This week's film round-up, looking at the latest movie news and trailers from the British and international indie film scene.
Film News & Trailer Talk, Week Commencing 10 July - 16 July 2023.
Indie film news and movie trailers from the UK, US, Australasia, Europe and beyond...
Film trailer drops for THE COLOUR OF GUILT, a short UK drama coming soon. Directed by Shezai Fejzo,
Outline: An estranged father and daughter are forced to face their past when they're thrown together during lock-down.
THE COLOUR OF GUILT, stars Matthew Brenher, India Plummer and Shezai Fejzo.
@BlackMandalaFims unveils the trailer for MOTHER SUPERIOR, a spine-chilling horror thriller directed by Marie Alice Wolfszahn.
Drawing inspiration from acclaimed films like SUSPIRIA, THE WITCH, and HEREDITARY, this gripping tale delves into the sinister remnants of fascism, intertwining them with the exploration of esotericism and heinous human experiments. Amidst this foreboding darkness, a courageous woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery, unearthing her true identity. Outline: A young nurse - in search of identity -gets entangled in the occult cabal of her aristocratic patient, the Baroness Heidenreich who resides with her devoted groundskeeper, Otto... their dark secrets will soon be revealed.
Black Mandala are handling world-wide sales
Ahead of it's FrightFest Premiere, the trailers dropped for UK Christmas slasher, WEREWOLF SANTA.
Outline: While filming for her YouTube show 'Monster Hunters', Lucy reluctantly returns home for the holidays. She soon finds she's bitten off more than she can chew, as the town's not-so-secret history with werewolves comes to light on Christmas Eve, with wild and bloody consequences...
Airell Anthony Hayles' WEREWOLF SANTA will celebrate its Premiere ay FrightFest 2023. WEREWOLF SANTA stars; John Bloom, Mark Arnold, Emily Booth, Cory Peterson, Roxanne Gregory, Charlie Preston, Katherine Rodden, Cian Lorcan & Zoë Louise Parker.
Vertigo Releasing drop IT LIVES INSIDE trailer, ahead of FrightFest UK Premiere.
Outline: A conflicted Indian-American teenager grapples with her cultural identity and experiences a rift with her once closest companion. Unbeknownst to her, this fracture inadvertently unleashes a malevolent being that thrives on her isolation, growing stronger with each passing moment.
Starring Megan Suri (Atypical) as Samidha, the lead character, known for her role in Netflix's Never Have I Ever, IT LIVES INSIDE also features Neeru Bajwa (Jatt & Juliet) and Mohana Krishnan (I Am Frankie). The horror film received the "Midnighters Award" at SXSW Film Festival 2023 in Austin, TX.
IT LIVES INSIDE will hit UK Cinemas on September 22nd.
Trailer drop for horror, DEVIL'S LAKE, coming soon from @BayViewEntertainment.
Outline: Jake Barker believed he had escaped Devils Lake, only to discover that Devils Lake had an enduring grip on him. Upon his homecoming to Devils Lake, a series of murders unfurled once more.
Directed by Ted Pfeifer, DEVIL'S LAKE stars Justin Ament, Ted Pfeifer, Ryan Deal.
Jamie Bernadette stars in Jim Towns' zombie horror END TIMES.
Outline: End Times follows the journey of Claire and Freddie (portrayed by Bernadette and Stark), an unlikely duo, as they strive to flee a lethal pandemic that has transformed Los Angeles into a desolate wasteland overrun by zombies. Claire, a privileged young suburbanite unaccustomed to the harsh realities of this new world, encounters Freddie, a retired soldier who mourns the loss of his daughter to the virus. Together, they embark on a perilous trek towards safety, with Freddie imparting survival skills to Claire, forging an unconventional bond reminiscent of a father and daughter. Their path to sanctuary involves evading savage gangs, cannibals, cults, and the relentless undead.
End Times, a post-apocalyptic zombie film starring Jamie Bernadette and Craig Stark, releases on July 14th in limited us theaters and VOD. Jim Towns writes and directs, with distribution by @asyluminternational.
Jamie Bernadette
PSYCHOSIS to celebrate its World premiere '23 Popcorn Frights Film Festival, Saturday, August 12.
Outline: Cliff Van Aarle, a criminal fixer with a unique psychological condition, thrives in the depths of the criminal underworld. However, his life takes a terrifying turn when he is hired by two inexperienced drug dealers who claim to have encountered "zombies." As Van Aarle delves deeper into this chilling and peculiar mystery, he faces a test that will push him to his very limits.
Written and Directed by Pirie Martin, PSYCHOSIS stars Derryn Amoroso, Kate Holly Hall, Henry Errington, Michael Wilkop, PJ Van Gyen, James McCluskey-Garcia, Mark Healy, and Dorian Tisato.
Written, directed, produced, and edited by Pirie Martin
Trailer drop for Bron Theron's bloody horror, PANCAKE MAN. 18+ only available on YouTube!
Outline: In a gripping tale of violence, every action has a reaction. "Pancake Man" unravels as a killing spree involving strangers triggers a chain of events reminiscent of "Falling Down," "Reservoir Dogs," and "Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels." With a Mexican stand-off against a mob boss's son, a gang of criminals, and unsuspecting café staff, revenge is the dish served all day long!
PANCAKE MAN, a revenge film starring Corin Nemec, Elissa Dowling, Jordan C. Michael, August Kyss, Scott Ward, and Michael Della Pia.
PANCAKE MAN has launched a 'finishing funds campaign, over at Indiegogo.
@GlobalDigitalReleasing drop trailer for Kenneth Lui's crime mocumentary ARTISTS IN AGONY: HITMEN AT THE CODA TEAHOUSE.
ARTISTS IN AGONY: HITMEN AT THE CODA TEAHOUSE reveals the untold story of four famous hitmen who met their demise at the Coda Teahouse Massacre. Meet Frosty, Lucien Mercy, Red Rick, and Lady Faith as their tragic destinies unfold.
Kenneth Lui's crime mocumentary ARTISTS IN AGONY: HITMEN AT THE CODA TEAHOUSE will be available on VOD platforms worldwide from July 21.
@QuiverDistribution to releases Marcel Walz's horror movie, THAT'S A WRAP, August 25.
Outline: At a film's wrap party, someone arrives dressed as the slasher from the movie and stages their own killings. The cast members vanish one by one until the true nature of the night is revealed.
Director Marcel Walz comments (Blind, Pretty Boy), “I’m so excited to have a colorful Giallo slasher as the first movie from our own production company, Neon Noir. Everyone involved in this project brought so much love and talent to the table and made the whole process from start to finish something special. I know the audience will see the love in the end product. My favorite film of all time is Wes Craven’s Scream. That’s a Wrap is a fun meta slasher that showcases my love for that series of films combined with my love of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story. As a gay director I’m thrilled to have an opportunity to have LGBTQ characters represented in the film. One even plays a key part in a scene that will no doubt get people talking about how that kill is something they’ve never seen before. It’s so ridiculous. I love it.”
THAT'S A WRAP stars Cerina Vincent, Monique T.Parent, Sarah French, Gigi Gustin, Dave Sheridan.
Directed By Marcel Walz
King Jeff's sci-Fi, horror, TROUBLESHOOTERS, now available for FREE on TUBI.
Outline: In an imminent era, as home and business security robots equipped with laser technology start experiencing malfunctions, their once-intended role of safeguarding turns treacherous, leading to unforeseen attacks and fatal consequences for the very people they were designed to protect. As chaos ensues, a formidable team known as the "Troubleshooters" is summoned to quell the rising menace, swiftly neutralizing the rogue robots and preventing further loss of life and devastation.
TROUBLESHOOTERS stars Gorio, King Jeff, Brian Lanigan.
NEAR MYTH: THE OSKAR KNIGHT STORY, a new indie film that evokes the days when movies were Movies.
NEAR MYTH: THE OSKAR KNIGHT STORY, the unique Hollywood story of the life-and-times chronicle of one of our greatest directors, Oskar Knight.
Directed by Scott Fivelson, NEAR MYTH: THE OSKAR KNIGHT STORY, stars the late, great Lenny Von Dohlen (“Twin Peaks,” “Tender Mercies,” “Electric Dreams”) as legendary director, Oskar Knight. Also starring a cavalcade of stars from throughout the decades of Hollywood, including Academy Award Winner Margaret O’Brien, International Emmy Winner David Suchet, Joaquim de Almeida, Julianna Guill, Rudolf Martin, Kristina Anapau, Randall Batinkoff, Lawrence Pressman, Noel Neill (the original “Lois Lane” in “Superman”), Jon Provost (“Timmy” from TV’s “Lassie”), and more.
