Bonello wrote and directed; Louise Labeque and Julia Faure star.

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NEVER LET GO Trailer: Halle Berry Stars in New Horror Flick From Alexandre Aja

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Never Let Go, the new horror thriller starring Halle Berry and directed by Alexandre Aja, is coming to theaters on September 27th. Lionsgate released the official trailer today, check it out down below. From visionary director Alexandre…

FALL 2: Michael and Peter Spierig Tapped to Direct Acrophobic Thriller's Sequel

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When it comes to identicial twin directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Undead, Daybreakers, Predestination, Jigsaw) have to be among our favorites. The brothers have been brought on to direct Fall 2, the first sequel to Scott Mann's indie…

THE A-FRAME: Calvin Reeder's Sci-Fi Horror-Comedy, Exclusive Poster Debut

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Tribeca Film Festival world premiere. Johnny Whitworth, Nik Dodani, Dana Namerode, and Phillip Andre Botello star. Calvin Reeder wrote and directed.

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Criterion in August 2024: Albert Brooks, Albert Brooks, Martha Coolidge, THE LAST EMPEROR in 4K

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Plus: two long-suppressed features by Ukrainian filmmaker Kira Muratova.

Cannes 2024 Review: IT DOESN'T MATTER, A Black Man Comes of Age in Modern America

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Jay Will and Christopher Abbott star as best friends in Josh Mond's second feature film after his 2015 debut, 'James White.'

Wednesday, May 15

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Donnie Yen's Caine Gets His JOHN WICK Spinoff Next Year

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The John Wick spinoff you know you wanted is finally happening. Variety is reporting that Donnie Yen is all set to reprise his character, Caine, in the next spinoff from the original quad of films. You know what this means? Over two hours…

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WOLFLAND: Pierce Brosnan to Star in Horror Thriller From Sean Brosnan

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Pierce Brosnan is set to play a legendary werewolf hunter in Wolfland, an upcoming horror-thriller from his son, Sean Brosnan. Written by Brosnan the Younger and Matt D'Elia the premise is a famliar one. In this epic odyssey, a young…

Hot Docs 2024 Review: IMMORTALS Follows Iraqi Youth on the Frontlines

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Swiss director Maja Tschumi presents a compelling exploration of the lives of Iraq's youth navigating the post-US invasion landscape, through the lens of the pivotal 2019 October Revolution.

MURDER COMPANY: Check Out The Trailer And Poster For WWII Action Flick

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In the midst of the D-Day invasion, a group of US soldiers are given orders to smuggle a member of the French resistance behind enemy lines to assassinate a high-value Nazi target.

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NEW STRAINS Trailer & Poster: The Couple Stuck Together During A Lockdown While on Vacation, Stays Together?

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No doubt there were many couples, in the early days of their relationship, who found that relationship tested in a more unusual way, by the pandemic lockdown of these past few years. Some might have flourished; others survived a little…

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55: Scott Free Productions to Produce, FilmSharks to Handle International Sales of Shyam Madiraju Thriller

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Scott Free Productions and FilmSharks are partnering for a Indian-American co-production, the thriller 55.

Tuesday, May 14

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THE DEMON DISORDER: Shudder Acquires Aussie Horror Flick, Watch The Trailer

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Well, this looks proper bonkers. Longtime special effects designer Steven Boyle has made his directorial debut with the family demonic possession flick, The Demon Disorder. Shudder announced today that they've acquired the flick for their…

Monday, May 13

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Sound And Vision: Harmony Korine

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In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we take a look at several music videos made by Harmony Korine. When you watch a music video Harmony Korine made, you can immediately…

Sunday, May 12

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Roger Corman Remembered: 1926-2024

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In a conversation with Roger and Julie Corman in September 2010, the filmmakers talked about working in present-day Hollywood, shooting in the Philippines, making 'X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes,' Allan Arkush, and 'Sharktopus.'

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AISHA Review: Quietly Powerful Drama with Mesmerizing Central Performance

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Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor star in director Frank Berry's piercing, timely new drama.

Saturday, May 11

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Cannes 2024 Review: TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN, Hong Kong's Nostaglia-Fuelled Gangland Throwdown

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Since it was first announced back in 2013, the nostalgia-fuelled martial arts epic set within the labyrinthine back alleys of Kowloon Walled City has nurtured a mythical status to rival the notorious neighbourhood itself. Development of…

Friday, May 10

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CAAMFest 2024 Review: EXTREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC, When BFFs Test the Limits of Friendship

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Harrison Xu and Ivan Leung star in a friendly, funny movie that plumbs the depths of friendship, written and directed by Xu, Leung, and Katherine Dudas.

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EYES OF THE ABYSS: Daniel de la Vega's Horror Flick Sells to Uncork'd Entertainment

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We heard through the grape vine in Argentina that something was happening with Daniel de la Vega's newest horror flick Eyes of the Abyss (Los Ojos del Abismo) and this morning Variety is reporting that it has sold to Uncork'd Entertainment…

GASOLINE RAINBOW Review: Ode to Childhood and Kindness of Strangers

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They say drunk people, children and fools always speak the truth. No word is truer than that of a drunk foolish kid, as Gasoline Rainbow proves. The docu-drama hybrid is a warm-hearted look at five naive teens going on a road trip, beer…

FRANKIE FREAKO: Raven Banner Launches Sales of Steven Kostanski's Little Monster Horror-Comedy at Cannes

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Raven Banner has shared word that they are launching sales of Steven Kostanski's latest horror comedy, Frankie Freako. Production wrapped on the flick back in August and now it is time to unleash Kostanski's ode to little monster horror…

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LAZARETH Review: Tense, Intense Survival Thriller Hits One Too Many Familiar Beats

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Teens and hormones. Together, they’re responsible for the realization of any number of worst-case scenarios. Once activated, however, they’re the perfect catalyst for drama in all its permutations, up to and including writer-director Alec…

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Now Streaming: BLOOD OF ZEUS S2, The Gods Get Gory

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Derek Phillips, Elias Toufexis and Fred Tatasciore star in an animated action series, now streaming on Netflix.

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THE LOOMING: A24 Announces New Horror Project With HEREDITARY And TALK TO ME Producers

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A24, Square Peg (Hereditary) and Causeway Films (Talk to Me) are teaming up with debut filmmaker Masha Ko to adapt their horror short The Looming which premiered at Sundance this year. There they were presented the Short Film Special Jury…