March 2023 Movie Trailer Roundup
Ape vs. Mecha Ape
Rent/Buy on VOD from Vudu
Recognizing the destructive power of its captive giant Ape, the military makes its own battle-ready A.I., Mecha Ape but its first practical test goes horribly wrong, leaving the military no choice but to release the imprisoned giant ape to stop the colossal robot before it destroys downtown Chicago.
Big Shark
Coming to some theaters…eventually…in a weird release pattern. Check Fandango, I guess.
Three firefighters must save New Orleans from a shark attack.
The Black Demon
Coming to theaters April 28, 2023 – Fandango
Stranded on a crumbling rig in Baja, a family faces off against a vengeful megalodon shark.
From Black
Streaming on Shudder April 28, 2023
A recovering drug addict, desperate for closure and saddled by crushing guilt after the disappearance of her young son, is presented with a bizarre offer to learn the truth about what happened and set things right – if she is willing to pay a terrifying price. How dark is she willing to go for a chance at redemption?
Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism
Coming to VOD April 6 – Preorder on VUDU
Lara is a woman tormented, torn between science and faith. Pushed by her husband to seek treatment from a congregation of zealots, a ruthless exorcist will try to save her soul by putting an innocent woman through hell.
Holy Shit!
Now Streaming on Screambox
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Architect FRANK wakes up from unconsciousness – bloody squeezed in a Dixie loo, he finds himself locked and barricaded. Frank quickly begins to realize, that he has to find a way out, if he wants to survive the next hour. It won’t be a walk in the park.
Nefarious
In theaters April 14 – Fandango
On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a last minute court-ordered psychiatric evaluation. The killer surprises the psychiatrist with his claim that instead of trying to avoid his fate, he is in fact a demon who wants the execution to go forward… and further claims that before their brief time together is over, the doctor will commit three murders of his own.
Renfield
In theaters April 14 – Fandango
In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.
The Resurrection of Charles Manson
Rent/Buy on VOD from Vudu
Rent/Buy on VOD from Amazon
While a couple edits a Charles Manson movie in an Airbnb, the film’s dark events begin to come true in the mysterious plot of a hidden leader.
Summoning Sylvia
Coming to VOD April 7. No preorder information available.
Larry has been kidnapped by his three best friends for a bachelor weekend getaway at a haunted house. As they sashay through the dusty corridors, the comrades recount the house’s legend from a hundred years ago: a murderous woman named Sylvia slaughtered her son and buried him beneath the house’s floorboards. But then Larry remembers that he was supposed to spend the weekend bonding with Harrison, his mysterious future brother-in-law. Horrified at his oversight, Larry invites the army-uniformed, hetero Harrison to join his gaggle’s gaycation, neglecting to run it by his friends. Later, as they hold a high-spirited séance to summon the sinister Sylvia, the group ends up welcoming more houseguests than they bargained for.
The Tank
Coming to select theaters April 21, 2023 – Fandango
After mysteriously inheriting an abandoned coastal property, Ben and his family accidentally unleash an ancient, long-dormant creature that terrorized the entire region-including his own ancestors-for generations.
Trinket Box
Coming to theaters March 31, 2023 – Fandango
A newlywed interracial couple Mike (White) and Ava (Duke) move to a new home set on starting new beginnings, but an historical evil, locked away for years, is about to break free and wreak havoc on their relationship and their lives.
The Unheard
Streaming on Shudder March 31, 2023
Chloe Grayden undergoes an experimental procedure to restore her hearing. So she begins to suffer from auditory hallucinations related to the vanishing of her mother.
War of the Worlds: The Attack
No release information avaliable
The adventures of 3 young astronomers and their fight to survive a deadly Martian Invasion.
The Wrath of Becky
Coming to theaters May 26, 2023 – Fandango
Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.
You’re Killing Me
Rent/Buy on VOD from Vudu April 7
Follows Eden, who goes to a coveted ‘Heaven and Hell’ party, hoping to get a letter of recommendation to an elite university from the wealthy parents of her classmate, but the party quickly turns into a fight for her life.
You’re Not Alone
No preorder information available
A man is on a plane when he sees his daughter being stalked through the home security system.
