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The Empty Man

Starring: James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland, Stephen Root Director: David Prior

Horror movie based on a graphic novel about a group of teens in Midwest America who are mysteriously disappearing. Locals believe this to be the work of an urban legend: The Empty Man. A retired cop starts to investigate.

Dreamland

Starring: Finn Cole, Margot Robbie

Director: Miles Joris-Peyrafitte US thriller set during the 1930s. Teenager Eugene Evans tries to make some extra money as a bounty hunter to help out his struggling family. But when his target turns out to be the alluring Allison Wells, a bank robber, he is torn between helping her or turning her in.

Lucky Day

Starring: Luke Bracey, Nina Dobrev, Crispin Glover

Director: Roger Avary

Red — a safecracker — has just been released from prison and is trying to go straight and reconnect with his family. But when psychopathic contract killer Luc turns up seeking revenge for the killing of his brother, it’s clear that Red can’t escaped his past.

The Eight Hundred

Starring: Huang Zhizong, Oho

Ou, Jiang Wu Director: Guan Hu

Historical war drama set during the Battle of Shanghai in the Second Sino-Japanese War in the 1930s. The film focuses specifically on the defense of a warehouse by the titular number of Chinese troops against numerous attacks by Japanese forces.

Alone

Starring: Jules Wilcox, Marc Menchaca, Anthony Heald Director: John Hyams

Jessica, a young widow, is taking a trip to the Pacific Northwest. At several points on her journey she encounters a creepy older man who eventually attacks her and takes her to his secluded cabin.