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Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley Lead Horror-Comedy Scared to Death Ahead of March Theatrical Release

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scared-to-death-filmA new horror-comedy featuring genre favorites Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley is heading to theaters this March.

Scared to Death, written and directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd (I, Challenger, We Are Gathered Here Today), will open in cinemas across North America on March 13, 2026, with screenings planned in major markets including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Boston, and Atlanta.

The film blends horror and dark comedy and stars Shaye (Insidious) and Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2) alongside Olivier Paris, Victoria Konefal, B.J. Minor, Jade Chynoweth, Rae Dawn Chong, and Lucinda Jenney. Rock frontman Kurt Deimer also appears in the film as a character known as “The Grog.”

Positioned as a wild genre ride, Scared to Death draws inspiration from classic horror and cult horror-comedies alike. The project also features cinematography by Steven Poster, ASC, editing by Ed Shiers, and a score by Misha Segal, with original music contributions from Deimer.

The film will be released by Atlas Distribution Company.

See the trailer below.

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POV Horror Film Dead Eyes Set for SXSW World Premiere

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The upcoming horror film Dead Eyes will make its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival on March 12 in Austin, Texas.

Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Richard E. Williams, the film will screen in the festival’s Visions section, which highlights bold and distinctive filmmaking voices.

Dead Eyes stars Mischa Heywood (Bring Her Back), Ana Thu Nguyen (appearing in the upcoming Mortal Kombat II), Stephen Phillips, Charles Cottier (The Demon Disorder), and Alea O’Shea, with additional performances by Rijen Laine (In Our Blood, Tidelands).

The story follows Sean and his fiancée Grace as they venture into a remote forest searching for Sean’s missing father. Their investigation soon reveals a disturbing secret tied to cloning experiments meant to resurrect Sean’s deceased sister, leading to a terrifying confrontation with grotesque creations lurking deep in the woods.

Shot using a custom head-mounted Sony VENICE Rialto camera system, the film delivers an immersive first-person horror experience that places viewers directly inside the unfolding nightmare.

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Alfonso Cuarón Joins How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps Ahead of True/False World Premiere

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how-to-clean-a-house-in-ten-easy-stepsA new hybrid documentary backed by Alfonso Cuarón is set to debut at the 2026 True/False Film Festival.

How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps, the debut feature from director Carolina González Valencia, will have its world premiere at the 23rd edition of the festival, taking place March 5–8 in Columbia, Missouri. The film is executive produced by the Academy Award–winning filmmaker alongside labor leader Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

The documentary follows Beatriz Valencia, a Colombian-born domestic worker living in the United States, and her daughter Carolina — the filmmaker herself — as they create a fictional alter ego together: a writer. Blending documentary storytelling with elements of fiction, the film explores immigration, labor, family separation, and the power of imagination to reclaim personal narratives.

Structured in ten chapters, the film shifts between everyday routines, docu-fiction, and surreal moments as mother and daughter confront questions of identity, migration, and belonging.

The project was also selected as the 2026 recipient of the True Life Fund, a philanthropic initiative connected to the True/False Film Festival that supports documentary subjects.

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Daughters of the Forest Set for SXSW North American Premiere After CPH:DOX Debut

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daughters-of-the-forrestThe documentary Daughters of the Forest (Hijas del bosque), directed by Otilia Portillo Padua, is set for its North American premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, following its world premiere at CPH:DOX.

The film will first debut in competition for the Dox Award at CPH:DOX (March 11–22) before screening in the Visions section at SXSW (March 12–18).

Daughters of the Forest follows Lis and Juli, two Indigenous women and trained mycologists from communities in Oaxaca and Mexico State who study the complex ecosystems of mushrooms in the forests where they live. As environmental pressures and deforestation threaten their surroundings, the pair work to bridge scientific research with ancestral knowledge to better understand and protect the fungi that sustain their communities.

Blending documentary storytelling with speculative elements, the film explores the connections between humans, nature, and knowledge systems, offering a reflective look at coexistence and ecological resilience.

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Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Gets First Teaser Ahead of August Release

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The first teaser has arrived for Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, opening in U.S. theaters August 7.

Written and directed by Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the film stars Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, Sex Education). The supporting cast includes Amanda Fix, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Quintessa Swindell, and more.

The story centers on a struggling slasher franchise handed to an ambitious young director for revival. When she seeks out the reclusive star of the original film, the two are pulled into a surreal, blood-soaked spiral of obsession, desire, and horror.

Produced by Plan B and financed by MUBI, the film will be distributed in multiple territories including North America, the U.K., Germany, Australia, and beyond.

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Radu Jude’s Kontinental ‘25 Opens March 27 at Film Forum

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kontinentalRadu Jude’s latest feature, Kontinental ‘25, opens March 27 at Film Forum in New York.

The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, where Jude won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay.

Set in the Romanian city of Cluj, the story follows Orsolya, a Hungarian immigrant and municipal employee whose routine eviction of an elderly man sets off a personal reckoning after he takes his own life. As she revisits the event through conversations with friends, family, and clergy, the film examines questions of responsibility, guilt, and the systems that shape individual choices.

Jude, known for Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn and Don’t Expect Too Much From the End of the World, continues his sharp, often uncomfortable look at contemporary European life.

Kontinental ‘25 begins its U.S. theatrical run at Film Forum on March 27.

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Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Sets August 7 Theatrical Release

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teenage sex and death at camp miasmaJane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma will open in US theaters on August 7, with MUBI releasing the film and debuting first-look stills this week.

The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson and centers on a fading slasher franchise that gets handed to an ambitious young director looking to revive it. When she seeks out the original film’s reclusive star, things spiral into something darker and stranger.

This marks Schoenbrun’s third feature following I Saw the TV Glow and We’re All Going to the World’s Fair. Like their previous work, the new film leans into horror, identity, and the uneasy space between fandom and obsession.

The cast also includes Amanda Fix, Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Patrick Fischler, Dylan Baker, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Quintessa Swindell, Kevin McDonald, and Jack Haven. The film was produced by Plan B, with MUBI handling distribution in North America and multiple international territories.

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Franco Nero to Present Silent Life Final Cut in Hollywood

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franco-neroFranco Nero will present a special Hollywood preview of Silent Life: The Rudolph Valentino Centennial Final Cut on Monday, February 16 at the Hollywood Forever Masonic Lodge.

The screening will be followed by a Q and A moderated by film critic Leonard Maltin. The event comes days after Nero receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 12.

Directed by Vladislav Alex Kozlov, Silent Life revisits the life and legacy of silent film star Rudolph Valentino on the centennial of his death. Nero, who portrayed Valentino in 1975’s The Legend of Valentino, lends his voice to the role in the new film. The cast also includes Terry Moore, Isabella Rossellini, Sherilyn Fenn, Paul Rodriguez, and Monte Markham.

The 2026 version is described as a newly completed director’s cut. The film has previously screened at festivals including Sedona, WorldFest Houston, and Rhode Island International Film Festival. A limited number of tickets are available for the February 16 event.

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Mimics Opens in Theaters Friday, Trailer Now Online

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mimicsMimics, the directorial debut of Kristoffer Polaha, opens in theaters nationwide this Friday, February 13.

The film stars Polaha alongside Mōriah, Chris Parnell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jesse Hutch, Jason Marsden, and Austin Basis. Written by Marc Oakley, the story follows a struggling impressionist whose shot at fame comes with unexpected consequences.

Described as a mix of comedy, romance, and darker elements, Mimics marks Polaha’s first turn behind the camera.

Watch the trailer below.

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Tough Old Broads Premieres at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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touch-old-broadsThe documentary Tough Old Broads makes its world premiere February 10 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with additional screenings on February 11 and 13. The premiere screening will be followed by a Q and A with director Stacey Tenenbaum and the film’s subjects.

Directed by Canadian filmmaker Stacey Tenenbaum, the film focuses on three women whose careers reshaped the fields they entered.

Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967 and later helped push for the inclusion of the women’s marathon in the Olympic Games. Inuit leader Siila Watt-Cloutier has spent decades advocating for Indigenous rights and climate action on the global stage. Photographer Sharon Farmer broke barriers in government, becoming the first woman and first person of color to serve as Director of White House Photography.

The film follows each of them in the present day, looking at how their work and influence continue to evolve.

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