Robert Eggers has established himself as one of the most distinctive filmmakers of our time. Simply put, you know a Robert Eggers movie when you see it. His love for period horror and folklore has permeated every feature he has made including his last film – 2024’s “Nosferatu”. Now he’s back with another Gothic chiller inspired by a classic tale. “Werwulf” looks as if it could exist in the same dark and terrifying world as “Nosferatu”. Look no further than the new trailer to see what I mean.

Set in 13th-century England, “Werwulf” stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a local farmer who comes face-to-face with a curse that has fallen upon a small village. What is the curse? The film’s title pretty much says it all. Eggers brings back several of his favorite stars including Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson. And he once again incorporates a strikingly distinct visual style which only adds to the terror. Dark, visceral, unsettling – just some of the adjectives the fittingly describe this wickedly good first-look.

“Werwulf” roars into theaters on December 25th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

One of my most anticipated movies of the year just dropped its first full trailer and it more than justifies my excitement. “The Weight” stars two of my favorite working actors, Ethan Hawke and Russel Crowe. And it’s set during a time and in a place that is ripe with potential. The film is directed by Padraic McKinley who works from a script by Shelby Gaines, Matthew Chapman, and Matthew Booi. I love the look of what they’ve shown so far..

Based on an original story by Booi and Leo Scherman, “The Weight” takes place in 1930s Oregon, where a widower (Hawke) is separated from his young daughter and sent to prison. Desperate to get back to her, he takes a job offered to him by the prison warden (Crowe) that involves transporting stolen government gold. But gold has a strange effect on people, and the tension mounts as more people get a whiff of it. The trailer brings all of this to life in striking detail. I can’t wait to see more.

“The Weight” releases in theaters September 18th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing “They Will Kill You” to home video. Kirill Sokolov writes and directs this gonzo blend of action, horror, and pitch-black comedy. The film stars a fiercely committed Zazie Beetz who pours every ounce of herself into her fun yet demanding role. The film is full of big action sequences, gnarly kills, and a genuinely insane sense of humor. It didn’t get the attention it deserved at the theater. Now this killer home video edition gives people a chance to see what they missed.

“They Will Kill You” will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD + Digital Copy June 30th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2026

Runtime: 94 Minutes

Director: Kirill Sokolov

Screenwriter: Kirill Sokolov

Cast: Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, Patricia Arquette, Agnus Sampson, James Remar

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, language and brief sexual content/nudity.

“They Will Kill You” unleashes a blood-soaked, high-octane horror-action-comedy in which a young woman must survive the night at the Virgil, a demonic cult’s mysterious and twisted death-trap of a lair, before becoming their next offering in a uniquely brazen, big screen battle of epic kills and wickedly dark humor.

Special Features:

“They Will Kill You” on Digital, 4K UHD™, and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

• Director’s Log: The Making of They Will Kill You
  • A documentary-style feature following director and the cast throughout the production process. From creative meetings with executive producers to deep dives with the VFX and prosthetics teams, this piece offers an intimate look at the creative and technical forces behind the film. 
• Developing the Virgil Featurette
  • A look into the film’s most iconic location: The Virgil, a nine-floor art deco building inspired by Dante’s Inferno. This piece showcases the building’s intricate design, surreal art direction, and how each floor was constructed to reflect a different level of psychological descent.
• Asia Reaves’ Attacks Featurette
  • This action-packed piece breaks down all the major fight scenes in the film, complete with stunts, spoilers, and cinematic chaos.
• Crafting Carnage Featurette 
  • Unravel how the film’s most intense moments were brought to life using hands-on techniques, from puppets and prosthetics to practical effects and choreographed gags.

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will be honored with the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at this year’s Filmland 2026. The award recognizes influential artists who have broken down barriers in the industry and whose careers have withstood the test of time. Set to be held Friday, August 14 in Little Rock, Arkansas, McConaughey will also be screening his upcoming film “The Rivals of Amziah King” followed by a Q&A with acclaimed filmmaker and Filmland co-founder Jeff Nichols.

Read the full press release below…

LITTLE ROCK, AK (June 15, 2026) – Variety will honor Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey with the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland on Friday, August 14 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The award recognizes artists who have broken barriers in the industry and withstood the test of time. McConaughey will accept the honor for his career achievements, including his upcoming role in Andrew Patterson’s The Rivals of Amziah King.
 
McConaughey will participate in a Q&A with Arkansas Cinema Society co-founder Jeff Nichols – best known as the director of Mud and The Bikeriders – following a screening of The Rivals of Amziah King.
 
McConaughey has been a force in the industry since his breakout role in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confusedback in 1993. He has continued to gain critical acclaim over the years and earned both an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his leading role in Dallas Buyers Club. Additionally, he has appeared in films such as Mud, Interstellar, The Lost Bus, and for his transformative performance in season one of True Detective, McConaughey earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. 
 
“For multiple decades, Matthew McConaughey has been making an impact in the entertainment industry, bringing his signature charm and skill to each and every role he takes,” said Variety director of features Emily Longeretta. “His role in this year’s The Rivals of Amziah King is just the latest example of a transformative, beautiful performance. We couldn’t be more honored to celebrate him at Filmland.”
 
“The Arkansas Cinema Society is elated to welcome Matthew McConaughey back to Arkansas and to Filmland this August to receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award,” said Filmland executive director Kathryn Tucker. “After his unforgettable collaboration with ACS co-founder Jeff Nichols on Mud, this truly feels like a homecoming. We’re grateful to our partners at Variety, and we’re honored to continue what has become an annual Filmland tradition of celebrating legendary and groundbreaking filmmakers. The onstage conversation between Matthew and Jeff will undoubtedly be one not to be missed by our enthusiastic audience of film lovers in Arkansas.” 

Filmland runs from August 12-16, 2026, at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Since 2018, the festival has hosted award-winning filmmakers like actors Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Will Forte, Ted Danson, David Arquette and ACS board member Mary Steenburgen along with directors including Chloé Zhao, Richard Linklater, David Lowery, Neil LaBute, David Gordon Green and Jeff Nichols; and producers such as Evan Hayes, Jayme Lemons, Christina McLarty Arquette, Fred Berger and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones. 
 
Filmland has showcased award-winning films such as The Bikeriders, Nomadland, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Free Solo from top festivals like Sundance, Telluride, Toronto and Venice before they had a theatrical release in Arkansas. Each screening features a Q+A moderated by Writer/director and ACS Co-founder Jeff Nichols, board members, or staff, and every night wraps with a party for filmmakers and attendees. Filmland also features selections from Filmland: Arkansas and the short film created each year by our Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls.
 
Tickets are limited, and they will go fast. Sponsors get the very first access on June 23, members on June 25, and general public on Friday, June 26. Becoming a sponsor or member is the surest way to land your seat before they’re gone.

Stay tuned for more information on the big night as well as announcements for other great screenings and appearances to be included in Filmland 2026.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing the 1996 action film “Eraser” to 4K Ultra HD for the first time in celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary. Directed by Chuck Russell, “Eraser” stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a U.S. Marshal in the government’s Witness Protection program tasked with protecting a corporate whistle-blower (Vanessa Williams) with information on black market arms dealing. Though not the greatest film in Schwarzenegger’s catalog, it’s an underappreciated one. And it gets its due in the terrific new home video edition.

“Eraser” will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD + Digital Copy on June 16th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 1996

Runtime: 115 Minutes

Director: Chuck Russell

Screenwriters: Tony Puryear, Walon Green

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan, James Coburn, Robert Pastorelli, James Cromwell, Danny Nucci, Andy Romano, Joe Viterelli, Olek Krupa, Gerry Becker, Nick Chinlund, John Slattery

Rating: R for strong/bloody violent content, sexual content/nudity and language

U.S. marshal John Kruger (Arnold Schwarzenegger) “erases” the lives and identities of people entering the Witness Protection Program. When his latest charge (Vanessa Williams) uncovers a deal to put a new superweapon in the wrong hands, it’s a do-or-die assignment. Kruger embarks on a high-octane action spree to protect her.

Special Features:

“Eraser” on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital contain the following new special features:

• Reinventing the Modern Action Hero – The Evolution of Arnold (NEW)Discover how the legendary actor’s career shifted from the muscle-forward characters of the 80s into a sleeker, more emotionally grounded, action identity. 
• ‘90s Action Thriller Reimagined (NEW)Dive deeper into the star power, early CGI, and technological innovations that defined the transition from the late-80s analog action into the emerging digital era to follow. 

Mark Jenkin writes, directs, edits, shoots, and scores “Rose of Nevada”, a hypnotic fusion of rural drama and science-fiction, with ghost story elements sprinkled in to boot. The film has the feel of an old memory play although without the use of narration as a centering device. It remains mysterious, haunting, and at times utterly spellbinding. I found myself captivated, not only by its unconventional storytelling, but also by the impressive craftsmanship behind every shot.

“Rose of Nevada” grabs your attention from its first frame with its striking visual style and rich, post-production sound design. Jenkin shot his movie using a vintage clockwork Bolex camera on 16mm film stock. The 4:3 aspect ratio intensifies the focus while the grainy texture and highly saturated colors give the images both lived-in and dreamlike qualities. It quickly becomes a transporting experience that often has us questioning while admiring what we’re seeing.

The story takes place in a once bustling fishing village in Cornwall that has since become a shell of what it formerly was. It all changed three years ago, when the village’s fishing boat went out to sea and never returned. Besides the tragedy of losing two local fisherman, the village also lost its chief source of revenue. The few people who remain find themselves struggling to make ends meet. But the proverbial tide turns after the boat makes a stunning reappearance.

After three years, the village’s lost fishing boat called the “Rose of Nevada” mysteriously floats back into port. No one’s onboard but there are signs of the crew who worked it. Desperate to save what’s left of their town, a local businessman named Mike (Edward Rowe) decides to send the boat back out. He hires a salty sea captain named Murgey (Francis Magee) and two deckhands, a local husband and father named Nick (George MacKay) and a drifter named Liam (Callum Turner).

Jenkin’s attention to detail adds a visual richness to the compositions that evokes an array of feelings. In one sense, it helps things to feel true and organic. It feels as if we are embedded in the suffering community or aboard the cramped fishing boat. At the same time, Jenkin deftly skews our sense of reality with his illusory lensing. Cryptic imagery transports us back in time while creative touches, like cleverly incorporated film burns, leave the impression we’re moving in and out of a dream.

This comes more clearly into focus after Nick and Liam return home. I won’t dare spoil what they discover, but it sets two uniquely different paths in front of them that neither are quite prepared for. And it gives shape to the movie’s deeper themes of loss, sacrifice, second chances, and socio-economic decline. Meanwhile strong supporting work from Rosalind Eleazar, Yana Penrose, and Mae Voogd adds moral and emotional stakes to this enigmatic tale.

“Rose of Nevada” is one of the most visually absorbing and strikingly immersive films I’ve experienced in some time. Jenkin’s unique cinematic style mixed with perfectly tuned performances creates a deeply evocative experience that lures you in and keeps you engaged with its mesmerizing rhythm and mysterious allure. It’s a strange movie in many regards. But it’s not hard to get in sync with it. And once you do, you simply can’t break its hold on you.

VERDICT – 4.5 STARS