XYZ Films (USA): 6

Analeine Cal y Mayor directs a romantic comedy film, Book of Love (2022). Along with co-writer David Quantick, she brings to life the story of Henry Copper, a prim and proper English author with a traditional approach to romance. Despite his love-focused writing style, Henry’s only published book isn’t selling and he’s at a loss for what to do. Luckily, his publisher Jen delivers some unexpected news – his book is now selling in Mexico! To capitalize on this success, Jen sends Henry on a three city book signing tour in Mexico. With little time to ...

Mandy (2018), an action horror film, was both directed and co-written by Panos Cosmatos. Elijah Wood served as producer alongside Cosmatos and Aaron Stewart-Ahn, with the story being conceived by Cosmatos himself. Set in 1983 near the Shadow Mountains, recovering alcoholic Red Miller lives with his girlfriend Mandy Bloom, who works as an artist and author. While Red works as a logger, Mandy holds a day job as a gas station cashier. In their cabin by the lake, Mandy creates intricate fantasy art which greatly impresses Red. One day on her way to work, Mandy catches the eye of Jeremiah Sand, leader of the religious cult ...

Yoga Hosers (2016), an American comedy horror film written and directed by Kevin Smith, serves as a spin-off to his previous horror film Tusk. The story follows two 15-year-old girls named Colleen Collette and Colleen McKenzie, who spend their days studying yoga with their guru, Yogi Bayer, and working at a local Manitoba convenience store called Eh-2-Zed. In addition to this, they also happen to be members of the cover band Glamthrax alongside their 35-year-old friend Ichabod on drums. After receiving an invitation to a party from popular senior Hunter Calloway – who happens to be the object of Colleen ...

Out of the Dark (2014) is a supernatural thriller film primarily in English. In 1992, Dr. Andres Contreras Sr. prepares to leave a finca in Santa Clara, Colombia, attempting to burn and hide some files in the dumbwaiter when he hears strange noises around the house. He is then pursued by what appears to be a group of children on the second floor and tragically falls to his death after being pushed from the balcony. Two decades later, Sarah and Paul Harriman relocate from the UK with their daughter, Hannah, to Santa Clara. Sarah has accepted a managerial position at a paper mill owned by her father, Jordan. They settle into the company-owned finca where they all ...

The Indonesian action thriller, The Raid 2 (2014), was written, directed, and edited by Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans. Following his successful takedown of his boss in the previous film, Rama’s brother seeks to help him take down Jakarta gang boss Andi. However, before they can do so, Andi is captured and executed by another criminal called Bejo. Meanwhile, Rama brings his injured squadmate Bowo and corrupt superior Lt. Wahyu to meet with Lt. Bunawar from the internal investigation unit. While Bunawar sends Bowo for treatment, he has Wahyu killed under the guise of keeping Rama safe from other corrupt officers. He ...

The Raid (2011) is a fast-paced film, written, directed and edited by Gareth Evans. Rama, a rookie member of the Mobile Brigade Corps, joins Sergeant Jaka and Lieutenant Wahyu’s team of 20 men for a mission to capture notorious crime boss Tama Riyadi. This powerful leader runs an apartment block with the help of his lieutenants Andi and Mad Dog, who allow criminals and addicts to reside there under their protection. The team successfully infiltrates the building without detection and begins their search on the first floor, where they encounter and subdue various tenants. Among them is Gofar, a law-abiding resident ...