Movie Release Dates

Genre: Horror
Directed by: Timothy Woodward Jr.
Written by: Jeffrey Reddick, William Halfon, Jonathan Doyle
Starring: Lin Shaye, Michael Welch, Spencer Locke, Melissa Bolona, Tony Todd

Release date: Thu 24, Jan 2019

Plot:

From the creator of the Final Destination franchise comes a new twisted tale of death in The Final Wish. With the unexpected passing of his father, Aaron (Michael Welch) tries to come to terms with his grief while supporting his devastated mother (Lin Shaye). Sifting through his father's belongings, Aaron comes upon an Urn that is far more than it seems. As his wants and wishes start coming true, Aaron thinks his prayers have been answered until he realizes the price of this good fortune is much more than he bargained for. Also starring Tony Todd, Spencer Locke and Melissa Bolona.

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Heartlock

Genre: Crime/Drama/Romance
Directed by: Jon Kauffman
Written by: Jon Kauffman, Chris Cummings
Starring: Alexander Dreymon, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Erik LaRay Harvey, Cedric Young, Wayne David Parker, Jacqueline Williams, Javon Anderson, Jerilynd Bartys

Release date: Fri 25, Jan 2019

Plot:

Heartlock is a rogue love story centered on a female prison guard whose life is turned upside down by the fleeting affections of her lover — a male convict whose charm is only as genuine as his desire to be free.

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Polar

Genre: Action/Crime
Directed by: Jonas Akerlund
Written by: Jayson Rothwell, Victor Santos
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick, Matt Lucas, Johnny Knoxville, Anthony Grant, Robert Maillet, Fei Ren, Ruby O. Fee, Julian Richings, Josh Cruddas

Release date: Fri 25, Jan 2019

Plot:

The world's top assassin, Duncan Vizla, aka The Black Kaiser (Mads Mikkelsen), is settling into retirement when his former employer marks him as a liability to the firm. Against his will, he finds himself back in the game going head to head with an army of younger, faster, ruthless killers who will stop at nothing to have him silenced.

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Serenity

Genre: Drama/Thriller
Directed by: Steven Knight
Written by: Steven Knight
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jason Clarke, Djimon Hounsou, Jeremy Strong, Diane Lane

Release date: Fri 25, Jan 2019

Plot:

The mysterious tale of a fishing boat captain whose past is about to crash up against his life on a small island in the Caribbean and ensnare him in a new reality that might not be all it seems to be. The film revolves around a fishing boat captain (Matthew McConaughey) who gives tours around the peaceful Caribbean island where he lives. His quiet life gets interrupted when his ex-wife (Anne Hathaway) returns, seeking refuge from her abusive husband (Jason Clarke) for herself and her son.

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The Kid Who Would Be King

Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy
Directed by: Joe Cornish
Written by: Joe Cornish
Starring: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson, Patrick Stewart

Release date: Fri 25, Jan 2019

Plot:

Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.

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NEXT WEEK

Arctic

Genre: Adventure/Drama/Thriller
Directed by: Joe Penna
Written by: Joe Penna, Ryan Morrison
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen

Release date: Fri 01, Feb 2019

Plot:

The film follows a man (Mads Mikkelsen) stranded in the Arctic, who is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.

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Miss Bala

Genre: Action/Drama
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Written by: Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Mackie, Matt Lauria, Aislinn Derbez, Will Blagrove, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Cristina Rodlo, Ricardo Abarca, Daniela de la Fe, Omar Ayala

Release date: Fri 01, Feb 2019

Plot:

Gloria (Gina Rodriguez) finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.

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Piercing

Genre: Thriller
Directed by: Nicolas Pesce
Written by: Nicolas Pesce, Ryu Murakami
Starring: Christopher Abbott, Mia Wasikowska, Laia Costa, Marin Ireland, Maria Dizzia, Wendell Pierce

Release date: Fri 01, Feb 2019

Plot:

Reed (Christopher Abbott) is going on a business trip. He kisses his wife and infant son goodbye, but in lieu of a suitcase filled with clothes, he's packed a toothbrush and a murder kit. Everything is meticulously planned: check into a hotel and kill an unsuspecting victim. Only then will he rid himself of his devious impulses and continue to be a good husband and father. But Reed gets more than he bargained for with Jackie (Mia Wasikowska), an alluring call girl who arrives at his room. First, they relax and get in the mood, but when there's an unexpected disruption, the balance of control begins to sway back and forth between the two. Is he seeing things? Who's playing whom? Before the night is over, a feverish nightmare will unfold, and Reed and Jackie will seal their bond in blood.

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Velvet Buzzsaw

Genre: Horror/Thriller
Directed by: Dan Gilroy
Written by: Dan Gilroy
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Toni Collette, Zawe Ashton, Tom Sturridge, Natalia Dyer, John Malkovich

Release date: Fri 01, Feb 2019

Plot:

A thriller set in the contemporary art world scene of Los Angeles, where big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce.

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LAST WEEK

Reign of the Supermen

Genre: Animation/Superhero
Directed by: Sam Liu
Written by: Tim Sheridan, James Krieg
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Cameron Monaghan, Rainn Wilson, Rosario Dawson, Rebecca Romijn, Jerry Oconnell, Shemar Moore, Christopher Gorham, Jason Omara, Brenda Strong, Jennifer Hale, Cress Williams, Patrick Fabian, Tony Todd, Toks Olagundoye, Erica Luttrell, Charles Halford, Rocky Carroll, Nyambi Nyambi, Max Mittelman, Paul Eiding, Trevor Devall

Release date: Tue 15, Jan 2019

Plot:

After Superman is put to rest, following his battle with Doomsday, his body is stolen from its tomb. As authorities investigate, new and completely different Supermen start appearing on the scene, making everyone wonder if Superman has been reincarnated, and if so, which of the new Supermen is the real Man-of-Steel?

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Iron Sky 2 The Coming Race

Genre: Comedy/Fantasy/Science-Fiction
Directed by: Timo Vuorensola
Written by:
Starring: Julia Dietze, Udo Kier, Stephanie Paul, Tom Green

Release date: Wed 16, Jan 2019

Plot:

Iron Sky 2 The Coming Race. Twenty years after the events of Iron Sky, the former Nazi Moonbase has become the last refuge of mankind. Earth was devastated by a nuclear war, but buried deep under the wasteland lies a power that could save the last of humanity â€“ or destroy it once and for all. The truth behind the creation of mankind will be revealed when an old enemy leads our heroes on an adventure into the Hollow Earth. To save humanity they must fight the Vril, an ancient shapeshifting reptilian race and their army of dinosaurs.

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Storm Boy

Genre: Drama/Family
Directed by: Shawn Seet
Written by: Justin Monjo, Colin Thiele
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Jai Courtney, Finn Little, Trevor Jamieson, Morgana Davies, Erik Thomson

Release date: Thu 17, Jan 2019

Plot:

A beautiful and contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele's classic Australian tale. ‘Storm Boy' has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives. Based on the beloved book, Storm Boy is a timeless story of an unusual and unconditional friendship.

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An Acceptable Loss

Genre: Drama/Thriller
Directed by: Joe Chappelle
Written by: Joe Chappelle
Starring: Tika Sumpter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Tavassoli, Deanna Dunagan, Alysia Reiner, Clarke Peters, David Eigenberg, Jeff Hephner, Rex Linn, Alex Weisman

Release date: Fri 18, Jan 2019

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A former government official finds herself a target when she contemplates revealing the secrets that lead to a decisive but controversial military victory. She was the ultimate patriot. Now, what she knows could bring down the government. Libby Lamm (Tika Sumpter) is a former top national security advisor who, while working with Rachel Burke (Jamie Lee Curtis), a ruthless, steely-willed political veteran, signed off on a controversial military action that was supposed to end the war on terror. The problem: thousands died under false pretenses. Haunted by what she knows, Libby sets out to tell the truth, risking treason—and her own life—to expose a cover-up that stretches all the way to the highest levels of government. This gripping saga of lies, conspiracy, and betrayal is an explosive look at what it takes to do the right thing—even if that means going up against your own country.

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Genre: Action/Thriller
Directed by: Vicky Jewson
Written by: Vicky Jewson, Rupert Whitaker
Starring: Noomi Rapace, Indira Varma, Eoin Macken, Sophie Nélisse, George Georgiou, Akin Gazi, Christopher Sciueref, Sargon Yelda, Mimi Keene, Olivia Jewson, Jonathon Michaels

Release date: Fri 18, Jan 2019

Plot:

Sam (Noomi Rapace) is the world's toughest female bodyguard, tasked with protecting high profile targets for terrorism and assassination. She fought her way to the top in a man's world and feels more at home in the war zones of Sudan than back at her L.A. apartment. When she's assigned to protect a VIP in Morocco, she thinks she's in for a quick and easy job. That VIP turns out to be Zoe (Sophie Nélisse), a young and very rich heiress who's never left her bubble of wealth and who isn't keen on being baby sat. Sam can take a bullet for a president, but young privileged girls aren't her specialty — especially a spoiled one. When Zoe's bulletproof, secluded compound comes under attack in an explosive kidnapping attempt, Sam's skills are put to the test. Accused of murder themselves, they must find a way to work together, determined to and hunt the attackers and their corrupt employers.

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Glass - Unbreakable 2

Genre: Science-Fiction/Thriller/Action
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Written by: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Spencer Treat Clark, Charlayne Woodard, James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sarah Paulson

Release date: Fri 18, Jan 2019

Plot:

M. Night Shyamalan brings together the narratives of two of his standout originals—2000’s Unbreakable, from Touchstone, and 2016’s Split, from Universal—in one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller: Glass. From Unbreakable, Bruce Willis returns as David Dunn as does Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, known also by his pseudonym Mr. Glass. Joining from Split are James McAvoy, reprising his role as Kevin Wendell Crumb and the multiple identities who reside within, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Casey Cooke, the only captive to survive an encounter with The Beast. Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb’s superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

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Io

Genre: Science-Fiction
Directed by: Jonathan Helpert
Written by: Clay Jeter, Charles Spano, Will Basanta
Starring: Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie, Danny Huston

Release date: Fri 18, Jan 2019

Plot:

Sam (Margaret Qualley), one of the last survivors on a post-cataclysmic Earth, is a young scientist dedicated to finding a way for humans to adapt and survive, rather than abandon their world. But with the final shuttle scheduled to leave the planet for a distant colony, her determination to stay is rocked by the arrival of another survivor, Micah (Anthony Mackie). She must decide whether to journey with him to join the rest of humanity and begin life anew, or stay to fight for Earth's survival.

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The Brawler

Genre: Biography/Drama
Directed by: Ken Kushner
Written by: Ken Kushner, Robert Dibella
Starring: Zach McGowan, Amy Smart, Taryn Manning, Nick Loeb

Release date: Fri 18, Jan 2019

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Based on the true events behind ‘Rocky'. Local boxer, Chuck Wepner (Zack McGowan) was slinging liquor in Bayonne, New Jersey when he got the call. Chuck was going to fight the Heavy Weight Champion of the World, Muhammad Ali. Chuck trained hard, pushing himself to the limit so he could go toe to toe with the greatest fighter of all time. His heroic battle with Ali was only the beginning of a wild ride that takes Chuck from the lows of New Jersey to highs of Hollywood.

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The Last Man

Genre: Thriller
Directed by: Rodrigo H. Vila
Written by: Rodrigo H. Vila, Dan Bush
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Harvey Keitel, Marco Leonardi, Liz Solari, Fernan Miras, Justin Kelly, Rafael Spregelburd

Release date: Fri 18, Jan 2019

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Tov Matheson (Hayden Christensen) is a war veteran with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) who perceives that the end of the world is coming. After establishing a relationship with a dubious Messiah (Harvey Keitel), he leaves his normal life and begins the construction of a shelter underground, training himself, in an extreme way, at the cost of losing everything and making people believe he is insane. When he also believes it, something extraordinary happens which makes the people around him question whether he is insane after all.

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Reign of the Supermen Iron Sky 2 The Coming Race Storm Boy An Acceptable Loss Close Glass - Unbreakable 2 Io The Brawler The Last Man	The Final Wish Heartlock Polar Serenity The Kid Who Would Be King	Arctic Miss Bala Piercing Velvet Buzzsaw