There are a lot of options out there this weekend. Below is my take on a few of the new options, where to find them, and whether they are worth jumping into. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734.

Insidious: Out of the Further (Theaters)
Starring: Amelia Eve, Lin Shaye, and Sam Spruell
Synopsis: This is the sixth installment in the franchise coming after the door quite literally closed on the original cast. But it’s still tied together by Shaye’s Elise, who though dead is there to help guide another lost soul. This time it’s Gemma (Eve), a single mother who had her own tragic childhood. Turns out there was more to the story then, as there is now when Gemma begins having dark visions. She is a passenger, who can reach out to the Further, with the twist she can bring things back. That’s a power that’s appealing to a sadistic departed soul (Spruell) who plans to use Gemma as his ride back to the land of the living, ruining her life along the way. I didn’t have a lot of expectations with this one. This franchise has never been my favorite and the past few installments have been mostly diminishing returns—especially whenever it’s stepped away from the original protagonists. But this manages to weave in a decent amount of jump scares, a compelling narrative, and a creepy vibe that holds your gaze. It’s a decent late summer horror film that was a more engaging ride than I expected.
Rating: Rated PG-13 for strong violent content, bloody images, terror and some strong language.

Rose of Nevada (VOD)
Starring: Callum Turner and George Mackay
Synopsis: This new release on VOD got a limited theatrical release after a strong festival run. It presents as a simple story about two young men in need of financial stability that take a job on a fishing vessel. But the vessel holds a secret, and soon the trip to sea ends up being more than either of them bargained for. This is a creepy mystery box at times, but also a haunting drama. It’s effective in the way the story is laid out and in presenting the story of these men. They start in one place and effectively reverse position as the ship travels through time. It impacts them differently as we see this story played out in a fascinating way. Director Mark Jenkin, who wrote the story, does a nice job bringing the story to life. He gets good performances from the two men at the center, telling this sad ghost story at sea. It is worth checking out on VOD.
Rating: NR

To Use a Mountain (Limited)
Synopsis: What are we to do with our nuclear waste? It’s a question that has been pondered for decades. In 1982, under President Ronald Reagan, a decision was made to find a suitable site for it to be buried. Six different communities were under consideration before the government ultimately settled on Yucca Mountain in Utah. To this day, it still hasn’t become an active site as people in the communities under consideration fought against being the site of such devastation. This documentary from director Casey Carter examines the process and decision, then explores each of these communities and the fight that persists to this day. It’s an interesting look at rural America and a question that, even 34 years later, continues to go unanswered about how we will manage our nuclear waste. This film opens in limited release in theaters this week, with an expansion next week and a move to TVOD. It’s worth seeking out.
Rating: NA

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.