Indie Film Release Guide: October 11th [An ONTD Original]

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After Joker: Folie à Deux’s absolutely terrible opening at the box office last weekend, the indie horror film Terrifier 3 seeks to potentially snatch away its box office crown after one short week at the top. Saturday Night and Piece by Piece will also be fighting for their share of box office receipts, but neither is expected to challenge for the top spot.

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: October 4th, September 27th, and September 20th.

We Live in Time

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Stars: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Grace Delaney, Lee Braithwaite
Writer: Nick Payne
Director: John Crowley
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
What you should know: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield are both Oscar nominees, and have both appeared as Marvel characters in film.
Where to watch: In select theaters; expands October 18th



Terrifier 3

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Stars: Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Antonella Rose, Elliott Fullam
Writer/Director: Damien Leone
Genre: Horror
Plot: Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
What you should know: Director Damien Leone had some studio interest for the third installment in the series after the success of the sequel, but did not want to compromise his vision.
Where to watch: In theaters

Caddo Lake

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Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Eliza Scanlen, Diana Hopper, Eric Lange
Writer/Director: Logan George, Celine Held
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Plot: When an 8-year-old girl disappears on Caddo Lake, a series of past deaths and disappearances begin to link together, altering a broken family's history.
What you should know: Caddo Lake is in Texas, straddling the border with Louisiana.
Where to watch: Max

The Apprentice

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Stars: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan
Writer: Gabriel Sherman
Director: Ali Abbasi
Genre: Drama, History
Plot: The story of how a young Donald Trump started his real-estate business in 1970s and '80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy Cohn.
What you should know: Premiered at Cannes 2024.
Where to watch: In theaters

Mr. Crocket

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Stars: Jerrika Hinton, Ayden Gavi, Elvis Nolasco, Jabari Striblin
Writer: Brandon Espy
Director: Brandon Espy
Genre: Horror
Plot: A mother embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her son from a demonic children's show host who is kidnapping kids.
What you should know: Premiered at Fantastic Fest.
Where to watch: Hulu

Piece by Piece

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Stars: Pharrell Williams, Morgan Neville, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani
Writer: Morgan Neville, Oscar Vasquez, Aaron Wickenden
Director: Morgan Neville
Genre: Animation, Biography, Music
Plot: A vibrant journey through the life of Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation.
What you should know: Won the Truly Moving Picture Award at the 2024 Heartland Film Festival.
Where to watch: In theaters

Bad Genius

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Stars: Callina Liang, Taylor Hickson, Jabari Banks, Benedict Wong
Writer: J.C. Lee, Julius Onah
Director: J.C. Lee
Genre: Thriller
Plot: A group of seniors of an entrepreneurial high school team up to take down a rigged college admissions system.
What you should know: Co-writer Julius Onah also directed Luce.
Where to watch: In theaters

Bonus Track

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Stars: Joe Anders, Samuel Small, Jack Davenport, Alison Sudal
Writer: Mike Gilbert, Josh O’Connor
Director: Julia Jackman
Genre: Comedy, Music
Plot: It’s 2006, and George is on the road to complete social and academic failure. He dreams of being a star, and knows he’s a gifted musician. Then Max - the son of a mega-famous musical duo - enrolls at his school and takes an interest in his music.
What you should know: Yes, the co-writing credit is that Josh O’Connor. Challengers Josh O’Connor.
Where to watch: In theaters

Lonely Planet

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Stars: Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers, Younes Boucif
Writer/Director: Susannah Grant
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: At a retreat in Morocco, a woman meets a young man whose acquaintanceship evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair.
What you should know: Director Susannah Grant was the writer of 2000’s Erin Brockovich.
Where to watch: Netflix

The Last of the Sea Women

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Director: Sue Kim
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: On the shores of Jeju Island, a fierce group of South Korean divers fights to save their vanishing culture from looming threats.
What you should know: Director Sue Kim grew up in Detroit, the daughter of Korean immigrants.
Where to watch: Apple TV+

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Saturday Night (Trailer)

More New Releases

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Trailer) from Warner Bros
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Trailer) Re-release
Dominique (Trailer)
The Silent Hour (Trailer)
Hellboy: The Crooked Man (Trailer)
Daytime Revolution (Trailer)
Woman of the Hour (Trailer)

New to Streaming

Daddy’s Head (Trailer) from Shudder
In Her Place (Trailer) on Netflix

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