by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Another New Trailer for ‘The Death of Snow White’ Dark Horror Film
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You will die tonight, Snow White!” Entertainment Squad & Horror Collective have revealed a second trailer for the horror remix The Death of Snow White, retelling the classic Snow White story with darker vibes. Finally ready for release this week in theaters. Pursued by her stepmother for eternal beauty, Snow White flees into a scary forest and aligns with seven bloodthirsty dwarves – cold-blooded assassins with a knack for brutal killings. Her spirit is tested in this grim spin on the classic fairy tale. 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. This stars Sanae Loutsis, with Chelsea Edmundson, Tristan Nokes, Meredith Binder, Colin Miller, Dillon Moore, Jeremy Hallam, Michael DeSanto II, Risa Mei, and Eric Pope. “Fairy tales have always had a dark side, and The Death of Snow White embraces that in a bold, terrifying way.” This looks better than it should, might actually be entertaining enough to watch once. Beware the witch. ????
Here’s the second trailer (+ poster) for Jason Brooks’ horror The Death of Snow White, from YouTube:
You can watch the first trailer for Brooks’ The Death of Snow White movie right here to view more footage.
Hunted by her evil stepmother, Snow White (featuring Sanae Loutsis as this iconic fairy tale character) must overcome the horrors of the dark forest and make unlikely friends with 7 murderous dwarves in this dark retelling of the classic fairy tale. The Death of Snow White is directed by American horror writer / actor / SFX artist / filmmaker Jason Brooks, director of the indie horror movies Missing Girl: The Carrie Burke Story and Friday the 13th Vengeance 2: Bloodlines previously. The screenplay is written by Jason Brooks and Naomi Mechem-Miller. Produced by Eric Michael Kochmer, Charles Bunce, Kayli Fortun, Jason Brooks, Naomi Mechem-Miller, Kody Newton, and Sharif Ibrahim. Made by Real Fiction Studios based in the Pacific Northwest. Entertainment Squad will debut Jason Brooks’ The Death of Snow White horror film in select US theaters starting on May 2nd, 2025 coming up soon. Anyone planning to actually watch this?
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Official Trailer for ‘The Better Sister’ Thriller Series with Biel & Banks
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Keeping secrets, and leading double lives. This is what your family is about.” Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for a tricky new mystery thriller series titled The Better Sister, adapted from the bestselling book. “Every family has a history.” This will be streaming on PV at the end of May – coming up sooner than you think. A new series lead by the powerhouse duo Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks caught up in a peculiar murder case. Based on Alafair Burke’s book, The Better Sister is about Chloe, a high-profile media exec living a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband and son Ethan, while her estranged sister Nicky struggles to make ends meet. But when Chloe’s husband Adam is murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting these two sisters. His death unveils long-hidden family secrets, shaking their world. Starring Biel & Banks, with Corey Stoll, Kim Dickens, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Bobby Naderi, Gabriel Sloyer, Gloria Reuben, plus Matthew Modine and Lorraine Toussaint. This is a damn good trailer – sets up a massively intriguing thriller, with a stacked cast too. It looks terrific.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Prime Video’s series The Better Sister, direct from YouTube:
The Better Sister, adapted from the novel written by bestselling author Alafair Burke, is an 8-ep electric thriller limited series for streaming about the terrible things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together. Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her handsome lawyer husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan) by her side while her estranged sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) struggles to make ends meet and stay clean. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, reuniting the two sisters, as they try to untangle a complicated family history in order to discover the truth behind his death.
The Better Sister is a new streaming series created by writers / filmmakers Olivia Milch (writer & director of Dude, and a writer on Ocean’s 8) and Regina Corrado (“Sons of Anarchy”, “The Strain”, “Russian Doll”, “Cabinet of Curiosities”, “Tulsa King”). Adapted from the book of the same name written by Alafair Burke. With writing by Ariel Doctoroff, Brittany Dushame, Lauren Stremmel, Olivia Milch & Regina Corrado. And featuring episodes directed by Leslie Hope, Azazel Jacobs (The Lovers, French Exit, His Three Daughters), and Craig Gillespie (Fright Night, I Tonya, Cruella, Pam & Tommy, Dumb Money). Produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon MGM Studios. Executive produced by Olivia Milch, Regina Corrado, Craig Gillespie, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, Alissa Bachner, Kerry Orent, Annie Marter, Michelle Purple. Amazon will debut The Better Sister streaming on Prime Video starting May 29th, 2025.
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Tom Segura’s Very Dark Sketch Comedy Series ‘Bad Thoughts’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Think of this as a conversation to get to the truth… I wanna get to the real stuff!” Ohhh this looks wild. Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a brand new sketch comedy series called Bad Thoughts, arriving to watch starting May. “Step into Tom Segura’s twisted world, where he spins his signature dark humor into wildly unexpected and laugh-out-loud tales – and lets his intrusive thoughts win.” This looks properly cathartic and seriously F’d up! As it should! This showcases a series of vignettes where the stories unfold in a in a hilariously disturbing way. It’s also described as “Black Mirror by way of David Cronenberg, if he were tripping on mushrooms.” Featuring everything from prosthetic genitals, conjoined twins, deepfakes — and one horrified Peruvian mom. And lots of guest stars, of course. “The project began as a few short films the stand-up comic wrote between tour stops. He pitched them to director Rami Hachache, and after an intense 11-day shoot, they had enough material to convince Netflix to order a full series.” This reminds me of how much I miss “Key & Peele”, and how brilliant they were creating sketch comedy segments like these. Enjoy.
Here’s the offiical trailer (+ poster) for Tom Segura’s comedy series Bad Thoughts, direct from YouTube:
In this six-episode dark comedic series, Tom Segura navigates unthinkable situations and fantasies within a cinematic world. A collection of hilariously disturbing stories that push the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could imagine. Bad Thoughts is a new sketch comedy series created & directed & produced & starring & “needs therapy” by comedian Tom Segura, director of one other short film, along with tons of work as a comedy writer and stand-up comic. With writing by Conor Galvin, Craig Gerard, Rami Hachache, Jeremy Konner, Tom Segura, Greg Tuculescu, Matthew Zinman. And episodes directed by Tom Segura, Jeremy Konner, and Rami Hachache. It’s produced by Your Mom’s House. Executive produced by Tom Segura, Ryan Hall, Molly Mandel, Jeremy Konner, Craig Gerard, & Matthew Zinman. Netflix will debut Segura’s Bad Thoughts series streaming May 13th, 2025 coming soon. Anyone want to watch this series?
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Trailer for ‘Wick is Pain’ Doc – On Keanu Reeves Making ‘John Wick’
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“We might as well tell the whole story…” Lionsgate has unveiled an offiical trailer for a documentary film titled Wick is Pain, from filmmaker Jeffrey Doe. This doc is a companion to the upcoming Ballerina spin-off movie (starring Ana de Armas), offering fans an inside look at the remarkable making of and the legacy of the John Wick franchise. “What began as an independent film, facing numerous obstacles, including financing challenges, before Lionsgate acquired it in 2014, quickly evolved into a global phenomenon that redefined the action genre and launched three mega-hit sequels.” The original John Wick starring Keanu Reeves opened in theaters in 2014 – but it wasn’t easy to pull off. They ran out of money, needing an extra $6 million, until it was Eva Longoria who put up the cash (read her story here). The rest is history, as they say! Four five movies later… This doc features Keanu, creators Chad Stahelski and Derek Kolstad, and many other people involved in the movies, talking about how it all happened & how it keeps on kicking ass.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Jeffrey Doe’s doc film Wick is Pain, direct from YouTube:
From Lionsgate – Wick is Pain is the incredible true story behind the John Wick franchise, starring Keanu Reeves. In never-before-seen footage captured over a decade on and off set, this doc film chronicles John Wick’s journey from independent film—facing a mountain of creative, financial, personal challenges—into a global phenomenon that redefined the action genre and launched three megahit sequels. Join Keanu Reeves, director Chad Stahelski, and the extended Wick cast and crew as they go behind the scenes of this billion-dollar franchise that almost never happened. Wick is Pain is a doc directed by filmmaker Jeffrey Doe, a longtime film editor now directing his first feature film. Produced by Josh Oreck, Gabriel Roth, and Matthew Sidle. The film will premiere with a BeyondFest screening in early May. Lionsgate will then debut Wick is Pain direct-to-VOD starting May 9th, 2025 for anyone to watch. Anyone interested? Look good?
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Emma Mackey & Fiona Shaw Go to Spain in ‘Hot Milk’ Thriller Trailer
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“I’d rather be dead than shackled.” IFC Films has revealed an official trailer for Hot Milk, an indie thriller from screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz (of Ida, Disobedience, Colette, She Said, The Salt Path) making her feature directorial debut. This originally premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival a few months ago, but got mostly mixed to negative reviews from critics. I wish it was better. In this, Sofia travels to the Spanish coast with her domineering mother, who seeks a cure for a strange illness. A tantalizing world awaits Sofia, if she can escape her mother’s demands. The mother and daughter stay in a seaside town called Almería (see Google Maps), where they consult a peculiar healer who might help solve her mother’s problems. While waiting for the treatment, Sofia falls in with an older woman who sweeps her off her feet. Starring Emma Mackey, Fiona Shaw, Pasty Ferran, Yann Gael, Vangelis Mourikis, Vincent Perez, and Vicky Krieps as Ingrid. I caught this at Berlinale with everyone else and it’s such a frustrating mess. Also none of us could figure out why it’s called Hot Milk – there’s no milk anywhere & it has nothing to do with the story.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s film Hot Milk, direct from YouTube:
Set in the scorching heat of a Spanish summer, the film follows Rose (Fiona Shaw) and her daughter Sofia (Emma Mackey) as they travel to the town of Almería to consult with Gómez (Vincent Perez) an enigmatic healer who may hold the key to Rose’s mysterious illness, which has led her to now use a wheelchair. But in the sun-drenched town, Sofia, trapped till now by her mother’s condition, begins to shed her inhibitions as she is drawn to the magnetic charms of a free spirited traveler, Ingrid (Vicky Krieps). Sofia’s increased freedom becomes too much for her controlling mother, and as the hot sun beats down, their relationship simmers with pent-up resentments and bitterness, threatening to tear the fragile threads that hold them together. Hot Milk is written and directed by British writer / filmmaker Rebecca Lenkiewicz, making her feature directorial debut after writing the scripts for Ida, Disobedience, Colette, Servants, She Said, and The Salt Path previously. Based on the book “Hot Milk” by Deborah Levy. Produced by Christine Langan, Kate Glover, & Giorgos Karnavas. This initially premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. IFC Films will debut Hot Milk in US theaters starting on June 27th, 2025 coming soon. Anyone into this film?
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by admin | Apr 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Rockin’ New 41st Anniversary Trailer for ‘This is Spinal Tap’ Rock Doc
by Alex Billington
April 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“I wanted to capture the sights, the sounds, the smells, of a hardworking rock band on the road.” It’s time for Spinal Tap to rock your face off – again! Bleecker Street has launched a trailer for the 41st Anniversary “Golden” celebration / re-release of the iconic rock classic This is Spinal Tap. For the uninitiated, This is Spinal Tap is Rob Reiner & Christopher Guest’s badass mockumentary – it’s an entirely fake film presented as a real documentary about a fake band. This Is Spinal Tap chronicles England’s loudest and most punctual band on their disaster-filled U.S. tour. Experience the remastered, remixed, and definitive version of what can only be described as a mockumentary masterpiece. The original This is Spinal Tap debuted in 1984 as Reiner’s very first feature. It’s the film where “turn it up to 11” comes from. It also recently screened at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival before they started filming the sequel – Spinal Tap II, due out later this year (in September). “The cult comedy classic of the 80s, brimming with energy and grease-stained humor, where the music is amped up to 11 and the lights are explosive!” With Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra, Bruno Kirby. This film rules – rock on.
Here’s the 41st Anniversary trailer (+ poster) for Rob Reiner’s rock doc This is Spinal Tap, on YouTube:
This Is Spinal Tap shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real. This is Spinal Tap is a classic rock mockumentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner, his very first feature film before going on to make The Sure Thing (1985) and Stand By Me (1986) right after this. It’s written by Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner. Produced by Karen Murphy. This originally opened in theaters in March 1984 and it also played at the USA Film Festival. It was added to the National Film Registry in 2002. Bleecker Street is releasing the sequel Spinal Tap II later this year. The original This is Spinal Tap will play again in US theaters starting July 5th, 2025. Stop by their official site.
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