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Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See,' October 9-11

Search for a Spanish serial killer or shiver at the creepy tale of a mother who comes home very different after a surgery. If you're feeling adventurous or you're ready for a few chills before Halloween, Up to Date's indie, foreign and documentary film critics have just the thing for you.

Cynthia Haines

Marshland, not rated, (Spanish with English subtitles) 

  • Detectives pursue a serial killer in southern Spain.

Phoenix, PG-13

  • A WWII concentration camp survivor undergoes reconstructive surgery due to a bullet wound, but her husband doesn't recognize her.

Goodnight Mommy, R, (German with English subtitles)

  • Twin boys doubt the woman who claims to be their mother is telling the truth.

Steve Walker

Marshland, not rated, (Spanish with English subtitles) 

  • Southern Spain is the setting for two mismatched detectives' search for an elusive serial killer.

Sicario, R

  • Gripping drama pits FBI agent Emily Blunt and CIA operative Josh Brolin against Mexican drug cartels

In My Father's House, R

  • Grammy-winning hip hop artist Rhymefest reconnects with his alcoholic, homeless father in this moving documentary.