Candyman, The Colony, Vacation Friends, Clickbait, He’s All That, No man of God, and other new films and series coming out this weekend.
Is it just me, or the excitement of the weekend actually no longer lasts long anymore? The two days fly by so fast you feel swindled. That said, one can either lament the shortness of the weekend or make the best use of it. I choose the latter, and I am here to help you enjoy your weekend with a fine selection of new films and TV shows debuting today.
1. Candyman
“Candyman” is a 2021 supernatural slasher film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name and the fourth film in the Candyman film series. As the story goes, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind the Candyman. Anxious to use these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, he unknowingly opens the door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence. Starring Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II alongside Teyonah Parris and some others, the film makes its theatrical debut today, Friday, 27 August.
2. The Colony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvgRCuNeS7w
“The Colony” is a 2021 German-Swiss science fiction thriller film directed and written by Tim Fehlbaum. Cataclysmic conditions on Earth forced a mass exodus to a distant planet. Generations later, a manned mission hurtles back to assess living conditions on the desolate, mostly submerged world. The sole survivor of the expedition is attacked by a violent band of scavengers, themselves locked in battle with a far more sinister foe. Now, mankind’s very survival depends on the bravery and ingenuity of the lone astronaut. The film stars “Game of Thrones” star Ian Glenn in the main role and “The Colony” swarms cinemas this weekend.
3. Vacation Friends
“Vacation Friends” is an American buddy comedy film that follows a crazy wild couple who bond with a straight-laced couple on vacation in Mexico. They have a great time and then want to rekindle the fun. Once the other couple gets back to their normal life, it’s not nearly the same kind of fun, and their vacation friends won’t go away. It stars John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Clay Tarver, Tom Mullen, Tim Mullen, and Meredith Hagner. Cinemas will welcome “Vacation Friends” this Friday.
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4. Clickbait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwVLObz0MGs
If short TV series is your thing, this one will suit you just fine. “Clickbait” is an American-Australian drama streaming television miniseries created by Tony Ayres and Christian White. When Nick Brewer (a family man) is abducted in a crime, those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it and why. The series features a sinister online twist and debuted on the Netflix streaming platform on 25th August.
5. He’s All That
“He’s All That” is an American teen romantic comedy film directed by Mark Waters. The film is a gender-swapped remake of the 1999 film “She’s All That”. The contemporary story follows an influencer (Addison Rae) who accepts a challenge to turn the school’s biggest loser (Tanner Buchanan) into prom king. “He’s All That” comes out on Netflix today, 27 August. You can literally enjoy this laid up in bed with bae or with a glass of wine if you’re baeless.
