Indie Film Release Guide: July 29th [An ONTD Original]

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There’s only one major studio wide release this weekend, and it comes from Warner Bros. D.C. League of Super-Pets looks primed to snatch the box office crown from Nope, but there are plenty of other indie entrants to the field this weekend.

The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Six” - Paramount, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Studios, Universal, Columbia/Sony and Disney. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: July 22nd, July 15th, and July 8th.

Vengeance

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Stars: B.J. Novak, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Boyd Holbrook
Writer/Director: B.J. Novak
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Plot: A radio host from New York City attempts to solve the murder of a girl he hooked up with and travels down south to investigate the circumstances of her death and discover what happened to her.
What you should know: This is B.J. Novak’s feature film directorial debut.
Where to watch: In theaters



Resurrection

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Stars: Rebecca Hall, Tim Roth, Grace Kaufman, Michael Esper
Writer/Director: Andrew Semans
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror
Plot: Margaret's life is in order. She is capable, disciplined, and successful. Everything is under control. That is, until David returns, carrying with him the horrors of Margaret's past.
What you should know: Filmed in Albany, NY.
Where to watch: In theaters

A Love Song

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Stars: Dale Dickey, Wes Studi, Michelle Wilson, Benja K. Thomas
Writer/Director: Max Walker-Silverman
Genre: Romance
Plot: At a campground in the rural West, a woman waits alone for an old flame from her past to arrive, uncertain of his intentions while bashful about her own.
What you should know: Premiered at Sundance 2022.
Where to watch: In theaters

Sharp Stick

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Stars: Kristine Froseth, Jon Bernthal, Luka Sabbat, Scott Speedman
Writer/Director: Lena Dunham
Genre: Comedy
Plot: Sarah Jo is a naive 26-year-old living on the fringes of Hollywood with her mother and sister. She just longs to be seen. When she begins an affair with her older employer, she is thrust into an education on sexuality, loss and power.
What you should know: Premiered at Sundance 2022.
Where to watch: In theaters

Ali & Ava

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Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Claire Rushbrook, Ellora Torchia, Shaun Thomas
Writer/Director: Clio Barnard
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Sparks fly as two people develop a deep connection despite the lingering legacy of past relationships. A compelling love story enveloped in music and imbued with humor.
What you should know: BAFTA nominee for Best British Film.
Where to watch: In theaters

Medusa

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Stars: Mari Oliveira, Lara Tremouroux, Joana Medeiros, Felipe Frazão
Writer: Érica Sarmet, Anita Rocha da Silveira
Director: Anita Rocha da Silveira
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Plot: In order to resist temptation, Mariana and her girlfriends try their best to control everything and everyone around them. However, the day will come when the urge to scream will be stronger than it ever has been.
What you should know: It’s in Portuguese.
Where to watch: In theaters

Hypochondriac

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Stars: Zach Villa, Devon Graye, Madeline Zima, Yumarie Morales
Writer/Director: Addison Heimann
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Plot: A young potter's life devolves into chaos as he loses function of his body while being haunted by the physical manifestation of his childhood trauma.
What you should know: This is Addison Heimann’s feature directorial debut.
Where to watch: In theaters

Purple Hearts

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Stars: Sofia Carson, Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, Anthony Ippolito, Linden Ashby
Writer: Liz W. Garcia, Kyle Jarrow
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Plot: In spite of their many differences, Cassie, a struggling singer-songwriter, and Luke, a troubled Marine, agree to marry solely for military benefits. But when tragedy strikes, the line between real and pretend begins to blur.
What you should know: Director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum also directed this year’s Sneakerella from Disney.
Where to watch: Netflix

The Reef: Stalked

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Stars: Teressa Liane, Ann Truong, Saskia Archer, Kate Lister
Writer/Director: Andrew Traucki
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Plot: After her sister's murder, Nic, her younger sister and two friends seek solace through a Pacific island kayaking adventure. Hours into the trip the women are stalked by a shark and must band together, face their fears and save each other.
What you should know: Director Andrew Traucki also directed 2010’s The Reef.
Where to watch: In theaters, available VOD, and on Shudder

Not Okay

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Stars: Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Mia Isaac, Embeth Davidtz
Writer/Director: Quinn Shephard
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Plot: An ambitious young woman finds followers and fame when she poses as the survivor of a deadly attack, but she soon learns that online notoriety comes with a terrible price.
What you should know: Zoey Deuth and Dylan O’Brien previously appeared together in The Outfit (2022).
Where to watch: Hulu

More New Releases

DC League of Super-Pets (Trailer)
Alma’s Rainbow (Trailer) (1994 rerelease)
Paradise Highway (Trailer)
Thirteen Lives (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Hatching (Trailer) on Hulu
We Met in Virtual Reality (Trailer) on HBO
Honor Society (Trailer) on Paramount+
A Cut Above (Trailer) on Netflix
The Entitled (Trailer) on Netflix

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What movies have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?