Smile 2

SMILE 2 is a 2024 horror thriller film written and directed by Parker Finn, the man who brought us the 2022 sleeper hit, Smile (our full review here).

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

The cast includes Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula, and Ray Nicholson.

SMILE 2 is set to debut in theaters October 18th, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Watch the official trailers below.

Anora

ANORA is a 2024 comedy drama film written, directed and edited by Sean Baker. The film premiered on May 21, 2024 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 24th. 2024, where it won the Palme d'Or, the first American film to do so since 2011's The Tree of Life.

Anora (Mikey Madison), a sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

The full cast includes Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov.

ANORA is set to debut in theaters October 18th, courtesy of Neon. Watch the official trailer below.

Goodrich

GOODRICH is a 2024 comedy drama film written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer.

Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.

The cast includes Michael Keaton, Mila Kunis, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Urie, Kevin Pollak, Viven Lyra Blair, Nico Haraga, Danny Deferrari, Lauren Benanti, and Andie MacDowell

GOODRICH is set to debut in theaters October 18th, courtesy of Ketchup Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

It's Florida, Man

IT’S FLORIDA, MAN is a 2024 late-night comedy series from creators Mark Henwick and Jeff Tomsic.

An irreverent late-night series bringing to life unbelievable tales from Florida, featuring interviews with locals and comedic reenactments starring a rotating cast of actors and comedians, covering diverse topics with humor and heart.

The cast includes Anna Farris, Jake Johnson, Randall Park, Scott MacArthur, and Simon Rex.

IT’S FLORIDA, MAN is set to debut October 18th on Max. Watch the official trailer below.

Woman of the Hour

WOMAN OF THE HOUR is a 2024 true crime thriller film directed by Anna Kendrick in her directorial debut, and written by Ian MacAllister McDonald. It is based on the life of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who in 1978 appeared on the television show The Dating Game in the midst of his murder spree.

In 1978, serial killer Rodney Alcala appeared on The Dating Game and won a date with bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw (Anna Kendrick). At the time, Alcala had murdered five women, and his strange facade during the episode later nicknamed him "The Dating Game Killer".

The cast includes Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Tony Hale, Kathryn Gallagher, and Peter Holmes.

WOMAN OF THE HOUR is set to debut October 18th on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

Exhibiting Forgiveness

EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS is a 2024 independent drama film written and directed by Titus Kaphar. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024.

Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork excavates beauty from the anguish of his youth, keeping past wounds at bay. His path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks), a conscience-stricken man desperate to reconcile.

The cast includes André Holland, Andra Day, John Earl Jelks, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS is set to debut in theaters October 18th, courtesy of Roadside Attractions. Watch the official trailer below.

Jojo Rabbit

Director Taika Waititi

Genre Comedy | Drama | War

Cast Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Taika Waititi, Sam Rockwell

Rating PG-13

Release Date October 18th, 2019

“A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home.”

From talented and creative director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Thor: Ragnarok, who also wrote the screenplay, Jojo Rabbit satire set during World War Two, and follows an awkward young German boy whose only ally is his imaginary friend Hitler has his naïve patriotism tested when he meets a young girl who upends his world views. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Jojo Rabbit:

• When Taika Waititi, who is Jewish, was asked about why he chose to play the role of Adolf Hitler he said "The answer's simple, what better fu*k you to the guy".

• The screenplay for Jo Jo Rabbit was written back in March of 2012. That puts it in between Boy and What we do In The Shadows.

Eli

Director Ciarán Foy

Genre Horror

Cast Charlie Shotwell, Kelly Reilly, Sadie Sink, Lili Taylor

Rating R

Release Date October 18th, 2019 (Netflix)

“As a last resort to cure their son’s auto-immune disorder, the Millers move into a sterile manor during his treatments. Eli is tormented by terrifying visions — deemed hallucinations — but something sinister may lurk within these walls.”

From director Ciarán Foy (Sinister 2), Eli is a horror film that tells the story of a boy receiving treatment for his auto-immune disorder who discovers that the house he's living in isn't as safe as he thought. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Eli:

• On December 13th, 2018 it was announced that Netflix purchased the rights of Eli from Paramount.

• On the 2015 Blacklist for top unproduced screenplays.

Modern Love

Genre Comedy | Romance

Cast Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Julia Garner, Anne Hathaway

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere October 18th, 2019 (Amazon Prime)

“TV series based on the New York Times’ column that explores relationships, love and the human connection.”

An Amazon Prime exclusive, Modern Love is an American romantic comedy anthology web television series, based on the weekly column published by The New York Times. Check out the official trailer below!!

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Director Joachim Rønning

Genre Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Cast Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, Elle Fanning

Rating PG

Release Date  October 18th, 2019

“The complex relationship of Maleficent and Aurora continues to be explored as they face new threats to the magical land of the Moors.”

From director Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil tells the story of the complex relationship of Maleficent and Aurora as it continues to be explored as they face new threats to the magical land of the Moors. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil:

• Harris Dickinson took over the role of Prince Phillip from Brenton Thwaites due to scheduling conflicts with Titans (2018).

• To be released on the 60th anniversary of the original Sleeping Beauty (1959).

• With the addition of this film, there is a grand total of 10 films released by Disney in 2019.

Zombieland: Double Tap

Director Ruben Fleischer

Genre Action | Comedy | Horror

Cast Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin

Rating R

Release Date October 18th, 2019

“Columbus, Tallahasse, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.”

From director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Venom), Zombieland: Double Tap is the follow-up to the 2009 hit film that took audiences by surprise. For the sequel we are rejoined by Columbus, Tallahasse, Wichita, and Little Rock as they move to the American heartland and face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Columbus, Zombieland: Double Tap:

• The first film was originally titled "Another Day in Zombieland", but the studio feared people would think it would be a sequel.

• As of 2015, all four leads in this film have been nominated for Academy Awards for their performances in other films. In 2017, Emma Stone became the first to win an Oscar, for "La La Land".

Living with Yourself

Genre Comedy

Cast Paul Rudd, Paul Rudd, Aisling Bea

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere October 18th, 2019 (Netflix)

“A man who is burned out on life and love undergoes a mysterious treatment, only to discover that he has been replaced by a better version of himself.”

From creator Timothy Greenberg (The Daily Show, The Detour), Living with Yourself tells the story of a man who is burned out on life and love undergoes a mysterious treatment, only to discover that he has been replaced by a better version of himself. Check out the official trailer below!!

The Lighthouse

Director Robert Eggers

Genre Drama | Fantasy | Horror

Cast Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson

Rating R

Release Date October 18th, 2019

“The story of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.”

Directed by Robert Eggers (The Witch), who also co-wrote the film with his brother Max, The Lighthouse is a horror drama that tells the story of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Lighthouse:

• The movie is set in 1890 and was filmed on 35 mm black and white Double-X 5222 film stock, augmenting the Panavision Millennium XL2 camera with vintage Baltar lenses designed in the 1930s. To enhance the image, making it resemble early photography, a custom cyan filter made by Schneider Filters that emulated the look and feel of orthochromatic film from the late 19th century was used.

• The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Wounds

Director Babak Anvari

Genre Drama | Horror | Mystery

Cast Dakota Johnson, Armie Hammer, Zazie Beetz, Karl Glusman

Rating R

Release Date October 18th, 2019 (Hulu)

“Disturbing and mysterious things begin to happen to a bartender in New Orleans after he picks up a phone left behind at his bar.”

Written and directed by Babak Anvari, Wounds is a horror drama that tells the story of disturbing and mysterious things begin to happen to a bartender in New Orleans after he picks up a phone left behind at his bar. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Wounds:

• Based on the horror novel, The Visible Filth, by Nathan Ballingrud.

Tell Me Who I Am

Director Ed Perkins

Genre Documentary | Drama | Mystery

Cast Andrew Caley, Alex Lewis, Marcus Lewis, Evan Milton

Rating Unrated

Release Date October 18th, 2019 (Netflix)

“A motorcycle accident in 1982 caused Alex Lewis to forget everyone in his life except his twin brother, Marcus, when he awoke from a coma. Life would never be the same for the 18-year-old, and Marcus made sure of that by selectively telling him stories about their lives — leaving things out even he wished he could forget.”

“In 1982, 18-year-old Alex Lewis was involved in a motorcycle accident that left him in a coma. When he awakened, he recognized his identical twin brother Marcus but literally no one else—including his mother, who was naturally horrified by this development. As Alex puts it, there was a blank, black slate where his memories of himself, his family and his life should have been. All that he knew was that Marcus was his sibling, and someone he could trust. And trust he did, allowing Marcus—over the next decade-plus—to help rebuild the life he’d lost.”

Tell Me Who I Am will hit Netflix on October 18th. Check out the official trailer for what is being called the most jaw-dropping documentary of the year below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, Tell Me Who I Am:

• Based on the brothers’ memoir of the same name.

Looking for Alaska

Genre Drama

Cast Charlie Plummer, Kristine Froseth, Timothy Simons, Ron Cephas Jones

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere October 18th, 2019 (Hulu)

“A new arrival at a boarding school falls in love with a beguiling female student.”

A new drama series based on the first book ever written by award-winning author John Green, Looking for Alaska tells the story of a new student who arrives to a boarding school and meets a young girl named Alaska. During his time getting to know and understand her he slowly falls in love with her. But through his time with her, he finds out that her life isn't as perfect as he thought. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Looking for Alaska:

• The idea of Alaska's name initially came to John Green as he was watching The Royal Tennenbaums.

• The third movie adaption to John Green's novels, also including Paper Towns and The Fault In Our Stars