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GODZILLA MINUS ONE Godzilla Minus One brings the legendary kaiju back to Japan in a thrilling, darker tale. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki ( Parasyte Parts 1 and 2 ), this film dives into post war devastation as Godzilla resurfaces, wreaking havoc on a nation still reeling from the past. With breathtaking visuals and a darker tone, Godzilla Minus One blends classic themes of fear and consequence, offering a fresh take on the iconic monster. HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON Shazam! star Zachary Levi stars in this fun live action animation-infused movie based on Crockett Johnson’s beloved children’s book. The story follows Harold, a young boy who uses his magical purple crayon to draw his own adventures. As Harold navigates a world of his own creation, the film explores themes of imagination, creativity, and self-discovery. With vibrant animation and a heartwarming message, it’s a delightful journey for all ages. RUNT Runt is an Aussie family film that's sure to please fans of Red Dog and Oddball . It follows an 11-year-old girl and her adopted stray dog, Runt, who possesses remarkable talent. Together, they embark on a journey to compete in dog shows and raise money to save their family farm, all while overcoming obstacles and facing off against a sinister villain. Heartwarming and adventurous, it's a tale of determination and friendship. 18/12/24 ACTION/ADVENTURE 18/12/24 Family APARTMENT 7A Legacy prequels are hot property right now with movies like Wonka , The First Omen , Furiosa , and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes wowing audiences. Now comes Apartment 7A , a terrifying prequel to Roman Polanski’s seminal 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby . Directed by Aussie Natalie Erika James ( Relic ), the movie is an eerie and atmospheric maternal chiller that pays homage to the original while delivering new fears for the modern audience. 18/12/24 Family

STRANGE DARLING Strange Darling is one of the year’s must-see thrillers, a riveting serial killer film packed with twists that will keep audiences guessing. Directed by JT Mollner and starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, and Ed Begley Jr., it follows a blood-soaked young woman in a deadly cat-and-mouse chase with a stranger wielding a rifle. Brutal, unpredictable, and gripping from start to finish, Strange Darling redefines the suspense genre. SEVERANCE The award-winning psychological thriller Severance finally arrives on physical media. This mind-bending series follows employees at a company who undergo a procedure to sever their work and personal lives, only to uncover the company’s disturbing secrets. Led by Adam Scott, Severance has received critical acclaim for its exploration of the corporate world, tackling themes of compliance, identity, and exploitation with gripping intensity. DOUBLE BLIND When an experimental drug trial goes horribly wrong, seven young test subjects, after being kept awake for days, must face the terrifying side effect of the drug: if you fall asleep, you die. Trapped in an isolated medical facility, they desperately try to find a way to reverse the side effects, as one by one they succumb to sleep and death. This mind-altering movie is perfect for fans of Cube (1997) and Bloodwork (2012). THE MAGICIAN’S RAINCOAT The Magician’s Raincoat is a family adventure in the spirit of Goosebumps (2015) and The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018). The story follows three kids who discover a magical raincoat that transports them into the body of its owner - a cursed magician. Pursued by a vengeful witch, they must unravel the mystery of the raincoat and break its curse before it’s too late. From the director of Guardians of Time , this is fun for all. 4/12/24 Thriller 4/12/24 Horror 4/12/24 TV Drama

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