Month: December 2020

Rathalos Sends Fiery Attacks in New Monster Hunter Clip 

Rathalos Sends Fiery Attacks in New Monster Hunter Clip 

Rathalos Sends Fiery Attacks in New Monster Hunter Clip

Sony Pictures has released a brand new clip for Paul W.S. Anderson’s upcoming live-action film adaptation of Monster Hunter, giving us a preview of Rathalos’ ferocity as hunters try to fend off its fiery attacks. Set to debut in theaters on December 25, 2020, you can check out the video now in the player below!

In addition, the film is currently wrapped-up in controversy after China has decided to remove Monster Hunter from its cinemas due to a scene involving a racist Asian joke. The film’s producer Constantin Film has quickly issued a statement addressing the controversy, apologizing to the Chinese audience for the thoughtless line.

RELATED: Monster Hunter Exclusive Director Chat Plus Collaboration with Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Announced

“[Constantin Films] sincerely apologizes to Chinese audiences for a line of dialogue contained in an early scene of Monster Hunter,” the studio said in a statement (via Deadline). “There was absolutely no intent to discriminate, insult or otherwise offend anyone of Chinese heritage. Constantin Film has listened to the concerns expressed by Chinese audiences and removed the line that has led to this inadvertent misunderstanding.”

Monster Hunter centers on the leader of a UN military team named Artemis, played by Jovovich, who is transported to another realm populated by monsters. There she meets the Hunter (Jaa), with the two teaming up to close a portal to prevent monsters from attacking earth. The movie will be a highly stylish big-screen adaptation of the video game.

Click here to order the video game Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition!

The film adaptation will be led by Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil franchise) and Tony Jaa. It will also star Ron Perlman (HellboyDrive), T.I. Harris (Ant-Man and The Wasp), Diego Boneta (Luis MiguelRock of Ages), Meagan Good (Code Black), and Josh Helman (X-Men: Days of Future Past).

Monster Hunter is written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. The film is a production by Sony Pictures, Constantin Film, and Impact Pictures with Anderson, Jeremy Bolt, Robert Kulzer, Martin Moszkowicz, and Dennis Berardi serving as producers.

RELATED: Monster Hunter Trailer & Poster Bring the Video Game to Life!

The Capcom video game series consists of action role-playing games where players and their friends work together to take down larger-than-life beasts in a living, breathing ecosystem. Since the first Monster Hunter title made its debut 14 years ago in 2004, the series has attracted a dedicated fan base, and grown into a global mega-hit with Monster Hunter: World, the latest title in the series, shipping 10 million units worldwide, with cumulative sales of the series exceeding 49 million units as of August 20, 2018.

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Enter ComingSoon’s Wolf of Snow Hollow Giveaway from WB!

Enter ComingSoon's The Wolf of Snow Hollow Giveaway from Orion & WB!

Enter ComingSoon’s Wolf of Snow Hollow Giveaway from WB!

As the time quickly approaches for the arrival of The Wolf of Snow Hollow on home shelves, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have provided ComingSoon.net with three Blu-ray copies of writer/director/star Jim Cummings’ acclaimed horror comedy! All you have to do to win is email your name with the subject line “WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW” to [email protected] and three winners will be selected on December 14!

RELATED: Exclusive: Take a Deep Dive Into the Score of The Wolf of Snow Hollow


The Blu-ray and DVD will both include a digital copy of the film, with the latter containing the special feature “The Story and the Genre” while the former includes the following special features:

  • The Story and the Genre
  • The Impetus
  • Working with Jim Cummings
  • The Design of the Werewolf

Click here to pre-order your Blu-ray copy of the acclaimed horror-comedy The Wolf of Snow Hollow!

Written and directed by Cummings, the film follows a small-town sheriff struggling with a failed marriage, a rebellious daughter, and a lackluster department, as he is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders that are occurring on the full moon. As he’s consumed by the hunt for the killer, he struggles to remind himself that there’s no such thing as werewolves.

Alongside Forster, the cast for the film includes Riki Lindhome (Knives Out, Under the Silver Lake), Jimmy Tatro (American Vandal, The King of Staten Island) and Chloe East (Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, Next Level).

RELATED: CS Interview: Writer/Director/Star Jim Cummings on The Wolf of Snow Hollow

The Wolf of Snow Hollow is now available on digital platforms and VOD and will hit shelves on Blu-ray and DVD on December 15, just in time for a holiday season fright!

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Arrow Video Unveils December 2020 Streaming Lineup!

Arrow Video Unveils December 2020 Streaming Lineup!

Arrow Video Unveils December 2020 Streaming Lineup!

Arrow Video, the acclaimed British indie film distributor, has unveiled the December 2020 lineup for its subscription-based ARROW platform full of cult classics, hidden gems and iconic horror films including the exclusive debut of The Bloodhound, and the Finnish holiday gem Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale!

RELATED: AMC+ Announces First-Ever The Walking Dead Holiday Special

The seasons kick off with Naughty or Nice, featuring tearaway teens and maniacal killers, the worst of Santa’s naughty list: The Violent Years, Bloody Birthday, Children of the Corn, The El Duce Tapes, Doom Asylum, The Hooked Generation. December 1 then brings some festive fear and cheer with Jalmari Helander’s Finnish holiday gem Rare Exports. Lastly, December 1 will include Survivor Ballads: Three Films by Shohei Imamura (Black Rain, The Ballad of Narayama and Zegen), exclusively on ARROW.

The temperature drops and the body count rises December 7 with the It’s Cold Outside lineup, including The Chill Factor, The Deeper You Dig, The Wind and more to send shivers down your spine, as well as Shogun’s Joys of Torture, a classic Ero guro from writer/director Teruo Ishii, known in Japan as The King of Cult.

December 11 begins with the platforms’s second team up with AGFA, sharing favorites from the American Genre Film Archive including Bad Black, Who Killed Captain Alex?, Scary Movie, The Violent Years and Reefer Madness. December 14 goes country with counterprogramming, Arrow Essentials: Westerns. As the holidays go in to full speed, ARROW invites you to Eat Drink and Be Merry on December 21, anchored by a decadent feats of titles including La Grande Bouffe, Microwave Massacre, The Happiness of the Katakurisis, The Stuff, Zombie for Sale and Return of the Killer Tomatoes.

RELATED: New to Stream: Magnolia Selects’ December 2020 Lineup

ARROW is available in the US and Canada on all Android devices, all Amazon Fire devices, all Roku devices and on all web browsers, with the platform offering fans a free 30-day trial and subscriptions as low as $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, with a planned UK rollout in 2021.

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Star Wars: George Lucas Reveals Reason for Selling Lucasfilm to Disney

Star Wars: George Lucas Reveals Reason for Selling Lucasfilm to Disney

Star Wars: George Lucas Reveals Reason for Selling Lucasfilm to Disney

Ever since the Star Wars sequel trilogy concluded its Skywalker Saga with 2019’s Rise of the Skywalker, many fans have been wondering what it would have been like if creator George Lucas was the one who had directed the latest trilogy, especially when many in the fandom were disappointed with Disney’s treatment of the later films in terms of story and character development. Now, fans will get an idea why Lucas decided to give up his directing duties on Star Wars with writer Paul Duncan taking to Twitter to share an excerpt from his interview with Lucas for his upcoming book about the long-running sci-fi franchise.

RELATED: George Lucas Planned to Make Darth Maul the Star Wars Sequel Villain

In the interview, Lucas opened up about his game-changing decision of selling Lucasfilm to Disney, revealing that even though it was very difficult to give up the control of the franchise, it was the right thing to do in order for him to be able to prioritize his personal life.

“At that time I was starting the next trilogy; I talked to the actors and I was starting to gear up. I was also about to have a daughter with my wife. It takes 10 years to make a trilogy – ‘Episodes I ‘ to ‘III’ took from 1995 to 2005,” Lucas explained on the time-demanding effort of building up a Star Wars trilogy. “I’d still be working on ‘Episode IX!’ In 2012, I was 69. So the question was am I going to keep doing this the rest of my life? Do I want to go through this again? Finally, I decided I’d rather raise my daughter and enjoy life for a while.”

He continued, “I could have not sold Lucasfilm and gotten somebody to run the productions, but that isn’t retiring. On ‘The Empire Strikes Back‘ and ‘Return of the Jedi‘ I tried to stay out of the way but I couldn’t. I was there every day. Even though the people were friends of mine and they did great work, it wasn’t the same as me doing it. It was like being once removed. I knew that probably wouldn’t work again, that I’d be frustrated.

I’m one of those micro-manger guys and I can’t help it. So I figured I would forgo that, enjoy what I had and I was looking forward to raising my daughter. Also, I wanted to build a museum, which I’d always wanted to do, so I was thinking, ‘If I don’t do this now, I’ll never get that done.’”

RELATED: The 5 Essential Ahsoka Episodes of The Clone Wars

Lucas also dispelled fan speculations that he was tired of the franchise, as he stepped away from the sequel trilogy by admitting that letting go of his creation wasn’t easy for him and that he did plan on being a little bit involved in Disney’s creative process.

“I’ve spent my life creating ‘Star Wars’ – 40 years – and giving it up was very, very painful,” He revealed. “But it was the right thing to do.”

He continued, “I thought I was going to have a little bit more to say about the next three because I’d already started them, but they decided they wanted to do something else. Things don’t always work the way you want it. Life is like that.”

In 2012, Disney officially acquired Lucasfilm as its subsidiary for more than $4 billion. Since then, they had full control over the Star Wars franchise. Despite earning a box office gross of more than $4 billion, the sequel trilogy wasn’t received well by fans. However, it has been gaining momentum lately due to the success of Disney+’s The Mandalorian series.

(Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Dodge)

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McFarlane Toys Unveils Dune 2021 Collectible Figures!

McFarlane Toys Unveils Dune 2021 Collectible Figures!

McFarlane Toys Unveils Dune 2021 Collectible Figures!

Though the latest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi epic may be 10 months away, McFarlane Toys has unveiled its full line of collectible figures from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune designed from the film’s ensemble cast. The figures, which are now available for purchase, can be viewed in the gallery below!

RELATED: Legendary Reportedly Upset With Godzilla vs. Kong, Dune HBO Max Shift

The DUNE BUILD-A 7-INCH line includes: 

Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet)

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  • Paul Atreides, the leader of this epic adventure, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
  • Paul comes with a crysknife, twin blades, a base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson)

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  • Lady Jessica, a member of the order of the Bene Gesserit and highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
  •  Lady Jessica comes with a crysknife, fremkit, a base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa)

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  • Duncan Idaho, the most gifted Swordmaster in the Known Universe, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
  •  Duncan comes with two swords, a base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Stilgar (Javier Bardem)

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  • Stilgar, leader of the Fremen warriors of Dune and a man of great wisdom, is featured in a Fremen Stillsuit that enables the human body to survive in the sun-scorched open deserts of Arrakis.
  • Stilgar comes with a crysknife, fremkit, base, and the piece to the Build-A Rabban figure.

Beast Rabban Build-A-Figure (Dave Bautista)

  • Rabban, a towering brutal force of nature, is assembled when combining all four pieces from the McFarlane Toys Dune Build-A line: Duncan Idaho, Lady Jessica, Paul Atreides, and Stilgar.
  • Rabban comes with his deadly inkvine whip and sword.

In addition to the Build-A 7-Inch figures, which all retail for $25 each, McFarlane Toys is also offering an impressive Dune Collectible 12-inch Baron Vladimir Harkonnen figure inspired by the likeness of Stellan Skarsgård. The 12-inch figure captures the essence and likeness of the all-consuming figurehead of House Harkonnen as he hovers menacingly over his Dune base. Harkonnen rules through fear, determined to take back the throne of galactic power and reclaim the spice-rich sands of Dune from House Atreides by deadly means. The figure, which retails for $40, can be purchased here!

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, the Dune movie tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence — a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential — only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Buy the book that started it all here!

The star-studded cast includes Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible — Fallout), Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame), Stellan Skarsgård (Thor: The Dark World), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences), Zendaya (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Chang Chen (Love And Destiny), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Sex Education), with Charlotte Rampling (The Night Porter), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men).

RELATED: POLL RESULTS: What Did You Think of the Dune Trailer?

Villeneuve is best known for directing Blade Runner 2049 as well as Sicario. Though Dune will likely resemble the former film more than the latter, both display the sort of experience directing arid, desolate locales that a fan would want in their Dune director, considering a sizable chunk of the story takes place on a desert planet.

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Legendary Reportedly Upset With Godzilla vs. Kong, Dune HBO Max Shift

Legendary Reportedly Unpleased With Godzilla vs. Kong, Dune HBO Max Moves

Legendary reportedly upset with Godzilla vs. Kong, Dune HBO Max shift

Last week brought the jaw-dropping announcement that Warner Bros. was electing to bring all of its 2021 releases to theaters and HBO Max simultaneously and now it’s been revealed that Legendary is reportedly upset that Godzilla vs. Kong and Dune were included in the bunch, according to Deadline.

RELATED: All 2021 WB Movies Getting Simultaneous Theatrical/HBO Max Releases

The studio behind the MonsterVerse and Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune was previously in talks with Netflix about possibly bringing the the latest chapter in in the former series to the streaming platform in a $250 million deal, but Warner Bros. reportedly pulled the deal and set it for the digital/theatrical release without notifying Legendary. With the banner having provided an estimated 75 percent of $165 million budget for Dune and similar figures for Godzilla vs. Kong, Legendary is reportedly getting ready to or already has sent legal letters to WB to challenge their decision.

The epic action-adventure Godzilla vs Kong will pit two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another — the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong — with humanity caught in the balance.

The film stars Alexander Skarsgård (Big Little LiesThe Little Drummer Girl), Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Rebecca Hall (Christine, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women), Brian Tyree Henry (AtlantaWidows), Shun Oguri (Gintama), Eiza González (Baby Driver), Jessica Henwick (Iron Fist), and Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2). Also starring in the highly-anticipated movie are Kyle Chandler (The Wolf of Wall StreetManchester by the Sea) and Demián Bichir (The Nun, The Hateful Eight).

The fourth installment in Warner Bros.’ Pictures and Legendary’s Monsterverse is directed by Adam Wingard from a script written by Oscar nominee Terry Rossio (Pirates of the CaribbeanDeja VuShrek). The film is being produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, and Brian Rogers, with Kenji Okuhira, Yoshimitsu Banno, Jon Jashni and Thomas Tull serving as executive producers. Jay Ashenfelter, Jen Conroy and Tamara Kent are co-producers.

The most recent film in Legendary’s MonsterVerseGodzilla: King of the Monsters, hit theaters last summer. It ended with Godzilla taking his rightful place as the ruler of all Titans. Unfortunately, the movie was a financial disappointment, grossing only $385.9 million against a budget estimated to be as high as $200 million.

RELATED: AMC Speaks Out Against Warner Bros.’ HBO Max 2021 Announcement

A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, the Dune movie tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence — a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential — only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Buy the book that started it all here!

The star-studded cast includes Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible — Fallout), Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame), Stellan Skarsgård (Thor: The Dark World), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Fences), Zendaya (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Chang Chen (Love And Destiny), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Sex Education), with Charlotte Rampling (The Night Porter), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men).

RELATED: POLL RESULTS: What Did You Think of the Dune Trailer?

Villeneuve is best known for directing Blade Runner 2049 as well as Sicario. Though Dune will likely resemble the former film more than the latter, both display the sort of experience directing arid, desolate locales that a fan would want in their Dune director, considering a sizable chunk of the story takes place on a desert planet.

Godzilla vs. Kong is set to hit theaters and HBO Max beginning May 21, 2021 while Dune will release on October 1, 2021.

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Matt Reeves to Produce New Period Horror Film Switchboard

Matt Reeves to Produce New Period Horror Film Switchboard

Matt Reeves to Produce New Period Horror Film Switchboard

According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Batman director Matt Reeves has partnered with Paranormal Activity EP Steven Schneider to produce a new period horror film titled Switchboard. Reeves is no stranger to the horror genre as he previously directed 2008’s monster film Cloverfield and 2010’s Chloe Grace Moretz-led film Let Me In.

RELATED: Terence Winter Departs Matt Reeves’ The Batman Spinoff Series

Written by actor-scribe Devon Graye (Dexter, I See You), Switchboard will be set in the late 1940s. It will center around a young female switchboard operator who finds herself communicating with, and possibly targeted by, an active serial killer. As their conversation intensifies, she begins to question her safety, her sanity, and, ultimately, her very reality.

The project will be produced by Reeves and Rafi Crohn through their 6th & Idaho banner along with Pictures Films’ Margot Hand and Joshua Thurston. Schneider, who had also produced the Pet Sematary remake, will also serve as a producer with Armaan Zorace’s Dark Hell co-financing and producing the project.

RELATED: New The Batman Set Photos Reveal First Glimpse at the Batcave

The project is the latest addition to Reeves’ growing list of upcoming projects which include: Warner Bros’ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson; a The Batman spinoff series centered around the Gotham City PD; and Mattson Tomlin’s upcoming feature directorial debut film Mother/Android.

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Extraction: Joe Russo Teases Potential Shared Movie Universe Is in Development

Extraction: Joe Russo Teases Potential Shared Movie Universe Is in Development

Extraction: Joe Russo Teases Potential Shared Movie Universe Is in Development

During CCXP, Extraction writer Joe Russo revealed that as he and Anthony Russo continue working on the Netflix sequel, they are also developing a potential shared movie universe for the franchise with star David Harbour, who played Gaspar in the movie, possibly leading a spinoff of his own (according to Collider).

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“I’m still not gonna commit because I think it’s more exciting to surprise people, but I will say this: we are working at building out a universe of films that could potentially explore some of the other characters from the first movie and some new characters, and see more historical interaction between the characters,” Russo told the outlet. “So if you’re interested in David Harbour’s character, you just may get to see him in a future Extraction movie.”

The filmmaker also added: “I think what makes that a compelling element to the Extraction universe is it is a global franchise telling global stories, and we’d like to diversify the point of view in those movies.”

The Extraction sequel is expected to begin production sometime in 2021.

Extraction (formerly titled as Dhaka) takes place in an underworld of weapons dealers and traffickers and follows a young boy who becomes the pawn in a war between notorious drug lords. After being trapped by kidnappers inside one of the world’s most impenetrable cities, his rescue beckons the unparalleled skill of a mercenary named Tyler Rake. But Rake is a broken man with nothing to lose, harboring a death wish that makes an already deadly mission near impossible.

The cast included Chris Hemsworth (Thor: Ragnarok), David Harbour (Stranger ThingsBlack Widow), Derek Luke (13 Reasons Why), Fay Masterson (Vice), Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), and newcomer Rudhraksh Jaiswal.

RELATED: It’s Super Kids vs. Aliens in Netflix’s We Can Be Heroes Trailer

Joe Russo wrote the script while Sam Hargrave, known for his stunt work in multiple MCU movies as well as small roles in action films such as Atomic Blonde, made his directorial debut with the film.

Extraction was produced by Netflix and Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo through their AGBO banner along with Hemsworth, Mike Larocca, and Eric Gitter.

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CS Recommends: Kristen Stewart’s Underwater Plus Soundtracks & More!

CS Recommends: Kristen Stewart's Underwater Plus Soundtracks & More!

CS Recommends: Kristen Stewart’s Underwater Plus Soundtracks & More!

Stuck inside? Don’t know what to watch/read/play/listen to? ComingSoon.net has got you covered. In this week’s CS Recommends our staff kicks off gives you solid tips on the best media to consume during your downtime, including the sci-fi horror movie Underwater starring Kristen Stewart and more! Check out our picks below!

RELATED: CS Holiday Gift Guide Part 1: Movies & TV!

MAX EVRY’S RECOMMEND: Legend of the Lost

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In light of Sophia Loren’s current Oscar heat for her performance in The Life Ahead, why not check out Henry Hathaway’s 1957 desert adventure Legend of the Lost? Starring The Duke himself, John Wayne, alongside Loren and South Pacific’s Rossano Brazzi, the film charts a seemingly pious doctor’s quest to find the lost city his father was on the trail of before he vanished. Loren’s sexy Dita decides to tag along, causing a rift between the Wayne and Brazzi characters as they both fall in love with her. And honestly… who wouldn’t? It’s a fun three-hander combined with a treasure hunt and a romance in classic Hollywood style, shot on some gorgeous locations that look excellent on the Kino Lorber Blu-ray transfer.

KYLIE HEMMERT’S RECOMMEND: Underwater

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Kristen Stewart has proven time and time again that she is one of Hollywood’s most talented stars, and her role as Norah Price in 2020’s sci-fi horror Underwater now stands as one of my favorite performances by the Happiest Season star to date. Directed by William Eubank and written by Brian Duffield and Adam Cozad, the action kicks off immediately as the movie follows a crew of oceanic researchers working for a deep-sea drilling company try to get to safety after a mysterious earthquake devastates their deepwater research and drilling facility located at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. The group eventually discovers what they’re dealing with isn’t what they first assumed and are soon faced with hostile creatures who begin taking out the crew one by one in often terrifying circumstances. Underwater may stumble a bit in its narrative as the tale unfolds, but where it shines are its characters and a largely impressive cast led by Stewart who help to make moments of horror feel as claustrophobic as possible while giving much-needed heart to the story.

GRANT HERMANNS RECOMMENDS: Krampus

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In honor of the film’s fifth anniversary and arrival of the holiday season, I am looking back to Mike Dougherty’s second directorial and season-centric outing Krampus. Centered on a dysfunctional family reunion causing a young boy to lose his holiday spirit and thus incite the wrath of the titular entity, leading the family to have to band together to avoid a monstrous fate. The ensemble roster for the film all portray their roles phenomenally, especially Toni Collette and David Koechner, the decision to utilize both practical effects and CGI proves a brilliantly terrifying one and the hint of dark comedy strewn throughout makes for an endlessly enjoyable outing sure to bring audiences back for multiple viewings.

MAGGIE DELA PAZ’S RECOMMEND: Extreme Job (South Korean Film)

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Directed by Lee Byeong-Heon, Extreme Job centers around a group of detectives led by Captain Ko, who hasn’t been promoted for a very long time due to a string of failed operations by his Narcotics squad. Because of continuous mistakes, they have been given one last chance to redeem themselves and to prevent the impending disbandment of their team. In order to carry out their career-saving mission which involves undercover surveillance against a notorious drug syndicate, they’ve decided to take over a rundown chicken restaurant as their perfect stakeout spot and undercover disguise. However, things don’t go as planned as the restaurant unexpectedly becomes popular with the public due to a great recipe. Now, they must try to find a way to fulfill their mission while running a booming chicken place.

This 2019 action-comedy film is currently the second-highest-grossing and second most-viewed film in South Korea. Overall, it’s a really entertaining film that is perfect for family viewing this holiday season. What I like the most about the film is its wit and quirkiness that will undoubtedly make you smile or laugh from the first scene up to its last. It most importantly featured a great main cast, who skillfully portrayed their characters’ different personalities and effectively showcased their squad’s strong teamwork. Even though it had a not-so-unique plot, their dynamic chemistry and the leading performance of the versatile Ryu Seung-ryong are what really resonated the most with viewers and carried the film towards its success. So, if you’re looking for something fun and easy to watch during the holidays, I highly recommend you check out Extreme Job!

JEFF AMES’ RECOMMEND: Alien (2 CD Set) by Jerry Goldsmith

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Intrada re-stocked a couple of big soundtrack titles, namely complete scores for Alan Silvestri’s Back to the Future and Back to the Future Part II and Jerry Goldsmith’s masterwork Alien. Presented in a terrific 2CD set, Alien is classic Goldsmith and boasts a variety of haunting cues as well as a surprising amount of grandeur. Much of the music written for the film didn’t make the cut, which is why this release is a must-have for fans who want to hear the score as Goldsmith originally intended. Throw in a handful of alternate cues and the original soundtrack album and you have yourself a fine Christmas gift for any film music collector. Just make sure and snag this release while you can, or you’ll end up paying an arm and a leg on eBay.

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