Week 19: Here's this week's rolling film blog, looking at the latest movie news and trailers from the British and international indie film scene.
Film News & Trailer Talk As It Happens, Week Commencing 18th May 2023.
Outline: WAIT FOR ME follows the story of Alison (Karen Hassan), who finds herself caught up in a life of crime and yearning for a way out. Her encounter with Sam (Aaron Cobham), a troubled man with his own past, offers a fresh perspective, revealing that life can be beautiful if one is willing to meet it halfway. Together, they embark on a journey to search for the child Alison left with her sister Karen (Elva Trill), as she tries to make amends for her past mistakes. However, their quest is threatened by the return of her demons, as her former pimp, Max (Neil Bell0, tracks them down. Alison realizes that she must confront Max to protect her family from the sins of her past.
Keith Farrell won Best Director for WAIT FOR ME, at the MANIFF.
The debiy feature from filmmakers Justin Gallaher & Sam Roseme
MOTION DETECTED will be available on Cable VOD & Digital HD, from May 19 from Freestyle Digital Media.
Outline: After surviving a harrowing home invasion in Mexico City, Eva and her husband flee to Los Angeles in hopes of finding peace and security. However, when her husband leaves for a business trip, Eva is left alone in an unfamiliar environment and plagued by paranoia. Turning to her home security system for comfort, Eva becomes increasingly dependent on the technology. As she struggles to navigate the intricacies of the smart home system, she begins to question whether it will protect her or become a source of danger itself.
Psychological Thriller, MOTION DETECTED, is the Directorial Debut from Filmmakers Justin Gallaher & Sam Roseme. The film stars Natasha Esca, Katelyn MacMullen, & Roland Buck III.
A science fiction, creature feature, from director, Bruce Wemple
Uncork’d Entertainment will release sci-fi, FIRST CONTACT, on digital & DVD from June 6th, 2023.
Director by Bruce Wemple, creature feature FIRST CONTACT stars Anna Shields, James Liddell, Chris Cimperman, Caitlin Duffy, Paul Kandarian.
Outline: In FIRST CONTACT, Casey and Dan, siblings with a strained relationship, journey to their father's rural home to unravel his unfinished research. As they delve deeper, they discover that their father's experiments were perilous and unleashed a malevolent being that had been dormant for eons, causing chaos in the area. The death toll mounts, and the siblings must unravel the mysteries surrounding the otherworldly creature before it's too late.
Get ready for a horror experience like no other! Uncork'd Entertainment presents SCREAM OF THE WOLF
SCREAM OF THE WOLF, a spine-chilling period werewolf film that will leave you howling for more. In this terrifying tale, a group of filmmakers attempt to shoot a vampire movie in a decrepit old mansion. But when night falls and the full moon rises, they are attacked by a bloodthirsty lycanthrope, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse. With an all-star cast including James Fleet, Jay Taylor, and Thaila Zucchi, and creature design by Shaune Harrison of "Game of Thrones" fame, this movie promises to be a hair-raising experience.
From director Dominic Brunt (Bait, Before Dawn) comes a film that will have you screaming for more. Catch SCREAM OF THE WOLF on digital and DVD starting June 13th. Don't miss out on the terror!
Get ready for the ultimate battle of good vs. evil when THE DEVIL COMES AT NIGHT releases on digital and DVD June 6th
From Uncork'd Entertainment comes THE DEVIL COMES AT NIGHT, starring American Gods' Adrienne Kress and Ryan Allen of In the Shadow of the Moon.
Outline: In this gripping tale, Ben, a retired boxer searching for his inheritance, becomes trapped in his late father's farmhouse by a cannibal cult. His only hope for survival is Amy, the local librarian, who joins forces with Ben to uncover the sinister leader of the cult, Mason. Together, they must devise a plan to defeat the cult and save their lives. Featuring an all-star cast, including Jason Martorino, Elias Zarou, Shawn Ahmed, and many more, this film promises to be a heart-stopping experience.
The latest Footsoldier film to be titled, RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: VENGEANCE.
Previously muted t be call TATE: TWO DAYS OF BLOOD, the latest Footsoldier film will now be titled RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: VENGEANCE. Directed by Nick Nevern, RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: VENGEANCE will be released in the UK by Signature Entertainment. More news to follow as we get it.
https://www.britflicks.com/rise-of-the-footsoldier--tate-two-days-of-blood/
Directed by Andrew Jara, and starring Valerie Alene, Joe Sinclitico, and Rachel Olsen.
Bayview Entertainment to release indie horror, THE EMPTY SPACE on Blu-ray, May 30, 2023.
Directed by Andrew Jara, THE EMPTY SPACE stars Valerie Alene, Joe Sinclitico, and Rachel Olsen.
Outline: Aimee Andrews is grappling with anxiety and hallucinations following the tragic death of her boyfriend, Noah, in a violent incident. Despite her struggles, Aimee has managed to find a way to move forward with the support of a group of individuals. However, when Noah appears to return from the afterlife, Aimee must confront her deepest fears to uncover the identity and motives of this mysterious presence before it drives her to the brink of insanity.
Trailer drops for Bogdan Radu's British drama, ALBA ROSA.
Outline: Grace (Nicola Wright) is alone, following the death of her husband Carter in a terrorist attack. The couple were due to sell and leave their large generational home to travel. Now, Grace sinks into depression, pushing away her son, neighbour and therapist.
Directed by Bogdan Radu, ALBA ROSA stars Nicola Wright, Keith Hill, Charlie Clee, Peter Mcvea.
