Too often Thanksgiving in the US is a bit overlooked in favor of late December holidays, but one could suppose that the holiday finally gets its comeuppance with its own horror film about a Thanksgiving-inspired killer who terrorizes the birthplace of the holiday premiering this week. In addition to that, this week sees the release of a docu-concert film about the legendary Billy Idol, a prequel to the highly popular Hunger Games series, a drama about the infamously bad American Samoa soccer team, and much more!
Billy Idol: State Line
A docu-concert feature film that starts with a mini-doc about HOOVER DAM and finishes with the first ever Rock and Roll show performed and filmed at the world famous landmark. The live event took place on 8th April 2023.
Directed by Vincent Adam Paul, George Scott
Starring: Billy Idol, Steve Jones, Alison Mosshart, Tony Kanal, Steve Stevens
Release date: November 15
Dolly Parton Rockstar: Global First Listen Event
A theatrical premiere for Dolly Parton’s “Rockstar” album, featuring selected tracks, a music video for the title track, interviews, and exclusive performances of “9 to 5” and a holiday song.
Starring: Dolly Parton, Eddie Trunk
Release date: November 15
Do Not Disturb
Love is all consuming in this narcotic nightmare crafted by writer/director John Ainslie. Do Not Disturb is a psychedelic exploration of love, lust and carnal desire.
Directed by John Ainslie
Starring: Kimberly Laferriere, Rogan Christopher, Janet Porter, Christian McKenna, Rupinder Nagra
Release date: November 17
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (PG-13)
Coriolanus Snow mentors and develops feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the 10th Hunger Games.
Directed by Francis Lawrence
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis, Dexter Sol Ansell, Rosa Gotzler
Release date: November 17
Next Goal Wins (PG-13)
The story of the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0.
Directed by Taika Waititi
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Will Arnett
Release date: November 17
Thanksgiving (R)
After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the infamous holiday.
Directed by Eli Roth
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Rick Hoffman, Gina Gershon, Milo Manheim, Addison Rae
Release date: November 17
Trolls Band Together (PG)
Directed by Walt Dohrn, Tim Heitz
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Michael Rich, Kenan Thompson
Release date: November 17
