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Indie Explosion and Haunted House Horror Dominate Weekend Releases
3 Oct
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"
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.
