The new year is soon upon us and here a few movies that we are looking forward to in 2019!

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Comedy

US Release Date: 2019



Hitler riding a T-Rex in the hollow Earth! Who do I have to grovel to so that I can see this movie right now?



The Coming Race is a follow up to 2012’s Iron Sky, about a secret nazi base on the far side of the moon. The first one was a heck of a lot of fun and the trailer for the new one looks even crazier. I can’t wait!



The movie is getting a premier in Finland and the Scandinavian countries on January 16th, with some festival dates announced for later in the year. We’ll be keeping a close eye on this for a US release date.



Genre(s): Horror

US Release Date: 2018/2019



This is the only movie on the list that I’ve actually had a chance to see already. We reviewed it last fall and loved it! It’s already appeared at some festivals and had a premier, but I can’t wait for it to get a wider release so you all can see it! Definitely check out this Holbrookian Horror when it comes out. It’s a unique movie that doesn’t disappoint.



Genre(s): Horror

US Release Date: 2019



Do you prefer a 13th Century period piece about Italian villagers capturing and killing a cult of satan-worshippers or a post-apocalyptic future with undead knights stalking the living?



What if I told you you didn’t have to choose?



I’ve never seen any of the “Blind Dead” movies, but after seeing this trailer, I think I need to immediately check them all out! It’s not clear if this is a follow up or a reboot of the 70’s Italian horror series, but who cares? I’m going to be seeing this one for sure either way!



Genre(s): Sci-Fi

US Release Date: January 8 (VOD)



Loophole looks a bit like a low-budget version of Minority Report. When a gene that dictates who is likely to commit violent crimes is discovered, everyone gets herded into testing facilities to determine who has it. It suggests a contemplation of science vs. religious thinking.



This could be a pretty cool sci-fi thriller, or a total stinker. I look forward to finding out!



Genre(s): Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi-Thriller

US Release Date: January 11 (Theaters)



They had me at Keanu Reeves. This Sci-Fi story about a man who illicitly clones the family that he lost in a car accident is right up my alley.



Check out this line from the trailer: “I didn’t defy every natural law there is just to lose you again.” That is a beautiful line for a trailer. The implied desperation and backstory there is amazing.



Genre(s): Action

US Release Date: 2019

This is right in Bad Movie Night’s wheelhouse. Low budget, body-horror, cheesy CGI and acting. We’ve been burned before by Mermaid horror tales, but we’re not going to stop trying! Can’t wait to see this film from Milko Davis, director of The Jurassic Dead!

Genre(s): Horror, Thriller

US Release Date: February 1 (Theaters and VOD)



Any brief description of this movie sounds like a trope-filled snooze fest to me. Business man kills prostitute, complications arise, yada yada yada. Yawn.



But holy shit that trailer looks cool! It speaks to a much more creative movie with more going on that can or should be given away in a trailer. I’m curious to check out this adaptation of the Ryû Murakami novel.



Genre(s): Horror

US Release Date: May 24



What if an alien infant banished to Earth and raises by farmers didn’t grow up to be a superhero? What if he was straight up an evil horror villain. This movie subverts the superhero genre entirely, and I like how the scale seems small, unlike a superhero movie. Reminds me of M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable in that way.



Ad Astra

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

US Release Date: May 24



I don’t know much about this one, so I’ll let the description speak for itself: “Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.”



Sci-fi is my jam. No trailer yet, but if it looks cool when the trailer drops, they’ll have sold me a ticket.



Zombieland 2

Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Horror

US Release Date: October 11



The first Zombieland was a heck of a lot of fun and the four main cast members are back. Comedy sequels are hard to pull off, but here’s hoping this will be better than the Amazon show that tried to recast the lead roles!



No trailer yet, but I look forward to seeing if it captures the fun of the first film.



Genre(s): Horror

US Release Date: February 8 (Limited)



I’m not usually a fan of Nunsploitation movies, but this one looks cool.



Jurassic Thunder

Genre(s): Action

US Release Date: 2019



If you follow Bad Movie Night, you know I’m down for anything with Dinosaurs in it. While The Jurassic Dead received a split review from us, we’re looking forward to seeing what director Milko Davis pulls out this time!



No trailer yet, but hopefully we’ll see something soon.



Genre(s): Comedy, Horror, Mystery

US Release Date: 2019



This Swedish thriller looks bizarre. I dig it!



Johnny Z

Genre(s): Action, Horror

US Release Date: 2019



2018 was a pretty good year for zombies. Haven’t seen much yet for 2019.



I think the description of this movie speaks for itself: “Johnny Z is a horror-action feature film about a half human, half zombie named Johnny who, under the guidance of a martial arts master seeks vengeance on the evil corporation that created him.”



I look forward to putting this on my “Best of 2019” list next December!



No trailer yet, but I am very optimistic about this one!



Genre(s): Horror, Thriller

US Release Date: March 15



Home invasion movies are not my cup of tea, but Us appears to take a supernatural twist. Jordan Peele won me over with Get Out. I’ve been excited to see what’s next from him for awhile. I doubt Us will disappoint.

