The cooling weather with occasional drizzles is an ideal time to settle in and explore the new releases on Lionsgate Play. This June, the streaming platform offers a diverse lineup, ranging from intense thrillers to moving dramas. Here are some highlights you won’t want to miss.
Top Picks for the Month:
Talk to Me (June 7)
This 2022 Australian supernatural horror film tells the story of a group of teenagers who discover a way to communicate with the dead using a severed, embalmed hand. Initially seeking thrills, they soon unleash dangerous supernatural forces. “Talk to Me” is A24’s highest-grossing horror film and a must-watch for genre enthusiasts.
The Desperate Riders (June 21)
This action-packed western follows Kansas Red (Drew Waters), who sets out to rescue a kidnapped woman with the help of sharp-shooter Leslie (Vanessa Evigan). The duo faces numerous challenges as they race to save Billy’s mother from the clutches of outlaw Thorn (Trace Adkins).
Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland (June 7)
College football star Alex Moran (Darin Brooks) faces the potential loss of the team’s party house. He concocts a plan to throw an extravagant party to convince NFL star Thad Castle (Alan Ritchson) to save it. This comedy promises plenty of laughs and outrageous moments.
9/11 (June 14)
This drama focuses on five people trapped in an elevator in the World Trade Center during the 2001 attacks. Starring Charlie Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, and Gina Gershon, the film delves into their struggle for survival and the harrowing events of that tragic day.
More exciting content this month:
The Others (June 7)
Nicole Kidman stars in this post-World War II horror film about a mother protecting her photosensitive children from supernatural threats in their isolated mansion.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (June 14)
This adaptation of Patrick Suskind’s novel follows Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw), an olfactory genius who becomes obsessed with creating the perfect scent, leading him down a dark path.
The Pianist (June 21)
Adrien Brody stars in this biographical drama about Polish-Jewish musician Władysław Szpilman, who survives the Nazi invasion of Poland. The film highlights his struggle and the power of music amidst the horrors of World War II.
Don’t miss these compelling films and more, available exclusively on Lionsgate Play this June.