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New to Prime Video - THE LAST DUEL
NewsMar 25, 2026

New to Prime Video - THE LAST DUEL

Ridley Scott’s historical drama *The Last Duel* arrives on Prime Video UK, retelling the 1386 duel that ended France’s legal dueling tradition. The film adopts a Rashomon‑style structure, presenting the same incident through the eyes of knight Jean de Carrouges,...

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New to Netflix - A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE
NewsMar 25, 2026

New to Netflix - A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE

Netflix has added the prequel *A Quiet Place: Day One* to its streaming lineup, marking the third entry in the franchise and the first directed by Michael Sarnoski. The film follows hospice patient Sam (Lupita Nyong’o) and a nervous English student...

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New Trailer and Poster for Chilean Thriller A YARD OF JACKALS
NewsMar 24, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for Chilean Thriller A YARD OF JACKALS

Writer‑director Diego Figueroa unveils the trailer and poster for his new Chilean political thriller *A Yard of Jackals*, set in Santiago during the 1978 Pinochet dictatorship. The film follows reclusive model‑maker Raúl Peralta, played by Néstor Cantillana, whose life unravels...

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New Trailer and Poster for Body Horror THINESTRA
NewsMar 24, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for Body Horror THINESTRA

Body‑horror film "Thinestra" debuted a new trailer and poster, revealing its plot about a woman whose experimental weight‑loss drug creates a monstrous doppelgänger. Directed by Nathan Hertz and written by Avra Fox‑Lerner, the movie stars Michelle Macedo as Penny and...

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New to VOD - SEND HELP
NewsMar 23, 2026

New to VOD - SEND HELP

Sam Raimi’s latest film, “Send Help,” arrives directly on video‑on‑demand platforms, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. The movie flips the classic “Swept Away” premise, placing a corporate strategist and her inept boss on a deserted island where survival skills and power...

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New to VOD - THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 3
NewsMar 23, 2026

New to VOD - THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 3

The Strangers: Chapter 3, directed by Renny Harlin and starring Madelaine Petsch, concludes the rebooted slasher trilogy with a release in UK/ROI cinemas on February 6 and immediate VOD availability. Critics describe the film as an anti‑climactic, poorly paced finale that fails...

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First Look Review - OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR
NewsMar 23, 2026

First Look Review - OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR

Oscar Boyself, known for producing the Safdie brothers’ gritty thrillers Good Time and Uncut Gems, makes his directorial debut with Our Hero, Balthazar, opening in U.S. cinemas on March 27, 2026. The film follows privileged New York teen Balthazar (Jaeden...

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10 Movies You Must See in April
NewsMar 20, 2026

10 Movies You Must See in April

The article outlines ten new titles hitting UK and ROI screens in April, ranging from a romantic‑drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya to a time‑travel mystery by Mark Jenkin. It mixes established directors like Jim Jarmusch with debut filmmakers such...

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New Release Review - THE DEEP DARK
NewsMar 19, 2026

New Release Review - THE DEEP DARK

The Deep Dark, directed by Mathieu Turi, is a French horror film that pits a 1950s mining crew against a subterranean monster. The narrative mirrors The Descent’s premise but swaps the all‑female team for gruff male miners, adding a colonial‑era...

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New Trailer and Poster for Fatih Akin’s AMRUM, Starring Diane Kruger
NewsMar 18, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for Fatih Akin’s AMRUM, Starring Diane Kruger

German director Fatih Akin's new WWII drama "Amrum" starring Diane Kruger has released its first trailer and poster. The film, co‑written with Hark Bohm, follows 12‑year‑old Nanning on the island of Amrum as he confronts the collapse of Nazi Germany...

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First Trailer and Poster for Irish Drama ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA
NewsMar 18, 2026

First Trailer and Poster for Irish Drama ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA

Irish director David Gleeson unveils the first trailer and poster for his new 1980s‑set drama "Once Upon a Time in a Cinema," starring Colin Morgan as Earl, a small‑town cinema manager battling a chaotic Friday night and a potential sale...

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New Release Review - LA GRAZIA
NewsMar 18, 2026

New Release Review - LA GRAZIA

Paolo Sorrentino’s latest drama, "La Grazia," follows aging Italian President Mariano De Santis as he wrestles with a controversial euthanasia bill and personal doubts about his late wife’s affair. Toni Servillo delivers a restrained performance that anchors the film’s contemplative...

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New to Prime Video - MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER
NewsMar 15, 2026

New to Prime Video - MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER

Prime Video adds the documentary "Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger," directed by David Hinton and presented by Martin Scorsese. The film serves as Scorsese’s personal tribute to Michael Powell, spotlighting his vivid use of colour and...

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SXSW 2026 Review - THE SNAKE
NewsMar 14, 2026

SXSW 2026 Review - THE SNAKE

The Snake, Jenna MacMillan’s SXSW 2026 directorial debut, follows Jamie, a forty‑something woman whose arrested‑development lifestyle disrupts the lives of her family and friends. The film attempts a dramedy blend but stalls between broad bedroom‑farce comedy and uneasy serious moments....

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New Trailer and Poster for REBUILDING, Starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy
NewsMar 13, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for REBUILDING, Starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy

Max Walker‑Silverman’s second feature, Rebuilding, drops its first trailer and poster ahead of a UK/ROI theatrical launch on April 17. The drama stars Josh O’Connor as Dusty, a rancher forced into a trailer park after a wildfire destroys his home, and reunites...

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New to MUBI/VOD - NO OTHER CHOICE
NewsMar 13, 2026

New to MUBI/VOD - NO OTHER CHOICE

South Korean director Park Chan‑wook’s new thriller “No Other Choice” stars Lee Byung‑hun as a veteran paper‑mill worker whose job is eliminated by AI‑driven automation. Faced with unemployment, he lures three job seekers with a fake posting and murders them...

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SXSW 2026 Review - UGLY CRY
NewsMar 13, 2026

SXSW 2026 Review - UGLY CRY

Emily Robinson’s feature debut Ugly Cry premiered at SXSW 2026, blending comedy, psychological thriller, and body‑horror to examine Hollywood’s beauty obsession. The film follows Delaney, a strikingly beautiful actress who becomes fixated on delivering an ‘ugly cry’ without compromising her looks,...

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New Trailer and Poster for Steven Spielberg’s DISCLOSURE DAY
NewsMar 12, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for Steven Spielberg’s DISCLOSURE DAY

Steven Spielberg’s new sci‑fi thriller Disclosure Day drops its first trailer and poster, confirming a UK and ROI theatrical debut on 12 June 2026. The film reunites Spielberg with Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds writer David Koepp, sparking speculation of a hidden link to Close Encounters. A...

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First Teaser for SciFi Thriller IMPOSTERS, Starring Jessica Rothe
NewsMar 12, 2026

First Teaser for SciFi Thriller IMPOSTERS, Starring Jessica Rothe

Writer‑director Caleb Phillips makes his feature debut with the sci‑fi thriller "Imposters." The film stars Jessica Rothe and Charlie Barnett as parents whose kidnapped infant returns under terrifying circumstances. Supporting cast includes Yul Vazquez and others, and the movie will...

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New Trailer and Poster for Damian McCarthy’s HOKUM, Starring Adam Scott
NewsMar 12, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for Damian McCarthy’s HOKUM, Starring Adam Scott

Damian McCarthy’s third horror feature, “Hokum,” starring Adam Scott, is set to open in UK and ROI cinemas on May 1, 2026. The film follows a novelist who, while scattering his parents’ ashes at a remote Irish inn, becomes haunted by an...

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New Trailer and Poster for British Heist Thriller FUZE
NewsMar 11, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for British Heist Thriller FUZE

David Mackenzie’s latest film, the British heist thriller “Fuze,” is set for a UK and ROI theatrical release on April 3, 2024. The movie follows a city‑wide evacuation triggered by an unexploded World War II bomb, which a criminal crew exploits to...

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New Trailer and Poster for Curry Barker’s OBSESSION
NewsMar 11, 2026

New Trailer and Poster for Curry Barker’s OBSESSION

Writer‑director Curry Barker has unveiled a new trailer and poster for his upcoming supernatural thriller “Obsession.” The film, backed by Universal Studios, follows a lonely young man who discovers a wish‑granting toy that makes his crush fall for him, but...

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The Neon-Noir Aesthetic: How Digital Gaming Reclaims the Visual Language of 90s Casino Cinema
NewsMar 11, 2026

The Neon-Noir Aesthetic: How Digital Gaming Reclaims the Visual Language of 90s Casino Cinema

Digital casino platforms are reviving the neon‑noir aesthetic popularized by 1990s films such as *Casino* and *Rounders*. By adopting bold blues, purples, and high‑contrast lighting, games like Evolution Gaming’s Crazy Time create a cinematic atmosphere that feels like stepping onto...

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New Trailer for John Carney’s POWER BALLAD, Starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd
NewsMar 11, 2026

New Trailer for John Carney’s POWER BALLAD, Starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd

John Carney’s latest music‑drama Power Ballad, co‑written with Peter McDonald, has dropped a new trailer featuring Paul Rudd as a washed‑up wedding singer and Nick Jonas as a fading pop star. The film follows their unlikely partnership when Danny turns Rick’s song...

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Book of Scorpio Slot 2026: Gameplay, Bonuses & Tips
NewsMar 11, 2026

Book of Scorpio Slot 2026: Gameplay, Bonuses & Tips

Book of Scorpio (2026) is a classic‑style online slot featuring a 5 × 3 reel layout, fixed ten paylines, and a scatter‑triggered free‑spins round. The game leans on medium‑to‑high volatility, offering occasional large payouts when an expanding symbol fills a reel during...

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New Release Review - THE HOME
NewsMar 11, 2026

New Release Review - THE HOME

Mattias Skoglund’s latest horror, The Home, adapts Mats Strandberg’s novel and places terror in a retirement home. The film follows gay son Joel, who returns to clear out his mother’s house after her stroke, only to confront a malevolent spirit...

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New Release Review - HOW TO MAKE A KILLING
NewsMar 11, 2026

New Release Review - HOW TO MAKE A KILLING

John Patton Ford’s second feature, *How to Make a Killing*, reimagines Roy Horniman’s 1907 novel in contemporary New York, starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley and an ensemble cast. The film attempts a black‑comedy crime thriller but falls short on both...

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First Trailer and Poster for Chandler Levack’s ROOMMATES
NewsMar 10, 2026

First Trailer and Poster for Chandler Levack’s ROOMMATES

Netflix is set to debut "Roommates," a college‑setting comedy directed by Chandler Levack, on April 17. The film stars Sadie Sandler as Devon, a naive freshman whose relationship with popular roommate Celeste, played by Chloe East, devolves into a passive‑aggressive...

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First Trailer for Thriller AMERICAN DOLLHOUSE
NewsMar 10, 2026

First Trailer for Thriller AMERICAN DOLLHOUSE

The first trailer for the Texas‑set thriller "American Dollhouse" has been released, showcasing writer‑director John Valley’s latest project after "The Pizzagate Massacre." The film follows a woman who inherits a suburban home, only to face a neighbor’s violent obsession linked...

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First Trailer for HE BLED NEON, Starring Joe Cole and Rita Ora
NewsMar 10, 2026

First Trailer for HE BLED NEON, Starring Joe Cole and Rita Ora

The first trailer for the thriller *He Bled Neon* has dropped, showcasing Joe Cole and Rita Ora in lead roles. Directed by Drew Kirsch and scripted by Tim Cairo and Jake Gibson, the film follows a reformed street kid who returns to...

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First Trailer for IN THE GREY, Starring Eiza González, Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal
NewsMar 9, 2026

First Trailer for IN THE GREY, Starring Eiza González, Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal

Guy Ritchie’s latest action‑thriller, *In the Grey*, debuted its first trailer, showcasing a star‑studded cast led by Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows a covert team of elite operatives tasked with retrieving a stolen billion‑dollar fortune from a...

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First Trailer for Music Drama MILE END KICKS, Starring Barbie Ferreira
NewsMar 9, 2026

First Trailer for Music Drama MILE END KICKS, Starring Barbie Ferreira

Chandler Levick’s sophomore feature Mile End Kicks drops its first trailer, spotlighting the 2011 Montreal indie music scene. The film follows a 24‑year‑old music critic, played by Barbie Ferreira, who becomes romantically entangled with the band she’s championing. Supporting roles feature...

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New Release Review - THE TASTERS
NewsMar 9, 2026

New Release Review - THE TASTERS

Silvio Soldini’s new film *The Tasters* dramatizes a group of Polish women forced to taste Adolf Hitler’s meals during the final months of World War II. The story draws from Margot Wölk’s memoir, as adapted in Rosella Postorino’s *At the Wolf’s Table*, but...

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New to VOD - H IS FOR HAWK
NewsMar 9, 2026

New to VOD - H IS FOR HAWK

Philippa Lowthorpe’s film “H is for Hawk”, starring Claire Foy, adapts Helen Macdonald’s bestselling memoir about training a goshawk amid grief. Co‑written with Emma Donoghue, the VOD release condenses the book’s lyrical prose into a visual narrative focused on the protagonist’s bond...

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First Trailer and Poster for Giallo Influenced Thriller CITY WIDE FEVER
NewsMar 6, 2026

First Trailer and Poster for Giallo Influenced Thriller CITY WIDE FEVER

Writer‑director Josh Heaps unveils the first trailer and poster for his Giallo‑inspired thriller City Wide Fever, starring Diletta Guglielmi and a mix of emerging and veteran actors. The film follows a film student who uncovers a violent conspiracy while investigating...

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First Teaser for POV Horror DEAD EYES
NewsMar 6, 2026

First Teaser for POV Horror DEAD EYES

Australian filmmaker Richard E. Williams unveils the first teaser for his POV horror "Dead Eyes," shot with a custom head‑mounted Sony camera. The story follows Sean and his fiancée Grace as they hunt for Sean’s missing father in a remote forest, uncovering...

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