Indie Film Release Guide: September 13th [An ONTD Original]
Frequent moviegoers may be relieved to know that tomorrow is the release date for Universal’s English-language remake of Speak No Evil, which means they will no longer be seeing the trailer for it before every film. Otherwise, this weekend is pretty low on big studio releases, and packed instead with films from mini-majors and indies.
The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” - Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures. 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: September 6th, August 30th, and August 23rd.
My Old Ass
Click to viewStars: Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler
Writer/Director: Megan Park
Genre: Comedy
Plot: A mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her 39-year-old self. But when Elliott's "old ass" delivers warnings to her younger self, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about her family, life, and love.
What you should know: Premiered at Sundance 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters
The 4:30 Movie
Stars: Austin Zajur, Siena Agudong, Reed Northrup, Nicholas Cirillo
Writer/Director: Kevin Smith
Genre: Comedy
Plot: A group of teens in the 1980s spend the day theater-hopping.
What you should know: This is Kevin Smith’s first movie since 2022’s Clerks III.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Killer’s Game
Stars: Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Scott Adkins
Writer: Jay Bonansinga, James Coyne, Simon Kinberg
Director: J.J. Perry
Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Plot: A veteran assassin is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself. After ordering the kill, an army of former colleagues pounce and a new piece of information comes to light. Insanity ensues.
What you should know: Was originally set up at STX Entertainment with Jason Statham being eyes to star.
Where to watch: In theaters
Will and Harper
Director: Josh Greenbaum
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: In this intimate portrayal of friendship, transition, and America, Will Ferrell and his close friend of thirty years decide to go on a cross-country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship.
What you should know: Premiered at TIFF 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters; on Netflix September 27th
Uglies
Stars: Joey King, Chase Stokes, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju
Writer: Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, Whit Anderson
Director: McG
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Plot: A world in which a compulsory operation wipes out physical differences and makes everyone pretty.
What you should know: Based off the Scott Westerfeld book series.
Where to watch: Netflix
Here After
Stars: Connie Britton, Freya Hannan-Mills, Giovanni Cirfiera, Tommaso Basili
Writer: Sarah Conradt
Director: Robert Salerno
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Plot: Claire is overjoyed when her daughter Robin is miraculously revived after a fatal accident. But her relief turns to dread as Claire notices changes in her daughter, suspecting something dark has followed her back from the brink of death.
What you should know: Screenwriter Sarah Conradt also wrote this year’s Mother’s Instinct, the film with Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathway that barely got a release.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Winner
Stars: Emilia Jones, Kathryn Newton, Connie Britton, Zach Galifianakis
Writer: Kerry Howley
Director: Susanna Fogel
Genre: Comedy
Plot: Winner is a brilliant young misfit from Texas who finds her morals challenged while serving in the U.S. Air Force and working as an NSA contractor.
What you should know: Second movie about Reality Winner, following 2023’s Reality starring Sydney Sweeney.
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
Matt and Mara
Stars: Deragh Campbell, Matt Johnson, Simon Reynolds, Georgia Tannis
Writer: Samantha Chater, Kazik Radwanski
Director: Kazik Radwanski
Genre: Drama
Plot: A young professor struggles in her marriage, only to meet Matt, a man from her past who wanders onto her university campus.
What you should know: Premiered at Berlinale 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters
The Mother of All Lies
Writer/Director: Asmae El Moudir
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: A Moroccan woman's search for truth tangles with a web of lies in her family history. As a daughter and filmmaker, she fuses personal and national history as she reflects on the 1981 Bread Riots, drawing out connections to modern Morocco.
What you should know: Official submission of Morocco for the Best International Feature Film category of the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters
Subservience
Stars: Megan Fox, Michele Morrone, Madeline Zima, Matilda Firth
Writer: Will Honley, April Maguire
Director: S.K. Dale
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot: Follows a struggling father who purchases a domestic SIM to help care for his house and family, unaware she will gain awareness and turn deadly.
What you should know: Filmed in Bulgaria
Where to watch: In theaters, and available VOD
More New Releases
Speak No Evil (Trailer) from Universal
Music for Mushrooms (Trailer)
Dead Money (Trailer)
Trilogy: New Wave (Trailer)
The Critic (Trailer)
¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! (Trailer)
Am I Racist? (Trailer)
New to Streaming
Civil War (Trailer) on Max
Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (Trailer) on Amazon
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What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?