| FRIGHT… |
| The Last Thing Mary Saw |
| Starring: Rory Culkin, Isabelle Fuhrman, Stephanie Scott |
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| Winter, 1843. A young woman is under investigation following the mysterious death of her family’s matriarch. Her recollection of the events sheds new light on the ageless forces behind the tragedy. Release Date: The Last Thing Mary Saw will stream on Shudder from 20th January |
| Shepherd |
| Starring: Tom Hughes, Kate Dickie, Gaia Weiss & Greta Scacchi |
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| Eric Black is lost after the mysterious death of his adulterous wife. Running from his past to a new job as a Shepherd, he becomes trapped alone on a majestic, weather-beaten island with an ominous secret. One man’s spiralling madness meets a vengeful supernatural force. What starts as the perfect wind-swept escape becomes a race to save his sanity and his life. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXUUOi4Y4ZI Release Date: Shepherd will be available on Blu-ray & Digital Download in February |
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| THRILL… |
| HOME |
| Starring: Jake McLaughlin, Kathy Bates & Aisling Franciosi |
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| When a 40-year-old man returns home from prison, he must confront the demons of his past. The directorial debut from Franka Potente, starring Academy Award Winner Kathy Bates (Misery, Richard Jewell), Jake McLaughlin (Warrior, Savages) and Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale, The Fall). Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_RnoLT7QPg Release Date: Home will be available on Digital Download from 24th January |
| HELP |
| Starring: Louis James, Emily Redpath, Sarah Alexandra Marks & Duncan James |
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| Help follows Grace, who after a painful break up visits her friend Liv who is living in the idyllic English countryside with her boyfriend Edward and his dog Polly. The trio start the weekend in high spirits but dark revelations soon cascade the weekend into chaos. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgSXweKXQLs Release Date: Help will have limited screenings on 15th February |
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| DRAMA… |
| American Night |
| Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emile Hirsch, Paz Vega, Jeremy Piven & Michael Madsen |
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| A neo-noir set in New York City’s corrupt contemporary art world where the art dealer John Kaplan and the ruthless head of New York’s mafia, Michael Rubino, fight for money, art, power and love. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR0kFifm-sg Release Date: American Night will be available on Digital Download from 7th February |
| Hip Beat |
| Starring: Samuel Kay Forrest, Marie Celine Yildirim, and Judy LaDivina |
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| Angy is a political activist fighting against the system while searching for love in the Berlin queer community. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijhFQyGKE-w Release Date: Hip Beat will be coming to Digital Download Q1 |
| Master Cheng |
| Starring: Pak Hon Chu, Anna-Maija Tuokko & Lucas Hsuan |
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| When a mysterious stranger arrives at a small café in a remote Finnish village, accompanied by his son, he is looking for something – or somebody – but nobody can understand what. Unable to speak the language, he manages a few words in English with the locals, but all in vain. Taking pity on him, the owner, Sirkka, finds a place where he and his young son can stay, but it is only when he volunteers his services as a cook that the real transformation begins, and it is one that will have a profound effect on the entire village. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDsRqK9p9yI Release Date: Master Cheng will be in UK cinemas from 11th March |
| 1944: Hitler’s Secret Weapon |
| Starring: Yaroslav Kucherenko, Anton Karlinsky, Lilia Ostapovich, Pavel Aldoshin |
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| The gripping true story of Leonid Berenshtein – the commander of a partisan battalion in World War II – who located the secret facility where the Nazis were developing their last hope for victory. Trailer: https://youtu.be/3phkuWEsAZA Release Date: 1944: Hitler’s Secret Weapon will be available On Demand & DVD from February 7. |
| A Long Walk |
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| An old Laotian man discovers that he can travel back in time and speak with the dead. Release Date: A Long Walk will be available On Demand from February 28 |
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| SMILE… |
| In The Strange Pursuit of Laura Durand |
| Starring: Makis Papadimitriou, Michalis Sarantis, Anna Kalaitzidou |
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| An award-winning and hilarious road movie, loaded with an amazing and eclectic soundtrack. ‘In the Strange Pursuit of Laura Durand’ is a feel-good, touching and very original story, that stays with you long after watching. A hit on the international festival circuit and in its native Greece, where it’s still enjoying a long and successful theatrical run. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/613538835 Release Date: In The Strange Pursuit of Laura Durand will be available on Digital Download in January – date TBC |
| Sideshow |
| Starring: Les Dennis, Anthony Head, April Pearson |
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| When two inept criminals break into the home of a washed-up psychic in search of hidden loot, they get a lot more than they bargained for. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHtM6F-fCqI Release Date: Sideshow will be in UK Cinemas Q1! |
| Bite Me |
| Starring: Christian Coulson, Annie Golden, Naomi Grossman, Naomi McDougall Jones |
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| Bite Me is a subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits her. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTYfjIWOUbI Release Date: Bite Me will be coming to Digital Download 8th February |
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| LEARN… |
| Caught In The Net |
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| Documentary exploring the world of online sexual abuse of children succeed in turning an experiment into an act of social intervention. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMJ95a6tAjg Release Date: Caught In The Net will be available on Digital Download from 7th February |
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| EVENT… |
| Measured |
| Measured is a witty and moving new play examining the hidden consequences of an eating disorder for the sufferer and those who love them. Exposing the emotional turmoil of the illness without glamorising its dangers, Measured questions how effective recovery can be in a society that still wants women to be as ‘little’ as possible. Release Date: Measured will be coming to the The Hope Theatre Q1 |
Tag Archives: UK Cinema Release
UK Cinema Release: Pitbull – Exodus
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| Kinostar has announced the release of the explosive ‘Pitbull – Exodus’ in UK / EIRE cinemas from 19th November. The Polish crime thriller is directed by genre veteran Patryk Vega (The Plagues of Beslau, Pitbull [2005] & Small World) and stars Andrzej Grabowski, Przemyslaw Bluszcz & Tomasz Dedek. The story of Pitbull – Exodus is told across a number of years, a part of the ever waging war between the police and the criminal empires spanning Eastern Europe. We follow one young man’s life, his childhood and adolescence and ultimately his descent into the criminal underworld. His path soon crosses with a policeman who will stop at nothing to catch him. With twists, turns, shocks and spectacular scenes, Vega is back to his favourite genre, giving everyone what they want. Pitbull – Exodus was shot in Polish (titled Pitbull) as well as in English (titled Exodus) and there will be UK screenings for both Exodus and Pitbull with English subtitles. Pitbull – Exodus will be in UK & EIRE cinemas from 19th November– |
UK Winter Release Schedule 2021
0| Here’s the schedule for what’s going on this Winter in the UK including theatrical releases, VOD, DVD, Blu Ray and more. Thanks to Strike Media for the schedule. FRIGHT… |
| Shepherd |
| Starring: Tom Hughes, Kate Dickie, Gaia Weiss & Greta Scacchi |
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| Eric Black is lost after the mysterious death of his adulterous wife. Running from his past to a new job as a Shepherd, he becomes trapped alone on a majestic, weather-beaten island with an ominous secret. One mans spiralling madness meets a vengeful supernatural force. What starts as the perfect wind-swept escape becomes a race to save his sanity and his life. Shepherd will be in UK Cinemas from 12th November |
| Puppet Killer |
| Starring: Aleks Paunovic, Lee Majdoub, Lisa Durupt |
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| While celebrating Christmas break at an isolated cabin in the woods, Jamie and his high school friends are stalked by a sadistic killer obsessed with horror movie icons. Puppet Killer will be coming to Digital Download 29th November |
| Father of Flies |
| Starring: Camilla Rutherford, Sandra Andreis, Davi Santos, Page Ruth and Nicholas Tucci |
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| Co-written by Edwards’ writing partner Nadia Doherty, the film is based on a story Edwards had written as a child, a haunting tale of family life. A vulnerable young boy finds his mother pushed out of the family home by a strange new woman, and he must confront the terrifying supernatural forces that seem to move in with her. Father of Flies screened at Grimmfest and will have it’s UK Physical Premiere at Raindance Film Festival (6th Nov) with a general UK release in 2022 |
| Slumber Party Massacre |
| Starring: Hannah Gonera, Frances Sholto-Douglas, Mila Rayne |
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| Slumber Party Massacre is a reimagining of Roger Corman’s 1982 cult-classic, which was the first instalment in the SPM trilogy. The film is directed by Danishka Esterhazy (“The Banana Splits Movie”) and premiered at Fantastic Fest in September 2021. Slumber Party Massacre will be coming to Digital Download on Monday 13th December |
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| THRILL… |
| Disappearance at Lake Elrod |
| Starring: Robyn Lively, Shanola Hampton, Bethany Anne Lind and Michael Trucco |
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| A year after her daughter’s disappearance, another girl from Elrod, Georgia, goes missing. Convinced there is a connection, Charlie (Robyn Lively) won’t stop searching until she discovers the truth. Recently released in North America under the original title ‘Through The Glass Darkly”. Disappearance at Lake Elrod will be available on DVD in the UK & EIRE from Nov 1st. Pre-order now on Amazon and AppleTV |
| #LIKE |
| Starring:Marc Menchaca, Sarah Rich & Jeff Wincott |
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| On the first anniversary of her younger sister’s death Woodstock teen, Rosie (Sarah Rich – Orange is the New Black, Law & Order), discovers the mysterious man (Marc Menchaca – Ozark, The Sinner, The Outsider) who sexploited and bullied her sister to commit suicide back on-line trolling for new victims. After the authorities refuse to get involved she finds a darker side she never knew she had, as she takes justice into her own hands. #Like will be available to Rent and Buy from 1st November |
| HABIT |
| Starring: Bella Thorne |
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| When a drug deal goes wrong, street smart party girl Mads (Bella Thorne) and her best friends find a possible way out by masquerading as nuns. HABIT will be coming to Digital Download on 22nd November |
| Blonde. Purple |
| Starring: Julian Moore-Cook, Joe Gallina & Jess Radomska |
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| An out-of-his depth inexperienced criminal is stuck in a bank, after a heist went wrong. How will he get out? Blonde. Purple will be coming to Digital Download on November 30th |
| Pitbull – Exodus |
| Starring: Jan Blachowicz, Przemysław Bluszcz & Dawid Czuprynski |
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| Patryk Vega returns with his latest film Pitbull – EXODUS is getting back on track with his favourite type of movies, a crime thriller. The story is told at the turn of several decades, showing the fight between the police and criminal groups from the Eastern Europe. Follow one criminals life during his childhood and adolescence to show us how he became a involved in the criminal underworld. The villains path soon crosses with a policeman who sacrifices a large part of his life just to catch him. With twists, turns, shocks and spectacular scenes Vega is back giving everyone what they want. Pitbull – Exodus will be in UK & EIRE Cinemas from 19th November |
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| DRAMA… |
| A Bird Flew In |
| Starring: Morgana Robinson, Jeff Fahey, Derek Jacobi, Sadie Frost & Camilla Rutherford |
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| When Lockdown is imposed, the cast and crew of a film are taken from the set and sent home – alone. Actors without an audience. Directors without a script. Couples who fall apart. While others come together. A feature film composed of six interlinked narratives, ‘Alone’ explores what happens when we are freed from external distractions and forced to find the meaning in our lives and loves. A Bird Flew In will have its UK Premiere at Raindance Film Festival on 5th November |
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| SMILE… |
| Sideshow |
| Starring: Les Dennis, Anthony Head & April Pearson |
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| When two inept criminals break into the home of a washed-up psychic in search of hidden loot, they get a lot more than they bargained for. Sideshow will be in UK Cinemas from 19th November |
| Christmas Thieves |
| Starring: Michael Madsen, Tom Arnold & Lorenzo McGovern Zaini |
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| After a robbery goes wrong, Frank and Vince break into a home when two kids mistake them for their babysitters. Hoping to make them fall asleep so they can make their getaway, Frank reads stories from a magic book that he stole during the robbery, taking them to the enchanted world of ARCTIC FRIENDS. The two thieves have to endure the kid’s hijinks as they make various absurd attempts to escape. Christmas Thieves will be available on Digital Download on 29th November |
| CBeebies Christmas Show – The Night Before Christmas |
| Starring: All your CBeebies favourites! |
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| Follow the adventures of Holly and her brother Jack on Christmas Eve, as they send their wishes to Father Christmas. But then they have to deal with the mischievous Wish Taker who steals those wishes, leading Holly to travel far and wide in search of them. Will she succeed and ensure Father Christmas has all the wishes in time for Christmas Day? Tune in to find out… Cbeebies Christmas Show will be coming to cinemas this December 4th and 5th! |
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| LEARN… |
| Eleven |
| Filmed over a 5-year period, ELEVEN follows the stories of a diverse and dynamic group of kids (from the World Cup ‘14 in Brazil to the World Cup ‘18 in Russia) ending up in Switzerland at the Stade de Genève on 21st of April 2018, in front of 22.000 people (as part of the UEFA and United Nations event “Match for Solidarity” featuring football legends like Figo and Ronaldinho). Eleven will be released in early 2022 |
| Freakscene – The Story of Dinosaur Jr |
| Starring : J. Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph |
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| Homage of one of the most influential bands on the American East Coast, which inspired the rock scene – an emotional, tragically funny and sometimes noisy roller-coaster ride by a dysfunctional family – Dinosaur Jr Freakscene – The Story of Dinosaur Jr will be available to rent and buy on 22nd November |
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| EVENTS… |
| Lucca Comics & Games 2021 |
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| This year Italy is honouring Dante Alighieri, the poet and philosopher, by celebrating the 700th anniversary of his death and Dante’s Divine Comedy sets the tone for the returning festival – a community event that not only produced culture but creates a place where people can share experiences by occupying and interacting with and within a unique and monumental city. Light is the synthesis of this new Lucca Comics & Games, which signals a passage from dark to light, and paves a road to a new kind of normal. Visitors will go back to meeting creators of universes that have been an integral part of the festival – comics, games, storytelling, modern mythologies and big and small industries represented in these worlds. Lucca Comics & Games will be happening in person, marking its 55th year, from 28th October to 1st November in Italy |
| The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE! |
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| Created by and starring drag superstars BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon, “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special” is the story of two queens who set out to create a classic Christmas TV variety show, but just can’t agree on how. With the help of a chorus of dancers and DeLa’s deceased grandmother—whose spirit lives on in a glass of eggnog—DeLa tries her hardest to uphold the cheery Christmas traditions of her childhood. Meanwhile, Jinkx is much more interested in bawdy jokes, cute boys, and boozy libations. As they sing and dance their way through numbers about everything from St. Nick to the Christ child, the tension between them mounts, culminating in an all-out battle for control of the show. After some hilarious insight into the ghosts of their very different Christmas pasts, and with the help of a mysterious naked man with a surprising holiday secret, the two realize that tradition can be whatever we make of it, and family is whomever we choose. This high camp, side-splitting romp is equal parts sacrilegious and sweet, with a sharp tongue and a heart of gold. “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special” is sure to be a new holiday tradition for all the lost toys who know that the best traditions are the ones we create ourselves. Book your tickets at jinkxanddela.com and is on Digital Download now |
| Reel Cinemas presents: Movie Madness |
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| In celebration of the independent chain’s 20th birthday, Reel are excited to be extending their Movie Madness offer until 10th December. This will allow movie lovers to get tickets for their favourite upcoming blockbusters from as little as £2.50! Across the chain, Reel Cinemas offer state of the art screens, sound, leather seats and sofas, and are offering cinema-goers tickets from just £2.50 before 1 pm and £3.50 after, every day of the week – valid until 10th December, 2021. Reel Cinemas can be found in Blackburn, Borehamwood, Bridgnorth, Burnley, Chippenham, Chorley, Fareham, Hull, Ilkeston, Morecambe, Port Talbot, Quinton, Rochdale, Wakefield and Widnes with more cinemas opening in the next two years. Book your tickets at: www.reelcinemas.co.uk |
UK Cinema Release: Sideshow
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UK Christmas Release Schedule 2020
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| Starring: Sylvester McCoy (Dr Who), Natalie Clark (The Last Bus), Kenny Boyle, Sanjeev Kohli, (Still Game) & Clare Grogan (Gregory’s Girl) |
| Lost At Christmas is set in the remote Scottish town of Fort William, on Christmas Eve, when life is turned upside down for Jen (Natalie Clark) and Rob (Kenny Boyle). Suddenly finding themselves heartbroken, single and stranded, they team up to try and reach home 100 miles away to be with their families. “Borrowing” Jen’s now ex-boyfriend’s classic car, the pair hit the road, but it’s not long before the weather turns for the worse forcing them to continue their journey on foot. Bickering and bonding across the snowy Moors of Glencoe, they eventually arrive at a remote inn where they meet other guests dead set on avoiding the traditional Christmas joy. However, as Christmas Day draws closer, will happiness emerge and draw Jen and Rob together? Lost at Christmas will bring you in from the cold, lighten your heart and provide the ultimate feel-good Christmas cinema experience. Lost At Christmas will be in UK Cinemas from 4th December and on Digital Download from 7th December |
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| Starring: Simon Russell Beale, Martin Freeman, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Andy Serkis (voice cast) and Michael Nunn, Jakub Franasowicz, Russell Maliphant, Karl Fagerlund Brekke, Mikey Boats, Grace Jabbari and Dana Fouras (dancing cast) |
| A Christmas Carol follows a Victorian family as they prepare a toy-theatre for their annual performance of A Christmas Carol. The audience enters the imagination of one of the children and quickly the cardboard stage transforms to reveal a magical world containing real dancers and stylised sets. The tale unfolds on screen in a rich tapestry of highly absorbing, haunting and theatrical drama with characters portrayed by dancers and voiced by an eclectic cast of incredible actors. The mix of danced action and spoken narration brings a completely new and exciting dimension to Dickens’ characters whilst remaining true to the beauty of his original narrative. With pantomime season all but cancelled, the dual approach to release is to support both cinema and theatre industries during a time of financial hardship generated by the Coronavirus pandemic. The announcement of a second lockdown has not changed directors David and Jacqui Morris’s approach towards such an inherently theatrical film, best enjoyed on the big screen. Both directors see the release and supporting local cinemas and theatres as an inherent part of A Christmas Carol’s 2020 release. A Christmas Carol will be showing in mainland UK cinemas and theatres nationwide from 4th December and Ireland from 11th December. Visit the website for listings: https://www.achristmascarol2020.film/?country=united-kingdom |
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| Starring: Justin Long (Dodgeball), Kate Berlant & Lynn Cohen |
| “Safe Spaces” is a comedy about a New York City professor (Justin Long) who spends a week re-connecting with his family while defending his reputation over controversial behaviour at his college. Safe Spaces will be available on Digital Download from 7th December |
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| Starring: Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories), James Cosmo (GoT), Neve Campbell (Scream) |
| The Glass Man tells the story of Martin (Nyman) whose perfect life, with the perfect wife (Campbell) and the perfect house is shattered when a loan shark, Pecco (Cosmo), calls at their home in the dead of night to collect what he’s owed. Pecco offers an ultimatum – lose everything or be his accomplice for the evening. As they hurtle towards the terrible deed that Martin must perform, it starts to become clear that Pecco’s intentions are even darker than they appear. The Glass Man will be available on Sky Store, Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Amazon from 7th December |
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| Starring: Bradley Taylor, Cary Crankson, Nathaniel Martello-White, Joel Fry & Frank Harper |
| Recently released from prison, Mark (Bradley Taylor) attempts to reconnect with his daughter and hopes to give her a Christmas to remember. Struggling to find work, he meets Alan (Cary Crankson), his former cell-mate, who encourages him to return to a life of crime. A decision made easier when Caddy (Frank Harper), a ruthless crime boss, blackmails him into doing one last job. Silent Night will be in UK Cinemas from 11th December, on Digital Download from 14th December and DVD from 28th December |
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| The anthology of horrors directed by: Joshua Long, Pablo S. Pastor, Jason Bognacki, Adam O’Brien, A.J. Briones, Sergio Morcillo, Matt Richards & Oliver Par. |
| On a stormy night Rod leads a radio show dedicated to horror. Listeners call the radio telling their own paranormal stories. Until suddenly the announcer begins to receive strange calls from a child who desperately asks for help. At first Rod thinks that it is a bad joke until he discovers that this is not the case. Not only that, but these calls hide a dark secret in which the announcer himself will be involved… A Night of Horror: Nightmare Radio will be available on Amazon and Google from 21st December and iTunes from 30th December |
| MEATBALL MACHINE |
| Starring: Issei Takahashi (Detroit Metal City / Kill Bill Vol.1) Shôichirô Masumoto (Azumi 2 / Godzilla: Final Wars / Battlefield Baseball / Azumi / Versus) Toru Tezuka (Ichi the Killer / Dead or Alive 2) Ayano Yamamoto (Tokyo Gore Police) |
| Full-throttle splatter-ific Japanese cyberpunk science fiction/horror at its most aggressive, this mind-blower about alien parasites that turn their human hosts into slave “Necroborgs” will leave you dizzy and drained – in a good way. Meatball Machine will be on Blu-ray (Collectors Edition) from 15th January |
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| Directed by: Dir. Gints Zilbalodis |
| AWAY is about a boy travelling across an island on a motorcycle, trying to escape a dark spirit and get back home. Along the way he makes a series of connections with different animals and reflects on the possible ways he ended up on the island. Part dream, part reality, AWAY explores our common, universal need to find a connection. The multiple award-winning film took the prestigious Contrechamp Award at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2019. Director and animator Gints Zilbalodis worked on the film for three and a half years, writing the fascinating story, creating the beautifully animated landscapes and characters, and composing and recording the enchanting music to this stunning dialogue-free film. Away will be available on Digital Download from 18th January |
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| Starring: Conor Berry, Sean Connor, Grant Robert Keelan, Tara Lee |
| Davie (Conor Berry) is a dreamer from the council schemes, constantly hustling for his next buck, then losing it on the horses. After a football injury, Davie falls for trainee nurse Shona (Tara Lee) and tries to impress her by running a disco. Along with friends John and Scot, the trio start promoting bands – culminating in a hugely ambitious Iron Maiden gig at the Caird Hall, Dundee. With ambition so grand they go deep in debt with Fergie, a gangster of legendary violence, Davie needs to use every trick to pull off the biggest scheme of his life. SCHEMERS was written by music manager David McLean as a way to share the remarkable stories behind his early years in the music business as a fledgling promoter. From organising some of the most ambitious gigs Dundee has ever seen, David moved to London to promote some of the worlds biggest bands, where he worked with Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam & Green Day. Following on from this Davidwent on to manage one of the most internationally successful bands of the last 20 years, Placebo. Schemers will be available on DVD and Digital Download from 25th January |
| TOKYO DRAGON CHEF |
| Retired Yakuzas open a ramen restaurant and become an overnight sensation, thanks to their recipe developed in prison. But a mysterious upstart gang is taking down every Yakuza family one by one, drawing the chefs back to the gangland underworld once more! Tokyo Dragon Chef will be on DVD & Digital Download from 25th January |
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| Starring: Gabe Nicholson, Michael Daniel, Rachel Johnson & June Peterson |
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| Secluded in a desolate forest, a broken family is observed by Sator, a supernatural entity who is attempting to claim them. Sator will available on Digital Download from 15th February and DVD 22nd February |
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| Starring: Sydne Mikelle (lead), Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill, Freaky Friday, A Cinderella Story), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: Picard 2020, Star Trek Generations, Family Guy), Jade Chynoweth (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) |
| Five teens are invited to the home of an eccentric billionaire to compete in a game to win his mansion. The night takes a dark turn when they become trapped in the house and are forced to face off against each other and an evil AI entity who controls everything in the house including their fate. Max Winslow and the House of Secrets will be available on Digital Download from 15th February |
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| Starring: Matthew Modine, Shane Paul McGhie, Lex Scott Davis |
| Michael is a high-powered lawyer and Jamal is an angry young man who has been imprisoned after years of abuse in the foster care system. Together they have to overcome their differences to find justice and expose the foster care system. Released 1st March 2021 |
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| Starring: Simon Phillips, Michael Swatton, Julie Mainville |
| A family of sadistic butchers has dug into the back country and, from the deep freeze of winter to the dog days of summer, anyone who crosses their path is dead meat. Butchers will be available on DVD & Digital Download from 8th March |
| C A G E F I G H T E R |
| Starring: Alex Montagnani, Gina Gershon, Jonathan Good, Chuck Liddell |
| Reiss is the greatest champion to ever fight in a LEGENDS cage. But when promoter Max Black pits him against wrestling superstar Randy Stone, Reiss finds himself in the toughest fight of his life. Cagefighter will be available on Digital Download from 15th March |
200 Cinema Seats for Essential Workers from Pop Up Screens
0| The sell-out Christmas experience Cinema in the Snow returns for its 6th year to a new home in Peckham |
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| Independent cinema Pop Up Screens is back this winter, taking over Peckham’s popular Copeland Park and Bussey Building with ‘Cinema in the Snow’ – and to spread some much needed Christmas cheer they’re giving away 200 seats to essential workers. The festive-themed cinema will kick off as soon as Lockdown lifts on 03 December with Gremlins and feature new and classic movies like Elf, Love Actually, Last Christmas, Home Alone and The Holiday until 20 Dec. To enter the lottery, essential workers (that’s health care and social professionals, those working in education, the postal services and in supermarkets, fire services police and armed forces) need to fill in the sign up form which can be accessed here: https://mailchi.mp/popupscreens/frontline-workers-giveaway Winners will be chosen at random and each will receive two tickets to a screening of their choice (the full T&C’s can be found below the sign-up form). If you’re not an essential worker but still want to book, tickets (priced from £16) can be booked by visiting https://popupscreens.designmynight.com All COVID-19 safety precautions can be viewed here. Tickets will be refunded if events are cancelled due to COVID-19. |
UK Theatrical Release: A Trio of Unmissable Festive Titles
0Starring: Simon Russell Beale, Martin Freeman, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Andy Serkis (voice cast) and Michael Nunn, Jakub Franasowicz, Russell Maliphant, Karl Fagerlund Brekke, Mikey Boats, Grace Jabbari and Dana Fouras (dancing cast) A Christmas Carol follows a Victorian family as they prepare a toy-theatre for their annual performance of A Christmas Carol. The audience enters the imagination of one of the children and quickly the cardboard stage transforms to reveal a magical world containing real dancers and stylised sets. The tale unfolds on screen in a rich tapestry of highly absorbing, haunting and theatrical drama with characters portrayed by dancers and voiced by an eclectic cast of incredible actors. The mix of danced action and spoken narration brings a completely new and exciting dimension to Dickens’ characters whilst remaining true to the beauty of his original narrative. With pantomime season all but cancelled, the dual approach to release is to support both cinema and theatre industries during a time of financial hardship generated by the Coronavirus pandemic. The announcement of a second lockdown has not changed directors David and Jacqui Morris’s approach towards such an inherently theatrical film, best enjoyed on the big screen. Both directors see the release and supporting local cinemas and theatres as an inherent part of A Christmas Carol’s 2020 release. A Christmas Carol will be showing in cinemas and theatres nationwide from 4th December. Visit the website for listings: https://www.achristmascarol2020.film/?country=united-kingdom Starring: Sylvester McCoy (Dr Who), Natalie Clark (The Last Bus), Kenny Boyle, Sanjeev Kohli, (Still Game) & Clare Grogan (Gregory’s Girl) Lost At Christmas is set in the remote Scottish town of Fort William, on Christmas Eve, when life is turned upside down for Jen (Natalie Clark) and Rob (Kenny Boyle). Suddenly finding themselves heartbroken, single and stranded, they team up to try and reach home 100 miles away to be with their families. “Borrowing” Jen’s now ex-boyfriend’s classic car, the pair hit the road, but it’s not long before the weather turns for the worse forcing them to continue their journey on foot. Bickering and bonding across the snowy Moors of Glencoe, they eventually arrive at a remote inn where they meet other guests dead set on avoiding the traditional Christmas joy. However, as Christmas Day draws closer, will happiness emerge and draw Jen and Rob together? Lost at Christmas will bring you in from the cold, lighten your heart and provide the ultimate feel-good Christmas cinema experience. Lost At Christmas will be in UK Cinemas from 4th December and on Digital Download from 7th December Starring: Bradley Taylor, Cary Crankson & Frank Harper. Recently released from prison, Mark (Bradley Taylor) attempts to reconnect with his daughter and hopes to give her a Christmas to remember. Struggling to find work, he meets Alan (Cary Crankson), his former cell-mate, who encourages him to return to a life of crime. A decision made easier when Caddy (Frank Harper), a ruthless crime boss, blackmails him into doing one last job. Silent Night will be in UK Cinemas from 11th December, on Digital Download from 14th December and DVD from 28th December |
UK Theatrical Release Schedule 2020
0| Cinema provides escapism, a chance to get lost in a story, to be taken to far away lands, be touched by fear, by love, by painful situations. It provides a safe space for people from the outside world, a social space for those meeting with friends and somewhere to catch forty winks in a dark room if you so wish. The news this week that Cineworld will be temporarily closing its operations from Thursday and Odeon closing some venues during the week came as a blow and it is easy to assume that nothing is coming out. That is not the case. Between now and Christmas, there are tonnes of releases for all groups and ages to enjoy and to do so safely. Please enjoy the trailers for them below #lovecinema #savecinema #independentfilm #supportindependentfilm |
 Away Distributor: Munro Films Trailer |
 Schemers Distributor: Munro Films Trailer |
 The Trial of the Chicago 7 Distributor: Netflix (In Cinemas) Trailer |
 Eternal Beauty Distributor: Bulldog Distribution Trailer |
 A Perfectly Normal Family Distributor: Modern Films Trailer |
 The Quiet One Distributor: MusicFilmNetwork Trailer |
 That Click Distributor: Kaleidoscope Trailer |
 The Man In The Hat Distributor: Kaleidoscope Trailer |
 The Elfkins Distributor: Signature Enetertainment Trailer |
 Cats & Dogs: Paws Unite! Distributor: Warner Bros Trailer |
 On The Rocks Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing Trailer |
 The Forty Year Old Version Distributor: Netflix (In Cinemas) Trailer |
 South Terminal Distributor: MUBI Trailer |
 Three Tenors Distributor: CinemaLive |
| Out this week! |
 Saint Maud Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 9th October Trailer |
 AKIRA Distributor: National Amusements Release Date: Previews 7 & 8th, General Release 9th October Trailer |
 I Am Woman Distributor: Vertigo Release Date: 9th October Trailer |
 Beyond The Visible: Hilma af Klint Distributor: Modern Films Release Date: 9th October Trailer |
 Kajillionaire Distributor: Universal Release Date: 9th October Trailer |
 Hey Duggee At The Movies Distributor: Vue Entertainment Release Date: 9th October |
 Hocus Pocus Distributor: Park Circus Release Date: 9th October Trailer |
 My People, My Homeland Distributor: China Lion Film Distributor Release Date: 9th October Trailer |
 TWO/ONE Distributor: MUBI Release Date: 10th October |
 Landline Distributor: Film Volt Ltd Release Date: 10th October Trailer |
 BOLSHOI BALLET 2020 – ROMEO AND JULIET Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing Release Date: 11th October Trailer |
| Releases from October 12th |
 Endless Distributor: TMP/Shear Entertainment Release Date: 16th October starting in Showcase Cinemas Trailer |
 Being A Human Person Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 16th October |
 Body Of Water Distributor: Verve Release Date: 16th October Trailer |
 Carmilla Distributor: Republic Film Release Date: 16th October Trailer |
 I Am Greta Distributor: Dogwoof Release Date: 16th October Trailer |
 The Other Lamb Distributor: MUBI Release Date: 16th October Trailer |
 Event Cinema: Michael Ball & Alfie Boe Distributor: CinemaLive Release Date: 17th October Trailer |
 Dennis and Ghasher on the Big Screen Distributor: Generation Media Release Date: 17th October |
| Releases from 19th October |
 Antrum Distributor: Munro Films/Danse Macabre Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Max Winslow and the House of Secrets Distributor: Munro Films Release Date: 23rd October with previews in Scotland from October 9th Trailer |
 Pixie Distributor: Paramount Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Frida Kahlo Distributor: Exhibition On Screen Release Date: 20th October Trailer |
 STEVIE NICKS 24 KARAT GOLD THE CONCERT Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing Release Date: 21st & 25th October Trailer |
 Ghost Strata Distributor: MUBI Release Date: 21st October |
 The Secret Garden Distributor: Sky Cinema Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Two By Two: Overboard! Distributor: eOne Release Date: Previews 17th & 18th, General Release 23rd October Trailer |
 Cinema Paradiso Distributor: Arrow Films Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins Distributor: Modern Films Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 A Call To Spy Distributor: Signature Entertainment Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Dog Soldiers Distributor: Vertigo Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Huracán Distributor: Studio Soho Distribution Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 The Lady Killers Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Summer of 85 Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 One Man & His Shoes Distributor: Dartmouth Films Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 The Climb Distributor: Sony Pictures Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
 Honest Thief Distributor: Signature Entertainment Release Date: 23rd October Trailer |
| Releases from 26th October |
 Blumhouse’s The Craft: Legacy Distributor: Sony Pictures Release Date: 28th October Trailer |
 It Runs In My Blood Distributor: Together Films Release Date: 28th October Trailer |
 Boys State Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 28th October Trailer |
 Relic Distributor: Signature Entertainment Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 The Painter and the Thief Distributor: Dogwoof Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 Halloween Distributor: CineLife Entertainment Release Date: 30th/31st October Trailer |
 Mogul Mowgli Distributor: BFI Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 Shirley Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 Wolfwalkers Distributor: Wild Card Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 The Burnt Orange Heresy Distributor: Sony Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 Philophobia Distributor: Fablemaze Release Date: 30th October |
 Song Without A Name Distributor: Sovereign Film Distribution Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
 V For Vendetta (4K) Distributor: Warner Bros Release Date: 30th October Trailer |
| November Releases |
| BOLSHOI BALLET 2020 – THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing Release Date: 1st November Trailer The Three Kings Distributor: National Amusements Release Date: 1st November Cinema Live: Mirusia Sings For You Distributor: Cinema Live Release Date: 4th November Trailer IDIOT PRAYER – NICK CAVE ALONE AT ALEXANDRA PALACE Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing Release Date: 5th November Trailer About Endlessness Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 6th November Trailer Breaking Out Distributor: Element Pictures Release Date: 6th November Trailer Crash (4k Restoration) Distributor: Arrow Films Release Date: 6th November Trailer Finding Jack Charlton Distributor: Park Circus Release Date: 6th November Looted Distributor: Bulldog Films Release Date: 6th November Love Child Distributor: Republic Film Release Date: 6th November Trailer Luxor Distributor: Modern Films Release Date: 6th November Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project Distributor: Violet Pictures Release Date: 6th November Trailer Sol Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 6th November Space Dogs: Return To Earth Distributor: Signature Entertainment Release Date: 6th November Trailer Train To Busan Presents: Peninsula Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 6th November Trailer Words On Bathroom Walls Distributor: Sony Release Date: 6th November Trailer Breathless Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 13th November Concrete Plans Distributor: Signature Entertainment Release Date: 13th November Trailer Freaky Distributor: Universal Release Date: 13th November Trailer Two of Us Distributor: Peccadillo Pictures Release Date: 13th November Trailer Lennox Distributor: Altitude Release Date: 13th November Martin Eden Distributor: New Wave Release Date: 13th November Trailer No Hard Feelings Distributor: Compulsory Release Date: 13th November Trailer Second Spring Distributor: Miracle Comms Release Date: 13th November Trailer The 8th Distributor: Together Films Release Date: 13th November Trailer Billie Distributor: Altitude Films Release Date: 13th November Trailer The Last Shift Distributor: Sony Release Date: 13th November Trailer A Christmas Carol Distributor: Munro Films Release Date: 20th November Another Round Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 20th November Trailer Collective Distributor: Dogwoof Release Date: 20th November Trailer County Lines Distributor: BFI Release Date: 20th November Trailer Supernova Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 20th November Trailer The Kid Detective Distributor: Sony Release Date: 20th November Sparkling: The Story of Champagne Distributor: Swipe Films Release Date: 27th November Happiest Season Distributor: eOne Release Date: 27th November Il Mio Corpo Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 27th November Trailer Soul Distributor: Walt Disney Release Date: 27th November Trailer The Ringmaster Distributor: Munro Release Date: 27th November Trailer Total Recall (30th Anniversary) Distributor: Park Circus Release Date: 27th November Trailer Voyagers Distributor: Universal Release Date: 27th November |
| December Releases |
| Exhibition On Screen: Raphael Revealed 2020 Distributor: Seventh Art Distribution Release Date: 1st December Falling Distributor: Modern Films Release Date: 4th December Trailer Event Cinema: DJ Snake Distributor: Pathe Release Date: 4th December Trailer Cocoon (Kokon) Distributor: Peccadillo Pictures Release Date: 4th December Trailer Host Distributor: Vertigo Release Date: 4th December Free Guy Distributor: Walt Disney Release Date: 11th December Trailer Let Him Go Distributor: Universal Release Date: 11th December Trailer Peter Rabbit 2 Distributor: Sony Pictures Release Date: 11th December Trailer Slalom Distributor: Curzon Release Date: 11th December The Mole Agent Distributor: Dogwoof Release Date: 11th December Trailer Death on the Nile Distributor: Walt Disney Release Date: 18th December Trailer Coming 2 America Distributor: Paramount Release Date: 18th December Trailer BOLSHOI BALLET 2020 – THE NUTCRACKER Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing Release Date: 20th December Trailer Blithe Spirit Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 25th December Trailer Wonder Woman: 1984 Distributor: Warner Bros Release Date: 25th December Trailer The Nightingale Distributor: Sony Pictures Release Date: 26th December Trailer Event Cinema – Berliner Philharmoniker New Years Eve Distributor: Studiocanal Release Date: 31st December |
UK Theatrical Release: The Ringmaster
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| Danse Macabre are pleased to confirm their latest horror film, The Ringmaster, will be screened in UK Cinemas from 27th November, with a DVD & Digital release date on the 30th November. The Ringmaster sees two young women (Anne Bergfeld & Karin Michelsen) working the night shift at a secluded gas station unwittingly become the stars of a terrifying show streamed live on the dark web. Held captive by a sadistic ringmaster and his cohorts, their survival instincts are stretched to the limit as they are forced to play a game of life and death as an unseen audience decide their fate. The film is directed by Soren Juul Petersen and is based on “Finale” the best-selling Nordic noir novel by Steen Langstrup. The film has received 8 nominations and four awards including Best Feature – Horror Hound (USA), Best Feature – Moscow Horror Fest (Russia), Best Feature – Motor City Nightmares (USA). The Ringmaster will be in UK Cinemas from 27th November and DVD & Digital Download from 30th November |
UK Theatrical Release: Creation Stories
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On the 60th birthday of music industry svengali, Alan McGee, Burning Wheel Productions are delighted to reveal a brand new teaser clip from their upcoming title CREATION STORIES.
CREATION STORIES is the feature film of the life of McGee – the adaptation of his highly acclaimed autobiography ‘Creation Stories – Riots, Raves and Running a Record Label‘.
Producer Shelley Hammond was delighted with the reveal. “We are really excited for everyone to get a first glimpse at Creation Stories! It’s a true British film in the best way possible. Nick Moran and everyone involved has done an absolutely sterling job and the best part is soon to come – when it’s out there for all to see!”
The film features a star-studded British cast including Ewen Bremner, Suki Waterhouse, Jason Isaacs, Jason Flemyng, Paul Kaye, Steven Berkoff, Thomas Turgoose & Ed Byrne.
Written by cult figure Irvine Welsh with writing partner Dean Cavanagh, CREATION STORIES is being directed by Nick Moran (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) with Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) executive producing.
“Creation Stories’ is a modern day fable. Part cautionary tale, part cavalier romp, mostly hilarious, occasionally sobering & constantly engaging.” Said Director Nick Moran. “An irresistible trip down memory lane, or a delightful history lesson about the last great days of Rock & Roll. When Britannia ruled the airwaves, thanks to one man with his misfit mates and their indie record label that briefly changed history. It is shamelessly entertaining and I hope, a joy for everyone!”
The beginning, near bankruptcy, pills, thrills, spats, prats, success, excess and breakdowns. From leaving school at sixteen to setting up the Living Room club in London, showcasing emerging indie bands, from managing The Jesus and Mary Chain to co-founding Creation at 23. He brought us My Bloody Valentine, House of Love, Ride and, of course, Primal Scream. Embracing acid house, Alan decamped to Manchester, and hung out at the Hacienda, taking Creation into the big time with Primal Scream’s Screamadelica. His drug-induced breakdown, when it came, was dramatic, but climbing back to sobriety, he oversaw Oasis‘ rise to become one of the biggest bands in the world.
Coming to UK Cinemas soon!
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