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'Pillion' is an erotic comedy drama that follows timid and inexperienced gay man Colin (Harry Melling). Leading a humdrum life of unexcitement, Colin is approached by Ray (Alexander Skarsgård). Immediately swept off his feet, Colin is taken on by Ray as his submissive, opening a new world of experiences and possibilities for Colin. Shy and restrained Colin, on his way to a local pub with his mother Peggy (Lesley Sharp) and father Pete (Douglas Hodge) to sing as part of a barb

The immediate follow-up to ‘Sisu’ (2023), ‘Sisu 2: Road to Revenge’ finds Aatami (Jorma Tommila) in the aftermath of WWII. Travelling into Soviet controlled territory of Karelia, land that was ceded to the Soviet Union as part of the Moscow Armistice peace treaty, Aatami crosses the border to dismantle his house, to rebuild it somewhere safe in honour of his family, who were brutally murdered during the war. When the Red Army discover Aatami has entered Soviet territory, KGB

Yet another take on Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 gothic novel, ‘Dracula’ follows the doomed 15th century prince Vlad (Caleb Landry Jones). Before going into battle to defend his homeland, Vlad consults with a priest, asking for his beloved Elisabeta (Zoë Bleu) to remain unharmed in the impending attack. Tragedy befalls the couple as Elisabeta meets her doom, resulting in Vlad renouncing his faith and God. Cursed with near immortality, Vlad is condemned to wander the Earth, guid

Having to move to a small Midwestern town following a family tragedy, young Quinn (Katie Douglas) and her father Dr. Glenn Maybrook (Aaron Abrams) hope to start anew as they settle in Kettle Springs. A once-successful town known for its production of corn syrup and its mascot Frendo, the hamlet is now slowly fading with Frendo rematerialising as a menacing presence. Quickly identifying itself as a not-so-serious slasher, the film opens on a flashback to 1991. Teens drinking,

Returning home for her godmother’s memorial, Áine (Katie McGrath) makes her way to rural Ireland. ‘Brown Bread’ explores the complexities of emigration, as living and working in New York has put distance between Áine and her parents, Betty (Fionnula Flanagan) and Seamus (Kevin McGahern). Simple and straightforward, ‘Brown Bread’ is almost entirely located in the family home kitchen. As Áine tries to prepare a loaf of brown bread for her godmother’s memorial, tension rises bet

Following YouTuber Lucas Page (William Magnuson) as he becomes a viral sensation, ‘Man Finds Tape’ is a found footage horror mystery that tracks the man’s downward trajectory as he and his sister Lynn (Kelsey Pribilski) probe deeper into the mysteries of their small hometown Larkin, Texas. The investigation leads both to learn of horrifying secrets hidden deep within the quiet community led by religious leader Reverend Endicott Carr (John Gholson). Opening on a documentary na

Following Ali (Ekin Koç) a man questioning the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of his mother, 'The Things You Kill' covers Ali's investigation as he searches for the truth. Set in an unnamed town in Turkey, Ali teaches translation and linguistics at a local university. Fearful that his position is in danger of being eliminated, the man also struggles on a personal level, as he visits a fertility clinic to learn his chances of becoming a biological father are ve

Ambitious music writer Lena (Charlie Traisman) takes on a job interviewing indie musician Mia (Julia D'Angelo). With Mia developing new music, the two spend a weekend together in a remote lodge getting to know each other. Past relationships and current family drama surface as the two women open up to each other. Non-linear, the film opens with Mia performing live, looked at by Lena from the crowd. The narrative turns to Lena’s family as she visits with her sister Nadine (Marl

A horror mystery thriller, ‘The Beldham’ follows Harper (Katie Parker), a young woman struggling with being a single mother who moves to her family home to help Sadie (Patricia Heaton) flip the house. Also helping the two is young Bette (Emma Fitzpatrick) and Sadie’s partner Frank (Corbin Bernsen). Drawn to certain places in the house, Harper feels something is off and that a dark presence is lurking amongst them.  Delivered from Harper’s perspective, ‘The Beldham’ follows th

Young Evie (Anna-Maria Sieklucka) arrives in Malta to spend time at her stepfather’s villa. Unbeknownst to her, next door neighbours Diana (Charlotte Kirk) and Reese (Zach McGowan) set their sights on her as an easy mark, looking to take advantage of the seemingly naïve girl and the safe in her stepfathers home. Sinister conspiracies and mislaid loyalties result in a twisted downward spiral for everyone involved. Wanting to really earn the title of erotic thriller, the film o

Following Pari (Chrika Abarash) and Hiwa (Karo Sawz) as they move into their new home, the couple resettle and explore their marital life as a still relatively new union. With the unpacking almost complete, Pari goes through a box of her mother’s things, revisiting old photos and cassette tape footage from her childhood. Unsettled, Pari soon comes to believe a malevolent presence lives amongst them within their home. Integrating VHS footage to deliver exposition, Pari’s explo