Fall movie preview 2022: Release dates, plus 10 films in the spotlight
Fall movie preview: Filmmakers look to the past this season, as several historical dramas, biopics and documentaries are on the slate.
Horror Movies
‘Open Water 3: Cage Dive’ (2017) charts found-footage course
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): The trilogy capper dumps the trio in the water in an amusing way, and never becomes scary. But it’s cheesy fun.
Elba, solid lion action help ‘Beast’ roar along
Movie review: This South African animal-attack thriller is driven by a familiar but intense tale of a dad and his two daughters in peril.
‘Jeepers Creepers 2’ (2003) more, yet somehow less, of same
Frightening Friday (Movie review): After the 2001 film about the flying Creeper was a slick B-horror hit, this similar sequel got cranked out.
‘Red Water’ (2003) serves up sweaty shark fun on the bayou
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): At least the premise is somewhat fresh for this genre: Oil drillers and drug runners take on a river shark.
‘Orphan: First Kill’ silly where ‘Orphan’ (2009) is creepy
Movie reviews: The prequel to “Orphan” asks the audience to accept a major “Just Go With It” scenario, and I couldn’t go with it.
‘Meg’ (2018) combines Vernean adventure, Jason Statham
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): More of a special effects feast than serious science fiction, “The Meg” at least delivers on its promise of spectacle.
Mainstream ‘Last House on the Left’ (2009) still harrowing
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Although it lacks low-budget grit, the remake faithfully reproduces the original’s shocking human immorality.
‘Open Water’ (2004) might be too realistic for some
Toothy Tuesday (Movie review): Chris Kentis’ film ranks as a classic of shark horror, but for entirely different reasons from “Jaws.”
‘The Hills Have Eyes’ (2006) a tasty cannibal remake
Frightening Friday (Movie review): The anti-nuke theme is old hat, but this bigger-budget remake certainly delivers bloody thrills.