It’s that time to take a look at some of the upcoming releases this April from Signature Entertainment with a collection of horror, action and more that will keep you entertained for the next month of movie watching.
Charlie Says (Cert 15, 105mins)
Years after the shocking murders that made the name Charles Manson synonymous with pure evil, the three women who killed for him—Leslie Van Houten (Hannah Murray, Game of Thrones), Patricia Krenwinkel (Sosie Bacon), and Susan Atkins (Marianne Rendón)—remain under the spell of the infamous cult leader (Matt Smith, Doctor Who).
Confined to an isolated cellblock in a California penitentiary, the trio seem destined to live out the rest of their lives under the delusion that their crimes were part of a cosmic plan—until empathetic graduate student Karlene Faith (Merritt Wever) is enlisted to rehabilitate them. Convinced the prisoners are not the inhuman monsters the world believes them to be, Karlene begins the arduous process of breaking down the psychological barriers erected by Manson. But are the women ready to confront the horror of what they did, including the fabled murder of actress and model Sharon Tate (Grace Van Dien)?
Directed by boundary-pushing Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol) Charlie Says is a provocative new perspective on one of the most notorious crimes of the 20th century.
Signature Entertainment presents Charlie Says on Amazon Prime Video 2nd April
Rose (FKA as Rose: A Love Story)
Synopsis: Roseis a chilling, deeply moving and critically acclaimed horror thriller starring Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders, Jamestown, Bodyguard) and Matt Stokoe (Cursed, Jamestown, Misfits).
Gripped by a violent, terrifying illness, Rose lives in seclusion with her husband, but the arrival of a stranger shatters the fragile refuge they have built.
Signature Entertainment presents Rose on Digital Platforms 5th April
Mercenary For Justice (Cert 18, 91mins)
Steven Seagal plays tough mercenary John Seeger in this high-octane actioner. When Seeger is blackmailed into leading a highly dangerous rescue attempt to free a billionaire’s kidnapped son in South Africa, he goes along with the mission. But when Seeger finds out that he’s been double-crossed the gloves come off – and now there’s going to be hell to pay. Also starring Luke Goss and Michael Kenneth Williams.
Signature Entertainment presents Mercenary For Justice on Digital Platforms 5th April and on Amazon Prime Video 16th April
Final Days (FKA Alone)
A world in chaos, a pandemic left unchecked and humanity on the brink of extinction… This is no time to be alone! As a deadly virus turns humanity into bloodthirsty plague carriers, its a fight for survival. Aiden (Tyler Posey – Teen Wolf) awakes to discover the world he knew overnight has become an apocalyptic nightmare. Locked in his apartment alone, he soon begins to lose all sense of time and as food runs out, he must face the world to survive… Is there anyone out there and can they in turn be trusted?
Also starring Summer Spiro (Westworld) and Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games).
Signature Entertainment presents Final Days on DVD and Digital Platforms 12th April
Willy’s Wonderland (Cert 15, 89mins) HOME ENT
The legend Nic Cage takes on a set of violent animatronic amusement park mascots in this action-packed nail-biting tale of terror that will take you on the ride of your life. Stranded in a remote town with a car that will not work and no way to pay the local repair shop, The Janitor (Nic Cage) agrees to spend the night in an abandoned theme park full of animatronic characters that were once a joy to the kids of the town, but now hold a dark secret. As night falls, these once happy mascots come to life and they are out for blood. Survive at any cost, it’s only one night! Willy’s Wonderland stars Nic Cage (Mandy) alongside Emily Tosta and Beth Grant. Directed by Kevin Lewis.
Check out preview review of Willy’s Wonderland.
Signature Entertainment Presents Willy’s Wonderland on Digital Platforms 12th April and DVD & Blu-ray 19th April
Monster (Cert 18, 104mins)
Synopsis: Charlize Theron won an Oscar at the 2003 Academy Awards for her portrayal of real-life serial killer Aileen Wuornos in this gritty, hard-hitting drama by acclaimed director Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman). After a horrifically abusive childhood in Michigan, Aileen, known as ‘Lee’ is working as a sex worker on the highways of Florida. When she meets a young and reserved Selby Wall (Christina Ricci) a romance blossoms but supporting herself and her new girlfriend through legitimate means proves extremely difficult, and she soon falls back into her old ways.
Signature Entertainment presents Monster on Digital Platforms 16th April and Amazon Prime Video 7th May
11:14 (Cert 15, 82mins)
Synopsis: Critically acclaimed thriller with an all-star cast including Hillary Swank, Patrick Swayze and Henry Thomas(E.T, Haunting of Hill House). A series of deadly storylines runs on parallel tracks before coming to a head at 11:14 p.m. In a typical American suburb, Buzzy and Duffy are arrested and find themselves in the police car that responds to a car accident involving Jack (Henry Thomas). Meanwhile, some local youths are rabble-rousing, and a teenage girl is planning a romantic rendezvous. Each is about to find their lives touched by misfortune.
Signature Entertainment presents 11:14 on Digital Platforms 16th April and Amazon Prime Video 7th May
For the Sake of Vicious
It’s Halloween night and nurse Romina (Lora Burke, Poor Agnes) just wants to relax after a hard day. Suddenly all hell breaks loose when desperate Chris (Nick Smyth) breaks in demanding angry justice for wrongdoing from the past. The crazed intruder is owed a debt of blood and wants a mystery confession from his hostage. Then, just as suddenly, a band of masked mercenaries invade the house causing even more mayhem. New alliances will be tested as the occupants struggle to survive a night marked by death. Loaded with guts and gore, here’s the eye-grazing splatter rollercoaster head-on-collision to leave you begging for more.
For The Sake Of Vicious was written and directed by Gabriel Carrer (The Demolisher)and Reese Eveneshen (Defective).
Signature Entertainment presents For the Sake of Vicious on Digital Platforms 19th April
Portal (FKA Doors)
Portal is a captivating and visually-arresting sci-fi thriller that pushes the boundaries of science fiction storytelling. From the team that brought you V/H/S,Sea Fever and Becky, the film stars Josh Peck (Drake & Josh, Mean Creek), Wilson Bethel (Daredevil, Hart of Dixie) and Lina Esco (Kingdom, S.W.A.T.). When a number of mysterious, alien “doors” appear suddenly around the globe,
individuals from all walks of life must come together to discover what these doors are, where they lead, and if we can–or should–attempt to cross to the other side.
Portal was written and directed by Jeff Desom, Saman Kesh and Dugan O’Neal.
Signature Entertainment presents Portal on Digital Platforms and DVD 19th April
Fear of Rain
Fear of Rain is a twisty, unsettling and terrifying horror thriller starring Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up, Firefly Lane), Madison Iseman (Jumanji franchise, Annabelle Comes Home) and Harry Connick Jr. (PS. I Love You), that will keep you guessing whether there is real horror hiding next door.
17-year old Rain Burroughs is a mostly-typical teenage girl…with an anything-but-typical disease: early onset schizophrenia. After Rain returns home from being hospitalized, she meets strangely beautiful and hauntingly awkward Caleb. He seems too good to be true – and he very well may be. While struggling to make sense of this first brush with young love, she must suppress the self-destructive and manipulative forces consuming her mind. More frightening than the man who haunts her dreams is the real-life neighbour who, Rain is convinced, has kidnapped a little girl and are holding her captive in their attic.
Written and directed by Castille Landon who is set to direct the 2 new instalments from the “After” multi-million franchise:After We Fell and After Ever Happy
Signature Entertainment presents Fear of Rain on Digital Platforms 26th April
Forget Everything And Run (FKA F.E.A.R)
The Walking Dead meets The Revenant in this mind blowing zombie horror. When a terrifying infection is released, one family will fight to save their children against a band of marauders, hellbent on revenge in the midst of a deadly apocalypse.
Starring Jason Tobias, Marci Miller and Justin Dray. Directed by Geoff Reisner, Jason Tobias.
Signature Entertainment presents Forget Everything And Run on Digital Platforms 26th April
Smiley Face Killers (Cert 18, 96mins)
Every killer has a type… From the mind of Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho, The Final Wish) comes an all-new terrifying killer tale. When a murderous cult arrives on campus, Jake (Ronan Rubenstein, Orange is the New Black and 9-1-1: Lone Star) finds himself plagued with mysterious messages that lead him and his friends down the rabbit hole towards murder and mayhem. With pressures closing in from all sides, Jake must decide if the cryptic messages are a prank or if his life truly is at risk. As his friends begin to vanish, he realises that he may be the next one in the crosshairs and death is about to come knocking. Smiley Face Killersalso stars Mia Serafino (Electric Love)and Crispin Glover (American Gods). Directed by Tim Hunter (Rivers Edge).
Signature Entertainment presents Smiley Face Killers on Amazon Prime Video 30th April
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
