The Lunchbox

Saajan (Khan) is reaching the dusk of his life and is soon to retire from his job as a Mumbai office worker. But when he receives a mistaken delivery through the famously efficient lunchbox delivery system, he is unexpectedly connected to Ila (Kaur), a young housewife who intended the meal for her emotionally indifferent husband. When Saajan uncovers an enclosed note from Ila, he decides to write back. Together the two form a magical bond through exchanged notes in the lunchbox.

Director: Ritesh Batra. Stars: Irrfan Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nimrat Kaur, Lillete Dubey, Nakul Vaid, Bharati Achrekar, Yashvi Puneet Nagar. 2013. 104 min. Romance.

Afflicted

Two best friends embark on the trip of a lifetime and document their voyage around the world. But after encountering a beautiful Parisian woman, their journey turns into a dark and twisted odyssey when one of the young men is mysteriously hit with an unknown affliction. Before the disease completely consumes him, both friends must race through the foreign land to uncover the source before time runs out.

Directors: Derek Lee, Clif Prowse. Stars: Clif Prowse, Derek Lee, Michael Gill, Baya Rehaz, Benjamin Zeitoun, Zach Gray, Jason Lee, Gary Redekop, Edo Van Breeman. 2013. 85 min. Horror.

Scavenger Killers

The legend of Bonnie and Clyde is revived in this modern take of the real-life tale. This fictional depiction of the classic characters centres around an amiable judge and a seductive criminal defence attorney who, in the name of justice, go on a psychotically driven killing spree. As an unlikely duo of FBI agents begin to hunt down the maniacs, the rampage intensifies, different methods of murder are used and the level of brutality never wavers.

Director: Dylan Bank. Stars: Robert Bogue, Rachael Robbins, Eric Roberts, Charles Durning, Robert Loggia, Dustin Diamond, Suzi Lorraine, Angela Little. 2013. 100 min. Crime.

No Vacancy

Seven friends encounter a seemingly charming group of people after their car breaks down near a rest-stop motel during a road trip to Las Vegas. After being convinced to stay the night, the friends awake to a bloody and gruesome nightmare from which there may be no escape.

Director: Chris Stokes. Stars: Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton, Christopher Jones, JoJo Wright, Rachel Sterling, Black Thomas, Dustin Harnish. 2012. 78 min. Horror.