For the first time in almost twenty years, AMC Theatres is bringing a first-run horror movie double feature back to the big screen just in time for Halloween. This Quentin Tarantino horror double feature revival is a collaboration between AMC, Flawless, and XYZ Films, rekindling a tradition absent since the 2007 release of Grindhouse by Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez.
Details on AMC’s Halloween Movie Double Bill
During Halloween weekend, moviegoers can experience two horror films back-to-back—Hallow Road and Vincent Must Die—for the price of a single ticket at AMC locations nationwide. This special event offers audiences an immersive horror experience reminiscent of Tarantino’s unique double-feature style.
Synopsis and Cast Highlights of Hallow Road
Directed by Babak Anvari, Hallow Road stars Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys as parents caught in a suspenseful race against time following a distressing phone call from their daughter. The child has reportedly hit another young woman while behind the wheel of her father’s car. The family’s ordeal unfolds as chilling secrets come to light, threatening to tear them apart as they journey deeper into the night.
Golden Globe & Emmy Award-winning and BAFTA & Academy Award-nominated Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, Gone Girl) and Emmy and Critics Choice Award winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans) star as parents in a race against time after a late-night call from their daughter, who has just struck another young woman while driving her father’s car,
the synopsis states.
As they venture deeper into the night, chilling revelations threaten to tear their family apart—and they may not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road.
Babak Anvari expressed enthusiasm about the project, saying,
This is such a great opportunity for indie movies to be enjoyed by the widest possible audience. We’re thrilled to be part of this Halloween event and grateful to AMC for supporting global cinema.
Overview of Vincent Must Die and Its Cast
Vincent Must Die, directed by Stéphan Castang, stars Karim Leklou and Vimala Pons in a gripping horror thriller. The plot follows an ordinary man named Vincent, who suddenly becomes the target of random strangers bent on killing him. As his once-calm life spirals into chaos, Vincent must fight for survival and adapt to this new violent reality.
The synopsis explains,
Ordinary man Vincent finds himself suddenly attacked by random strangers with murderous intent. As his once-quiet existence spirals into chaos, he is forced to flee and transform his life in this nerve-shredding horror classic. Vincent Must Die also marks Flawless’ second English-language theatrical release of the year, utilizing their critically-acclaimed AI-driven dubbing technology previously utilized by acclaimed film Watch the Skies.
Industry Perspectives and Audience Engagement
John Hegeman, representing XYZ Films and Flawless, highlighted the value of this revival for both audiences and the indie film sector. He stated,
Consumers deserve a deal, and this double feature feels like the perfect way to celebrate Halloween Weekend,
while adding,
We want to drive audiences to theaters for great indie movies like these, and this is a creative way to do it. We’re grateful to AMC for bringing this event to horror fans nationwide.
This Halloween event not only revives a beloved cinematic format but also provides a platform for independent horror films to reach wider audiences, encouraging theater attendance in an invigorated movie-going atmosphere.
