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Indie Explosion and Haunted House Horror Dominate Weekend Releases

Summary

  • IFC's supernatural horror "Good Boy" opens in 1,650 theaters
  • Neon's documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5" explores the author's prophetic vision
  • Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting in Focus Features' "Anemone"
Indie Explosion and Haunted House Horror Dominate Weekend Releases

This past weekend witnessed an explosion of independent film releases, catering to a diverse array of moviegoers. Leading the charge was IFC's supernatural horror "Good Boy," which opened in 1,650 theaters. The feature directorial debut of Ben Leonberg, the film tells a haunted house story through the eyes of a family dog, starring the director's own pooch, Indy.

In the documentary realm, Neon's "Orwell: 2+2=5" premiered at the IFC Center in New York. Directed by Raoul Peck, the film explores the prophetic nature of George Orwell's works, interweaving clips, readings, and modern-day footage to craft a timely portrait of the renowned author. Neon is planning a major awards campaign for the film.

Rounding out the weekend's highlights was the return of acclaimed actor Daniel Day-Lewis in Focus Features' "Anemone." Co-written by and starring the actor, the film marks his first on-screen appearance since a 2017 hiatus. Directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, "Anemone" follows two estranged brothers who reunite after years apart.

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"Good Boy" is a haunted house horror film told through the eyes of a family dog, Indy, who senses invisible presences and a malevolent force in the family's new country home.
The documentary "Orwell: 2+2=5" explores the prophetic nature of George Orwell's works, including "1984" and "Animal Farm," and how his vision of authoritarianism has become increasingly relevant in modern times.
Daniel Day-Lewis, the acclaimed actor, is making a comeback to the screen after an eight-year hiatus, co-writing and starring in the film "Anemone" alongside his son, director Ronan Day-Lewis.

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