Detachment

Plot: A substitute teacher who drifts from classroom to classroom finds a connection to the students and teachers during his latest assignment. (via IMDB)

Cast: Adrien Brody, Christina Hendricks, Marcia Gay Harden, James Caan, Lucy Liu, Blythe Danner, Tim Blake Nelson, William Petersen,  Bryan Cranston, Sami Gayle

Directed by Tony Kaye

Written by Carl Lund

Unrated

Release Date: 24 February 2012

Runtime: 97 min

The Apparition

Plot: A couple is haunted by a supernatural presence that is unleashed during a college experiment.  (via IMDB)

Cast: Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan, Tom Felton, Julianna Guill, Rick Gomez, Anna Clark
Directed by Todd Lincoln

Written by Todd Lincoln

Rated PG-13 for terror/frightening images and some sensuality

Release Date: 24 August 2012

Runtime: 82 min

Decisions, decisions

I have made a decision.

Bait

Plot: A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building – along with a 12-foot Great White Shark. (via IMDB)

Cast: Xavier Samuel, Sharni Vinson, Julian McMahon, Alice Parkinson, Phoebe Tonkin

Directed by Kimble Rendall

Written by Russell Mulcahy, John Kim

Rated R for bloody violence, some grisly images and language

Release Date: September 9th 2012

Runtime: 93 min

Seven Psychopaths

Plot: A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.  (via IMDB)

Cast: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Abbie Cornish, Tom Waits, Gabourey Sidibe, Kevin Corrigan, Olga Kurylenko, Helena Mattson

Directed by Martin McDonagh

Written by Martin McDonagh

Rated R for strong violence, bloody images, pervasive language, sexuality/nudity and some drug use

Release Date: October 12th 2012

Runtime: 110 min

Wreck-It Ralph

Plot: A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.  (via IMDB)

Cast: John C. Reilly,  Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling

Directed by Rich Moore

Written by Jennifer Lee, Phil Johnston

Rated PG for some rude humor and mild action/violence

Release Date: November 2nd 2012

Runtime: 108 min

Silent House

Plot: Trapped inside her family’s lakeside retreat, a young woman finds she is unable to contact the outside world as events become increasingly ominous in and around the house. (via IMDB)

Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens, Julia Taylor Ross, Adam Barnett, Haley Murphy

Directed by Chris Kentis, Laura Lau

Written by Laura Lau

Rated R for disturbing violent content and terror

Release Date: March 9th 2012

Runtime: 86 min

The Possession

>>MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE UPDATED ’12 TOP FLICKS LIST<<

Plot: A young girl buys an antique box at a yard sale, unaware that inside the collectible lives a malicious ancient spirit. The girl’s father teams with his ex-wife to find a way to end the curse upon their child. (via IMDB)

Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Natasha Calis, Kyra Sedgwick, Jay Brazeau, Madison Davenport, Matisyahu, Grant Snow

Directed by Ole Bornedal

Written by Juliet Snowden, Stiles White

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving violence and disturbing sequences (re-rating on appeal)

Release Date: August 31st 2012

Runtime: 92 min

Killing Them Softly

>>MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE UPDATED ’12 TOP FLICKS LIST<<

Plot: Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. (via IMDB)

Cast: Brad Pitt, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, James Gandolfini, Richard Jenkins, Ray Liotta

Directed by Andrew Dominik

Written by Andrew Dominik

Rated R for violence, sexual references, pervasive language, and some drug use

Release Date: November 30th 2012

Runtime: 97 min

Brave

>>MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE UPDATED ’12 TOP FLICKS LIST<<

Plot: Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. (via IMDB)

Cast: Kelly McDonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd

Directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman

Written by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman

Rated  PG for some scary action and rude humor

Release Date: June 18th 2012

Runtime: 93 min