The year 2024 is shaping up to be significant for film enthusiasts, particularly those keen on A24’s releases. Here are the dates and highlights of some anticipated films.
The Front Room Premiere Date
On September 6, The Front Room, directed by the Eggers Brothers, hits theaters in wide release. Brandy Norwood and Kathryn Hunter star in this psychological horror movie that delves into family dynamics going terribly wrong. The premise revolves around a woman’s mother-in-law moving in and becoming the house guest from hell.
A Different Man Featuring Sebastian Stan
Slated for limited release on September 20, A Different Man directed by Aaron Schimberg features Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson. The movie made waves at the Sundance Film Festival and won Stan the Silver Bear Award at Berlin. The plot follows Edward, who undergoes facial reconstructive surgery only to become fixated on someone re-enacting his old life.
Renate Reinsve in a Complex Role
The film isn’t just a simple drama; it dives deep into Edward’s obsession with his former self after his transformation. This intriguing storyline will keep viewers on edge with its unique premise. The film follows Edward, an outcast who is seeking a new life and fresh start. After he undergoes facial reconstructive surgery, he becomes fixated on a man starring as him in a stage production based on his former life.
Director John Crowley’s We Live in Time
Directed by John Crowley and starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, We Live in Time will see its limited release on October 11. The story revolves around an up-and-coming chef whose life takes a significant turn following an encounter with a recent divorcée leading to a decade-spanning romance.
Heretic Promises Thrills
Catching attention with its gripping narrative, Heretic, directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Wood, will be available from November 15. Starring Hugh Grant, Chloe East, and Sophie Thatcher, the thriller follows two missionaries who find themselves trapped in a deadly game after knocking on the wrong door.
Nicole Kidman Headlines Babygirl
Closing out the year is Halina Reijn’s erotic thriller Babygirl, hitting theaters on December 20. Starring Nicole Kidman along with Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, and Sophie Wilde, the movie centers around a high-powered CEO who risks everything for an affair with her younger intern.
This collection of films promises to offer diverse narratives and compelling performances, making the latter half of 2024 something to look forward to for cinephiles.
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