“Hold the Dark”
Release Date: 9/28
Look, if you don’t know who director Jeremy Saulnier is by now, you have some homework ahead of you. The young director has already turned in two completely unique, and incredible, films with “Blue Ruin” and 2016’s “Green Room.” Now, he comes to Netflix with his latest, which he promises ups the ante quite a bit on his filmmaking, “Hold the Dark.” The film stars Jeffrey Wright and Alexander Skarsgård and from everything we’ve seen, is going to be Saulnier’s first step to becoming one of the best filmmakers around.
“The Kindergarten Teacher”
Release Date: 10/12
The latest film starring Maggie Gyllenhaal comes to Netflix in October and is sure to be a quality affair. “The Kindergarten Teacher” features Gyllenhaal, who doesn’t do bad movies by the way, as the titular educator that takes a special, if not creepy, interest in a young prodigy. The film comes from writer-director Sara Colangelo and has been a festival standout already this year. You’re not going to want to miss this. (READ OUR REVIEW)
“Apostle”
Release Date: 10/12
Gareth Evans. Enough said. This guy is one of the most inventive and interesting directors working today and if you have seen his incredible “Raid” films, then you know why I say that. If that’s not enough to sell you, then perhaps Dan Stevens as the star will be that extra push you need. Stevens stars as a man coming back home to his family in 1905. Much to his dismay, he finds that his sister is being held for ransom by a religious cult. And considering this is a Gareth Evans movie, you can probably see where this goes, as Stevens’ character attempts to take his sister back by any means necessary.
“22 July”
Release Date: 10/19
The Paul Greengrass-directed film was intended to debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. However, after a feud with Netflix (long story, but worth the read), the film languished around without any word until this fall. Now, viewers at home will be able to see Greengrass’ film about the true story of Norway’s deadliest terrorist attack, where 77 people were killed. Heavy subject, no doubt, but definitely a film that will potentially be around for awards consideration.
