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Bob Odenkirk is reuniting with the creative team behind Nobody for a new neo-Western titled Normal, a project that promises to trade suburban grit for the deceptive stillness of the American Midwest. Directed by Ben Wheatley, known for the visceral style of Free Fire, the film follows Odenkirk as Ulysses, a substitute sheriff attempting to outrun a crumbling marriage and the heavy emotional toll of his past life. He takes a provisional posting in the quaint town of Normal, hoping the quiet environment will provide a much-needed respite from his previous moral injuries in the line of duty. The peace is short-lived when a botched bank robbery forces Ulysses back into action. As he investigates the crime, he inadvertently uncovers a dark secret that suggests the municipality is far more dangerous than its name implies. With a screenplay by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad and a supporting cast that includes Henry Winkler, Lena Headey, and Jess McLeod, the film appears to be leaning into an...

The legacy of Fred Ross Sr. is often described as the invisible scaffolding behind some of the most significant civil rights victories in American history. From mentoring legendary figures like Dolores Huerta to laying the groundwork for landmark desegregation cases, Ross’s grassroots methods proved that collective action could dismantle systemic barriers. Now, that story is coming to the big screen as Abramorama has officially acquired the North American theatrical rights to the documentary American Agitators. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Raymond Telles, the film serves as both a historical record and a modern call to action. It traces Ross’s influence from his early days in Los Angeles, where his organizing efforts helped set the stage for Mendez v. Westminster—a precursor to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. Narrated by playwright Luis Valdez, the documentary connects these 20th-century victories to the urgent labor and voting rights movements happeni...

The upcoming release of Mārama marks a significant moment for Indigenous cinema, blending the atmospheric dread of Victorian Gothic horror with a fierce Māori perspective on retribution. Directed and written by Taratoa Stappard, the film is set to hit select theaters on April 17, following a celebrated festival run that included stops at TIFF, Sitges, and AFI Fest. This release is a collaborative effort between Dark Sky Films and Watermelon Pictures, signaling a new partnership under the MPI Media Group banner focused on bringing fearless and boundary-pushing stories to the big screen. The story transports audiences to North Yorkshire in 1859, where a young Māori woman, played by breakout lead Ariāna Osborne, is summoned from New Zealand only to uncover a harrowing colonial heritage. As she navigates the cold landscapes of Victorian England, she finds herself locked in a struggle to reclaim her identity and culture. Her journey eventually leads to a necessary confrontation with a title...

Rupert Wyatt is a filmmaker who understands the weight of a landscape. From the overgrown urban decay of Rise of the Planet of the Apes to the pressure-cooker tension of The Gambler, he has a knack for making the environment feel like a primary character. With the first trailer for Desert Warrior, Wyatt is turning his lens toward seventh-century Arabia, and the scale looks appropriately massive. The footage introduces us to Princess Hind, played by Aiysha Hart (We Are Lady Parts), a figure who refuses to be traded away as a concubine to the ruthless Emperor Kisra. This isn't just a domestic dispute; it’s the spark for a historical pivot point. Sir Ben Kingsley appears to be leaning into the menace of Kisra, providing a formidable anchor for the conflict. When Hind flees into the desert with her father, the trailer shifts gears into a survivalist epic, eventually bringing her into the orbit of a legendary bandit played by Anthony Mackie. Mackie has been busy lately with high-concept...

Amazon MGM Studios and Working Title Films have announced that the upcoming family comedy-mystery, The Sheep Detectives, is set to arrive in theaters on May 8, 2026. Based on the novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, the film follows George (Hugh Jackman), a shepherd who spends his evenings reading detective stories to his flock under the impression that they cannot understand a word. However, when a mysterious incident disrupts the peace on the farm, the sheep reveal they have been paying close attention. Forced into action, the flock begins to investigate human suspects and follow clues, proving themselves to be a surprisingly brilliant group of crime-solvers. The production features a high-profile creative team, including director Kyle Balda and screenwriter Craig Mazin. Behind the scenes, the project is produced by Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner, with executive producers including Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The ensemble cast is equally impressive, featuring a ma...

  Johannes Roberts, the director who famously turned the ocean into a claustrophobic death trap in 47 Meters Down, is trading shark-infested waters for a sun-drenched Hawaiian villa in his latest horror-thriller, Primate. Scheduled for release on Blu-ray and DVD on April 21st, the film follows Lucy (Johnny Sequoyah) as her tropical homecoming turns into a desperate struggle for survival. What begins as a relaxing reunion with friends quickly spirals into "terrifying chaos" when the family’s exceptionally intelligent chimpanzee, Ben, enters a savage, rabid frenzy. With her father away and the group trapped in their remote island estate, the once-trusted pet becomes a lethal predator, transforming a luxury paradise into a bloody prison. The home media release, distributed by Paramount Pictures, offers an extensive look behind the curtain of this "cinematic nightmare." Fans can dive into a full-length commentary track featuring Roberts and producer Walter Hamada, or ex...

After nearly a decade of supernatural mysteries, Demogorgons, and Eighties nostalgia, the definitive physical collection of Hawkins’ history is finally coming home. Arrow Films, in partnership with Netflix, has officially announced that Stranger Things: The Complete Series will be released on Blu-ray and stunning 4K UHD this summer. Fans can return to the Upside Down when the full box set launches on July 27 in the UK and July 28 in the US and Canada. Pre-orders are live now for what is being described as the ultimate tribute to the cultural phenomenon. For the first time in the show's history, every single chapter, from the 2016 disappearance of Will Byers to the record-breaking 2025 series finale, will be housed in a single collection. “We always dreamed that Stranger Things could be owned in its entirety,” creators Matt and Ross Duffer said in a joint statement. “Not just as a collector’s set, but as a way to preserve the show for decades to come.” The release follows a historic...

The 1994 cult classic The Stöned Age is joining the Vestron Video Collector’s Series as entry #38. Lionsgate Limited is releasing the Blu-ray debut on April 20th, the perfect date to celebrate a movie that may not have invented but certainly embraces the "one wild night" stoner comedy vibe. I first saw The Stöned Age back in high school, not long after discovering Dazed and Confused. At the time, I will be honest, I dismissed it. I wrote it off as another movie trying to capture the same 70's nostalgia vibe, cruising around, chasing girls, and killing time with friends. But over the years, I'd revisit it from time to time, and each time it hit a little differently. What I'd originally written off as just another copycat actually turned out to have its own thing going on. It is rougher around the edges, a little louder, and full of a particular kind of Southern California troublemaking. Eventually, it clicked for me that the film was not trying to be Dazed and Conf...

Getty Images for Free Press Look, no matter where you fall politically... left, right, or somewhere in between, there’s one principle that should matter to everyone: a free society depends on a press that isn’t beholden to the people in power. The job of journalists is to question authority and hold leaders accountable, not echo whatever those leaders want the public to hear. That’s why the protests organized by Free Press during the Academy Awards have caught people’s attention. This weekend, a mobile billboard circling the Dolby Theatre is taking a jab at a proposed $110 billion merger involving Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. The protest is designed to be silly, sure, but the underlying concern is serious: critics worry that a deal this big could reshape the media landscape in ways that make the press less independent, not more. At the center of the controversy is David Ellison and the broader consolidation effort around Warner Bros. Discovery. If everything comes toget...

Lionsgate has released a skin-crawling new clip titled “I Hate Rats” from the upcoming horror film DO NOT ENTER, which is set to deliver a high-stakes, claustrophobic nightmare when it hits theaters, digital, and on-demand platforms on March 20, 2026. Based on the acclaimed book Creepers by David Morrell and directed by Marc Klasfeld, the film follows a group of thrill-seeking urban explorers known as the "Creepers" as they attempt to livestream from New Jersey’s abandoned Paragon Hotel. The newly released scene showcases the intense physical and psychological toll on the lead characters, including Jake Manley, Adeline Rudolph, Francesca Reale, Shane Paul McGhie, and Laurence O’Fuarain, as they navigate a narrow, rusted drainage tunnel only to be swarmed by a massive flood of rats. This frantic scramble for safety highlights the film's R-rating for bloody violence and language, as the characters struggle to shield themselves from the deluge of vermin before a weary charac...

The New York indie scene is about to get a shot in the arm with the upcoming theatrical release of Fantasy Life. After cleaning up on the festival circuit, taking home the Audience Award and a Special Jury Award for Amanda Peet at SXSW, this "smart New York romantic comedy" is finally heading to the big screen. The film kicks off its run in New York City on March 27th, followed by a nationwide expansion on April 3rd. The story follows Sam Stein (played by writer-director Matthew Shear), a down-on-his-luck paralegal who pivots from a mid-career panic attack into an unexpected gig babysitting for his own psychiatrist. The job takes him to Martha’s Vineyard for the summer, where he finds himself living in a crowded, high-energy house with the woman he’s falling for (Amanda Peet), her rock-bassist husband (Alessandro Nivola), and a revolving door of quirky grandparents. It’s a classic setup for a comedy of errors, grounded by what critics are already calling a powerhouse performa...

The box office hit Mercy is officially making the leap from the silver screen to your living room. Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment have announced that the high-stakes sci-fi thriller, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD starting April 7th. After a dominant theatrical run that saw the film debut at #1 in January, home viewers can finally experience the "intense" and "suspenseful" ride that earned an impressive 82% on the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter. The film follows Detective Chris Raven, played by Pratt, who finds himself in a digital nightmare when he is accused of murdering his wife. In a cruel twist of irony, he must stand trial before an advanced A.I. Judge, a system he once championed—portrayed by Ferguson. Raven is given a mere 90 minutes to argue for his life and convince the machine of his innocence. Directed by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, known for his work on Wanted an...

Breaking Glass Pictures is revving up for a high-octane season with the upcoming release of Trucker, an explosive action-horror thriller set to debut across major VOD platforms on March 10, 2026. Directed by Errol Sack and penned by Steven Shaffer, the film marks a relentless return to the gritty tradition of cult revenge cinema. Produced under the ES Films banner by Alexia Cirino, Chuck Cirino, Dennis McCarthy, and Steven Shaffer, the story follows a long-haul trucker who miraculously survives a fiery highway catastrophe that claims the lives of his entire family. After being nursed back to health by a mysterious benefactor, the grieving father transforms his trauma into a brutal, white-knuckle campaign of vigilante justice against the reckless teens responsible for the crash. The film boasts a seasoned ensemble cast featuring Katherine Gibson (Devil’s Game) and industry veteran Jim Palmer, known for his work in iconic franchises such as Terminator 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy. Round...

If you’ve spent any time in the corner of the internet where horror gaming and jump scares collide, you likely already know the name The Mortuary Assistant. The indie hit that turned the clinical, quiet work of embalming into a gauntlet of demonic possession is finally making its jump to the silver screen. Shudder has officially announced that the film adaptation will begin streaming on March 27, 2026, bringing a whole new level of dread to the night shift. The film follows Rebecca Owens, a newly certified mortician played by Willa Holland (Arrow), as she steps into the unsettling halls of River Field Mortuary. What starts as a standard night of solitary embalming quickly spirals into a fight for her soul. Between performing gruesome tasks on the deceased and navigating sinister rituals, Rebecca has to uncover the secrets of her mentor, played by the always-excellent Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), while battling her own past traumas. It’s a claustrophobic, high-stakes premise that has...

In a world where we often feel like just another data point, director Jan Komasa’s latest feature, HEEL, poses a chilling question: is our freedom worth anything if no one is watching? This "twisted thriller" functions as a dark, modern fable, centering on Tommy, a nineteen-year-old delinquent who spends his nights lost in a haze of parties and aggression. His life of chaotic autonomy is violently interrupted when he is kidnapped by a man named Chris and wakes up chained in the basement of a quiet suburban home. But this isn't a standard hostage situation; Tommy has been selected for a forced transformation by Chris and his "near-spectral" wife, Kathryn, who use psychological warfare to "reform" his behavior within their isolated family unit. The project is a unique collision of "Central European sensibility" and "British gothic restraint," filming across both Warsaw and the melancholic, windswept landscapes of Yorkshire. This atmos...

In a thrilling development for genre fans, Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti is set to lead the upcoming mystery-horror feature Boutique. The project marks a high-profile reunion for Giamatti and writer-director Jim Gavin, the creative force behind the cult-favorite AMC series Lodge 49. Set to begin production in the UK this summer, the film marks Gavin’s feature directorial debut and promises to blend eerie atmosphere with a dark, conspiratorial edge. Giamatti stars as Calvin, an American tourist who travels to a remote English seaside town to walk in the footsteps of his favorite reclusive author. However, his literary pilgrimage takes a nightmarish turn as he uncovers a murderous secret society that has permeated every corner of the coastal community. Giamatti, fresh off his acclaimed, award-winning turn in The Holdovers, expressed immense enthusiasm for the script, describing it as "scary, funny, bizarre, and strangely moving." The production sees Giamatti and Dan Carey...

The history of horror is often told through a masculine lens, focused on the "Masters of Horror" and the slashers that haunt our dreams. But a new documentary directed by Donna Davies is set to shift that perspective, revealing that women haven't just been the victims on screen; they’ve been the architects behind the camera since the dawn of cinema. Timed perfectly for Women’s History Month, this groundbreaking film explores how women pioneers have revolutionized the genre from 1895 to the present day. Based on the extensive research and book by renowned film critic and author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, the documentary promises a deep dive into the indelible mark women have left on horror's evolution. Rather than viewing women as a recent addition to the genre, the film traces a lineage of creators, directors, and actors who have been pushing boundaries for over a century. The project is helmed by Davies, a Halifax-based filmmaker who has become a definitive voice in ...

I'm excited to share the trailer for Untitled Home Invasion Romance, a darkly comedic thriller headlined by Jason Biggs, Meaghan Rath, Anna Konkle, Justin H. Min, and Arturo Castro. The film will be available on digital platforms beginning January 27, 2026. Best known for his on-screen comedy work, Jason Biggs steps behind the camera for his feature directorial debut, while also starring in the film’s lead role. Untitled Home Invasion Romance blends elements of comedy, thriller, action, and crime into an 85-minute, R-rated ride that twists romantic desperation into something far more dangerous. A Romance Gone Very Wrong The film centers on Kevin (Biggs), a man whose marriage is quietly unraveling. In a last-ditch effort to reignite the spark, he plans what he believes is a foolproof romantic gesture: a weekend getaway capped off by a staged home invasion that will allow him to swoop in as the hero for his wife, Suzie (Meaghan Rath). Unsurprisingly, the plan goes off the rails. When...

Dracula (2026) Trailer, Release Date, Cast, and Plot Details Vertical has officially announced that DRACULA (2026), the latest reimagining of the iconic vampire myth, will be released exclusively in theaters nationwide on February 6, 2026. Written, directed, and produced by visionary filmmaker Luc Besson, the film promises a dark, operatic take on one of cinema’s most enduring legends. Dracula (2026) Cast and Creative Team Besson’s Dracula (2026) stars Caleb Landry Jones in the title role, joined by an impressive ensemble that includes Christoph Waltz, Zoë Bleu, Guillaume de Tonquedec, Matilda De Angelis, Ewens Abid, and Raphael Luce. The film is executive produced by Mark Canton, Dorothy Canton, Ryan Winterstern, and Philippe Corrot, further cementing the project as a major cinematic event. Dracula (2026) Plot Synopsis Set against the brutal backdrop of the 15th century, Dracula (2026) begins with profound personal tragedy. After witnessing the savage murder of his beloved wife (Zoë B...

What if the greatest question in human history was suddenly answered—and the answer belonged to everyone? This summer, audiences around the world will confront that possibility in Disclosure Day, a new original event film from Universal Pictures, created and directed by legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. Framed as a high-stakes thriller, the film explores the emotional, political, and existential shockwaves that follow proof that humanity is not alone in the universe. Set against the backdrop of a global reckoning, Disclosure Day asks a chillingly simple question: If someone showed you undeniable proof that we weren’t alone, would that truth comfort you—or terrify you? The film positions that revelation not as a distant science-fiction concept, but as an immediate and deeply human crisis, shared by all seven billion people on Earth. Spielberg has assembled a formidable ensemble to bring this story to life. The film stars SAG Award winner and Oscar nominee Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer, A...