Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3 is a horror film written and directed by Damien Leone, featuring performances from David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Elliott Fullam, and Samantha Scaffidi.
After the traumatic experience at the hands of Art the Clown during Halloween, Sienna Shaw (LaVera) and her brother Jonathan Shaw (Fullam) must confront a series of terrifying challenges that threaten their lives. As the holiday season approaches, they face the haunting spirit of Christmas while struggling to rebuild their lives. Just when they begin to feel safe, Art re-emerges, determined to turn their joyful holiday into a horrific nightmare.
Terrifier 3 premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas on September 19 and was released on October 11. The film has received positive reviews from critics.
Smile 2
Set to release on October 18, Smile 2 is the sequel to the hit horror film Smile, which debuted in 2022. The first film followed the life of Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon), a therapist who suffered trauma after witnessing a patient’s shocking suicide. During a consultation with a distressed patient, Rose experiences horrifying visions as the patient takes their own life in front of her.
In the sequel, the curse of the “smiling person” continues with the story centered around Skye Riley (Naomi Scott). As she navigates the world of pop music fame, Skye begins to encounter a series of unexplainable events. Her life takes a dark turn when she witnesses her friend Lewis (Lukas Gage) die at the hands of the smiling curse. Skye must face her traumatic past to reclaim control over her life.
Little Bites
Little Bites is a horror film directed by Spider One, set to premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 and released in theaters on October 4.
Little Bites draws inspiration from the personal experiences of director and musician Michael David Cummings, also known as Spider One. The film follows Mindy (Fox), who must protect her daughter from a monstrous creature, Agyar (Sklaroff), by executing a dark ritual. As the horror unfolds, Mindy’s home becomes a battleground against the horrifying creature.
On the aggregate review site Rotten Tomatoes, 70% of the 10 reviews from critics are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10.
Time Cut
Time Cut, directed by Hannah Macpherson, revolves around Lucy Field (Bailey), a gifted high school student who discovers a time machine and embarks on a journey through the past. Her mission is to prevent the murder of her best friend, Summer (Gentry). Will she survive the challenges ahead and uncover the identity of the killer?
Time Cut features a talented cast including Madison Bailey, Antonia Gentry, Michael Shanks, Griffin Gluck, Rachael Crawford, Jordan Pettle, Megan Best, Samuel Braun, Sydney Sabiston, and Kataem O’Connor.
Monster Summer
Monster Summer is a horror adventure film directed by David Henrie, with a screenplay by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz. The film features actors Mason Thames, Lorraine Bracco, and Mel Gibson.
Monster Summer tells the story of Noah, a kid enjoying a perfect summer, who finds himself embroiled in a mysterious underworld adventure. Noah and his friends team up with a detective to embark on a ghost-hunting expedition in search of hidden treasure.
Monster Summer premiered at DGA Theatre in Los Angeles on September 24 and was released in theaters on October 4 by Pastime Pictures.
