Genre films written and/or directed by women with release dates in September

Horror, thriller, suspense, science fiction, and other genre films written and/or directed by women coming out this September.

A Simple Favor / Written by Jessica Sharzer

Genres: Thriller / Release Date:  14 September 2018

A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily’s husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this stylish thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge.

Lost Child / Directed by Ramaa Mosley; Co-Written by Ramaa Mosley

Genres: Drama; Thriller / Release Date: 18 September 2018

Lost Child is a dramatic thriller about a young army veteran suffering from PTSD who returns home to the Ozarks to look for her estranged brother and finds an abandoned young boy in the woods. As she searches for answers about who the child is, she discovers a mysterious world of folklore, clan rules and lies, ultimately putting her own life in jeopardy to protect the young boy and find out the truth.

MDMA / Written & Directed by Angie Wang

Genres: Crime; Drama  / Release Date: 14 September 2018

In 1984, the most powerful drug dealer on the west coast was a 19 year old coed. Based on actual events.

I Think We’re Alone Now / Directed by Reed Morano

Genres: Drama; Sci-Fi / Release Date:  21 September 2018

The apocalypse proves a blessing in disguise for one lucky recluse — until a second survivor arrives with the threat of companionship.

Hell Fest / Co-written by Blair Butler 

Genres: Horror / Release Date:  28 September 2018 

A masked serial killer turns a horror themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show.

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