This Week's Notable Horror: 04/28 - 05/04
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It looks like April is going out with a bang, as we've got a dozen notable releases this week. If you missed them in theaters tomorrow sees DEATH OF A UNICORN and DROP land on PVOD. If you'd rather wait until Friday you'll have more options like the new shark flick FEAR BELOW on VOD or the supernatural movie ROSARIO in theaters. Friday also debuts the VOD and physical media release of SCREAMBOAT. If nothing mentioned is of interest then check below for everything else releasing this week.
NOTE: This is not a comprehensive list (there's simply too much to keep track of), but it is a list of the more notable movies to look out for. If you spot an error or if a movie is missing from the list, contact me. Keep in mind that these are US release dates, so they may differ if you're in another country.
VOD: Video on Demand
PVOD: Premium Video on Demand
Limited: Limited Theatrical Release
Theaters: Wide Theatrical Release
PROJECT MKHEXE
MONDAY - APRIL 28th (VOD)(Screambox)
Tim, an amateur filmmaker, returns home to film his brother Sean’s funeral after his apparent suicide. But in the days that follow, Tim discovers Sean’s obsession with an Internet urban legend that does not exist about a secret government mind control experiment gone horrifically wrong, Project MKHEXE.
BIG FREAKING RAT
TUESDAY - APRIL 29th (VOD)
Ranger Brody believes looking after his teenage niece and nephew will be the biggest challenge of the summer until his brand-new campground is turned into a den of terror by a massive mutant rat. Years of dumping toxic waste into the land have created a monstrous rodent with a taste for blood, and now it’s up to a reluctant band of warriors to exterminate the beast.
DEATH OF A UNICORN
TUESDAY - APRIL 29th (PVOD)
A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
DROP
TUESDAY - APRIL 29th (PVOD)
Violet (Meghann Fahy), a widowed mother on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet’s young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor’s final directive? Kill Henry.
THE LAST CABIN
TUESDAY - APRIL 29th (VOD)
Trapped in a remote cabin, a film crew finds themselves stalked by three masked men who know the isolated forest and their every move.
A DESERT
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (Limited)
A past his prime photographer heads out on a road trip across the American Southwest to recapture the magic and success of his previous work. Instead, he finds himself thrust into the dark and chaotic underbelly of America and unwittingly drags his wife and a shady private detective down into this nightmare world with him.
DAYDREAMERS
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (Limited)
The tale of two totally opposite and estranged brothers, Nhat and Marco. Both are vampires. Nhat is a daydreamer, vowing to never devour human blood again. Marco is a rebel who fully embraces his vampirism. Marco re-enters Nhat’s life, but things are complicated when Nhat develops a relationship with a human woman who knows his secret. Marco learns of the relationship, and will stop at nothing to keep the family secret, even if it means harming his brother.
THE DEATH OF SNOW WHITE
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (Limited)
After the mysterious death of Snow White, her closest friends embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind her demise. As secrets unravel and betrayal surfaces, they realize the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic kingdom. With twists and turns at every corner, they must navigate through danger to seek justice and avenge their friend's tragic end.
FEAR BELOW
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (VOD)(Limited)
The story of a team of professional divers in 1940’s Australia hired to locate a sunken car in a river whose efforts are thwarted by a deadly bull shark hunting in the waters. When the divers discover they are working for ruthless criminals trying to recover their stolen gold bullion, the bank robbers prove to be as treacherous as what lurks beneath the surface.
HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (Limited)
The leader of a secret team known as Holy Night, that hunts down demon-worshipping cults threatening Seoul. Alongside Sharon (Seohyun), who can detect and exorcise demons, and Kim-kun (David Lee), their tactical support, the team faces a rising evil. When psychiatrist Jung-Won (Kyung Soo-Jin) seeks their help to save her younger sister Eun-Seo (Jung Ji-So) from demonic possession, the mission becomes more dangerous than ever.
ROSARIO
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (Theaters)
Wall Street stockbroker, Rosario Fuentes, returns to her grandmother's apartment after her sudden death. While sorting through her Grandmother's belongings, Rosario uncovers a horrifying secret—a hidden chamber filled with occult artifacts tied to dark generational rituals. As supernatural occurrences plague her, Rosario must confront her family’s buried secrets and face the truth about the sacrifices and choices they made.
SCREAMBOAT
FRIDAY - MAY 2nd (VOD)(DVD)(Blu-ray)
Follows a group of New Yorkers on a late-night ferry ride that turns deadly when a mischievous mouse begins a rampage, targeting unsuspecting passengers. The unlikely crew must band together to thwart the murderous menace before their relaxing commute turns into a nightmare.