Author: Alex Billington

"I'm saving your soul from an eternity of torment." Cranked Up Films has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror film titled The Exorcism of Saint Patrick, the first in a new trilogy from filmmaker Quinn Armstrong. It's set for release in August this summer. A pastor takes a gay teen to a cabin for conversion therapy. When he goes way too far, bullying the kid into suicide, the ghost of his victim returns to plague the pastor and avenge the deaths of so many other ghosts like him. It's part of a new horror trilogy called Fresh Hell - "shooting films on a small budget back-to-back, each film with its own unique aesthetic and cleverly interconnected elements between them. Each film is shot with great creativity and killer practical effects by industry legend Dave Greathouse (The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Wrong Turn, Fun Size)." Saint Patrick stars Steve Pinder, Michael J. Cline, Maya Jeyam, Caitlin McWethy, Alan Tyson, Andrew James Myers, Louie Kurtzman, Erik Donley, Beau Roberts. So far so good, tons of blood and horror in ...

"In a world where love is just a spell away." Enjoy this official trailer for a fantasy adventure movie called Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps, made by director Michael Hines. A heartwarming homage to the lo-fi fantasy films of the 80s and a fun comedy adventure that both fulfills and subverts the expectations of what a fantasy universe can be. Fathom Events is hosting two nights of theatrical screenings at the end of July for this movie before it heads to VOD to watch. Get ready to experience the most magical movie of the summer! Actress Tami Stronach, the iconic "Childlike Empress" in The NeverEnding Story (1984), makes her long-awaited return to the big screen in the new fantasy film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. When a lonely goatherd discovers that he has been cursed at birth to never take a wife, he makes a bargain with a reclusive witch to reverse the spell, only to find that if he can't complete her three impossible tasks, he will never find true love. ...

"Spread's been around longer than you've been alive." Tubi has revealed an official trailer for Spread, a comedy that will be sent direct-to-streaming this summer. Not to be confused with the Ashton Kutcher indie comedy also called Spread from 2009 - these two films are entirely different. In this new Spread movie, an aspiring journalist who begrudgingly takes a job at an iconic adult magazine finds herself in an epic fight to save the company from bankruptcy. It's the world's largest adult magazine, and it might just change her life. Of course it will. This stars Elizabeth Gillies as Ruby, Harvey Keitel as Frank, Keith Walker, Diora Baird, David Allan Pearson, Teri Polo, Bryan Craig, Blake Harrison, and Diedrich Bader. This looks super cheesy and extra schmaltzy, definitely has the feel of a direct-to-TV release. Have a peek below. Here's the official trailer ( +poster) for Ellie Kanner's film Spread, direct from Tubi's YouTube: To make ends meet, an aspiring journalist named Ruby (Elizabeth Gillies) is forced to take a job at the world's largest adult magazine to save the company from ...

"Keep your head down, Dutchman." Epic Pictures Group has revealed the official US trailer for a Dutch / German production called The Forgotten Battle, a WWII action thriller movie about a big battle in The Netherlands. It's now set for a VOD release in the US starting in August this summer - not hitting theaters at all. It's 1944, during the Second World War. The Allies have captured the port of Antwerp but the Germans still control the Scheldt estuary. A British glider pilot, a Dutch boy fighting on the German side and a Dutch female resistance member all end up involved in the Battle of the Schelde. Their choices differ, but their goal is the same: freedom. Their choices will shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others. Starring Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters, and Susan Radder. This already opened in The Netherlands and most of Europe in 2021, debuting online, and will now get a release in the US soon also via the internet. Looks like it has some properly shot WWII action, not cutting ...

"Why did you tell me?" "So that I could protect you..." Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer for a crime thriller titled Crescent City, yet another of these dime-a-dozen crime movies being dumped to VOD and instantly forgotten upon release. Most of us won't even see this movie or care about it at all. Crescent City is the story of a twisted series of murders that sends three detectives on a whirlwind investigation. Described as a "mesmerizing crime thriller about what it costs to catch a killer." A small town in the south is ravaged by a serial killer, with everyone being a suspect including the police. What must it take to find him and stop him? The mystery film stars Terrence Howard, Esai Morales, Nicky Whelan, Weston Cage, & Alec Baldwin. Not only is this a bad trailer, everything about this movie looks annoyingly bad. Avoid at all costs. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for RJ Collins's Crescent City, direct from Lionsgate's YouTube: In this new crime mystery, when a small southern town is terrorized by a relentless serial killer ...

"Real power can never be given, it has to be taken." Saban Films has revealed an official trailer for a British action thriller titled Duchess, the latest movie from genre filmmaker Neil Marshall. For the last few years he has been making movies with his young wife Charlotte Kirk, who now helps produce and co-write the movies in addition to starring in them (also: The Reckoning and The Lair before this one). The film follows a tough, working-class, petty criminal named Scarlett who morphs into an anti-heroine to be reckoned with in a murky underworld, in the treacherous world of diamond smuggling. Duchess, a small-time crook, ends up left for dead when a deal goes wrong. Determined to seek retribution, she launches into an unwavering pursuit for vengeance. But of course. Duchess also stars Philip Winchester, Colm Meaney, Stephanie Beacham, Sean Pertwee and Hoji Fortuna. Alas this one looks like an instantly forgettable action flick. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Neil Marshall's Duchess, direct from YouTube: From director Neil Marshall, Duchess follows a tough, working-class, petty criminal who morphs ...

"I moved out here when I was 20, and sort of fell in love with it... I do what I want when I want, how I want." Ent. Squad has revealed an official trailer for an indie romantic comedy film titled Peak Season, which first premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival last year. In a picturesque Wyoming town, burnt-out corporate consultant Amy and the free-spirited fishing guide Loren form an unexpected bond... Amy, a New Yorker struggling with her high-pressure career and her engagement to the work-obsessed Max, finds solace in Loren's simple, liberated lifestyle. As they spend time fishing, hiking, and exploring Jackson, Amy begins to question her life choices and yearn for the freedom Loren embodies. Their growing connection leads to romantic tension and deep conversations about life's true meaning. Starring Claudia Restrepo, Derrick Joseph DeBlasis, Ben Coleman, Fred Melamed, Stephanie Courtney, & Greg Coleman. Well this looks quite good! Not only some gorgeous cinematography of the Wyoming mountains, but also just a sweet story about discovering life in the big city might not be the perfect ...

"A band on a mission. A door to another dimension." Buffalo 8 has launched the official trailer for a rock comedy called Free LSD, which is not really abut How To Get Free LSD, unfortunately. This wacky, weird punk creation is from a a rock band called OFF!, and it's the feature directorial debut from one of the band members - Dimitri Coats (ex-Burning Brides). Alas they are taking an "indefinite hiatus" after a few shows coming up this month. The "breaking up" tour with the band will also include screenings of this film Free LSD showing with a Q&A and other surprises (before it hits VOD). "Sometimes putting the band together is a matter of life and death." This new film is an oddball sci-fi comedy about AI & multiverses. An elderly sex shop owner’s attraction to a younger woman leads him to an erectile dysfunction doctor whose treatment reveals an alluring but treacherous alternate reality. It features an ensemble cast with Keith Morris, Dimitri Coats, Autry Fulbright II, DH Peligro, Chelsea Debo, David Yow, James Duval, Barry Del ...

"We need to build our car for combat." "How am I supposed to make that safe?" "Who said anything about 'safe?'" Apple TV + Warner Bros have launched the first look teaser trailer for the new F1 movie, directed by Joe Kosinski (of Tron: Legacy, Oblivion, Top Gun: Maverick). This first trailer debuted during the British Grand Prix Formula 1 race today - with the movie set for release in the summer of 2025 next year. This is a massive production (following Kosinski's Top Gun being a massive hit), with reports saying the budget has risen up to $300 million, including filming during actual real F1 races with Brad Pitt and the cast walking on the raceway. F1 is about a famous Formula One driver who, after a horrific crash years ago, comes out of retirement to mentor and team with a younger driver - played by Damson Idris. (So, this is pretty much Top Gun: Maverick again but with cars?) F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, with Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem, Sarah Niles, plus Lewis ...