Freaks

Director Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein

Genre Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Lexy Kolker, Amanda Crew

Rating R

Release Date September 13th 2019 (Limited)

“In this genre-bending psychological sci-fi thriller, a bold girl discovers a bizarre, threatening, and mysterious new world beyond her front door after she escapes her father’s protective and paranoid control.”

Written and directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Freaks is a genre-bending psychological sci-fi thriller that tells the story of a bold girl who discovers a bizarre, threatening, and mysterious new world beyond her front door after she escapes her father's protective and paranoid control. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Freaks:

• The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2018.

Don't Let Go

Director Jacob Estes

Genre Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Cast David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Mykelti Williamson, Byron Mann

Rating Unrated

Release Date August 30th, 2019

“After a man’s family dies in what appears to be a murder, he gets a phone call from one of the dead, his niece. He’s not sure if she’s a ghost or if he’s going mad, but as it turns out, he’s not.”

Written and directed by Jacob Estes, Don’t Let Go is a horror thriller follows a man who loses his family in what appears to be a murder, and after receives a phone call from one of the dead, his niece. He's not sure if she's a ghost or if he's going mad, but as it turns out, he's not. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Don’t Let Go:

• From the producer of the critically acclaimed horror thriller Get Out.

Killerman

Director Malik Bader

Genre Action | Crime | Drama

Cast Liam Hemsworth, Emory Cohen, Diane Guerrero, Zlatko Buric

Rating R

Release Date August 30th, 2019

“Moe Diamond is a New York City money launderer who wakes up with no memory and millions of dollars in stolen cash and drugs. He must soon scour the streets in search of answers while trying to dodge a crew of violent and crooked cops.”

Written and directed by Malik Bader, Killerman tells the story of Moe Diamond, a New York City money launderer who wakes up with no memory and millions of dollars in stolen cash and drugs. He must soon scour the streets in search of answers while trying to dodge a crew of violent and crooked cops. Seemingly going for a “Memento” type vibe, Killerman is off to a solid start with a great leading cast in Liam Hemsworth and Emory Cohen. Check out the official trailer below!!

The Fanatic

Director Fred Durst

Genre Thriller

Cast John Travolta, Devon Sawa, Ana Golja, Jacob Grodnik

Rating R

Release Date August 30th, 2019

“A rabid film fan stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star’s life.”

Directed by Limp Bizkit lead singer Fred Durst, The Fanatic is a thriller that tells the story of a rabid film fan who stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star's life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Director Facts, Fred Durst:

• Formerly a tattoo artist, Durst spent two years living on the streets.

• Has an ongoing artistic feud with Nine Inch Nails frontman and Nothing Records' head producer, Trent Reznor.

Bennett's War

Director Alex Ranarivelo

Genre Sport

Cast Michael Roark, Trace Adkins, Ali Afshar, Allison Paige

Rating PG-13

Release Date August 30th, 2019 (Limited)

“After surviving an IED explosion in combat overseas, a young soldier with the Army Motorcycle Unit is medically discharged with a broken back and leg. Against all odds he trains to make an impossible comeback as a motocross racer in order to support his family.”

Written and directed by Alex Ranarivelo, Bennett’s War tells the story of Marshall Bennett (Michael Roark) a a young soldier with the Army Motorcycle Unit who survives an IED explosion in combat overseas, and is medically discharged with a broken back and leg and sent back to the U.S. When he gets home to his family farm, he discovers that his dad, Cal Bennett, is behind on the mortgage and may lose the farm. Against all odds, Marshall Bennett pledges to help his family by the only means he knows how, as a motocross racer. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Bennett’s War:

• Writer/director Alex Ranarivelo chose the number 32 as Marshall's number as a tribute to one of his favorite cars, the Mark IV Volkswagen R32.

Itsy Bitsy

Director Micah Gallo

Genre Drama | Horror | Thriller

Cast Bruce Davison, Denise Crosby, Elizabeth Roberts, Arman Darbo

Rating Unrated

Release Date August 30th, 2019 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Based on the centuries old poem, a family moves into a secluded mansion where they soon find themselves being targeted by an entity taking the form of a giant spider.”

The directorial debut for Micah Gallo, best known for his special effects work on horror films like Hatchet 1, 2, & 3 and Frozen (not the Disney version), Itsy Bitsy is based on the centuries old poem and tells the story of a family who moves into a secluded mansion where they soon find themselves being targeted by an entity taking the form of a giant spider. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ready or Not

Director Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

Genre Comedy | Horror | Mystery

Cast Samara Weaving, Andie MacDowell, Mark O’Brien, Adam Brody

Rating R

Release Date August 23rd, 2019

“A bride’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game.”

From directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin (Southbound, V/H/S, Devil’s Due) and Tyler Gillett (V/H/S, Devil’s Due), Ready or Not is a comedy horror that tells the story of a bride's wedding night as it takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Check out the official UNRATED trailer below!!

Angel Has Fallen

Director Ric Roman Waugh

Genre Action

Cast Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Piper Perabo, Jada Pinkett Smith

Rating R

Release Date  August 23rd, 2019

“Secret Service Agent Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat.”

From director Ric Roman Waugh (Snitch, Shot Caller, Angel Has Fallen is the follow-up to London Has Fallen and finds secret Service Agent Mike Banning framed for the attempted assassination of the President and he must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Angel Has Fallen:

• Morgan Freeman took over the role of the President of the United States from Aaron Eckhart, who didn't return for this film.

• Gerard Butler stated that this film will be darker and more character driven than either of its previous installments, even going so far as to compare it to "Logan" (2017). He also expressed hope that this will be the final installment in the "Olympus has Fallen" trilogy.

Brittany Runs A Marathon

Director Paul Downs Colaizzo

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Jillian Bell, Jennifer Dundas, Patch Darragh, Alice Lee

Rating R

Release Date August 23rd, 2019

“A woman living in New York takes control of her life- one block at a time.”

From director Paul Downs Colaizzo, who also wrote the screenplay, Brittany Runs A Marathon is based on a actual events and tells the story of a hard-partying woman who receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon takes up running to help her prepare for her ultimate goal of competing in the New York City Marathon. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Brittany Runs A Marathon:

• The directorial debut for Paul Downs Colaizzo.

• The film won an Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

13 Reasons Why: Season 3

Genre Drama | Mystery

Cast Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Derek Luke

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere August 23rd, 2019 (Netflix)

“Follows teenager Clay Jensen, in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush, Hannah, and her decision to end her life.”

As a pleasant surprise to many, the hit Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why is returning for a 3rd season and will focus on a shocking major character death and who may be responsible. Personally I love the show, it is simply extremely addicting and will suck you in episode after episode - and let me just say that the trailer for season 3 gave me chills. Check it out for yourself below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, 13 Reasons Why:

• Christian Navarro (Tony) had to learn to drive and get his license before filming started to be able to drive the red Ford Mustang seen in the series.

• On the "Thirteen Reasons Why" book website, you can listen to the entire series of recorded tapes. They're quite eerie, but they play out in an interesting (and spoiler-filled!) way.

• Originally supposed to be a movie. But in order to fit Hannah's whole story, it was turned into a T.V. series.

Tone-Deaf

Director Richard Bates Jr.

Genre Comedy | Horror | Thriller

Cast Amanda Crew, Robert Patrick, Hayley Marie Norman, Johnny Pemberton

Rating R

Release Date August 23rd, 2019 (Limited & On-Demand)

“After a string of bad relationships and work failures, Olive leaves for a weekend in the country, only to discover the shocking dark underbelly of rural America.”

From writer and director Richard Bates Jr., Tone-Deaf is a horror comedy that tells the story of a woman who goes to the countryside to spend a quiet weekend after losing her job and having her last complicated relationship implode. She rents a country house to an old-fashioned widower, who struggles to hide his pyschopatic tendencies. Check out the official trailer below!!

Good Boys

Director Gene Stupnitsky

Genre Comedy

Cast Jacob Tremblay, Will Forte, Keith L. Williamson, Brady Noon

Rating R

Release Date August 16th, 2019

“Three sixth grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party.”

Directed and co-written by Gene Stupnitsky (The Office), Good Boys is a R-rated comedy from the producers of Superbad, Neighbors, and Sausage Party that tells the story of three sixth grade boys who ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs while being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party. Check out the official UNRATED trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Good Boys:

• Jacob Tremblay and Millie Davis previously worked together in Wonder (2017).

• Gene Stupnitsky’s directorial debut.

• Produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Nathan Kahane, and Joe Drake

The Angry Birds Movie 2

Director Thurop Van Orman, John Rice

Genre Animation | Action | Adventure

Cast Nicki Minaj, Dove Cameron, Peter Dinklage, Lil Rel Howery

Rating PG

Release Date August 16th, 2019

“The flightless birds and scheming green pigs take their beef to the next level.”

From directors Thurop Van Orman and John Rice, The Angry Birds Movie 2 is the follow-up to the 2016 film and follows the flightless birds and scheming green pigs as they take their beef to the next level. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Angry Birds Movie 2:

• One of the 3 Films of 2019 to be based off a Video Game. The other's being Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) and Sonic the Hedgehog (2019).

Mindhunter: Season 2

Genre Crime | Drama | Thriller

Cast Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallaney, Anna Torv, Cotter Smith

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere August 16th, 2019 (Netflix)

“Set in the late 1970s, two FBI agents are tasked with interviewing serial killers to solve open cases.”

The Netflix series that chronicles the lives of some of the most infamous serial killers is returning for a 2nd season. Mindhunter is set in the late 1970s, two FBI agents are tasked with interviewing serial killers to solve open cases. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Series Facts, Mindhunter:

• The characters of Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany)are based on real life FBI profilers John Douglas and Robert K. Ressler. Both agents pioneered the use of criminal profiling in the 1970s.

• The interview scenes are based upon the actual interviews with said serial killers, sometimes almost word for word.

47 Meters Down: Uncaged

Director Johannes Roberts

Genre Adventure | Drama | Horror

Cast Sistine Rose Stallone, Corinne Fox, Sophie Nélisse, John Corbett

Rating PG-13

Release Date August 16th, 2019

“Four teen girls diving in a ruined underwater city quickly learn they’ve entered the territory of the deadliest shark species in the claustrophobic labyrinth of submerged caves.”

From director Johannes Roberts, 47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter is the follow-up to the 2017 film and tells the story of four teen girls diving in a ruined underwater city who quickly learn they've entered the territory of the deadliest shark species in the claustrophobic labyrinth of submerged caves. Check out the official trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged:

• The film had two original titles, "48 Meters Down" and "47 Meters Down: The Next Chapter."

• Acting debut of Sistine Rose Stallone, the daughter of actor Sylvester Stallone.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Director Richard Linklater

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Kate Blanchette, Judy Greer, Emma Nelson, Kristen Wiig

Rating PG-13

Release Date August 9th, 2019

“After her anxiety-ridden mother disappears, 15-year-old Bee does everything she can to track her down, discovering her troubled past in the process.”

From talented director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Everybody Wants Some!!), who also wrote the screenplay, Where'd You Go, Bernadette is a comedy drama based on the 2012 comedy novel written by Maria Semple. The film tells the story of 15-year-old Bee who does everything she can to track down her anxiety-ridden mother after she disappears, along the way discovering her troubled past. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Film Focus, director Richard Linklater:

• Kevin Smith said that it was Linklater's Slacker (1990) that made him want to be a director.

• Directed two actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette. Arquette won for her role in Boyhood (2014).

I Am Patrick Swayze

Director Adrian Buitenhuis

Genre Documentary

Cast Patrick Swayze (Archive Footage), Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Sam Elliott

Rating Unrated

Release Date August 18th, 2019 (Paramount Network)

“An inside look at the life of Patrick Swayze as told by the people who knew him best.”

I Am Patrick Swayze is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the life of one of the best actors to ever grace the big screen. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, I Am Patrick Swayze:

• Chosen in 1991 by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. The same year, he was also named People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive".

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Director André Øvredal

Genre Horror

Cast Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Austin Zajur, Gabriel Rush

Rating PG-13

Release Date August 9th, 2019

“A group of teens face their fears in order to save their town.”

From director André Øvredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe), Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is the feature-film adaptation of the horror children’s book series from the 1980’s. I have a vivid recollection of these books, and from the actual stories to the illustrations i always thought it was extremely creepy. I am hoping this movie does the books justice but it is certainly a fine line to balance considering the source material - I did however very much enjoy director André Øvredal’s horror film The Autopsy of Jane Doe so I think he is capable. Check out the official teaser trailers below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark:

• Based on the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series published in the 1980s, written by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell.

• The poster art is based on the story Harold, which is featured in the third book.

The Kitchen

Director Andrea Berloff

Genre Action | Crime | Drama

Cast Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, Domhnall Gleeson

Rating R

Release Date August 9th, 2019

“The wives of New York gangsters in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1970s continue to operate their husbands’ rackets after they’re locked up in prison.”

Written and directed by Andrea Berloff, her directorial debut, The Kitchen tells the story of the wives of New York gangsters in Hell's Kitchen in the 1970s who continue to operate their husbands' rackets after they're locked up in prison. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Kitchen:

• Based on the Vertigo comic.

• Bill Camp will be appearing in this film and Joker (2019), which are set to be released within a month of each other. Both films are DC Comics adaptations.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Director James Bobin

Genre Adventure | Family

Cast Isabela Moner, Eva Longoria, Michael Peña, Temeura Morrison

Rating PG

Release Date August 9th, 2019

“Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold.”

From director James Bobin, Dora and the Lost City of Gold is the feature-film version of the popular children’s show and tells the story of Dora, a teenage explorer who leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Dora and the Lost City of Gold:

• Isabela Moner, who plays Dora, had earlier starred as Dora's friend Kate in Dora and Friends: Into the City! (2014).

• This is the first Nick Jr. film to be released in theaters.