This Week's Notable Horror: 06/29 - 07/05
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The new release offerings are light this week, with fewer than half a dozen titles on the way. The biggest is OBSESSION, which makes its way to PVOD tomorrow, followed by the VOD release of the backwoods slasher PITFALL. Meanwhile, Friday sees the limited theatrical debut of the supernatural flick LOCKBOX. Check below for everything notable coming our way 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. Also, keep in mind that these are US release dates, so they may differ if you're in another country. Dates are subject to change.
VOD: Video on Demand
PVOD: Premium Video on Demand
Limited: Limited Theatrical Release
Theaters: Wide Theatrical Release
JACKED
TUESDAY - JUNE 30th (VOD)
In the Summer of 1987, after a perfect day at the lake, two small-town teenagers are stuck with a broken-down car and later, in a fight for their lives when they cross paths with a violent stalker.
OBSESSION
TUESDAY - JUNE 30th (PVOD)
After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
PITFALL
TUESDAY - JUNE 30th (VOD)
After a young man gets separated from his friends while in the woods, he falls into a 10-foot deep pit of spikes, impaling him through the leg, and leaving him trapped. He quickly learns that his fall was not an accident.
SLASHERCISE
WEDNESDAY - JULY 1st (BloodStream)
Follows a masked killer known only as Meathead as he stalks the fitness clubs of Los Angeles, turning workout sessions into blood-soaked nightmares. As the city's top trainers are picked off one by one, a group of determined fitness fanatics must fight back before they become the next bodies on the mat.
LOCKBOX
FRIDAY - JULY 3rd (Limited)
Seeking peace after her mother’s death, Ellen retreats to a rural town and takes in her severely traumatized cousin Winthrop. Their fragile domestic balance shatters when an erratic neighbor warns that Winthrop is dangerous. As strange phenomena escalate, Ellen must put everything on the line to defend Winthrop from a dangerous otherworldly entity determined to track him down.