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raditionally, September does not feature blockbuster hits or major tentpole films, but horror movies usually perform well during this early fall period. This month, our standout pick is a highly anticipated sequel to a cult classic. Rob Reiner and his team are hopefully turning it up to eleven with the Spinal Tap follow-up.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
By Lori Vernon
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Directed by Rob Reiner Rated R • Sept. 10- IMAX; Sept. 12- In Theaters
Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary ** This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls( Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. The film
also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi( Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality— and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn ' t join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ' n ' roll. Fran Drescher, Paul Shaffer, Questlove, and Chris Addison also appear.
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Directed by Michael Chaves Rated R • September 5- In Theaters
The ninth entry in the $ 2 billion + theatrical Conjuring universe reunites Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson for one last case as the renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.
Highest 2 Lowest
Directed by Spike Lee RatedR • Sept. 5-Apple TV +; Sept. 15 in Theaters
When a titan music mogul( Denzel Washington), widely known as having the " best ears in the business," is targeted with a ransom plot, he is stuck in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa ' s crime thriller ** High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern-day New York City.
The Cut
Directed by Sean Ellis RatedR • September5-InTheaters
After a career-ending defeat, a former boxing champion( Orlando Bloom) trains for redemption – but as obsession takes hold and reality unravels, he may be spiraling into something far more terrifying in this thriller.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki RatedR • September12-InTheaters
As Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps engage in group Hashira Training for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters, but are plunged into a mysterious space at the hands of Kibutsuji. Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps have fallen into the demons ' stronghold – the Infinity Castle, where the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.
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