Shot entirely on location across Scotland’s West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail, THE NORTH follows two friends in their early thirties who reunite after a decade apart to undertake the grueling 330-mile journey.
Picturehouse has released the official trailer for THE NORTH, the European Film Awards-shortlisted immersive new feature from writer-director Bart Schrijver (Human Nature), which will open theatrically across North America beginning October 9.
Ahead of its theatrical release, the film will have a special sneak preview on October 5 in over 100 Dolby Cinema locations, offering audiences an early opportunity to experience the film on the big screen complete with Dolby Vision dual 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound, which enhances the film’s richly detailed soundscape, from the elements and ambient sounds of the Scottish Highlands.
On October 9, THE NORTH will open in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Denver/Boulder, Portland, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver, with additional markets to follow.
SYNOPSIS
Chris (Bart Harder), a Dutchman, and Lluis (Carles Pulido), a Spaniard, navigate Scotland’s lush but unpredictable terrain and the emotional challenges of reconnecting, embarking on a journey filled with overwhelming natural beauty, unexpected epiphanies and life-changing self-discovery.
The filmmakers and cast immersed themselves in the experience to make the film. Director Bart Schrijver took his small team onto the trails, carrying their equipment and supplies and sleeping outdoors along the way.
Without lighting equipment and with fewer than six cast and crew on the trail at any given time, the production had the freedom to adapt to the journey as it unfolded.
They shot chronologically, with Schrijver rewriting scenes at night based on what they had encountered that day, allowing the weather, terrain and physical realities of the journey to shape the story.
That immersive quality extends to the film’s sound design. With no traditional musical score, THE NORTH relies on the natural sounds of the trail, including wind, rain, wildlife and footsteps, to place audiences alongside its characters.
The North Trailer | Official Trailer
THE NORTH was written and directed by Bart Schrijver and stars Bart Harder and Carles Pulido.
The film was produced by Schrijver, Arnold Janssen and Tom Hölscher, with Kees De Jong serving as executive producer. Cinematography is by Twan Peeters, with sound recording by Fraser Allan and editing by Gijs Walstra.
The North is a production of the Netherlands-based Tuesday Studio, which is handling international sales on the film.
Learn more and purchase tickets, visit - www.picturehouse.com/thenorth
This fall, INDEPENDENT LENS explores stories of artificial intelligence with Ghost in the Machine, which reveals ’AI’s troubled history and present-day impacts.
Ghost in the Machine is now streaming on the PBS App and PBS Documentaries YouTube channel.
SYNOPSIS
Ghost in the Machine reveals how the human values, biases, and power structures behind artificial intelligence are shaping our world—and its societal and environmental consequences.
Ghost in the Machine Trailer | Independent Lens | PBS
Directed By: Valerie Veatch
Executive Producers: Lois Vossen, Royd Chung, Sue Cambell, Kevin Veatch, Neerja Narayanan
Learn more, visit - www.pbs.org/independentlens
In theaters October 16, CRAWLERS is about a catastrophic infestation of venomous and deadly spiders sends an apartment building into lockdown.
SYNOPSIS
Trapped inside by a police-mandated quarantine, building manager Serena (Lutz) and her residents battle to survive as the creatures multiply by the second. Armed with her intimate knowledge of the complex, Serena may be the only one who can keep them alive—if she can confront her deepest fear.
Starring Matilda Lutz
Crawlers | Official: Trailer | In Theaters October 16
Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández
Written by Jayson Rothwell
Produced by Scott Strauss, Peter Welter, Jayson Rothwell, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Josh Weinstock, Alexandra Milchan
Executive Produced by Andrew Schwartzberg, Jon Shiffman, Diarmaid McGrath
Players can once again conquer the Crucible with the release of Hell Rising, the first DLC for dark samurai action RPG, Nioh 3 from KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA.
In Hell Rising, players travel to the Keian era where they will encounter a version of Edo in the midst of a crisis following the death of the future shogun, Takechiyo. Joined by the one-eyed swordsman Yagyu Jubei and the Spanish envoy Rodrigo, players will explore an emerging mystery surrounding the Spirit Stones.
The new open-field map, the Keian era, will feature a hellish wasteland ravaged by the gales of the Crucible, where yokai, human rebels and alchemists from foreign lands roam.
In addition, Nioh 3’s second DLC, Bloody Insurrection, is currently in development, with more information to be revealed soon. Hell Rising is now available for PlayStation®5 and PC Steam™.
In Nioh 3, released in February 2026, players take on the role of Tokugawa Takechiyo, poised to become the next shogun during Japan’s prosperous Edo era.
The story unfolds on a larger scale than ever before in series history, covering various eras and regions including Edo Castle, the Totomi region during the Warring States era, the Heian era's capital city of Kyoto, and, for the first time in the franchise’s history, the Bakumatsu era.
Players can freely explore each era as a vast open field, featuring beautiful and distinct environments.
Before launching into the full game, players have the opportunity to hone their skills in the free demo, which includes both solo play and online multiplayer mode for up to three players on both PlayStation®5* and Windows PC via Steam®**. (*PlayStation®5 users in Germany will need to have a PlayStation®Plus account in order to download and play the demo. **Cross-play is not supported for online multiplayer mode.)
Fans can create their own custom character and dive into the turbulent Warring States era, even testing their abilities in an electrifying boss fight against Jakotsu-baba, with the ability to carry over save data to the full version of the game.
Nioh 3 is now available worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game includes Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.
Action cinema hits differently when the stakes are personal in Shadow Force, releasing on 4K Ultra HD and Digital on September 29, 2026 from Lions Gate.
The upcoming 4K Ultra HD and Digital release brings every explosive firefight and tactical pursuit into sharp focus. Balancing bone-crunching stunts with high-tension drama, Shadow Force offers a lot for home theater enthusiasts.
Synopsis:
In Shadow Force, Kyrah (Kerry Washington) and Issac (Golden Globe® nominee Omar Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground.
With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes an all-out war.
Cast: Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Jahleel Kamara
Special Features
- Shadow Force: Declassified — Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Joe Carnahan and Editor Kevin Hale - Making Shadow Force — Ain't Nothing to F*** With - International Waters: The Locations Behind Shadow Force - Isla Gunfight: Final Battle Breakdown - Couples Therapy: Stunts and Weapons Training - Theatrical Trailer
An audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention, WICKER tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) who commissions a husband to be made by the local basketmaker (Peter Dinklage).
Leading independent studio Black Bear has set an October 23, 2026 limited theatrical release; the film will expand nationwide the following week, October 30, 2026.
SYNOPSIS
When her wicker husband (Alexander Skarsgård) proves more spectacular than she ever imagined, his soulful spirit and unique prowess awaken something inside her, setting off a wave of jealousy, fascination, and upheaval that threatens the very fabric of village life.
Led by a cast including Academy Award® winner Olivia Colman, Golden Globe® winner Alexander Skarsgård, and Emmy Award® winners Elizabeth Debicki and Peter Dinklage, WICKER earned rave reviews and a double standing ovation at Sundance.
WICKER | Official Trailer | Only In Theaters October
Adapted by Alex Huston Fischer & Eleanor Wilson (SAVE YOURSELVES!) from Ursula Wills’ acclaimed short story “The Wicker Husband,” WICKER was brought to life through exceptional craftsmanship, including cinematography by Academy Award® winner Lol Crawley (THE BRUTALIST), production design by Art Directors Guild Award winner Renátó Cseh (POOR THINGS), costumes by Tóth András Dániel and Attila Godena-Juhász, and a bold score by Anna Meredith (EIGHTH GRADE).
Alexander Skarsgård’s title character was masterfully realized through a fully practical suit, created by Joe Dunckley and the acclaimed design shop, Weta Workshop (AVATAR, THE LORD OF THE RINGS).
Written for the Screen and Directed by: Alex Huston Fischer & Eleanor Wilson
Produced by: Ed Sinclair, p.g.a., Tom Carver, p.g.a., Olivia Colman, Justin Lothrop, p.g.a., Brent Stiefel, Brad Zimmerman, p.g.a., David Michod, Andrea Cornwell, Oliver Kassman, Tim Headington, Lia Buman, Ryan Heller, Michael Bloom.
Learn more, visit - www.blackbearpictures.com - or - www.wicker.movie
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Where can you run when there’s nowhere to hide? Taron Egerton stars as Nate, an ex-con on the run in "She Rides Shotgun" available in 4K + Blu-ray + Digital on August 18 from Lionsgate.
SYNOPSIS
In this gritty action-thriller, Nate must protect his 11-year-old daughter, Polly (Ana Sophia Heger), as they’re pursued by unrelenting enemies, including a corrupt sheriff who is also the brutal leader of a criminal gang.
As Nate shows Polly how to fight and survive, she teaches him what unconditional love truly means in this intense, moving story about loyalty, strength, and redemption.
Cast: Taron Egerton, Ana Sophia Heger, Rob Yang, John Carroll Lynch
Special Features on the 4K + BD + Digital
Trailer
She Rides Shotgun (2025) Official Trailer
Directed by: Nick Rowland
Written by: John Harper, Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski
Produced by: Brad Weston, Collin Creighton, Nate Matteson, Hiro Murai, Taron Egerton
