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Sam Raimi’s Send Help Hits Digital With Alternate Ending and Deleted Scenes

Exclusive home extras aim to extend the film's momentum.

Imtiaz Ali Says a Lost Rockstar Draft Altered the Ending, Cites Heer Ranjha’s Influence

Netflix’s Accused Draws Low Early Reviews as Director Stands by Pratibha Ranta Casting

‘Midwinter Break’ Opens Friday With Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds at the Fore of a Somber Marital Drama

Indrans Shines in Aashaan as Johnpaul George’s Meta Drama Falters Late

‘The Rip’ Stays No. 1 on Netflix in Week Two With 40.4 Million Views

James Wan Plans Return-to-Roots Overhaul for 'Saw XI'

Rental Family Opens in Argentina, Marking Brendan Fraser’s First Post-Oscar Lead

It: Welcome to Derry Finale Reframes Lore and Maps a Reverse Timeline

Eternity Hits U.K. Theaters As Audience Buzz Builds And Streaming Timeline Emerges

Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Over Critics as Theatrical Release Builds Awards Buzz

‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Turns a Lost 1974 Interview Into Intimate, Talk-Driven Cinema

Nia DaCosta’s Hedda Reimagines Ibsen in 1950s England With an Open‑Ended Finish

Emma Stone Says Andrew Garfield Lied to Her About His ‘No Way Home’ Cameo

‘A House of Dynamite’ Begins Limited Run Ahead of Oct. 24 Netflix Launch

Harris Dickinson’s Directorial Debut 'Urchin' Opens in Theaters After Cannes Acclaim

‘Amores Perros’ Marks 25 Years With Bellas Artes Screening and Live Santaolalla Concert

Cesc Gay’s ‘Mi Amiga Eva’ Opens in Theaters, Following a 50-Year-Old’s Leap Back Into Love

‘Jugnuma — The Fable’ Draws Strong Early Reviews as Manoj Bajpayee Cites Kainchi Dham as Creative Spark

‘Honey Don’t!’ Opens Friday as Reviews Split on Ethan Coen’s Queer Noir