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  Starring : Anna Camp (Universal’s Pitch Perfect franchise, HBO’s True Blood) with Jennifer Lafleur (Big Little Lies), John Ales (Euphoria), Travis Hammer (Godless), and Richie Montgomery (Ozark) Director : Thomas Marchese Screenwriter : Jessub Flower & Thomas Marchese Editor : Thomas Marchese and Keara Burton   Cinematographer : Duncan Cole A young mother, crushed by guilt after the disappearance of her young son 5 years previously, is presented with a bizarre offer to learn the truth and set things right. But how far is she willing to go, and is she willing to pay the terrifying price for a chance to hold her boy again? The director, Thomas Marchese, is a multi-award-winning writer/director who has directed, shot, edited, and produced music videos, short-form narrative, and documentary films. Thomas’ first feature film “Fallen "took home the jury prize for Best Documentary Feature at the 2017 Hollywood Film Festival. The film secured theatrical distribution prior to its wor

Bruce Willis (Glass) and Nomzamo Mbatha (Coming 2 America) star in this action-packed sci-fi thrill ride. A private military operation led by (Willis) invents futuristic microchip tech that enables the mind of an agent to inhabit the body of another person to carry out covert, deadly missions. But when an agent (Mustafa Shakir) is killed during a secret mission, his wife (Mbatha) takes his place in an attempt to bring the man responsible to Justice.  

  She will never let any outsider get close to Masako” Michael Madsen (Kill Bill I and II, Sin City, Die Another Day) dons a Japanese Kimono as a white samurai operating a traditional clan in modern San Francisco in new psychological thriller DARK FEATHERS. Starring, produced, and co-directed by Crystal J.Huang, pic fixes on Kate, a woman that must choose loyalty to a historical Asian clan, and her non-traditional love, amidst the deaths of her dance partners being investigated by her new lover. Unchaseable Inc in association with Lankis Entertainment produce the film, co-directed by exotic newcomer Huang and Nicholas Ryan. Gilles Marini (“Sex and the City”) and Karina Smirnoff (Shall We Dance) join Madsen and Huang in the thrill-a-minute martial arts chiller DARK FEATHERS, releasing soon.

  Today I'm joined by Colin West to discuss his new film LINOLEUM The film which had its world premiere at the SXSW Festival, and currently sits at 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes is written and directed by Colin West, and revolves around the host (Jim Gaffigan) of a failing children's science show who, while attempting to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his garage, begins to question his own reality when a series of strange events begin to occur. Along with Gaffigan, LINOLEUM stars Rhea Seehorn (“Better Call Saul,” “Veep”), Katelyn Nacon (“The Walking Dead,” “T@gged”), Gabriel Rush (Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel), Amy Hargreaves (“Homeland,” “13 Reasons Why”), West Duchovny (A Mouthful of Air, The Report), Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer, “The State”), Tony Shalhoub (“Monk,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Elisabeth Henry (The Sisterhood of Night, Behind the Mirror), and Roger Hendricks Simon (Love in Kilnerr

  Saban Films announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to the Scandinavian thriller Good Boy from Blue Finch Films. Written and directed by Viljar Bøe (Til Freddy), the film stars Gard Løkke (Troll), Katrine Lovise Øpstad Fredriksen in her feature film debut, and Amalie Willoch Njaastad (Cabin Crazy). Saban Films is targeting a third quarter theatrical release. The film premiered to acclaim at Beyond Fest in 2022, with Karen Calvey from Morbidly Beautiful declaring, "This smart, surprising, wildly compelling film is full of twists with subversive commentary; Good Boy will make you sit up and take notice.” The review also called the film “a haunting new twist on the man’s best friend trope, Good Boy need not beg for attention; the solid plot, fantastic cast, and unique premise promise enough tricks to keep its audience invested." Horror Fuel’s Joseph Perry praises the thriller as "a highly unsettling film that delivers jolts until its final frames

Black Bear Pictures announced today that Academy Award®-Winner Riz Ahmed (The Long Goodbye, Sound of Metal, “The Night Of”) and Emmy-nominated actress Lily James (“Pam & Tommy”, Baby Driver) will star in the gripping contemporary new thriller Relay. Directed by David Mackenzie (Academy Award®-nominated Hell or High Water, Outlaw King, Starred Up) and written by Justin Piasecki and Mackenzie, the film will start production in New York and New Jersey in April. Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Sigma’s Gillian Berrie and Mackenzie will produce alongside Black Bear’s Academy Award®-nominated Teddy Schwarzman.  In Relay, Tom (Ahmed) is a world class “fixer” who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from potential client Sarah (James), needing Tom’s protection just to stay al

  Uwe Boll, the often controversial and divisive filmmaker plans to return after a 5 year hiatus. His latest project FIRST SHIFT is a crime drama that follows a NYC police officer and his rookie partner Angela over the course of a 12-hour shift. Gino Anthony Pesi (Shades of Blue, Ambitions) and Kristen Renton (Sons of Anarchy, Days of Our Lives) have been cast in the central roles. Additional cast includes Onye Eme-Akwari (Outer Banks), Willie C. Carpenter (Men in Black), Garry Pastore (THE IRISHMAN), and Cate Bottiglione (Law & Order: Organized Crime). FIRST SHIFT is currently in pre-production, with filming beginning this Spring in New York.  FIRST SHIFT aims to be a gripping tale that captures the essence of life as a cop in one of America's busiest cities. Examining everything from the mundane to the dangerous, Boll hopes viewers will experience an intense day in the life of law enforcement officers. This is an interesting concept that plays to Bolls strengths as a filmmake

  An unsettled writer with a fantastic mustache, ROGER SHARPE (Faist), finds solace and confidence in one thing he has mastered: pinball. When a police raid destroys the only machines he can find in 1970s New York City, he learns the game is illegal. Roger reluctantly joins forces with the Music and Amusement Association to overturn the ban while falling in love with ELLEN (Reed), an artist and single mother. Roger’s path to save pinball ultimately rescues him. He and Ellen overcome their pasts and take a shot at love. Roger learns what it means to take a chance—and that commitment is the most rewarding gamble of all. 

  Though they may have saved many movie lovers during the pandemic, DRIVE-IN Theaters are still struggling - last week, we lost the Mission Tiki drive-in in California - and through her new documentary, BACK TO THE DRIVE-IN, April Wright explores the many reasons why that could be. On Digital & On Demand on March 14 , 2023

NEON and Protagonist Pictures announced the launch of international sales on the highly anticipated horror feature from Bishal Dutta, It Lives Inside. The film stars Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever,” Missing), Neeru Bajwa (Jatt & Juliet 1 &2), Mohana Krishnan, Vik Sahay (Captain Marvel, “Chuck”) and Betty Gabriel (Get Out). The film will have its World Premiere at SXSW in the Midnighters Section, with NEON releasing the film theatrically in US later this year.  Protagonist, the leading sales, finance, and production outfit, will introduce the highly anticipated project to its international distribution partners at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin.  Sam is desperate to fit in at school, rejecting her Indian culture and family to be like everyone else. When a mythological demonic spirit latches onto her former best friend, she must come to terms with her heritage in order to defeat it. The initial inspiration for the film emerged from the filmmaker’s own childhood exper

  Roadside Attractions has acquired MY HAPPY ENDING directed by Tal Granit and Sharon Maymon, with a screenplay by Rona Tamir. The film stars Andie MacDowell as a famous actor who goes incognito to seek treatment for a medical issue.   While at the hospital, she meets three unique and remarkable women -- an aging rocker, a young mother, and a forever single retired schoolteacher. Together, they help her face adversity with humor and camaraderie while coaching her for the most challenging role she has ever played…herself. MY HAPPY ENDING will open nationally February 24th 2023, only in theatres. MY HAPPY ENDING was adapted by Rona Tamir, based on the acclaimed Israeli play SOF TOV (Happy End) by Anat Gov. Directed by the Israeli team of Tal Granit and Sharon Maymon, the film marks the third collaboration between the producers and directors after The Farewell Party, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival, 2014 and Flawless which premiered

  In the white-knuckle action movie Plane, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island — only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI. In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare’s help, and will learn there’s more to Gaspare than meets the eye. Plane lands on PVOD and PEST on February 3 from Lionsgate.

  Clay (Clay Tatum) is a loner photographer who enjoys a mundane life with his artist wife Whitney in Los Angeles. Whitney advises Clay, who has been creatively stagnant and unemployed for months, to go out and be productive while she’s out of town and not to “just lay in the living room and drink beer.” While taking photos out in a park, Clay happens upon his long-lost friend, Whit (Whitmer Thomas). After a night of catching up, Whit discloses an unsettling secret to Clay, which puts a strain on his marriage and causes him to question his own sanity. THE CIVIL DEAD Rolls Out Nationwide Starting 2/3, Including: 2/3 - Los Angeles, CA (Alamo DTLA)* 2/4 - San Francisco, CA (Alamo New Mission)* 2/6 - Denver, CO (Alamo Sloans)* 2/8 - Austin, TX (Alamo South Lamar)* 2/10 - New York, NY (Alamo Lower Manhattan)* 2/10 - MPLS Area (Emagine White Bear / Emagine Eagan) 2/10 - Detroit, MI (Emagine Rochester Hills) 2/10 - Boulder, CO (Dairy Arts Center) 2/10 - Columbus, OH (Gateway Film Center) 2/10

Over the past 30 years “cinematic sorceress” Nina Menkes has produced a visually stunning and uncompromising body of work that stands alone in the landscape of American Independent cinema. Beginning with a quartet of films — The Great Sadness of Zohara (1983), Magdalena Viraga (1986), Queen of Diamonds (1991) and The Bloody Child (1996) — that Menkes produced, wrote, directed, and shot, all of which star her sister and early muse Tinka Menkes, and concluding with a pair of surreal black and white psychodramas — Phantom Love (2007) and Dissolution (2010) — “Cinematic Sorceress: The Films of Nina Menkes” is a comprehensive survey of one of the most essential filmmakers working today. Fearlessly confronting violence, female subjectivity and isolation in iconically lensed locales ranging from the American Southwest to Israel and North Africa, Menkes work only becomes more vital and relevant with the passage of time. Arbelos is proud to present The Great Sadness of Zohara and Magdalena Vira

IFC Midnight and Shudder released SKINAMARINK to audiences with an overwhelming response, bringing theater-goers the promise of a completely new experience. Does the film make good on that promise or fall victim to the internet hype machine? Well, it depends on the viewer. Passionately polarizing reviews from critics and audiences have the horror community buzzing and made this little experimental flick the must see film of the season.  SKINAMARINK has crossed $1 million at the North American box office just 6 days into release on partial screens - earning the film an impressive 67X its production budget of 15K. The debut feature from director Kyle Edward Ball will expand into over 800 theaters this weekend dictated by demand and outpacing all industry estimates. SKINAMARINK will stream exclusively on Shudder February 2, 2023.

  Director: Colin Askey Executive Producers: Sean Baker and Sally Jo Fifer Producers: Monika Navarro, Marc Serpa Francoeur, and Robinder Uppal Cinematographer: Eric D. Sanderson and Colin Askey Composer: Eli Cohn Vancouver, Canada is ground zero of the opioid crisis in Canada with fentanyl overdose deaths at an all-time high. To save lives and support their marginalized community, a group of current and former drug users volunteer at the Overdose Prevention Society (OPS), a safe injection site. Through intimate observation, Colin Askey’s debut feature documentary looks beyond the stigmatization of injection drug users and offers hope and empathic ways to approach the crisis ravaging too many communities.

  Starring: Jena Malone, Mark Patton, Cooper Koch, Jose Colon Directed By: Carter Smith Written By: Carter Smith After a drug run goes bad, two friends must survive a nightmarish ordeal of drugs, bugs and horrific intimacy in this backwoods body-horror thriller.  Release Date: On VOD and on Digital - February 14, 2023

  Saban Films announced today that they have secured the worldwide rights (except for Spain and Italy) to Yale Entertainment’s Clean Up Crew. Directed by Jon Keeyes (The Survivalist) and written by Matthew Rogers, Clean Up Crew recently wrapped production in Ireland and stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Velvet Goldmine), Academy Award®-winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter), Academy Award®-nominee Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory), Ekaterina Baker (“The Protégé”), Andy Kellegher (“Game of Thrones”), and Laurence Kinlan (“Ned Kelly”). Clean Up Crew follows a crime scene clean-up crew (Rhys Meyers, Leo) that discovers a briefcase full of cash, unknowingly sending them into battle with mobsters – led by a ruthless crime boss (Banderas) – hitmen, and corrupt government agents who will unleash hell to get it back. 

Cameron Edwin (Jim Gaffigan), the host of a failing children's science TV show called "Above & Beyond", has always had aspirations of being an astronaut. After a mysterious space-race era satellite coincidentally falls from space and lands in his backyard, his midlife crisis manifests in a plan to rebuild the machine into his dream rocket. As his relationship with his wife (Rhea Seehorn) and daughter (Katelyn Nacon) start to strain, surreal events begin unfolding around him -- a doppelgänger moving into the house next door, a car falling from the sky, and an unusual teenage boy forging a friendship with him. He slowly starts to piece these events together to ultimately reveal that there's more to his life story than he once thought.

  Directed by Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism), and Screenplay by Robert Zappia and Story by Robert Zappia & Earl Richey Jones & Todd R. Jones, this film that launches horror into the 21st century stars Jacqueline Byers (“Salvation,” “Roadies,” Bad Samaritan), Colin Salmon (Mortal Engines, Alien vs. Predator, Resident Evil), Christian Navarro (“13 Reasons Why,” Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Bushwick), Lisa Palfrey (“Cobra,” “Sex Education,” “Chloe”), Nicholas Ralph (“All Creatures Great and Small,” The Most Reluctant Convert), with Ben Cross (Star Trek, First Knight, Chariots of Fire), and Academy Award® nominee Virginia Madsen (Best Supporting Actress, Sideways, 2004; Candyman, “Designated Survivor”). Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist…but who, or what, called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now these schools ha