It’s Christmas and the movie lineup gets a refresh: from the return of Anaconda with a Hollywood comedy twist, to a real-time horror thriller, and a prestigious European film arriving with international awards already under its belt. Three ideal releases for those looking for adrenaline, emotion, or a great story to debate after the credits roll.
The famous giant snake returns to the big screen in a revamped version that blends action, humor, and suspense. Two adventurers, played by Jack Black and Paul Rudd, find themselves caught up in jungle chaos as the creature awakens terror once again… along with delirium and physical comedy.
The takeaway: The lead duo — Jack Black and Paul Rudd — turns this new Anaconda into a high-impact box-office release.
Real-time horror. It’s August 4, 2023: Romain, 19, tries a pill before a party and, while driving, picks up an injured woman who remains silent and behaves unsettlingly… until she stabs herself in front of him. What seems like a bad trip turns into the beginning of a nightmarish ordeal that never lets up.
The takeaway: The film is directed by French filmmaker David Moreau, known for the thriller The Eye, starring Jessica Alba.
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their charismatic yet manipulative father, an acclaimed director who offers Nora a role… only to give it to a young Hollywood star instead. Amid jealousy, old wounds, and clashing ambitions, the family is drawn into an emotional whirlwind.
The takeaway: Directed by Joachim Trier, it won the Grand Prix at Cannes and is an Oscar contender, cementing it as one of the year’s standout European releases.
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