Josie

Director Eric England

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Sophie Turner, Dylan McDermott, Kurt Filler, Daeg Faerch

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 16th, 2018

“Hank, a solitary man living a dull existence in the sleepy, Southern town raises eyebrows when he develops a questionable relationship with Josie, a recently transplanted high school student.”

From director Eric England, Josie is a drama thriller about a man that develops an inappropriate relationship with a high school student in a sleepy Southern town. The cast includes Sophie Turner, Dylan McDermott, Kurt Filler, and Daeg Faerch. Check out the official trailer below!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Josie:

• Both Anya Taylor-Joy and Shea Whigham were set as the leads before dropping out. They were replaced by Sophie Turner and Dylan McDermott.
• The script was featured on the 2014 Blacklist, a list of the most liked scripts of the year.

Benji

Director Brandon Camp

Genre Family

Cast Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Jerod Haynes, Angus Sampson

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 16th, 2018 (Netflix)

“A dog named Benji comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a boy and his sister stumble into serious danger.”

Written and directed by Brandon Camp (Love Happens, Dragonfly), Benji is the return of everyone's favorite puppy, complete with a new adventure!! The cast includes Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Jerod Haynes, and Angus Sampson. Check out the official trailer below!!

Demon House

Director Zak Bagans

Genre Documentary | Horror

Cast Zak Bagans, Jay Wasley, Billy Tolley

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 16th, 2018 (Limited)

“Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans documents the most authenticated case of possession in American history.”

Written and directed by paranormal investigator and host of Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures Zak Bagans, Demon House is a documentary that takes viewers inside the Gary, Indiana paranormal hotspot, aptly named "the house of 200 demons". Bagans writes, directs, and hosts the documentary. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Demon House:

• Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans purchased the home at 3860 Carolina Street to film the documentary, and had the home demolished in 2016.
• Gary, Indiana, where the home was located, was once considered the murder capitol of the U.S.

A Wrinkle in Time

Director Ava DuVernay

Genre Fantasy

Cast Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Storm Reid

Rating PG

Release Date March 9th, 2018

“After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.”

From director Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th), A Wrinkle in Time is a fantasy adventure about the search of a scientist father who seemingly disappeared in space.  The cast includes Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Storm Reid, Zach Galifianakis, and Chris Pine, Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, A Wrinkle in Time:

• The second collaboration between Oprah Winfrey, Andre Holland, and director Ava DuVernay following Selma (2014).
• This is the first major motion picture adaptation of the classic novel written by Madeleine L'Engle since the 2003 television film adaptation, 15 years prior.

The Strangers: Prey at Night

Director Johannes Roberts

Genre Horror

Cast Christina Hendricks, Bailey Madison, Martin Henderson, Emma Bellomy

Rating R

Release Date March 9th, 2018

“A family staying in a secluded mobile home park for the night are visited by three masked psychopaths, to test their every limit.”

From director Johannes Roberts (The Other Side of the Door, 47 Meters Down), Strangers: Prey at Night is the sequel to the hit horror thriller The Strangers (2008). The cast includes Christina Hendricks, Bailey Madison, Martin Henderson, and Emma Bellomy. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Strangers: Prey at Night:

• Originally announced in 2009 and it was originally titled The Strangers 2.
• Johannes Roberts, the director of The Strangers: Prey at Night also directed the shark attack thriller 47 Meters Down which went on to become 2017's highest grossing indie film. 

Gringo

Director Nash Edgerton

Genre Action | Comedy | Drama

Cast David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, Amanda Seyfried

Rating R

Release Date March 9th, 2018

“A dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue about the battle of survival for businessman Harold Soyinka when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal.”

The feature film directorial debut for Nash Edgerton (Joel Edgerton's brother), Gringo is an action comedy about a straight laced corporate guy who finds himself mixed up with the Cartel and in a heap of trouble. The cast is full of talent and the trailer has me thinking this movie will be a TON of fun. The cast includes David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, and Amanda Seyfried. Check out the official unrated trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Gringo:

• Charlize Theron and Sharlto Copley are both from South Africa.

Thoroughbreds

Director Cory Finley

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anton Yelchin, Paul Sparks

Rating R

Release Date March 9th, 2018 (Limited)

“Two upper-class teenage girls in suburban Connecticut rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of growing apart. Together, they hatch a plan to solve both of their problems-no matter what the cost.”

Written and directed by Cory Finley. Thoroughbreds is a drama thriller about two upper-class teenage girls who decide to take matters into their own hands in an effort to solve all of their problems. The cast includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Olivia Cooke, Anton Yelchin, and Paul Sparks. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, Thoroughbreds:

• This was Anton Yelchin's final film before his tragic and accidental death on June 19, 2016 at the age of 27.

Jessica Jones: Season 2

Genre Action | Crime | Drama

Cast Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville, David Tennant

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere March 8th, 2018 (Netflix)

“Following the tragic end of her brief superhero career, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private investigator, dealing with cases involving people with remarkable abilities in New York City.”

The Netflix exclusive Marvel series Jessica Jones is set to return for it's second season, and fans can't wait. The dark and suspenseful first season was praised by critics who expect much of the same in the upcoming new season. Lead Krysten Ritter has taken complete ownership over this character and we all look forward to what Season 2 has in store! The series cast includes Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville, and David Tennant. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Marvel's Jessica Jones:

• Krysten Ritter put on 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of muscle for her role and trained for two months before filming began.
• Jessica's superhero costume is seen in a flashback. In the Alias Comics, Jessica Jones' superhero name was Jewel and she had purple hair.

The Leisure Seeker

Director Paolo Virzì

Genre Adventure | Comedy | Drama

Cast Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, Kirsty Mitchell, Janel Moloney

Rating R

Release Date March 9th, 2018 (Limited)

“A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker.”

From director Paolo Virzì, The Leisure Seeker is a comedy drama about an older couple that decide to run off and have an adventure in their R.V. they call the Leisure Seeker. The cast includes Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, Kirsty Mitchell, and Janel Moloney. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Leisure Seeker:

• Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren previously appeared in Bethune: The Making of a Hero (1990).

The Death of Stalin

Director Armando Iannucci

Genre Comedy

Cast Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, Ruper Friend

Rating R

Release Date March 9th, 2018 (Limited)

“Follows the Soviet dictator’s last days and depicts the chaos of the regime after his death.”

Co-written and directed by Armando Iannucci (In the Loop, Veep), The Death of Stalin is a unique comedy based on a French graphic novel that follows the Soviet dictator's last days and the hilarious chaos of the regime following his death. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, and Ruper Friend. Check out the official UNRATED trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Death of Stalin:

• In September 2017, a high ranking official in the Russian Ministry of Culture announced that the Russian authorities were considering putting a ban on the film in their country.
• Director Armando Iannucci insisted on not having the characters speak with Russian accents, for two reasons: he thought it would take audiences out of the film, and he didn't want the actors to worry about their accent when improvising. In an interview on BBC Radio 5 for the film's UK release Iannucci stated that Russian journalists who had seen it praised the decision.

The Hurricane Heist

Director Rob Cohen

Genre Action | Thriller

Cast Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten, Ralph Ineson

Rating PG-13

Release Date March 9th, 2018

“Thieves attempt a massive heist against the U.S. Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its Mint facilities.”

From director Rob Cohen, the man who brought us action thrillers The Fast and the Furious and xXx, The Hurricane Heist is yet another over-the-top action thriller about a group of thieves who attempt a daring heist of a U.S. Treasury Mint facility during a Category 5 hurricane. The cast includes Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten, and Ralph Ineson. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Hurricane Heist:

• Award winning novel "Storm Crashers" by Richard Wickliffe was optioned by one of the "big-six" studios, after his unique concept of a high-tech heist during a hurricane was shopped all over Los Angeles. This movie and at least two other similar projects were planned shortly thereafter.

The Lodgers

Director Brian O'Malley

Genre Drama | Horror | Romance

Cast Charlotte Vega, David Bradley, Bill Milner, Eugene Simon

Rating R

Release Date February 23rd, 2018 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Twins Rachel and Edward share a strange existence. Imprisoned in their crumbling family estate by a sinister presence, they are forbidden from leaving or allowing outsiders within the grounds.”

From director Brian O'Malley (Let Us Prey), The Lodgers is a Gothic style horror described as more of a atmospheric drama than a traditional horror. The plot follows twin siblings who share a strange existence within their crumbling family estate. The cast includes Charlotte Vega, David Bradley, Bill Milner, and Eugene Simon. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Lodgers:

• Filmed in one of Ireland's most haunted houses, Loftus Hall.
• Both writer David Turpin and Director Brian O'Malley are also musicians. In fact, David Turpin composed the theme music.

Red Sparrow

Director Francis Lawrence

Genre Thriller

Cast Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, Matthias Schoenaerts

Rating R

Release Date March 2nd, 2018

“Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threatens to unravel the security of both nations.”

From director Francis Lawrence (Constantine, I Am Legend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1), Red Sparrow is a spy thriller about a Russian intelligence officer assigned to target a CIA agent, creating a whirling of trouble. The cast includes Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Mary-Louise Parker, and Matthias Schoenaerts. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Red Sparrow:

• This would be the 3rd time for Jennifer Lawrence and Francis Lawrence to work together. The Hunger Games series (2013-2015) and The Dive precede this project.
• Film debut of Ukranian ballet dancer Sergei Polunin.
• Jennifer Lawrence got into a bar fight in Budapest while filming this movie.

Death Wish

Director Eli Roth

Genre Action | Crime | Drama

Cast Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue, Camila Morrone

Rating R

Release Date March 2nd, 2018

“Dr. Paul Kersey is an experienced trauma surgeon, a man who has spent his life saving lives. After an attack on his family, Paul must embark on his own mission for justice.”

From director Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel, The Green Inferno), Death Wish is a revenge thriller about a man forced into becoming a violent killing machine. The trailers are pretty intense and Roth is known to push the envelope with his movies so I am looking forward to this. The cast includes Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue, and Jack Kesy. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Death Wish:

• Actors considered for the role of Paul Kersey included Liam Neeson, Russell Crowe, Matt Damon, Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Will Smith, and Brad Pitt. Bruce Willis was chosen to star in the end.
• Originally conceived by Joe Carnahan in 2012, the film was set to star The Grey (2011) leads Liam Neeson and Frank Grillo. However, Carnahan withdrew from production when the studio preferred casting Bruce Willis in the role of Paul Kersey over Neeson.

Atlanta: Robbin' Season

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere March 1st, 2018 10:00 PM EST (FX)

“Earn and his cousin Alfred are trying to make their way up in the world through the rap scene. Along the way they come face to face with social and economic issues touching on race, relationships, poverty, status and parenthood.”

Created by star Donald Glover, Atlanta is a comedy drama series on FX that is unique in a variety of ways, but most importantly it is extremely entertaining. The cast includes Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz. Check out the official trailer for the upcoming 2nd season below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, FX's Atlanta:

• Paperboi's hit song "Paperboi" is performed in real life by Donald Glover's brother, Steve G. Lover.
• According to Donald Glover, the show is "Twin Peaks with rappers."

The Looming Tower

Genre Drama

Cast Sullivan Jones, Kelly P. Williams, Katie Flahive, Jenny Paul

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 (Hulu)

“Tracing the rising threat of Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, it takes a controversial look at how the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently might have set the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the war in Iraq.”

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Lawrence Wright, The Looming Tower is a drama chronicling the discord between the FBI and CIA that may have inadvertently lead to the tragic events of 9/11. The cast includes Sullivan Jones, Kelly P. Williams, Katie Flahive, and Jenny Paul. Check out the official trailer for the Hulu original series below!!

They Remain

Director Philip Gelatt

Genre Thriller

Cast William Jackson Harper, Rebecca Henderson

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 2nd, 2018 (Limited)

“Two scientists who share a romantic history are tasked with investigating unnatural animal behaviour on the site of a Manson Family-style cult’s compound.”

From director Philip Gelatt, They Remain is a thriller about two scientists investigating reports of unnatural animal behavior on the grounds of a Manson-Family style cult compound. The cast includes William Jackson Harper and Rebecca Henderson. Check out the official trailer below!!

Like Me

Director Robert Mockler

Genre Crime | Drama

Cast Addison Timlin, Ian Nelson, Larry Fassenden, Jeremy Gardner

Rating Unrated

Release Date February 20th, 2018 (Limited & On-Demand)

“A young woman sets out on a crime spree that she broadcasts on social media.”

Written and directed by Robert Mockler, his directorial and writing debut, Like Me is a uniquely twisted and visually satisfying film about a young woman who sets out on a crime spree and broadcasts the entire thing on social media. The cast includes Addison Timlin, Ian Nelson, Larry Fassenden, and Jeremy Gardner. Check out the official trailer below!!

Foxtrot

Director Samuel Maoz

Genre Drama

Cast Lior Ashkenazi, Sarah Adler, Yonaton Shiray, Shira Haas

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 2nd, 2018 (Limited)

“A troubled family face the facts when something goes terribly wrong at their son’s desolate military post.”

Written and directed by Samuel Maoz, Foxtrot is a drama about a family that is forced to face the facts when something goes terribly wrong at their son's desolate military post. The cast includes Lior Ashkenazi, Sarah Adler, Yonaton Shiray, and Shira Haas. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Foxtrot:

• Israel's submission to the Foreign Language Film Award of the 90th Annual Academy Awards.
  According to Samuel Maoz, the film was concieved as three episodes: The first sequence should shock and shake, the second should hypnotise, and the third should be moving.

Game Night

Director John Frances Daley, Jonathan Goldstein

Genre Comedy | Mystery

Cast Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Jesse Plemons, Kyle Chandler

Rating R

Release Date February 23rd, 2018

“A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery.”

From directors John Frances Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, Game Night is a comedy mystery about a group of friends who meet for a regularly scheduled game night and end up knee deep in a murder mystery. The stellar cast includes Rachel McAdams, Jason Bateman, Jesse Plemons, and Kyle Chandler. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Game Night:

• This will be the second film that Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star in together. The first was State of Play (2009).
• Filming location - RiRa Irish Pub, 1010 peachtree Street. NE, Atlanta, GA. APRIL, 4, 2017.