It’s time for another Trailer Watch, your source of upcoming genre and indie films as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today!
Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Joe Lo Truglio directed this new horror film starring Beth Dover (Orange is the New Black)
Outpost revolves around a woman asking her best friend for help escaping an abusive ex. She’s given a job as a fire lookout in the mountains of northern Idaho, hoping the peaceful solitude will heal her trauma. But the PTSD and isolation have other plans, and it’s suddenly a fight to save herself and the town. In theaters and On Demand on May 19.
A man makes a deal with the Devil in this dark comedy from the director of Agent Jade Black
In Jovi and Lou, Joey strikes a bargain with the sinister Lou to save his wife after she is put in a coma as the result of a car wreck. His quest for her salvation leads him behind the scenes to the realm of the immortals, where humans are merely pawns in Jovi & Lou’s games. Now on Amazon Prime; coming soon to Tubi
Erik Skybak brings us a terrifying tale in the vein of Rosemary’s Baby
In Exorcism in Utero, Herma Frigg, a pregnant woman running from a bad relationship, becomes possessed when she puts on a magical ring she discovers in the basement of the house where she is house sitting. Haunted by stranger dreams, she sleepwalks next door to visit Peter O’Neill, the pre-teen horror movie buff living next door in her sleep. As Herma’s body transforms and her mind deteriorates and Peter deals with family drama, these visits lead to an unusual bond between the two. But can Peter find a way to help Herma find a way out of her predicament and save her unborn baby? On Digital on May 23.
A man comes to grips with learning who he is in thie LGBTQ+ drama
Velvet Jesus tells the gripping story of a man’s desperate journey to discover the truth about his past. Along the way, he uncovers secrets about himself that will forever change the course of his life. On Digital on May 9.
A supernatural force threatens a mother and daughter in this film from Cory Choy.
In Esme, My Love, Hannah notices the symptoms of a terminal and painful illness in her aloof daughter, Esme, she decides to take her on a trip to their abandoned family farm in a desperate attempt to connect before they have to say goodbye. On Digital on June 2.
A hotel room keeps dark secrets of its inhabitants in this horror film from Julio Maria Martino
Country of Hotels tells the stories of the desperate souls who pass through the doors of 508, a room in an anonymous, decaying hotel. In 508, a heating unit whispers with increasing menace, while a television set randomly flips channels, revealing a guest’s secret paranoid fantasies, and a stray look into the bathroom mirror becomes the quickest way to disprove your existence. On Digital on May 26.
This upcoming horror film tends to prove death can be cured.
In The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, a teenager intends to bring her dead brother back through life, but things don’t go as planned. In theaters, On Demand, and Digital June 9.
Two men from opposite spectrums form a bond in this drama.
In Makeup, two people are brought together from completely different walks of life, it can make for awkward circumstances, especially when they both have their secrets. Sacha, an introverted French ex-chef, moves to London to begin his new life as a food critic. Moving into a rented room in a house belonging to Dan, a well-respected London stockbroker, the pair are forced into an unlikely friendship. As time goes on and events unfold, Dan attempts to hide his aspirations of becoming a burlesque dancer from the people who perceive him as an alpha male. Despite their differences, can Sacha and Dan become pillars of support in each other’s lives? On Digital June 27.
The prolific actor known for his iconic role of Freddy Krueger is highlighted in this documentary.
A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. Throughout his career, Englund starred in many well-known movies, but shot to super-stardom with his portrayal of supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET franchise. This unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp and more in Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story. On Screambox and Digital June 6.
A throwback to the 80’s slasher films and what a better title?!
Two years after a tragic April Fools prank, a group of friends return to their childhood vacation home to reconnect and heal old wounds. As strange things begin to happen, and girls turn up missing, it’s clear that someone or something is out for revenge in Pillow Party Massacre. Now on Digital
And that’s all for the Trailer Watch: Cinco de Mayo Edition! See these films when they are available and #SupplortIndieFilm. Don’t forget to #JoinTheFilmGeekdom by subscribing to the WorldFilmGeek YouTube channel.