BEWARE THE BOOGEYMAN *** USA 2024 Dir: Calvin Morie McCarthy, Tim Coyle, Josh Dietrich, Kai Pacifico Eng and Chynna Rae Shurts. 110 mins During her orientation at Silverdale Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Makenzie is introduced to the enigmatic Dr. Moon, a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Dr. Makenzie and Dr. Moon’s relationship in the film adds a fascinating dimension to the overall narrative. As Dr. Makenzie delves into the haunting stories of the patients, Dr. Moon becomes more and more captivated by the chilling tales. Their interactions create an air of excitement and intrigue, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the…
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JURASSIC VALLEY (aka Kingdom Of The Dinosaurs) ** UK 2022 Dir: Scott Chambers. 80 mins Welcome to Jurassic Valley, a thrilling horror/adventure set in the year 2030. As nations drift further apart, the world teeters on the edge of catastrophe. Amidst this chaos, government funding for the war effort has led to an extraordinary breakthrough – the resurrection of dinosaurs! However, these are not your friendly herbivores; we’re talking about the fearsome flesh-eating creatures. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more intense, World War III looms, threatening to plunge the world back into the primitive era. Fast forward…
WHAT IS BURIED MUST REMAIN **** Lebanon 2022 Dir: Elias Matar. 94 mins Step into the captivating realm of modern-day Lebanon, where the convergence of history and the present creates a spellbinding and mysterious narrative. What Is Buried Must Remain presents a contemporary story that delves into the deep-seated origins of this ancient land. Accompany three ambitious and fervent filmmakers as they embark on a perilous expedition to unravel the truth behind the alleged massacre of a French industrialist’s family. The pursuit of righteousness by the characters becomes entangled with supernatural entities locked in a cosmic conflict, competing for control…
Make a jug of sweet tea, y’all, and enjoy some summer viewing with these “Hicksploitation” films from the ‘60s—over-the-top exploitation films that targeted cultural stereotypes of rural Southern culture. Old men cast their eyes on young women, moonshine brews in the swamps, young farm hands, town floozies … This pair of slice-of-life films transports you to the best of the backwoods! Available 25th June 2024, the special Backwoods Double Feature collector’s edition—on Blu-ray and DVD from Film Masters—features Common Law Wife (1963) and Jennie, Wife/Child (1968), newly restored versions of two films originally released by Something Weird Video in 2003. From a genre that doesn’t often see a lot of TLC, these…
BayView Entertainment visits the Cannes Film Market, taking place through May 25th, with two new features to present to the international sales market. Fresh from their theatrical premieres in New York and Los Angeles, the drama I Am Gitmo and the horror tale The Omicron Killer are now available to international markets. Bayview will be distributing these films in the United States. Bai Ling in The Omicron Killer “We’ve been eager to expand our position on international sales and these two films are going to lead the way for us,” Peter Castro, VP of acquisitions at Bayview, said in a statement. “After our success…