Jermaine Fowler in Peculiar Sci-Fi Thriller 'Terrestrial' Official Trailer

"A chance to reunite with his old friends..." Aero Films has revealed an official trailer for the intriguing lo-fi sci-fi indie film titled Terrestrial, made by filmmaker Steve Pink. The name is an Earthly spin on the term "extraterrestrial" but without the "extra" that indicates not from Earth. The film first premiered at the 2025 Fantasia Film Festival last year and opens in select US theaters this October. During a weekend reunion, a rising sci-fi author welcomes 3 college friends to his home, but eerie events begin to blur the lines between reality & imagination. Jermaine Fowler stars as the author Allen, about to hit it big with a book & movie deal, but something seems very weird about him. He's obsessed with "The Neptune Cycle" sci-fi books & the aliens in them. The cast includes James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet, Edy Modica, Rob Yang, & Brendan Hunt. Fantasia describes it as "a completely original & unpredictable dark comedy sci-fi thriller about belonging, paranoia, and idolatry." I've seen this film and it's absolutely not what you think it is, but it is interesting enough for a quick watch. Something strange is landing in theaters. So who wants to find out? // Continue Reading ›

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Extra Gross Trailer for 'Crawlers' Another Scary Spider Horror Movie

"They're going to gas the building – with us in it!" Ain't no other way to stop this hoard. Do not click play on this trailer if you're scared of spiders, it will completely ruin you day! Maybe your whole week! They're everywhere! Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for the movie titled Crawlers, another new freaky spider horror movie arriving in theaters this year. There's also Spider Island out this year, the other French horror Infested (which this seems to be a remake of), the giant spider movie Sting, and a few others in the works. Are spider horror movies becoming the new shark movie? (Hope not - I really hate spiders.) In Crawlers, tenants at Paradiso Palms apartments fight a deadly spider invasion while the cunning building manager might be their only hope for survival. Looks like these little creepies are getting smart this time! Almost like smart zombies. The cast includes Matilda Lutz, Gregg Sulkin, Melina Matthews, William Miller, Chris Rogers, and others. Not only does this film look extremely scary, it's extra gross, too! Blech. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for 4K Restoration of 'Kwaidan' - Quartet of Ghost Stories

"Even if you cry out, there's no one who can help you." Janus Films has unveiled their official trailer for a new 4K restoration of the Japanese horror classic Kwaidan, originally released in theaters worldwide way back in 1965. It played at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival and was also released in the US by Continental that same year. Kwaidan is a Japanese horror anthology film featuring four supernatural segments all directed by Masaki Kobayashi. This consists of four separate stories adapted from Lafcadio Hearn's collections of Japanese folktales, including two from his 1904 book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, the film's namesake. Set mostly in feudal Japan, the stories feature vengeful spirits enforcing moral retribution, while portraying the supernatural realm as largely indifferent to human suffering. The film stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Tetsurō Tamba, Yoichi Hayashi, Katsuo Nakamura, Rentarō Mikuni, and Keiko Kishi; no actors appear in more than one segment. This new 4K re-release version is based on the original 3 hour cut, not the Cannes version that was a slightly shorter 161 minutes. This final version is 183 minutes in total. Reviews describe it as: "a rare, hermetic beauty, full of ethereal images and errant ideas that will haunt the mind." One of the most incredible horror films ever! A must watch on the big screen if it's playing near you. // Continue Reading ›

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Review: 'Down the Arm of God' is a Chilling True Story from Texas

"Our God is an awesome God! He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom, power and love..." But will his followers preach that same love to all? Will they follow the teachings of Jesus and take care of the poor and vulnerable, just like he did? Some Christian Americans might answer these questions with an emphatic: no. This is a tricky topic to talk about and even trickier to depict carefully & accurately in a film. It's not trying to ruffle feathers, it's meant to share an honest story about how bigoted people can be nowadays. I'm glad this film not only nails the depiction, it does so with grace and humility and understanding and courage. And with heaps of authenticity, which is mighty important telling this story. Down the Arm of God is a film starring and produced and co-written by Caleb Landry Jones, who worked with Austrian filmmaker Peter Brunner for 5 years to research, develop, prepare, and shoot this film. It just premiered at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival, where a few of Brunner's films have shown before, and I hope it reaches audiences will beyond the fests. Above all, this needs to be seen by Americans. It's a conversation starter, something to make you think, not provide specific answers – make you wonder how we can better take care of all people. // Continue Reading ›

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Anna Sargent Stars in Florida Family Indie Film 'Take Me Home' Trailer

"You're going to have to do these things by yourself soon." Willa has revealed the official US trailer for the film Take Me Home, the feature directorial debut of Korean-American director Liz Sargent. It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier in the year, then it also played at Berlinale, Tribeca, Nantucket, and other festivals this year. Anna cares for her aging parents in a fragile balance of meeting one another's needs. When a Florida heat wave shatters their family and Anna's routine, her future is uncertain until she creates a world where she can thrive. Take Me Home stars Anna Sargent as Anna, the filmmaker's real-life sister, with Victor Slezak, Ali Ahn, Marceline Hugot, and Shane Harper. Sundance adds: "Expanded from Sargent’s acclaimed short, Take Me Home exposes the indignities of the American health care system and the structural challenges faced by disabled people. The film also gently & imaginatively traces a path for Anna's independence & connection to a community... By turns quietly devastating and bracingly optimistic, Take Me Home confronts us with an impossible situation, while holding out hope for Anna's future." Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

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New Trailer for 'The Yellow Tie' with Ben Schnetzer & John Malkovich

"This is music that cannot be recorded!" "Never settle for less than perfection! Never!" 🎵 Icon Film UK has revealed an official UK trailer for a film titled The Yellow Tie, telling the story of Romanian composer Sergiu Celibidache. This music biopic is about the life and times of Celibidache, who was in Berlin during World War II studying at a university there while the war was ongoing, afterwards becoming the youngest conductor ever to work for the Berlin Philharmonic. In the film, he is played by both Ben Schnetzer and John Malkovich, each portraying him at different times of his long life. The extraordinary life of Sergiu Celibidache – from his childhood in Romania, to his exile in pursuit of his career in music, his struggle for survival in wartime Germany and his rise, fall and rise again, in an unimaginable life journey. Directed by Sergiu's son, Serge Ioan Celibidache, this uniquely personal tale of family, duty & dreams stars a superb cast including Schnetzer & John Malkovich, with Sean Bean, Miranda Richardson, Kate Phillips, Anton Lesser, Ewan Horrocks, and Alma Boiangiu. Well this looks like Romania's attempt to make their own Amadeus, about an eccentric, passionate conductor who they hope shall be remembered forever. Get a look. // Continue Reading ›

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Cute First Teaser for 'The Bluey Movie' Based on the Animated Series

"Don't let it touch the ground!" Your favorite Australian pups are coming to the big screen next year! During their D23 event this year, Disney unveiled the cute first teaser trailer for The Bluey Movie. It's scheduled to hit theaters worldwide in August 2027 one year from now. Written and directed by the original creator Joe Brumm, the movie is a big screen continuation of the beloved animated children's show about dogs. The series first debuted in 2018 and became a massive hit worldwide now that it's on Disney+. The Bluey Movie is getting a slight upgrade turning them into 3D animated characters (with the same look) rather than the original 2D version. The film continues Bluey's adventures with her Mum, Dad and little sister, Bingo. The original voices of Melanie Zanetti as Chilli Heeler & David McCormack as Bandit Heeler will be back. This cute teaser doesn't show much aside from Bingo & Bluey playing a game of keepy-uppy together with a red balloon. I love this series, like everyone, and I hope this movie turns out just as delightful and uplifting. // Continue Reading ›

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